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Year 9 Progression Evening 29 th January 2013

Year 9 Progression Evening 29 th January 2013. Ms Haynes Vice Principal Curriculum. Time to Choose Your Pathway to Success!!!. Purpose of this Presentation. The Future The Option Process Pathways Qualifications Choosing Options Do's and Don'ts Where to get advice Next Steps. 2020.

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Year 9 Progression Evening 29 th January 2013

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  1. Year 9 Progression Evening29th January 2013 Ms Haynes Vice Principal Curriculum Time to Choose Your Pathway to Success!!!

  2. Purpose of this Presentation • The Future • The Option Process • Pathways • Qualifications • Choosing Options • Do's and Don'ts • Where to get advice • Next Steps Mount Carmel College for Girls

  3. 2020 Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  4. 2017 Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  5. 2015 Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  6. CLASS OF 2012 Mount Carmel College for Girls

  7. 2013 Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  8. Year 9 ProgressionTimeline • PSCHE Lessons December – March •  Year 9 Reports Analysis – December 2012 •  Taster Fortnight 14th January – 25th January 2013 •  Y9 Options Assembly – 14th January 2013 •  Y9 Options Evening – 29th January 2013 •  Y9 Options Interviews – 28th January-15th February 2013 •  Y9 Parents Evening - 6th March 2013 •  Final Option Choices Deadline - 15th March 2013 Mount Carmel College for Girls

  9. 19+ Employment Higher Education Further Education 16-19 Advanced Apprenticeship BTEC National IB A levels Vocational Level 2 GCSE A*-C 14-16 GCSE D-G Vocational Level 1 Foundation Learning Tier- E3/L1 Certificate 11-14 Key Stage 3 Pathways Mount Carmel College for Girls

  10. Core GCSEs- Compulsory • English Language & Literature • Mathematics • Additional Science • Religious Education (RE) NO EXAMINATIONS • Personal Social Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE) • Physical Education (PE) Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  11. GCSEs Exams • A* - G • Exams • Controlled Tests • Practical Exams • Linear • SPG • No modular • Literacy • Specialist terminology • No resits • No coursework Mount Carmel College for Girls

  12. GCSEs - Options • Art and Design • Drama • French • Geography • Graphics • History • ICT • Media Studies • Music • Product Design • Sociology • Spanish • Textiles • Triple Science Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  13. Vocational (BTEC or Cambridge Nationals) - Options • Business • Creative Media • Health & Social Care • ICT • Sport • Level 2 (A* - C) • Level 1 (D – G) • Pass, Merit, Distinction • 80%Portfolio • Practical • Vocationally related • Flexible assessment Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  14. EBACC – English Baccalaureate • A measure of achievement called the ‘English Baccalaureate’. It is to be awarded to any students who achieve 5 GCSEs (A* to C) in the following subjects: • English • Maths • Additional Science • A Language (French, Spanish or GCSE Heritage Language) • A Humanity (History or Geography) Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  15. Who takes all GCSEs? • Your aim is to achieve at least 5 GCSE grades C or above (A*, A, B or C) including English and Maths. • To study A Level at 6th Form you must achieve grades Cs and above, some Bs are required for Maths, Science and Humanities A Level subjects. • You are prepared to revise and study for your exams. • You complete homework on time. • You are an independent learner. • You will prepare and complete all controlled assessments on time. • You will attend after-school clubs. • You are considering university. Mount Carmel College for Girls

  16. Vocational qualifications are suitable for someone who: • Knows what area of study interests them. • Likes to learn in a more practical way. • Is good at coursework. • Is not confident in exams. • You are considering a Level 3 Vocational courses at Post 16. • You can still go to university. Mount Carmel College for Girls

  17. What level should I apply for? Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  18. Subject Restrictions • Triple Science – Level 6 and above • Music – Play an instrument or sing, audition required • Drama – Read the booklet carefully, required skills • Media Studies – Level 5 and above in English • Foundation learning – Level 1 Courses (teacher selection only) Mount Carmel College for Girls

  19. Interviews with Ms Haynes • Discuss progress, behaviour, attendance and attitude to learning. • Decide on the best pathway. • Consider possible option choices. • Set clear targets to help you progress. • Discuss future progression and career aspirations Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  20. Do’s • Do speak to your parents/carer • Do speak to other students • Do ask for advice, and questions • Do make decisions based on interest, strengths and enjoyment • Do research subjects, careers • Do continue to work hard in Year 9 • Do read your Pathway Booklet carefully when you receive it. Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  21. Don’ts • Don’t choose a subject because you like the teacher • Don’t choose a subject because your friends are • Don’t choose a subject because it sounds good • Don’t choose a subject because you think it will be easy Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

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  23. Completing the Options Form Mount Carmel College for Girls

  24. Information Advice & Guidance • Senior Staff • Heads of Department • Head of Years • Form Tutor • Subject Teacher • Support Staff • LRC • Internet Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  25. Key Staff Senior Staff Form Tutors Ms Persaud 9AF Ms Arbuckle 9EB Mr Davison 9EP Ms Jones 9MA Mr Rauf 9RP • Ms Mimnagh VP KS3 • Ms Haynes VP Curriculum • Ms Ionta HOY 9 • Ms Duffy SEN/EAL Mount Carmel College for Girls

  26. Useful Links DFE https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/625-1 Skills.org.uk http://www.skill.org.uk/youth/page.aspx?c=0&p=412 My World of Work http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ My Choice London http://www.clickstart.org.uk/page/view/id/10972 Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

  27. GOOD LUCK!! THE CHOICE IS YOURS!! Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

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