Year 10 Options 2010

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GCSE Subjects 2010-12 

In September 2010 current Year 9 students will start their KS4 subjects.  In the vast majority of cases this will involve studying GCSEs.  There will be a number of compulsory subjects which students have to study as part of the National Curriculum: 

  • English - GCSE                     

  • Mathematics - GCSE

  • Science - GCSE

  • Physical Education - non GCSE

  • Information Technology - non GCSE

  • Cultural Studies:

                     - RE & Citizenship GCSE

                     - PHSE & Careers non GCSE          

In addition, the majority of students will be expected to study a further 4 subjects at GCSE level.  Because we are still a very small school the amount of choice available to students compared to most schools will be very limited.   

Year 9 Options Information

Students will be asked to choose four preferred subjects with two reserves in addition to the core curriculum of English, mathematics, science, cultural studies, P.E. and I.C.T. for study at Key Stage 4.  It is very important that students make informed choices; they will therefore receiving guidance and information to assist them as follows:

  • Guidance has already begun in Cultural Studies regarding decision making 

  • Students will be given information through assemblies to explain the key features of subjects not studied at Key Stage 3 

  • Information about all subjects will be on the school web-site by 14 December.  Please look at this with your child.

  • Options Evening on Thursday 14 January will give you the opportunity to find out more from subject teachers hear about the options process. A representative form Connexions will also be present.

  • Option forms will be issued at the end of this term to be returned to school by Friday 22 January

  • All students will have a one to one appointment at the end of January/early February with their learning mentor to look at their initial preferences and discuss whether they have made appropriate choices

  • Mrs Taylor, Mr Rich and Mrs Morris will look at all student preferences. Should any issues arise students and parents will be informed. 

In the meantime, should there be any issues students and/or parents wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Taylor, Mr Rich or Mrs Morris.

Below are the likely subjects which students have to select for their optional GCSEs.

 

Because we believe it is vital for students to study a foreign language, students are encouared to study French. (Each student will be guided in their final choice and for some this might mean some form of study support and a slightly reduced number of GCSEs)

Students to choose 4 subjects:

 

Art

 

 

Graphics

 

 

Business Studies

 

 

History

 

 

Child Development

 

 

ICT

 

 

Drama

 

 

Music

 

 

Food Technology

 

 

Resistant Materials

 

 

French

 

 

Sport

 

 

Geography

 

 

Textiles

 

 

A brief summary of what each GCSE is likely to entail can be found below

 

Click here for a copy of the option letter to parents

Click here for the Year 10 Options booklet