1.  Help students adjust to their new school  Choose subjects &levels in 1 st yr & leaving cert  Think about courses & careers after school  Help students going through a difficult time during adolescent years

2. W HAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ? GardaAccountant Computer Games Designer CarpenterDoctorTeacher - What subjects do I need to be a ….? -Where can I train to be a…………….?

3. S UBJECT C HOICES 1 st year: Sample all Gaeilge, English, Maths, French, History, Geography, Science, Religion, SPHE, Geography, Business Studies, CSPE, Computers, P.E., Music, Art, Materials Technology (Wood), Technical Graphics Leaving Cert: Choose 7 Gaeilge, English, Maths, French, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Maths, Biology, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Accounting, Design & Communication Graphics, Construction Studies, Music, Art, History, Geography, LCVP Special Education Needs

4. A T IME OF T RANSITION  A time of uncertainly and change  Need support from family and school: It is very exciting and interesting time Encouragement StructurePraise Time Confidence/ Voice Reassurance

5. S UPPORT S YSTEM : P ASTORAL C ARE Classroom teacher Class Tutor Chaplain Guidance Counsellor Deputy Principal President Monitors Student Council Study Buddy Year Head Student

6. I NDUCTION IN S EPTEMBER N EW Induction programme in September which addresses:  New approach to homework and study  What do I do if?..........  Taking responsibility for own learning and improving organisational skills  Time of growth, opportunity & new experiences  Empower the student to ask questions and find answers SchoolTeachersFriendsSportsRulesTimetableLocker

7. Contact: careers@jarlaths.ie