1. Be the best you can be Year 9 Options 2015

2. Be the best you can be Core Curriculum in Years 10 and 11 English Language GCSE 1 GCSE English Literature GCSE 1 GCSE Mathematics GCSE 1 GCSE Science – Double Award 2 GCSEs Religious Studies GCSE (Y10) 1 GCSE PSHCEE and Citizenship (Y10) non-examinable Games non-examinable

3. Be the best you can be Religious Studies Started GCSE this year The GCSE examination will be taken at the end of Year 10

4. Be the best you can be Option Subjects You continue with FOUR option subjects in Years 10 and 11 On your option form you should choose the FIVE subjects you wish to study Number them 1, 2,3,4 & 5 in order of preference 5 is your reserve

5. Be the best you can be A Year 9 Options Form Example

6. Be the best you can be Five Choices in Year 9 You will study 4 subjects You must make 5 choices Options 1, 2, 3, & 4 will be your first preferences Option 5 will be your RESERVE choice Order of choices very important – may get 5 th

7. Be the best you can be Your Future Aspiration for A Level and University? English Language GCSE Mathematics GCSE Double Science GCSE History or Geography GCSE Language GCSE Students who go on to study A Level will need the above qualifications which is why they are compulsory.

8. Be the best you can be Languages and Humanities You are advised to carry on with a Language and a Humanities (History or Geography) Your options will be checked carefully when the form is submitted See me for further advice

9. Be the best you can be Food Technology GCSE or Catering GCSE Single Award If you have studied Food in Year 9 as an option choice On your option form you have been offered either GCSE Food Technology or Catering GCSE Single Award Talk to your Food teacher for further clarification

10. Be the best you can be Physical Education GCSE or BTEC First Award in Sport If you have studied PE in Year 9 as an option choice On your option form you have been offered either GCSE PE or BTEC First Award in Sport Talk to your PE teacher for further clarification

11. Be the best you can be Additional Subjects Business Studies GCSE Child Development GCSE Sociology GCSE Triple Award Science GCSE

12. Be the best you can be Triple Award Science GCSE All students will have six lessons a week of Science in Years 10 and 11. This leads to the Double Award Science GCSE qualification. 3 exams will be taken at end of Year 10 and 3 exams will be taken at the end of Year 11. This will lead to the Double Award in Science = 2 GCSEs You can go on to study AS and A Levels in Science subjects

13. Be the best you can be Triple Award Science GCSE For students who really enjoy and have a talent for Science you can choose Triple Award as one of your options instead of one of the subjects you currently study. You will have an additional 3 lessons a week of Science as well as the 6 lessons that are part of the Core You will have nine exams but they will all be at the end of Year 11 You will get three separate qualifications – Biology, Chemistry & Physics

14. Be the best you can be Triple Award Science GCSE Triple Award is not an option for all students You need to be in either Set 1 or Set 2 You need to be a certain level You need to discuss with your Science teacher and/or Mrs Simpson – Head of Science. Mrs Simpson will be at Parents’ Evening between 4:30 and 5:30 if your parents wish to get further advice

15. Be the best you can be Why choose GCSE Business Studies? Maybe you want to go on The Apprentice or Dragons Den. Maybe you don’t. Maybe you want to be a multi-millionaire like Richard Branson or Oprah Winfrey. Perhaps you aren’t quite so ambitious? However over 25 million people in the UK work in some kind of business. It must be worth finding out more….

16. Be the best you can be Business Studies GCSE What would I study? In GCSE Business Studies we cover a variety of topics relating to both small and large businesses. These include: 1.Starting a Business 2.Marketing 3.Finance 4.People in Business 5.Operations Management

17. Be the best you can be Business Studies GCSE How is it assessed? Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attribute You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required. Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attributes You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required.

18. Be the best you can be Business Studies GCSE Where will it get me? Business Studies GCSE can be useful for absolutely every job! Its is particularly relevant if you want work in Human Resources, Marketing, Finance or set up your own business. Business Studies is useful if you want to study Business Studies, Accounts or Economics A Level. If you would like to learn more you can visit Mr Barrett in room 71 Thursday lunchtime (12 th March) – or any suitable time.

19. Be the best you can be Child Development GCSE Aims This course aims to develop students’ knowledge and skills through studying a range of different topics. This is an exciting course which allows students to learn how to interact with young children, and they will have the opportunity to carry out a variety of practical investigations. Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attributes You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required.

20. Be the best you can be Child Development GCSE What you study The course covers the following six key areas: family and parenting preparation for pregnancy and birth physical development nutrition and health intellectual, social and emotional development community support Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attributes You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required.

21. Be the best you can be Child Development GCSE How is it assessed? Students will be entered for one exam. Written exam: one paper (1 hour 30 minutes) = 40% Coursework: one individual task: An investigation – including the observation of a child = 30% Three resource tasks (short pieces of coursework) =30% Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attributes You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required.

22. Be the best you can be Child Development GCSE What it leads to Post-16 opportunities This qualification can lead to further study at AS/A Level and/or BTEC in a variety of subjects. Career opportunities A GCSE in Child Development can lead to career opportunities in nursery nursing, nursing, teaching and the caring professions. Any questions see Mrs Pemberton Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attributes You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required.

23. Be the best you can be Sociology GCSE Sociology GCSE is the study of society, how people act, why there is inequality, how the media works, the relationships between individuals, groups and institutions. It is assessed by three examinations For further information see Mr Cornwall Unit 1 - Starting a Small Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour Examination 40% Unit 2 - Growing as a Business Examination 60 Marks 1 Hour 35% Unit 3 - Investigating Business Control Assessment 40 Marks 25% Required skills and attributes You are required to be committed to your learning and your revision of the topics. You are required to work well in teams and have good communication and presentation skills. Good numeracy and good literacy skills are required.

24. Be the best you can be Next steps for you Options Awareness - Monday 9 March to Monday 23 March Parents’ Consultation Meeting – Thursday 19 March Forms handed in to form tutor – Tuesday 24 March Refer to your reports, get advice from your teachers You will find out their confirmed options in the Summer Term

25. Be the best you can be Options Form and Booklet Parents/carers should have a copy of this – given out Friday Copies are available on the school website Deadline for return of Options Form is Tuesday 24 March – return to Form Tutor

26. Be the best you can be Advice Ask your teachers about the courses Ask your form tutor and Head of Year and Ms Negrotti for advice Talk to your parents/carers Think about what you want to do in the future Be realistic about what you enjoy and are good at Don’t base choices on teachers and friends

27. Be the best you can be Getting Information All the information is in the information booklet and the FAQ sheet Advice from teachers Parent’s/carer’s consultation evening Your reports and exam results

28. Be the best you can be A Year 9 Options Form Example

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