1. SHSG Year 9 Options 2019

2. Ms A Leman – Assistant Head i/c of KS4 Mrs D Butt – Deputy Head i/c Options/Timetabling Mr C Peugniez– Learning Manager Year 9 Miss H Riebold – Assistant Head i/c of Sixth Form Mrs L Braby – Careers Advisor

3. Timeline
Options and making choices
Changes to the GCSE
School support
Post 16 and 18 considerations
Parental support

4. Timeline November – Options process and talks
1st February – TA2 available to parents
6th February – Year 9 Careers Day
12th February – Parents’ evening
1st March – Deadline for options forms

5. Compulsory Subjects English Language English Literature Mathematics
Triple Science ( 3x GCSE) although some may take Double Science (2x GCSE)
At least one MFL: French or German or Spanish
Non examined lessons: RS, PSHCEE and PE
In addition:
At least one Humanity subject
(History, Geography or Religious Studies)

6. Optional subjects Choose which language Choose which humanity subject
Choose two other subjects:
Art
Media Studies
Business Studies
Music
Drama
Physical Education
Geography
Religious Studies
German
Spanish 
History
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Computer Science
Product Design/ Fashion and Textiles/ Graphic Products
Economics
Two languages
Extension Science
Two humanities
Two or three creative subjects

7. Additional opportunities
Advanced Level Free Standing Mathematics
Latin
Arts Award

8. Options form

9. Changes to GCSE
Final examinations take place in the summer term of Year 11
The following subjects have controlled assessment aspects: Music, Physical Education, Media, Art, Computer Science, Drama, Food preparation and Nutrition, Textiles, Product and Graphic Design.
GCSEs will be graded 1 to 9, with 9 being the top grade.
Pass grade: 4 (weak C) and 5 (strong C)

10. School Support Subject teachers Form tutors
Mr Peugniez – Learning Manager, Year 9
Ms Leman – Assistant Head i/c of KS4
Mrs Braby – Careers Advisor

11. Parental Support Provide a quiet place and the equipment they need
Encourage a good routine
Sign and check the student planner
Log on to our website
Contact us if you need any further advice or assistance
Keep everything calm, talk often and offer support
Do your best to ensure that they attend school every day

12. Transition to A level
Students must achieve a minimum grade 5 in English and Maths GCSE.
Currently, 50 points from best 8 GCSE subjects (Grade 9 = 9 points).
A level subjects have subject and minimum grade requirements – for example, Music A level requires Grade 6 in GCSE Music.
Details available on page 8 of the Sixth Form Prospectus on the school website

13. Post-18 Transition University Higher or Degree Level Apprenticeship
Degree choice.
Medicine / Veterinary Medicine / Dentistry – usual to require minimum grade 6 in at least 5 GCSEs. Some require grade 8/9.
Oxbridge
Generally more concerned with high grades and academic capability than specific subjects at GCSE.
Higher or Degree Level Apprenticeship
Similar entry requirements to degree qualifications.
Employment
Professions are likely to start from higher/degree level apprenticeships.

14. What impact might attendance have?
Research suggests that 17 missed school days a year = GCSE grade DROP in achievement.
The greater the attendance the greater the achievement.

15. Ways for parents to encourage attendance
Look regularly at your child's absences and check this matches with your own record.
Talk regularly with your child about school and how they feel about it. More likely to attend if they feel supported and anxieties listened to.
Phone us as soon as possible to tell us why your child is absent, and when you expect them to return. Putting the school number in your phone can save you time.

16. Ways for parents to encourage attendance
4. Only grant days at home for genuine illness.
5. Avoid taking holidays in school time. These will not be authorised.
6. Be particularly watchful and supportive in the run up to tests and aware of controlled assessment dates.

17. Questions?