1. PARENT INFORMATION EVENING
Thursday February 4th 2016

2. Path through C.C.S.
LCVP
LC1
LC2
1st Yr
2nd Yr
3rd Yr
4th Yr
LCA1
LCA2

3. STATUS QUO 20 subjects in first year 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert
Choices now
8 core subjects
2 options

4. JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS FOR ALL OPTIONAL Irish Art English Music
Mathematics
History
Geography
CSPE
language
Science
Religious Ed
Physical Ed
SPHE
OPTIONAL
Art
Music
Home Economics
Woodwork
Metalwork
Business Studies
Technical
Graphics

5. SUBJECT INFORMATION All available at Senior Cycle Some change names
(e.g. Woodwork > Construction Studies
Metalwork > Engineering
Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing)
Others subdivide into other subjects
(e.g. Science, Business Studies)

6. ART – no theory, practical coursework (75%) and practical exam (25%)
MUSIC – theory (75%) and practical exam (25%)
HOME EC – practical cookery exam (35%) and written exam (65%)

7. WOODWORK – 66% practical and 34% theory
METALWORK – 75% practical and 25% theory
BUSINESS – no practical element – assessed fully by terminal exam

8. TECH GRAPH – assessed by means of practical exam
GERMAN/FRENCH – listening exam and written exam – no oral exam at JC

9. CHOOSE A SUBJECT
Because you like it

10. REMEMBER Core carefully chosen by the school
Importance of modern language and Science
Further choices at Senior Cycle
All subjects open to all

11. HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Encourage thought Ask questions
Be aware of good and bad reasons
(e.g. friends, teacher)
Provide support

12. PUPIL OPTION FORM No fixed option blocks Order of preference system
3 subjects
100% satisfaction rating
Return forms by Friday February 26th

13. FINALLY . . .
Guidance Department
Katie Murphy
Ann Marie O’Riordan