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Welcome to Y9 Options Information Evening January 2013

Welcome to Y9 Options Information Evening January 2013. Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or set to silent mode. Thank you. Programme for the Evening. Introduction Mr S Smith Head Curriculum options Ms L Savage Deputy Head General questions

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Welcome to Y9 Options Information Evening January 2013

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  1. Welcome to Y9 Options Information Evening January 2013 Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or set to silent mode.Thank you

  2. Programme for the Evening • Introduction Mr S Smith Head • Curriculum options Ms L Savage Deputy Head • General questions • Individual queries/advice

  3. GCSE Pathway Traditional route for most students Mix of compulsory and optional subjects

  4. Compulsory subjects English Maths Science Religious Studies ( one/half GCSE) Core PE* Personal Development* * Non examined

  5. Art Applied Business (double) Business Studies Computing Drama DT Electronic Products DT Food Technology DT Graphics DT Resistant Materials DT Textiles French Geography German History Music PE Spanish GCSE Options

  6. Other Options Courses Level 2 • BTEC ICT • I-media Entry level/Level 1 • Danesgate Courses • BTEC Workskills • Entry Level Personal and Social Development

  7. Curriculum Breadth and Balance We very stronglyrecommend that most students aim for this in their choices. To achieve this achieve this students should select • A humanity (History or Geography) • A foreign language (French or German)

  8. The English Baccalaureate (“English Bac”) • 5+ A* - C must include: • English Language • Maths • a Science • A MFL • A Humanity (history or geography)

  9. Essential Art French German Desirable Business Studies Drama DT Geography History Music Progression from GSCE to A Level

  10. University Study -‘facilitating’ subjects • Mathematics and Further Maths • English • Physics • Biology • Chemistry • Geography • History • Languages

  11. ICT Options BTEC Computing Creative I-media

  12. BTEC ICT This course covers a broad range of ICT topics and includes a choice of optional units in Year 11. • Looks at ICT from a general angle. • Explore online communication (such as social networking) • Develop an e - portfolio of work • Assessment • Online examination • Coursework e-portfolio • Coursework (Optional units in Y11)

  13. GCSE Computing This course looks at the workings of computer software and hardware, what goes on “behind the scenes”. It involves: • Learning about the theory of computers, current and emerging technologies • Using languages to learn about programming • Developing problem solving skills and techniques • Skills in Maths and an interest in computers, creating programs, programming and a passionate for using more than common office software tools • Assessment • Written Paper - Computer systems and programming. • Controlled Assignment (2)- A practical investigation and a programming project.

  14. Creative I- Media This course looks at ICT from an artistic and design perspective and • Explores classic techniques used in graphics and media (e.g. clay animation) • Uses specialist packages in particular the Adobe suite (Flash, Photoshop, etc) • Works practically with given scenarios • Requires students to be creative and artistic in using computers and to work independently to deadlines on projects. • Assessment* • Examination • Controlled Assignment • Coursework • *Please be aware that this is under revision by the exam board so plans are not definite re assessment

  15. What is the Danesgate offer? The following Level One courses may be available for study at the Danesgate Centre from September 2013: • Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector • Introductory Diploma in Construction Skills • Introductory Certificate in Construction Skills • Level 1 in Food Preparation & Cooking • Certificate & Diploma in Land Based Studies • Bridge Project – Employability & Personal Development • BTEC Award/Certificate/Diploma in Public Services • These courses are suitable for students likely to achieve grades D-G at GCSE.

  16. Application & Selection Process Options Form for internal courses Liaision with Danesgate regarding their provision

  17. What next? Talk to us! Read the options booklet Attend Parents Evening on 16th January Final Application Deadline for Options Choices: 1 February 2013

  18. Year 9 is crucial GCSE Maths started in September– exam taken early in Year 11 in many cases Those studying separate sciences have begun their GCSE course of study RE GCSE course started in September

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