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WelcomeYear 9
Information Evening
Thursday 7th February 2008
CURRICULUM 2008 – 2010
Key Stage 4 Choices
CORE CURRICULUM
EnglishLanguage and Literature (2 GCSE’s)
CORE CURRICULUM
English Language and Literature (2 x GCSE) Mathematics
CORE CURRICULUM
English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s)
CORE CURRICULUM
English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s) Technology
CORE CURRICULUM
English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s) Technology ICT (2 or more GCSE’s)
CORE CURRICULUM
English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s) Technology ICT (2 or more GCSE’s) Physical Education (Non-Exam) Citizenship (Non-Exam)
PATHWAYS
There are two complimentary Pathways through Key Stage 4, Pathway T and Pathway C
Pathway T has one extra GCSE Option and pupils are recommended to study a Modern Foreign Language.
Pathway C has one less GCSE Option and more time allocated to Technology and English.
OPTION CHOICE O
CHOICE OF 1 SUBJECT FROM:
Geography History French Music
OPTION CHOICE G
CHOICE OF 1 SUBJECT FROM: Geography History Religious Education German Art Media Drama Performing Arts –counts as two
choices GCSE Physical Education
OPTION CHOICE Q
CHOICE OF 1 OPTION FROM : Geography History French Art Music Drama Performing Arts –counts as two
choices GCSE Physical Education
PATHWAY T - SUMMARY
OPTION CHOICE O- GCSE
OPTION CHOICE G - GCSE
OPTION CHOICE Q – GCSE
Plus an opportunity to study a Diploma or seek a place on our collaborative courses with our partner schools and colleges
EXTRA OPTION CHOICE
It is possible for some pupils to do an extra Modern Foreign Language in time set aside for ICT.
This is only suggested for very able linguists.
PATHWAY C - SUMMARY
OPTION CHOICE G- GCSE
OPTION CHOICE Q – GCSE
Plus an opportunity to study a Diploma or seek a place on our collaborative courses with our partner schools and colleges
COLLABORATIVE COURSES
These are the possible subjects that can be studied at The Marches School and Technology College:
Diploma in IT Engineering
There are two levels of Diploma starting in Year 10 or 12:
• The Foundation Diploma equates to four to five GCSEs at grades D - G.
• The Higher Diploma equates to six to seven GCSEs at grades A* - C.
What does it involve? An overview:
Skills, knowledge and understanding central to the chosen Diploma
At least 50% is practical
Employer designed and endorsed
Principal Learning Generic LearningAdditional/
specialist learning
Functional skills: English, Maths, ICT
Personal, learning and thinking skills
Optional units
Can broaden and deepen learning programme
Progression pathways
Work experience (minimum 10 days), Project
COLLABORATIVE COURSES
These are the possible subjects that can be studied elsewhere:
Animal Care BTEC in Performing Arts BTEC in Sport Beauty and Salon Services Care Child Care Hairdressing and Salon Services Health and Social Care Horse Care
COLLABORATIVE COURSES
Land Studies – Agriculture Land Studies - Horticulture Motor Vehicle Studies Outdoor Education – non-exam Business Administration – Work
Based Customer Service – Work Based Food Preparation – Work Based Hairdressing – Work Based Other Work Based possibilities
Quality Decisions
Now it is time for decisions, but before that is done it is vital that pupils do the following things:
- talk with their parents- talk with their teachers- talk with others who have done the
course
and then move towards an accurate decision they can be happy with.
Year 9 Option Selection
The Process
January 31st
Information booklet and preference forms issued to pupils and parents
January 31st
Year 9 Parents
Consultation Evening
March 5th
Showcase Event at WNSC to outline
content of available
Collaborative courses
March 20th
Preference sheets returned to Tutors
April and May
Potential for Taster Days for
Collaborative Course
The End of the Process
By May the majority of pupils will be settled into choices.
Where there is any cause for concern, further time will be given to resolve any difficulties.
CURRICULUM 2008 – 2010
Key Stage 4 Choices