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Year 9 Information Evening. How is the curriculum organised?. Core subjects that teach the skills needed for a changing world An average of 11 GCSEs A pathway to suit every student A wide range of high achieving courses Building on previous experience and results. Mathematics 1 GCSE
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How is the curriculum organised? • Core subjects that teach the skills needed for a changing world • An average of 11 GCSEs • A pathway to suit every student • A wide range of high achieving courses • Building on previous experience and results
Mathematics 1 GCSE Challenge and opportunity for all Core Subjects
Mathematics 1 GCSE Challenge and opportunity for all English 2 GCSEs English English Literature Core Subjects
Mathematics 1 GCSE Challenge and opportunity for all English 2 GCSEs English English Literature Core Subjects Outstanding Results
Core Subjects • Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Core Subjects • Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology • More intensive course leads to 3 GCSEs • Core and Additional, 2 GCSEs • BTEC Science
Core Subjects • Information Technology or Computing GCSE • Design and Technology GCSE • Modern Foreign Language GCSE • Theology and Ethics GCSE
Completing the Core • PSHCE • A rolling programme, including outside expertise
Completing the Core • PSHCE • A rolling programme, including outside expertise • Physical Education
Option Choices • Design and Technology Block • Modern Foreign Language Block • 2 Further Option Choices • Think carefully about keeping future options open • Most important is a good set of GCSEs that provide future opportunities
The English Baccalaureate • GCSEs must include • Maths • English • Science • Modern Foreign Language • Geography or History • Likely to become increasingly important
Options • Art and Design GCSE • Music GCSE or Music BTEC • Drama GCSE • Dance GCSE
Options • History GCSE • Geography GCSE • One of these must be included in the English Baccalaureate
Options • Physical Education GCSE • Health and Social Care GCSE • Business Studies GCSE • Second language: Spanish GCSE • Second language: German GCSE
Options • Pathways: Skills Related Learning • Sport BTEC
Completing the Form Each student should now have their Options form
Design and Technology Block • Food and Nutrition • Graphic Products • Resistant Materials • Systems and Control • Textiles • Also Dance, Music GCSE, and Second language • Make a first and second choice in this block
Modern Foreign Language Block • French • Spanish • German • If you are taking 2 languages, choose French in this block • Skills related learning, BTEC sport
Option block for 2 further choices • Choose 2 subjects from the list • Also contains Music GCSE, Dance and Second language
English Mathematics Science ICT Design and Technology Modern Foreign Language Option 1 Option 2 PE PSHCE Theology and Ethics 6 lessons 6 lessons 9 lessons 5 lessons 5 lessons 5 lessons 5 lessons 5 lessons 4 lessons rolling programme 2 lessons Year 10 Curriculum 2013 - Summary
Support and Advice • Tutor and College Team • Subject Teachers • Consultation Evening • Curriculum Booklet • Connexions • Remember that forms must be returned by Monday 31st March
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