Year 9 Options

January 2011

Why this, why now? Big decisions More opportunities than ever Qualifications to suit YOU Think what you will do after

school Time to think – the RIGHT

decision

Qualifications available today

Entry level GCSE’s BTEC Foundation Courses Diplomas

Level 2 eq. A* - C

Level 1 eq. D - G

Our curriculum at KS4

Core – keeps all career options open Maths, English, Science, PE, RE, PSCHE

Options Wide range of subjects

Two week cycle/50 hour timetable

GCSE’s Art MusicMediaGeographyHistoryTextilesResistant MaterialsGraphicsFoodBusiness StudiesAdditional ScienceFrenchPhys Ed

Vocational QualificationsYoung Apprenticeship

B.Tec Sport and Leadership, Expressive Arts, Science, Engineering, Art

Diplomas

Land based, Hair & Beauty

Entry LevelLiteracyCertificate of PersonalEffectiveness (COPE)Study Plus

Options

Please note. These could change

What is in a Diploma?

Extended Project

Principal Learning

Additional or specialist learning

Functional skills

10 days work experience

Diploma

This is not the easy option!

Diploma Vocational course 2 full days per week Pass all 5 aspects to get the full

qualificationThe Diploma is available at 3 levels:Level 1 equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G Level 2 equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C Level 3 equivalent to 3.5 A levels

What will it mean if you study for a Diploma?

Off-site Ongoing assessments, project and

coursework Pass all 5 elements gain the award 2 full days (Wed & Friday) at another

school every week May miss some lessons for other in-

school subjects. Must keep up with workload as once begun – no turning back!

The right course for you? Interests, preferences and enjoyment Future goals and career aspirations Keep options choices broad and balanced What you are good at - consider entry

level

What your friends are doing!!!

What is theConnexions Service?

For young people aged 13 –19Provide support, information, advice and guidanceUnderstanding option choices in school and routes after year 11School, colleges and high street

Connexions (continued)

Personal Advisors in Kings Grove High School

Connexions Room Call and see us Request interview via your form teacher

or head of year.

How Connexions works in Kings Grove

Group Sessions One to One careers interviews Drop in at lunch and break time Events in School

Resources in School Connexions Room Careers Library Careers Information College & University Details Jobs & Training Vacancies Books, Magazines & Videos Internet Access

The next steps Talk – discuss with teachers and parents Support - PSCHE and other school events Research internet web sites Diploma Info Evening at South Cheshire

College – 26th Jan Discuss choices:

Parents, teachers, Connexions service Options Taster Day & Evening – Wednesday 2nd

Feb Parents Evening – Thursday 10th Feb

Key Dates Diploma Evening at South Cheshire College –

26th Jan Options Day and Evening – 2nd Feb Parents Evening – Thursday 10th February Complete and return options form to

tutor P1 on Monday 28th Feb