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Year 8 GCSE Options
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Aims of tonight
Options process
Dates
Choosing options advice
Subject – Core & Options
Opportunity to speak to subject specialists
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20th March - Year 8 Options' Evening
28th March - Year 8 Parents' Evening
10th April - Last date to return options
Student conversation - specific students
May & June - Individual student issues discussed
July - Students notfied of options allocated
June / July - Parental appointments available to discuss options
September - Start of Key Stage 4 courses
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Key Stage 4
Every student will study:
English (Language & Literature)
Maths
Science – Combined / Triple – Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Personal, Social, Health and Religious Education (PSHRE)
Core PE
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Options
Options booklet
Detailed information
National picture
Core curriculum – page 8 > 13
Options subjects – pages 14 > 37
Useful information – page 7 & 38
Flow chart – pages 6 & 39
Option return forms – pages 40 > 41
Full subjects
GCSE
GCSE equivalents – BTEC / CTEC / VCERT
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What is your pathway?
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7. What is your destination?
Sixth Form
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Subjects
Art
Geography
Photography
Business
Graphic Communication
Religious Studies
Child Development
Spanish
History
Dance
Physical Education
ICT
Drama
Technology
Media
Engineering
Music
Food Technology
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9. How to make ‘good’ choices?
Reflect on information gained from subjects & next week’s Parents’ Evening
Talk to your family, teachers, form tutors and Year Achievement Coordinator
Research potential careers – National Careers Service website
Choose subjects you have an interest in
Don’t pick a subject because of the teacher – you may not have them
It is what you want to do – not your friends
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Tonight
Speak to the subject experts in the Dining Hall to discuss their subjects in more detail
Read through the options booklet, especially the subject information regarding to assessment and where the qualification can take you
Ask questions
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Next steps
Deadline is Wednesday 10th April
Submit the appropriate options form for YOUR pathway
Student specific interviews - April / May
Discussion around options and any issues
Students informed of final options - July
Appointments available (not compulsory)
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Our process
Student choices recorded and analysed – Senior staff and YAC
Decision made about course being withdrawn
Faculty Leaders to review students choices
Software composes the best fit for the year group
After each of the steps above, students affected will be spoken to
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14. Frequently asked questions
Can I change my pathway?
The pathways are designed for students based on their KS2 outcomes and current data. A different pathway may not be suitable.
What happens if I submit my form late?
Your choices are added to the system after everyone else's. If your chosen subjects are full, you will need to pick alternatives. Key message, don’t miss the deadline.
Can I hand my form in early?
Yes. You can hand your form in from tonight onwards.
Who do I hand my form to?
Forms should only be handed in to Medical – there is a specific box for them. Don’t hand them to anyone else!
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15. Frequently asked questions
Are there maximum and minimum numbers?
Yes. This depends on the subject area.
What happens if subjects are full?
Faculty Leaders will be given student lists, they will pick those students which have shown a positive attitude towards learning etc. towards the subject so far. If you are not selected, you will need to reselect.
What happens if a subject doesn’t have enough for it to run?
Students will be spoken to and an alternative subject will have to be chosen.
What if I change my mind?
You are picking your choices for 3 years, pick carefully, some changes may be allowed up to October half-term.
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16. Please spend time speaking to the subject specialists.
Thank you.
Please spend time speaking to the subject specialists.
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