Parents Presentation 13th March 2019 2nd Year OPTION ChoiceS Parents Presentation 13th March 2019

The Learning Journey & New JCPA Auto Animated Version The Learning Journey & New JCPA Choosing option subjects which they are interested in Experiencing Taster Programme & making Progress in 1st year A purposeful second year Ongoing assessment to support learning Classroom Based Assessments in 2nd & 3rd Year

The Learning Journey & New JCPA Emphasis on developing 8 key skills State Exams in 3rd Year shorter 2 hour papers Broader range of reporting Lays the foundations for senior cycle Standards & Expectations remain high

7 Core Subjects for all Students & Wellbeing 1. English 2. Irish 3. Maths 4. Religion 5. History 6. Geography 7. Science Wellbeing: PE, SPHE & CSPE

How do you choose options? Subject Options Form- Complete by March 20th 2019

Your Daughter Can Decide Choose one modern foreign language: Already chosen in December 2018 French or German (B) Rank option subjects 1-4 from the list and each student will be assigned to 2 option subjects. Home Economics Business Art Music Note: Science is a core subject.

Get A Balance… It is important that each student chooses a balanced range of subjects which she is interested in, having studied all subjects in 1st Year as part of our taster programme. In addition to these subjects, we will have a Learning Support Programme for students in need of extra attention with English and Maths. For students on a reduced timetable or with an official DES exemption in French/German/Irish.

Students Should Reflect Do I Like this subject? Am I good at it? How have I performed up to now? What are my potential career areas of interest?

Discuss Talk to Subject Teachers at P/T Meeting Your Daughter’s Preferences- Taster Programme in 1st Year. Guide your daughter but she should have a genuine interest in the subject Guidance Counsellor will be making a presentation to Students on Thursday, 14th March 2019 at 9.30am.

Full Range of Subjects for JCPA CORE SUBJECTS English Irish Maths History Geography Religion Science CSPE SPHE PE N.B. You must study a language unless you have an exemption OPTION SUBJECTS French German Art Music Home Economics Business Studies

School Website: stmarysmallow School Website: stmarysmallow.com JCPA Tab: Information Leaflets on all Subjects

Science

Business Studies

Visual Art

Home Economics

Music

French or German