Year 9 Options Evening

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Year 9 Options Evening

• Welcome

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Timeline

• Jan Feb March April

Subject Assemblies
Future Studies Lessons
Talking to Staff and Parents
Building the Timetable
Filling in Options
Options Booklet Available
Parents Evening 7th March
Options Evening
Final Choices 22nd March
Confirmation Letter
Reports 1st March
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All pupils will study

• English Language
• Maths
• Science
• Religion and Philosophy, Future Studies and
  Citizenship
• P.E.
• I.C.T.

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Science

• 10 A1 Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and
  Physics) and each counts as a GCSE grade. Pupils
  will receive 3 GCSE grades at the end of Year 11.
• 10 A2 and 10B1 Double Science. They all still
  study Biology, Chemistry and Physics but pupils
  will receive 2 GCSE grades at the end of year 11.
• 10B2 BTEC Science. Continuous assessment
  through portfolio of evidence. Proving very
  successful.

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Mathematics

• 10 A1 All study higher GCSE maths
• Option to study for a level 3 qualification
  and/or statistics
• 10 A2 All study higher GCSE maths
• Option to study GCSE statistics
• 10B1 Most study foundation GCSE maths
• A number take the examination early in Year 11
  with the intention of moving on to the higher
  tier
• Option to study GCSE statistics
• 10B2 All study foundation GCSE maths
• Some may also take the level 1 functional skills
  qualification
• Option to study GCSE statistics

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NOCN Step-Up Qualification

• Run by National Open College Network
• Flexible topics within the course
• Level 1
• Option to take award, certificate or diploma
• Suits students who do not want to take too many
  GCSEs
• Other schools such as Bournside are introducing
  it
• In partnership with Launchpad

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Choose Courses that..

• you know you can do well in.
• are subjects you like.
• reflect your interests and personal qualities.
• help you learn in the best way for you.
• help keep your options open in the future.

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Dont choose courses because

• you like or dislike the teacher!
• your friends are choosing them.
• you think its the easy option.

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Remember

• If you want to specialise later check which
  subjects you need at GCSE.
• The way subjects are delivered and examined is
  different for GCSEs.
• Jobs may not directly be related to subjects but
  may be useful.
• People change careers/directions more and more
  now. Its worth keeping a broad idea.

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What else should I consider?

• If you want to continue in Education find out
  what subjects you need.
• If you dont know what you want to do choose a
  balance of subjects.
• Talk to Mrs Harrison about apprenticeships as
  these may prefer certain GCSE combinations.
• Universities like to see students with a broad
  range of academic GCSEs.

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More Advice?

• You are being guided through the decision making
  process in your Future Studies lessons.
• Choose a balanced selection of subjects academic
  and practical.
• Dont be afraid of taking a fun subject.
• The choices you make do matter - 6th forms,
  colleges and universities are looking at which
  subjects you choose, not just the grades you
  achieve.
• You will be in education/training until at least
  the age of 18.

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International Baccalaureate DiplomaRunning at
Cheltenham Ladies College, Cirencester College

• Students take 6 subjects from the following
  groups
• Group 1 Language A1 (E.g English and World
  literature in translation)
• Group 2 Second Language (Modern or classical)
• Group 3 A humanity or Social Science.
• Group 4 A Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
  Environmental Sciences)
• Group 5 Mathematics
• Group 6 Creative Subject (E.g. Visual Arts,
  Film, Music, Dance and Theatre Arts

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English Baccalaureate
Must have a grade C in each of these subjects!

• New government concept
• Shows a breadth of academic achievement
• Over 40 of Year 11 can achieve it in 2012.

Language e.g. French or Spanish
GCSE Mathematics
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Or 2 of GCSE Chem, Biol, Physics
GCSE English
GCSE Double Science
Geography or History
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What Next?

• Final Option Forms need to be completed by Friday
  the 22nd March.
• If there are any problems we will discuss these
  with pupils and parents.
• If you have any questions we will be available in
  the Hall for the rest of the evening.
• Thank you.