Framingham Earl High School

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Framingham Earl High School

• Options Evening 2009

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N.Furneaux Headteacher

• Options Evening 2009

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J. Adams Deputy Headteacher

• Options Evening 2009

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The Option Pathways Available
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The Importance of Core GCSEs

• Compulsory subjects like Maths, English, PSHE,
  ICT, PE, Languages and Science
• Develop key skills and knowledge transferable to
  other subjects
• Grades in these subjects determine which post 16
  courses you can study

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GCSE Options Pathway A

• Choosing up to 3 further GCSEs that are studied
  in addition to the core
• Wide variety of GCSEs to choose from details in
  the option booklet and from the stalls after
  these speeches

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Why Take Pathway A?

• Many FEHS students are equipped to get good
  grades guidance will be provided
• The courses provide a strong foundation for post
  16 courses coursework, exam experience
• Studying in a familiar environment
• A range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety
  of possible career pathways
• Strong teaching

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GCSEs Provide A Variety Of Possible Routes In The
Future
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R.Jarrald OpenOpportunity

• Options Evening 2009

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R.Li-Rocchi Assistant Headteacher

• Options Evening 2009

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Guiding Your Choices
Leading or showing the way
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The Options Forms

• Option Form A Pathway A (GCSEs)
• Option Form B Pathways B, C and D (any college
  course)
• If you are applying for a college course also
  complete a separate college application form and
  return it to Mr Li-Rocchi

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Option Form A Pathway A (GCSEs)
Now that you have had a think about how your
choices look, fill in the real form overleaf.
Dont forget to fill in your NAME and FORM at the
top!
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Option Form B College Courses
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Now complete the details of your first choice
course below
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The next steps

• Official Options forms distributed 23rd Feb
• Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening 26th Feb
• Official Options forms returned March 5th
• Taster sessions / college interviews March /
  April
• Students informed of choices March / April
• Right now Find out more at the different stalls