1. Parents Presentation 13th March 2019
2nd Year OPTION ChoiceS
Parents Presentation
13th March 2019

2. The Learning Journey & New JCPA
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The Learning Journey & New JCPA
Choosing option subjects which they are interested in
Experiencing Taster Programme & making Progress in 1st year
A purposeful second year
Ongoing assessment to support learning
Classroom Based Assessments in 2nd & 3rd Year

3. The Learning Journey & New JCPA
Emphasis on developing 8 key skills
State Exams in 3rd Year shorter 2 hour papers
Broader range of reporting
Lays the foundations for senior cycle
Standards & Expectations remain high

4. 7 Core Subjects for all Students & Wellbeing
1. English
2. Irish
3. Maths
4. Religion
5. History
6. Geography
7. Science
Wellbeing: PE, SPHE & CSPE

5. How do you choose options?
Subject Options Form-
Complete by March 20th 2019

6. Your Daughter Can Decide
Choose one modern foreign language:
Already chosen in December 2018
French or German
(B) Rank option subjects 1-4 from the list and each student will be assigned to 2 option subjects.
Home Economics
Business
Art
Music
Note: Science is a core subject.

7. Get A Balance…
It is important that each student chooses a balanced range of subjects which she is interested in, having studied all subjects in 1st Year as part of our taster programme.
In addition to these subjects, we will have a Learning Support Programme for students in need of extra attention with English and Maths. For students on a reduced timetable or with an official DES exemption in French/German/Irish.

8. Students Should Reflect
Do I Like this subject?
Am I good at it? How have I performed up to now?
What are my potential career areas of interest?

9. Discuss Talk to Subject Teachers at P/T Meeting
Your Daughter’s Preferences- Taster Programme in 1st Year.
Guide your daughter but she should have a genuine interest in the subject
Guidance Counsellor will be making a presentation to Students on Thursday, 14th March 2019 at 9.30am.

10. Full Range of Subjects for JCPA
CORE SUBJECTS
English
Irish
Maths
History
Geography
Religion
Science
CSPE
SPHE PE
N.B. You must study a language unless you have an exemption
OPTION SUBJECTS
French
German
Art
Music
Home Economics
Business Studies

11. School Website: stmarysmallow
School Website: stmarysmallow.com JCPA Tab: Information Leaflets on all Subjects

12. Science

13. Business Studies

14. Visual Art

15. Home Economics

16. Music

17. French or German