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Options 2011. Making the right choice! March 2011. 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 2011 Making the right choice! March 2011
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)
How can I decide? • Which way now? • 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, NCFE) • Give an equivalency to GCSE • Continuous assessment of coursework • Where can you get help and advice? • Connexions • People at school • Family and friends
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
Optional subjects MFL • GCSE French • GCSE German Expressive Arts • BTEC Acting • NCFE Animation • GCSE Art & Design • BTEC Music Design Technology • GCSE Electronics • GCSE Food • GCSE Graphics • GCSE Resistant Materials • GCSE Textiles Humanities • GCSE Geography • GCSE History • GCSE Sociology • BTEC Travel & Tourism
Optional subjects Others • OCR National in ICT • BTEC Sport • GCSE Triple Science Work Related Learning Study Plus (English and/or Maths)
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, T&T) • OCR National in ICT • NCFE Animation
Completing your form 5 4 1 2 3
Important Dates Options Evening – Wednesday April 6th starting 5:00pm Deadline for return of Options Forms • Thursday April 14th , just before Easter holiday