welcome year 9 information evening thursday 7th february 2008

WelcomeYear 9

Information Evening

Thursday 7th February 2008

CURRICULUM 2008 – 2010

Key Stage 4 Choices

CORE CURRICULUM

EnglishLanguage and Literature (2 GCSE’s)

CORE CURRICULUM

English Language and Literature (2 x GCSE) Mathematics

CORE CURRICULUM

English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s)

CORE CURRICULUM

English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s) Technology

CORE CURRICULUM

English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s) Technology ICT (2 or more GCSE’s)

CORE CURRICULUM

English Language and Literature (2 GCSE’s) Mathematics Science (2 GCSE’s) Technology ICT (2 or more GCSE’s) Physical Education (Non-Exam) Citizenship (Non-Exam)

PATHWAYS

There are two complimentary Pathways through Key Stage 4, Pathway T and Pathway C

Pathway T has one extra GCSE Option and pupils are recommended to study a Modern Foreign Language.

Pathway C has one less GCSE Option and more time allocated to Technology and English.

OPTION CHOICE O

CHOICE OF 1 SUBJECT FROM:

Geography History French Music

OPTION CHOICE G

CHOICE OF 1 SUBJECT FROM: Geography History Religious Education German Art Media Drama Performing Arts –counts as two

choices GCSE Physical Education

OPTION CHOICE Q

CHOICE OF 1 OPTION FROM : Geography History French Art Music Drama Performing Arts –counts as two

choices GCSE Physical Education

PATHWAY T - SUMMARY

OPTION CHOICE O- GCSE

OPTION CHOICE G - GCSE

OPTION CHOICE Q – GCSE

Plus an opportunity to study a Diploma or seek a place on our collaborative courses with our partner schools and colleges

EXTRA OPTION CHOICE

It is possible for some pupils to do an extra Modern Foreign Language in time set aside for ICT.

This is only suggested for very able linguists.

PATHWAY C - SUMMARY

OPTION CHOICE G- GCSE

OPTION CHOICE Q – GCSE

Plus an opportunity to study a Diploma or seek a place on our collaborative courses with our partner schools and colleges

COLLABORATIVE COURSES

These are the possible subjects that can be studied at The Marches School and Technology College:

Diploma in IT Engineering

There are two levels of Diploma starting in Year 10 or 12:

• The Foundation Diploma equates to four to five GCSEs at grades D - G.

• The Higher Diploma equates to six to seven GCSEs at grades A* - C.

What does it involve? An overview:

Skills, knowledge and understanding central to the chosen Diploma

At least 50% is practical

Employer designed and endorsed

Principal Learning Generic LearningAdditional/

specialist learning

Functional skills: English, Maths, ICT

Personal, learning and thinking skills

Optional units

Can broaden and deepen learning programme

Progression pathways

Work experience (minimum 10 days), Project

COLLABORATIVE COURSES

These are the possible subjects that can be studied elsewhere:

Animal Care BTEC in Performing Arts BTEC in Sport Beauty and Salon Services Care Child Care Hairdressing and Salon Services Health and Social Care Horse Care

COLLABORATIVE COURSES

Land Studies – Agriculture Land Studies - Horticulture Motor Vehicle Studies Outdoor Education – non-exam Business Administration – Work

Based Customer Service – Work Based Food Preparation – Work Based Hairdressing – Work Based Other Work Based possibilities

Quality Decisions

Now it is time for decisions, but before that is done it is vital that pupils do the following things:

- talk with their parents- talk with their teachers- talk with others who have done the

course

and then move towards an accurate decision they can be happy with.

Year 9 Option Selection

The Process

January 31st

Information booklet and preference forms issued to pupils and parents

January 31st

Year 9 Parents

Consultation Evening

March 5th

Showcase Event at WNSC to outline

content of available

Collaborative courses

March 20th

Preference sheets returned to Tutors

April and May

Potential for Taster Days for

Collaborative Course

The End of the Process

By May the majority of pupils will be settled into choices.

Where there is any cause for concern, further time will be given to resolve any difficulties.

CURRICULUM 2008 – 2010

Key Stage 4 Choices