1. Year 8
Options 2018

2. To make students and parents aware of the curriculum choices available to them during Year 9 at PCSA

3. Options Q & A event for parents
Date
13th March 2018
Options Assembly
14th March 2018
Options Q & A event for parents
22rd March 2018
Year 8 Parents evening
23rd March 2018
Online Submission start
29th March 2018
Options Submission deadline

4. DO: DONT: Choose courses you know you will enjoy
Choose courses you are interested in
THINK VERY CAREFULLY about the subjects you choose. It is very difficult indeed to change course once you have started.
DONT:
Choose a course simply because your friends have
Allow either a like or a dislike of particular teachers to influence your choice
Make your decision hastily
Drop any subject you may want to study after Year 10
Drop any subject you may require for entry to a particular occupation or course of further study

5. PCSA Curriculum 2018-2019 Weekly Timetable English 4 Hours Mathematics
Weekly Timetable
English
4 Hours
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
2 Hours
PSHE and Careers
1 Hour
5 Option Choices
2 Hours Each

6. At least two option from the following is mandatory: 
Computer Science
French
Geography
History

7. You can not take any subject at KS4 you do not take at Year 9
Remainder of options from the following:
Computer Science*
Geography*
French*
History*
Spanish
Ethics
Product Design
Art
Engineering
Drama
Food
Music
Sport
You can not take any subject at KS4 you do not take at Year 9

8. Support www.paigntonacademy.org
Under the curriculum tab Year 8 options
Parents Evening 22nd March