CHOICES & DECISIONS

TRADITIONAL LEAVING CERTIFICATE

LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

APPLIED LEAVING CERTIFICATE TRANSITION YEAR

TRADITIONAL L.CERT Core Subjects

IRISH ENGLISH MATHS

THE LANGUAGE GROUP FRENCH SPANISH

SOCIAL GROUP

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HOME EC (SC&SOC) R.E.

THE ARTISTIC GROUP ART MUSIC

BUSINESS

ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ECONOMICS

SCIENCE

BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY

LEVEL

HIGHER ORDINARY

Leaving Certificate Points Grade Higher HL Maths Ordinary A1 100 +25 60 A2 90 +25 50 B1 85 +25 45 B2 80 +25 40 B3 75 +25 35 C1 70 +25 30 C2 65 +25 25 C3 60 +25 20 D1 55 +25 15 D2 50 +25 10 D3 45 +25 5

How to Calculate Points Use 6 Best Subjects Irish (O) B1=45 English (H) C1=70 Maths (O) C3=20 French (H) B3=75 Biology (H) A2=90 Social & Scientific (H) B1=85 Business (H) B2=80

Total =445 points Maths points not counted

5th Year Subject Option Sheet Irish ______________English ______________Maths ______________

Please state Higher or Ordinary Level

French or Spanish______________________

5th Year Subject Options Sheet

B Physics, Phy/Chem, Geography, Economics, Home Ec (Sc&Soc)_______________________

C History, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Music

_______________________D Biology, Home Ec (Sc&Soc),

Accounting, Art, Religion

_______________________Choose one subject from each line and state Higher or Ord level

Subject Choice contd.

If you have any problem with any of the above lines, please state:

_______________________________________________________________

THIRD LEVEL

ITs (INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY): Higher Certificates, Ordinary Degrees, Honours Degrees (CAO)

UNIVERSITIES: Degrees (CAO & UCAS)

Colleges of Further Education:POST LEAVING CERTIFICATE COURSES

MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS

5 Subjects at O level including Irish/English and Maths for ITs

6 subjects, 2 at H level to include Irish, English, Maths (Language) for NUI

PLCs depend on course

COURSE REQUIREMENTS e.g. Irish at H level for Primary Teaching 1 Science subject for Nursing 2 Science subjects for many Health

Care Courses HC3 in Maths for Engineering Suitability Test eg. HPAT, Interview

and Portfolio

WHO CAN HELP?

SUBJECT TEACHER BROTHER/SISTER/PARENTS SENIOR PUPILS GUIDANCE COUNSELLORREMEMBER, BIG JUMP IN DIFFICULTY

BETWEEN J.CERT AND 5TH YEAR

LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

A 2 year programme combining academic study with a new focus on enterprise, work and the community

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

At least 5 LC subjects 2 subjects must be from the

designated Vocational Subject Groupings

A Modern European Language 2 Link Modules

VOCATIONAL SUBJECT GROUPINGS

There are 16 combinations such as:

Physics and ChemistryAccounting or Business or

Economics (2)S & S and Business/AccountingS & S and Biology

LINK MODULES

Preparation for the World of Work

Enterprise Education

Preparation for the World of Work

Introduction to Working Life Job-seeking Skills Career Investigation Work Placement

Enterprise Education

Enterprise Skills Local Business Enterprises Local Voluntary Organisations An Enterprise Activity

ASSESSMENT OF LINK MODULES

Written Examination (40%) Portfolio of Coursework (60%)

RECOGNITION OF LCVP

Distinction 70 points Merit 50 points Pass 30 points

How to Calculate Points Use 6 Best Subjects Irish (O) B1=45 English (H) C1=70 Maths (O) C3=20 French (H) B3=75 Biology (H) A2=90 Social & Scientific (H) B1=85 Business (H) B2=80 LCVP Distinction=70

Total = 470 Points Maths and Irish not counted

LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME

A distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life

Who would benefit most? Students who are not adequately

catered for by the Traditional Leaving Certificate or LCVP

Students who would benefit from a more practical approach than the Traditional Leaving Certificate

Curriculum

Vocational Preparation & Guidance English & Communication Mathematical Applications Information Technology Vocational Specialisms

Curriculum

Arts Education Languages Leisure & Recreation Social Education Religion

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Modules & Attendance 62 credits (31%)

Student tasks 70 credits (35%)

Final examination 68 credits (34%)

Irish System Students will be eligible for jobs in: Civil service Aer Lingus Army/Gardai Banks HSE County Councils

Further Education PLC Courses (Colleges of Further

Education) PLC Courses to progress to Higher

Education (ITs & Universities) North West Regional College

(Derry & Limavady)

TRANSITION YEAR

Programme

7 Core Subjects Mathematics European Language Physical Education Religious Education ECDL Irish English

Modules – subject sampling Nutrition & Lifestyle Business Child Care Careers Music Justice & Peace

Drama History Biology Chemistry Physics

Projects of Special Interest Young Social Innovators (YSI) Mini-Company Faith Friends

Work Experience Two different work placements One day per week – 6 hours

minimum 20% of each week 25 – 30 days - approximately 5/6

weeks

ACTIVITIES Fund Raising – Hospice, Lourdes

Fund etc. Gartan Daffodil Day Workshops Outings

Survey Results

What TY students like about the year: New friends An opportunity to sample new

subjects Gartan/Outings/Fund-Raising Work Experience Break from study

Individual Projects Gaisce – The Presidents’ Award BT – Young Scientist Exhibition EYP – European Youth Parliament Donegal Youth Council

Points to consider before deciding to do Transition

Students know their Junior Cert results when choosing their Leaving Cert subjects

Students are older and more mature: (i) doing the Leaving Cert (ii) going to college

Students who do Transition Year get more points in the Leaving Cert (NCCA)

Loreto Secondary School

Letterkenny