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Options 2012

Options 2012. Making the right choice! March 2012. KS4 Timetable. OPTIONAL A range of subjects (academic and vocational) within Design & Technology Expressive Arts Humanities MFL Others (IT, Sport, triple science). COMPULSORY English Maths Science (Core in Y10, Additional in Y11)

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Options 2012

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  1. Options 2012 Making the right choice! March 2012

  2. KS4 Timetable OPTIONAL A range of subjects (academic and vocational) within Design & Technology Expressive Arts Humanities MFL Others (IT, Sport, triple science) COMPULSORY English Maths Science (Core in Y10, Additional in Y11) Physical Education (PE) Philosophy and Ethics Personal, Social, Health & Economic education (PSHE)

  3. How can I decide? • Direct Gov – Education - http://www.direct.gov.uk • What sort of person are you? • What do you want to do? • What’s the best way for you to learn? • Academic subjects (GCSE) • Exams & controlled assessments • Vocational (work related) Courses (BTEC, OCR National) • Give an equivalency to GCSE • Continuous assessment of coursework • Where can you get help and advice? • Careers Advisors • People at school • Family and friends

  4. Typical Y10 timetable Philosophy OPTION 2 Maths English PSHE Maths OPTION 2 English PE Maths English Science OPTION 1 English OPTION 3 Science OPTION 3 Science Science OPTION 1 OPTION 1 PE OPTION 2 OPTION 3 Science

  5. Optional subjects MFL • GCSE French • GCSE German Expressive Arts • BTEC Acting • GCSE Art & Design • BTEC Music Design Technology • GCSE Electronics • GCSE Food • GCSE Graphics • GCSE Resistant Materials Humanities • GCSE Geography • GCSE History • GCSE Sociology

  6. Optional subjects Others • OCR National in ICT • BTEC Sport • GCSE Triple Science This is a practical course for pupils who are aiming to move onto vocational qualifications at FE College or an apprenticeship You need a Level 6 at KS3 to do this! Work Related Learning NOT REALLY AN OPTION! We have chosen this on your behalf if we think you could get a ‘C’ grade with some extra support Study Plus (English and Maths)

  7. Important points What you need • Level 2 = 5+ A*-C grades including En & Ma • Level 1 = 5+ GCSE Passes including En & Ma Competitive Universities English Baccalaureate • English / Maths / 2 Science / MFL / History OR Geography Vocational Qualifications – 2 maximum! • BTECs (Sport, Music, Acting) • OCR National in ICT

  8. Completing your form 5 4 1 2 3

  9. Important Dates Options Evening – Thursday March 29th starting 5:00pm Deadline for return of Options Forms • Wednesday April 18th , just after Easter holiday

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