Year 9 Information Evening

How is the curriculum organised? Core subjects that teach the skills needed for a changing

world

An average of 11 GCSEs

A pathway to suit every student

A wide range of high achieving courses

Building on previous experience and results

Core Subjects

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Challenge and opportunity for all

Core Subjects

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Challenge and opportunity for all

English

2 GCSEs

English English Literature

Core Subjects

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Challenge and opportunity for all

English

2 GCSEs

English English Literature

Outstanding Results

Core Subjects

Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Core Subjects

Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

More intensive course leads to 3 GCSEs Core and Additional, 2 GCSEs BTEC Science

Core Subjects

Information Technology or Computing GCSE

Design and Technology GCSE

Modern Foreign Language GCSE

Theology and Ethics GCSE

Completing the Core

PSHCE A rolling programme, including outside

expertise

Completing the Core

PSHCE A rolling programme, including outside

expertise

Physical Education

Option Choices

Design and Technology Block Modern Foreign Language Block 2 Further Option Choices

Think carefully about keeping future options open

Most important is a good set of GCSEs that provide future opportunities

The English Baccalaureate

GCSEs must include

Maths English Science Modern Foreign Language Geography or History

Likely to become increasingly important

Options

Art and Design GCSE

Music GCSE or Music BTEC

Drama GCSE

Dance GCSE

Options

History GCSE

Geography GCSE

One of these must be included in the English Baccalaureate

Options

Physical Education GCSE

Health and Social Care GCSE

Business Studies GCSE

Second language: Spanish GCSE

Second language: German GCSE

Options

Pathways: Skills Related Learning

Sport BTEC

Completing the Form

Each student should now have their Options form

Design and Technology Block

Food and Nutrition Graphic Products Resistant Materials Systems and Control Textiles

Also Dance, Music GCSE, and Second language

Make a first and second choice in this block

Modern Foreign Language Block French Spanish German

If you are taking 2 languages, choose French in this block

Skills related learning, BTEC sport

Option block for 2 further choices Choose 2 subjects from the list

Also contains Music GCSE, Dance and Second language

Year 10 Curriculum 2013 - Summary

English Mathematics Science ICT Design and Technology Modern Foreign Language Option 1 Option 2 PE PSHCE Theology and Ethics

6 lessons 6 lessons9 lessons

5 lessons 5 lessons 5 lessons5 lessons5 lessons

4 lessons rolling programme

2 lessons

Support and Advice

Tutor and College Team Subject Teachers Consultation Evening Curriculum Booklet Connexions

Remember that forms must be returned by Monday 31st March

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