1. 1ST YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE 2019

2. COMPULSORY JUNIOR CYCLE SUBJECTS
Gaeilge (except in the case of exemption)
English
Mathematics
All of the above are available at higher and Ordinary level in Junior Cycle

3. JUNIOR CYCLE NON-EXAM SUBJECTS
Physical Education
Civil, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
Religious Education

4. Optional Subjects (Choose 6)
Science
French
Business Studies
History
Geography All studied at Common level
Art
Materials Technology Wood
Materials Technology Metal
Technical Graphics
SET 2 (Students who have a language exemption /reduced curriculum)

5. Subject Entry Requirments

6. Science Science > Physics Chemistry Biology Agricultural Science
Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Science > Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Agricultural Science
Physics is a useful subject for many courses and career areas and a good foundation for a broad range of scientific and technical careers in particular. 

7. Science
Chemistry is considered extremely useful for a wide range of career areas such as: Pharmacy, Ag Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Engineering, General Sciences, Dietician
Biology is a great subject if you are considering nursing or medicine. Other careers where studying Biology at second level is useful include: Veterinary, Dentistry, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Ecology, Earth Science and Environmental Science, Genetics, Marine Science
Agricultural Science Careers include: Food Science, Agricultural Advisers, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Farming, Marine Science, Careers in Renewable Energy and Teaching

8. French Junior Cycle Leaving Cert French > French
This subject may be a requirement for entry to third level and can be used as a third language for entry to a number of courses
Specific careers in which French is of benefit include: Teaching, Translation, Business, Journalism and Media.

9. Business Studies Business Studies > Accounting Business
Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Business Studies > Accounting
Business
Career pathways might include Accountancy, Actuarial Studies, Marketing, Business or Finance. 
Business is useful for careers in a wide range of areas including Banking, Finance, Administration, Law, Insurance, Management and Marketing among others.

10. Geography Junior Cycle Leaving Cert Geography > Geography
It is useful in a wide variety of careers such as Town Planning, Environmental Science, Tourism, Meteorology

11. History Junior Cycle Leaving Cert History > History
History is valuable as a background to studies in Law, Town Planning, Architecture, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Art, Museum and Library work.

12. Art
Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Art > Art
Art is useful for careers in Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography and Art Therapy.

13. Materials Technology Wood
Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Materials Technology Wood > Construction Studies
Studying this subject will be useful for anyone thinking of working/studying in the following areas: Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Carpentry, Furniture Design and Manufacture.

14. Materials Technology Metal
Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Materials Technology Metal > Engineering
Engineering is useful for the following careers: mechanic, panel beater, welder, plumber, electronic and mechanical engineering, architecture, aircraft technician, army/air corps and industrial design

15. Technical Graphics Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Technical Graphics > Design & Communication
Graphics
DCG is a core element of many third level options including: Engineering, Product Design,  Construction and Architecture. Knowledge of this subject will greatly enhance a student's ability in any third level engineering-based programme.

16. Resources to assist in Subject Choice
Clonakiltycc.ie click on Career Guidance link
(very comprehensive)
Information on the % of grades awarded in each subject is available on and gives access to past exam papers
(allows you to see what is involved in the JC subject)
information on the new junior cycle

17. How to tell us your subject choice
Go to
Click on VSware icon
Go to Student Options
Click on the box next to each number below and a drop down menu of subjects will appear.
Choose 9 in order of preference
When complete – Options Completed will appear.

18. Discuss . . . Discuss your thoughts with: Subject Teachers
Guidance Counsellor
Current Pupils
Parents/Guardians, Older Siblings

19. Reflect . . .
Think about your Son/Daughter’s interests and how they learn.
Have them ask themselves the following questions:
Do I enjoy this subject?
Do my strengths/talents/attribute reflect this subject?
Am I choosing because of friends/teachers?
Will I be motivated to achieve ?
Is there a chance I might need it for further study/career?
Am I keeping my options open?

20. Advice on Subject Choice
Do the research – this is hugely important
Be realistic about ability and possible future course and career choice
Closing date for options is February 14th 2019
Once Y2 begins, students should try and stick with a subject and give it their best as too much uncertainty and indecision may be detrimental in the long term