PARENT INFORMATION EVENING Thursday February 4th 2016

Path through C.C.S. LCVP LC1 LC2 1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr LCA1 LCA2

STATUS QUO 20 subjects in first year 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert Choices now 8 core subjects 2 options

JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS FOR ALL OPTIONAL Irish Art English Music Mathematics History Geography CSPE language Science Religious Ed Physical Ed SPHE OPTIONAL Art Music Home Economics Woodwork Metalwork Business Studies Technical Graphics

SUBJECT INFORMATION All available at Senior Cycle Some change names (e.g. Woodwork > Construction Studies Metalwork > Engineering Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing) Others subdivide into other subjects (e.g. Science, Business Studies)

ART – no theory, practical coursework (75%) and practical exam (25%) MUSIC – theory (75%) and practical exam (25%) HOME EC – practical cookery exam (35%) and written exam (65%)

WOODWORK – 66% practical and 34% theory METALWORK – 75% practical and 25% theory BUSINESS – no practical element – assessed fully by terminal exam

TECH GRAPH – assessed by means of practical exam GERMAN/FRENCH – listening exam and written exam – no oral exam at JC www.careersportal.ie

CHOOSE A SUBJECT Because you like it

REMEMBER Core carefully chosen by the school Importance of modern language and Science Further choices at Senior Cycle All subjects open to all

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Encourage thought Ask questions Be aware of good and bad reasons (e.g. friends, teacher) Provide support

PUPIL OPTION FORM No fixed option blocks Order of preference system 3 subjects 100% satisfaction rating Return forms by Friday February 26th

FINALLY . . . Guidance Department Katie Murphy Ann Marie O’Riordan