Choosing the right subjects for KS4 Preferences Process: Choosing the right subjects for KS4

Choosing the right subjects for KS4 Preferences Process Choosing the right subjects for KS4 Years 9, 10 and 11

KS4 at Hazeley • –

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English / Maths / Science / History or Geography / MFL Academic Rigour Continued national focus on GCSE standards with 9-1 graded GCSEs National emphasis on the English Baccalaureate, studying the following subjects as part of a KS4 curriculum package: English / Maths / Science / History or Geography / MFL Curriculum choices at KS4 could have implications for future pathways and choices at Post-16 and beyond.

History / Geography / French Academic Rigour English Baccalaureate at Hazeley: Red route students are required to select at least two EBacc subjects: History or Geography (both can be opted for) French Purple route students will be required to select at least one EBacc subject, could opt for two if desired: History / Geography / French

exams taken in June of Year 11 • exams taken in June of Year 11 • All vocational courses have at least one exam.

These entry requirements are given as a guide only. • – These entry requirements are given as a guide only. Requirements may change by September 2021 when current Year 8 begin their KS5 studies.

Curriculum

1 or 2 x GCSE 9 lessons 9 lessons • – • 1 or 2 x GCSE Maths (and for some Statistics or Further Maths) 9 lessons

Core Subjects – who to speak to? The subjects Core Subjects – who to speak to? English – Mrs Fairley and current English teacher Maths – Mr Sheppee and current Maths teacher Science – Mrs Haupt/Miss Kennedy and current Science teacher Core PE – Mr Hall and current PE teacher

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Which subjects are on offer? VCert Health and Fitness GCSE Fashion and Textiles GCSE Computer Science GCSE French GCSE History Level 2 Performing Arts GCSE Spanish as additional MFL BTEC Health and Social Care GCSE Business Studies GCSE Geography VCert Health and Fitness GCSE Sociology GCSE Separate Science GCSE Media Level 2 Art and Design GCSE Psychology Level 2 Food and Cookery GCSE Religious Studies: Philosophy & Ethics Level 2 Music Level 2 IT GCSE Product Design

Red Route Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2018 Preference subjects Block A Block B   French Geography History Media Product Design Separate Sciences Fashion and Textiles Level 2 Health and Social Care Level 2 Food and Cookery Philosophy Psychology Level 2 Music Spanish (Spanish offered as a second MFL only. French must be selected as well, in blocks A or C.) Block C Block D Business Sociology Level 2 Art Computer Science Level 2 Drama Level 2 IT VCert Health and Fitness Preference subjects

Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2018 Purple Route

• – Deadline: Monday 5th March 2018

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