1. St Peter’s Catholic High School Year 9 Trial Options January 2015

2. Key Stage 4 Curriculum Option Choices Art Computer Science Drama Dance
Music
Geography
History
Ancient History
Modern Foreign Language(s)
Technology
Engineering
Child Development
Physical Education
Construction
Photography
Hairdressing
Core Curriculum
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
PSHCE
ICT
Non-GCSE P.E.

3. Important Dates Wednesday 21st January 2015 Trial Options Assembly
Week beginning 26th January 2015
Pupils complete trial Options Form during PHSE lesson
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Options Assembly
Friday 13th February 2015
Pupils receive Option Booklets – READ CAREFULLY
Thursday 26th February 2015
Year 9 Parents Evening
Wednesday 3rd March 2015
Option Sheet is due in to Form Teachers
(Late returns will impact on choices)
Friday 12th December 2014
Receive Year 9 Interim Report
Friday 301th January 2015
Receive Year 9 Full Report

4. Choosing Subjects Enjoyment. Attain well in. Needed for chosen career.
Research University requirements in areas of interest.

5. Make your own choice! Don’t choose a subject because :
your friend is choosing it
You like the teacher

6. Controlled Assessments
Reports
Things to consider
Strengths
& Weaknesses
Controlled Assessments
Predicted grades
Progress
Consider the coursework requirements
Be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses
Sources of information:
Cats
Sats
GCSE Predictions
Reports
Mentoring

7. Target Grades KS2 SATS Results. End of KS3 Levels.
Flight path of progress.

8. 3 Pathways Pathway A Pathway B Pathway C
School have already decided which pathway you will follow based on your prior attainment and progress and your predicted grades (targets) for the end of year 11.

9. Pathway A One of these subjects French Express and German
French Express and Spanish
French
German
Spanish
Two of these subjects
Ancient History
Art
Computer Science
Child Development
Construction
Drama
Dance
Electronics
Engineering
Food and Nutrition
French
Graphics
Geography
German
Hairdressing
History
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Resistant Materials
Spanish
Sports

10. Pathway B Two of these subjects Art Child Development Construction
One of these subjects
Study Support
Two of these subjects
Art
Child Development
Construction
Drama
Dance
Electronics
Engineering
Food and Nutrition
French
Graphics
Geography
Hairdressing
History
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Resistant Materials
Sports

11. Pathway C One of these subjects Two of these subjects Art Computing
French
Geography
German
History
Spanish
Two of these subjects
Art
Computer Science
Child Development
Construction
Drama
Dance
Electronics
Engineering
Food and Nutrition
French
Graphics
Geography
German
Hairdressing
History
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Resistant Materials
Spanish
Sports

12. Modern Foreign Languages
Express Group for Most Able Linguists: 2 GCSE languages over 2 years very demanding, but rewarding
GCSE French over 2 years
GCSE Spanish over 2 years
GCSE German over 2 years

13. If I had worked harder at French I wouldn’t be on the bench so much!
I don’t understand his team talks.
‘On va jouer en formation quatre, quatre, deux!’
4 4 2, it doesn’t add up!
What is he on about ?

14. Beckham Family European Journey
Et puis Paris!!!
Me chiamo David et parlo un poco l’italiano
Me gusta el fútbol!
Je m’appelle Johnny Wilkinson et J’habite à Toulon en France.
Le rugby à quinze

15. Some Bilingual Celebrities

16. Subjects you may not have yet experienced
Ancient History – Mrs Holland
Engineering –Mr. Stead/ Mr. Cunliffe
Construction – Mr. Cunliffe
Photography – Miss. Smith
Computing – Mr. Wormold

17. GCSE PE
Enjoy the subject and are interested in taking PE into further education.
Very good practically and currently in SET 1.
Pupils must also consistently take part in extra curricular activities’ and have represented the school in at least one sport/activity.
This course is practically weighted (60%) so it vital that pupils excel in this area.
Pupils also have to study theoretical aspects associated with PE and Sport and will have to sit a final exam at the end of the 2 year course. The theoretical aspect is worth 40% of the final grade.

18. BTEC Sport
Enjoy PE and are thinking of taking it on in further education or into employment.
Suitable for pupils who are thinking of opting into the BTEC route through college as opposed to A-Levels.
Split into 4 units, one of which is a 1 hour external online exam.
This is a difficult course and pupils need to be both academic and also have a good practical ability.
Pupils who are consistently achieving grade C’s in all their subjects would achieve the equivalent of a Pass at BTEC Level.
This course requires pupils to constantly work to deadlines, complete many assignments and involves pupils working independently and in their own time.
GCSE PE
A course for those pupils who enjoy the subject and are interested in taking PE into further education. This course is better suited to those pupils who are very good practically and currently in SET 1. Pupils must also consistently take part in extra curricular activities’ and have represented the school in at least one sport/activity. This course is practically weighted (60%) so it vital that pupils excel in this area. Pupils also have to study theoretical aspects associated with PE and Sport and will have to sit a final exam at the end of the 2 year course. The theoretical aspect is worth 40% of the final grade.
Practical Breakdown
Pupils are assessed in 4 sports/activities and are marked out of 10.
Pupils also have to complete an oral interview/presentation focused on one of these 4 activities.
Pupils have to create and complete a six week training programme as part of their practical exam.
BTEC Sport.
A course which is for those pupils who enjoy PE and are thinking of taking it on in further education or into employment. This course is more vocational and is suited to those pupils who are thinking of opting into the BTEC route through college as opposed to A-Levels. The BTEC Sport course is split into 4 units, one of which is a 1 hour external online exam. This is a difficult course and pupils need to be both academic and also have a good practical ability. Pupils who are consistently achieving grade C’s in all their subjects would achieve the equivalent of a Pass at BTEC Level. This course requires pupils to constantly work to deadlines, complete many assignments and involves pupils working independently and in their own time.

19. Engineering Enjoy practical work and are keen to develop new skills.
Be enthusiastic and prepared to work with tools and equipment with regards to safety at all times.
Be capable of independent learning and work as part of a team.
Vetted for this option by the technology department in response to how well you have worked, applied yourself and achieved in technology during year 9.

20. Music
GCSE Music : Focuses on general musicianship – performing, composing and musical appreciation. BTEC Music: Focuses on the business side of the music industry, roles within the music industry and music technology. You cannot choose both these subjects

21. Science There are two Science Study Routes:
Core and Additional GCSE (2 GCSE Grades): Year 10 & 11 Sets 2 – 5
Core, Additional, and Further Additional GCSE
(3 GCSE Grades): Year 10 and 11 Set 1

22. Remember Discuss with teachers and parents.
Seek advice and choose carefully!
Be sure it’s the right decision. It won’t be easy to change afterwards!
Check predicted grades and current attainment for suitability and eligibility for courses!

23. What happens next? Week beginning 26th January 2015
Pupils complete trial Options Form during PHSE lesson
Week beginning 2nd February 2015
Mrs Pinnington creates option blocks P, Q & R
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Options Assembly
Friday 13th February 2015
Pupils receive Option Booklets – READ CAREFULLY
Thursday 26th February 2015
Year 9 Parents Evening
Wednesday 3rd March 2015
Option Sheet is due in to Form Teachers
(Late returns will impact on choices)
Friday 12th December 2014
Receive Year 9 Interim Report
Friday 301th January 2015
Receive Year 9 Full Report