CHOICES & DECISIONS TRADITIONAL LEAVING CERTIFICATE LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME APPLIED LEAVING CERTIFICATE TRANSITION YEAR

TRADITIONAL L.CERT Core Subjects IRISH ENGLISH MATHS

THE LANGUAGE GROUP FRENCH SPANISH

SOCIAL GROUP HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HOME EC (SC&SOC) R.E.

THE ARTISTIC GROUP ART MUSIC

BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ECONOMICS

SCIENCE BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY

LEVEL HIGHER ORDINARY

Leaving Certificate Points Grade Higher HL Maths Ordinary A A B B B C C C D D D

How to Calculate Points Use 6 Best Subjects Irish (O) B1=45 English (H) C1=70 Maths (O) C3=20 French (H) B3=75 Biology (H) A2=90 Social & Scientific (H) B1=85 Business (H) B2=80 Total =445 points Maths points not counted

5 th Year Subject Option Sheet Irish ______________ English______________ Maths______________ Please state Higher or Ordinary Level French or Spanish ______________________

5 th Year Subject Options Sheet BPhysics, Phy/Chem, Geography, Economics, Home Ec (Sc&Soc) _______________________ CHistory, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Music _______________________ DBiology, Home Ec (Sc&Soc), Accounting, Art, Religion _______________________ Choose one subject from each line and state Higher or Ord level

Subject Choice contd. If you have any problem with any of the above lines, please state: __________________________________ _____________________________

THIRD LEVEL ITs (INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY): Higher Certificates, Ordinary Degrees, Honours Degrees (CAO) UNIVERSITIES: Degrees (CAO & UCAS) Colleges of Further Education: POST LEAVING CERTIFICATE COURSES

MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS 5 Subjects at O level including Irish/English and Maths for ITs 6 subjects, 2 at H level to include Irish, English, Maths (Language) for NUI PLCs depend on course

COURSE REQUIREMENTS e.g. Irish at H level for Primary Teaching 1 Science subject for Nursing 2 Science subjects for many Health Care Courses HC3 in Maths for Engineering Suitability Test eg. HPAT, Interview and Portfolio

WHO CAN HELP? SUBJECT TEACHER BROTHER/SISTER/PARENTS SENIOR PUPILS GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR REMEMBER, BIG JUMP IN DIFFICULTY BETWEEN J.CERT AND 5 TH YEAR

LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME A 2 year programme combining academic study with a new focus on enterprise, work and the community

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS At least 5 LC subjects 2 subjects must be from the designated Vocational Subject Groupings A Modern European Language 2 Link Modules

VOCATIONAL SUBJECT GROUPINGS There are 16 combinations such as: Physics and Chemistry Accounting or Business or Economics (2) S & S and Business/Accounting S & S and Biology

LINK MODULES Preparation for the World of Work Enterprise Education

Preparation for the World of Work Introduction to Working Life Job-seeking Skills Career Investigation Work Placement

Enterprise Education Enterprise Skills Local Business Enterprises Local Voluntary Organisations An Enterprise Activity

ASSESSMENT OF LINK MODULES Written Examination (40%) Portfolio of Coursework (60%)

RECOGNITION OF LCVP Distinction70 points Merit50 points Pass30 points

How to Calculate Points Use 6 Best Subjects Irish (O) B1=45 English (H) C1=70 Maths (O) C3=20 French (H) B3=75 Biology (H) A2=90 Social & Scientific (H) B1=85 Business (H) B2=80 LCVP Distinction=70 Total = 470 Points Maths and Irish not counted

LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME A distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life

Who would benefit most? Students who are not adequately catered for by the Traditional Leaving Certificate or LCVP Students who would benefit from a more practical approach than the Traditional Leaving Certificate

Curriculum Vocational Preparation & Guidance English & Communication Mathematical Applications Information Technology Vocational Specialisms

Curriculum Arts Education Languages Leisure & Recreation Social Education Religion

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION Modules & Attendance62 credits (31%) Student tasks70 credits (35%) Final examination68 credits (34%)

Irish System Students will be eligible for jobs in: Civil service Aer Lingus Army/Gardai Banks HSE County Councils

Further Education PLC Courses (Colleges of Further Education) PLC Courses to progress to Higher Education (ITs & Universities) North West Regional College (Derry & Limavady)

TRANSITION YEAR Programme

7 Core Subjects Mathematics European Language Physical Education Religious Education ECDL Irish English

Modules – subject sampling Nutrition & Lifestyle Business Child Care Careers Music Justice & Peace Drama History Biology Chemistry Physics

Projects of Special Interest Young Social Innovators (YSI) Mini-Company Faith Friends

Work Experience Two different work placements One day per week – 6 hours minimum 20% of each week 25 – 30 days - approximately 5/6 weeks

ACTIVITIES Fund Raising – Hospice, Lourdes Fund etc. Gartan Daffodil Day Workshops Outings

Survey Results What TY students like about the year: New friends An opportunity to sample new subjects Gartan/Outings/Fund-Raising Work Experience Break from study

Individual Projects Gaisce – The Presidents’ Award BT – Young Scientist Exhibition EYP – European Youth Parliament Donegal Youth Council

Points to consider before deciding to do Transition Students know their Junior Cert results when choosing their Leaving Cert subjects Students are older and more mature: (i) doing the Leaving Cert (ii) going to college Students who do Transition Year get more points in the Leaving Cert (NCCA)

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