Year 8 Options 2019

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

Date   12th March 2019 Options Assembly 4th April 2019 Year 8 Parents’ Evening 5th April 2019 Options Online Submission start 26th April 2019 Options Online 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 2019-2020 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 Spanish

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 Art Engineering Drama Food Music Sport You can not take any subject at KS4 you do not take at Year 9

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