2. Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny

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

4. TRADITIONAL L.CERT Core Subjects IRISH ENGLISH MATHS

5. THE LANGUAGE GROUP FRENCH SPANISH

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

7. THE ARTISTIC GROUP ART MUSIC

8. BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ECONOMICS

9. SCIENCE BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY

10. LEVEL HIGHER ORDINARY

11. Leaving Certificate Points Grade Higher Ordinary A1 100 60 A2 90 50 B1 85 45 B2 80 40 B3 75 35 C1 70 30 C2 65 25 C3 60 20 D1 55 15 D2 50 10 D3 45 5

12. 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

13. 5 th Year Subject Option Sheet Irish ______________ English______________ Maths______________ Please state Higher or Ordinary Level AFrench or Spanish ______________________

14. 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

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

16. THIRD LEVEL ITs (INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY) Certificates, Ordinary Degrees, Higher Degrees (CAO) UNIVERSITIES: Degrees (CAO & UCAS) POST LEAVING CERTIFICATE COURSES FETAC LEVEL 5 (VECs)

17. 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 FETAC Level 5 depends on course

18. 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

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

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

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

22. 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

23. LINK MODULES Preparation for the World of Work Enterprise Education

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

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

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

27. RECOGNITION OF LCVP Distinction70 points Merit50 points Pass30 points

28. 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

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

30. 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

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

32. Curriculum Arts Education Languages Leisure & Recreation Social Education Religion

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

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

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

36. TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME

37. Aims Education for maturity Education through experience of working life Promotion of General, Technical and Academic skills

38. Transition Year Syllabus

39. 7 Core Subjects Irish English Mathematics European Language Physical Education Religious Education EDCL

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

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

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

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

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

45. Parental Concerns Is it a “doss year”? It will cost a fortune with all the trips She will be 19 doing the Leaving Cert. Will she settle down to study again in 5 th year? Will it help to get more points?

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

47. TY – to do / not to do Age A year out – no exam pressure Develop special interests Builds confidence & self-esteem Chance to “catch-up” Friends

48. 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)

49. TYP: An Assessment TY students fare better in English and Maths TY students are hanging in longer at third level This is a year of self-reflection, subject sampling, and career exploration Nationally 50% of students take transition year

50. The End