Year 8 Options 2018

To make students and parents aware of the curriculum choices available to them during Year 9 at PCSA

Options Q & A event for parents Date   13th March 2018 Options Assembly 14th March 2018 Options Q & A event for parents 22rd March 2018 Year 8 Parents evening 23rd March 2018 Online Submission start 29th March 2018 Options Submission deadline

DO: DONT: Choose courses you know you will enjoy Choose courses you are interested in THINK VERY CAREFULLY about the subjects you choose. It is very difficult indeed to change course once you have started. DONT: Choose a course simply because your friends have Allow either a like or a dislike of particular teachers to influence your choice Make your decision hastily Drop any subject you may want to study after Year 10 Drop any subject you may require for entry to a particular occupation or course of further study

PCSA Curriculum 2018-2019 Weekly Timetable English 4 Hours Mathematics   Weekly Timetable English 4 Hours Mathematics Science Physical Education 2 Hours PSHE and Careers 1 Hour 5 Option Choices 2 Hours Each

At least two option from the following is mandatory:  Computer Science French Geography History

You can not take any subject at KS4 you do not take at Year 9 Remainder of options from the following: Computer Science* Geography* French* History* Spanish Ethics Product Design Art Engineering Drama Food Music Sport You can not take any subject at KS4 you do not take at Year 9

Support www.paigntonacademy.org Under the curriculum tab Year 8 options Parents Evening 22nd March Email: careers@paigntonacademy.org