1. YEAR 9 THE OPTIONS PROCESS 2015-2017

2. IT’S IMPORTANT – WHY? Two years of your life studying for the subjects that you choose Make the right choicesMake the wrong choices

3. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE IS THE PASSPORT TO A BETTER LIFESTYLE

4. WHY AM I CHOOSING THIS SUBJECT? Harry “I’m going to take GCSE Music instead” James “Shall we take Resistant materials”?

5. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO CONSIDER? My Career  Do I want to take A-Levels and go to University? If you do, think about taking GCSEs  I want to be a Lawyer. What should I take? Think about Ebacc Speak to Mrs Bayliss – Careers H Block)

6. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO CONSIDER? My Career  What if I don’t want to go to University? Keep your options open by choosing a selection of subjects that you enjoy.  I want to be a plumber. What should I take? Maybe look at Vocationals. Speak to Mrs Bayliss – Careers H Block)

7. Core SubjectsColumn AColumn BColumn CColumn D Maths (1) 8 periods per fortnight Sports Science GCSE Health and Social OCR National Art and Design (Photography) GCSE French GCSE English (1) 8 periods per fortnight ICT Technical Vocational Media Studies GCSE Art and Design (Fine Art) GCSE Catering GCSE Science (2) 8 periods per fortnight Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE Graphical Products GCSE Media Studies GCSE Music GCSE PE (non-examined) 3 periods per fortnight Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE Spanish GCSE Sports Science GCSE Dance GCSE or BTEC RE 3 Periods per fortnight Geography GCSE Dance GCSE or BTEC Business GCSE Citizenship GCSE *Note* You are not able to take ICT Technical and ICT Creative. It is not possible to combine GCSE and Vocational ICT courses. You are not able to take 2 art subjects unless it is a combination of Photography and another. If you are a single or non- linguist student it is recommended that you consider taking two vocational courses. (G,E, Q, S and H) Students will be invited to study Construction through discussion with their HOLC. Students need to be progressing towards a level 6a in English and a reference from their English teacher is required to study AS Critical Thinking. Drama GCSE ICT GCSE Computer Science GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE Leisure and Tourism GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE Childcare GCSE Business Studies OCR Level 2 History GCSE Music BTEC Level 2 Drama BTEC ICT Creative Vocational Catering GCSE Business GCSE Geography GCSE Spanish GCSE French GCSE History GCSE Critical Thinking AS Photography GCSE Construction City & Guilds (Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma) Construction City & Guilds (Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma) Construction City & Guilds (Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma) Construction City & Guilds (Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma)

8. THE GRID – WHAT I NEED TO KNOW 1. English, maths and science are core subjects. 2. PE and RE are compulsory, PE is not examined however RE is. 3. You will have four choices and it is highly recommended that you choose an EBACC subject (highlighted in blue), if not then you must discuss this with your HOLC or PM. 4. If you are a single or non-linguist, it is recommended that you choose at least TWO vocational subjects (highlighted in yellow) Column A Option Subjects Will Receive 5 Lessons Per Fortnight Focus Groups Maths & English Critical Thinking A/S Citizenship GCSE Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE ICT GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE Geography GCSE Religious Studies GCSE Skills for Life Vocational

9. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE CHOICES AND CHOOSE WISELY. Don’t be a……………… Be the………………