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Thursday February 6 th 2014. PARENT INFORMATION EVENING. Path through C.C.S. LCVP. LC1. LC2. 1st Yr. 2nd Yr. 3rd Yr. 4th Yr. LCA1. LCA2. STATUS QUO. 20 subjects in first year 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert Choices now 8 core subjects 2 options. JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS.
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Thursday February 6th 2014 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING
Path through C.C.S. LCVP LC1 LC2 1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr LCA1 LCA2
STATUS QUO • 20 subjects in first year • 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert • Choices now • 8 core subjects • 2 options
JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS FOR ALL • Irish • English • Mathematics • History • Geography • CSPE • French • Science • Religious Ed • Physical Ed • SPHE OPTIONAL • Art • Music • Home Economics • Woodwork • Metalwork • German • Business Studies • Technical Graphics
SUBJECT INFORMATION • All available at Senior Cycle • Some change names (e.g. Woodwork > Construction Studies Metalwork > Engineering Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing) • Others subdivide into other subjects (e.g. Science, Business Studies)
CHOOSE A SUBJECT • Because you like it
REMEMBER • Core carefully chosen by the school • Importance of modern language and Science • Further choices at Senior Cycle • All subjects open to all
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP • Encourage thought • Ask questions • Be aware of good and bad reasons (e.g. friends, teacher) • Provide support
PUPIL OPTION FORM • No fixed option blocks • Order of preference system • 3 subjects • 100% satisfaction rating • Return forms by Friday February 14th
FINALLY . . . • Guidance Department Katie Murphy Ann Marie O’Riordan