Year 8 Options Evening 2017

The end of Controlled Assessments Increased content for subjects at KS4, Maths and English – a third more content Maths and English a lot harder and Grades replaced by numbers Progress

English Baccalaureate Route Students are encouraged to study subjects that will prepare them for A-levels/University The English Baccalaureate will be awarded if students pass at a Grade 4/5 or above in English, Mathematics, Double Science, French and either History or Geography.

Vocational Route  This pathway is predominantly a vocational route with many BTEC subjects and is designed for students who wish to learn a more technical skill. This band can take students onto our  Aspire sixth form, college, apprenticeships and employment.

Mixture Students can select the English Baccalaureate subjects or other subjects to reflect their learning needs. This band can take students onto our Aspire sixth form, college, apprenticeships, employment and prepare them for a future at university.

PCSA Curriculum 2017-2018    English 4 Hours Mathematics 4 Hours Science 4 Hours Physical Education 2 Hours Ethics 1 Hours 5 Option Choices 2 Hours Each

At least two option from the following is mandatory, however you can choose more than two.   Computer Science French Geography History

Remainder of options from the following: GCSE Art & Design GCSE Computer Science GCSE Drama GCSE Food & Nutrition GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History

Remainder of options from the following: BTEC Dance BTEC Multimedia : Textiles VCERT Engineering BTEC ICT BTEC Music BTEC Sport

Select on Website (HOY will be in an ICT room) Live on Monday 20th March ends 1pm on 24th March Careers Questions