KS4 OPTIONS EVENING November 2014

GCSE Core Curriculum All students will follow this Core Curriculum. It comprises:• GCSE English Language • GCSE English Literature• GCSE Mathematics (Double GCSE Award) • Science (Double GCSE Award)• PSHE • Core PE

Option Blocks

• In addition to the core curriculum students will select 4 additional subjects

• These will be a combination of guided and free choice subjects

• The subjects will be selected from 4 blocks and the students will be required to select one subject from each block

Year 8 and Year 9• Offering GCSE options to Year 8 and Year 9 will

triple the number of people making choices this year

• Excluding English and Mathematics, subjects will be delivered in ‘stage not age’ groups

• Students will pick subjects they enjoy and do better at, thus making more progress

• Year 8s will study for three years, Year 9 for two.

Timeline

November 2014Straw PollStaff skills audit

December 2014

Analysis of poll and work with colleges on vocational offer

February 2015Options Evening

and Parents eveningOptions chosen and discussed April 2015Options confirmed and

timetabling of KS4 begins.

What are the choices?

The options formPupil Name: ______________________ Tutor Group: __________

BLOCK A Languages

BLOCK B Humanities

Subject Qualification Subject Qualification French GCSE History GCSE

Spanish GCSE Geography GCSE

Alternative course Alternative course

BLOCK C

BLOCK D

Subject Qualification Subject Qualification

Art GCSE Music GCSE

Media Studies BTEC Level 2 First Certificate Drama GCSE

Dance BTEC Level 2 First Certificate Food Technology GCSE

PE GCSE

Triple Science GCSE

Philosphy and Ethics GCSE Textiles GCSE

Classics GCSE

Product Design GCSE

My choice from Block A is

Please make four choices, ONE from each block

My choice from Block B is

My choice from Block C is

My choice from Block D is

The deadline for return of this form is Friday 27th February 2014

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Facilities • As you know we are now in conversation with the DFE

discussing facilities for next year• We intend to provide fully fitted specialist suites to

facilitate, for example:• Science • Design and Technology• Art• Dance

Dependent on demand…

Frequently asked Questions

• Q – My son/daughter wishes to select subjects that they enjoy and are good at, is this the right approach to take?

• A – Yes, we would recommend that all students when making their choices focus on selecting subjects they both enjoy and are good at.

• Q – I think Year 8 is too young to pick options, do you agree?

• A – Ask them…

Any Questions?