Year 9 Welcome to Parent Information Evening Learn today, succeed tomorrow

Aims of the session To outline the Year 9-11 GCSE and Vocational pathways. To outline how we will use critical data to track your youngsters progress. To take a look around some of the Zones in our new school.

Our four commitments We are committed to the safety of everyone in our community. We are committed to making school an enjoyable place to be. We are committed to providing the best learning experience for all. We are committed to relentlessly driving up standards.

Year 9 Courses from September 2011 All Year 9 students have begun GCSE and BTEC courses. Subjects that remain non-optional… »English »Mathematics »Some Science »Some MFL »Some I.C.T. »Some P.E

Red Pathway Our range of GCSEs Including… Art Astronomy Business Studies Citizenship Dance Drama Food Technology Graphics Geography History Law Media Studies Music P.E Resistant Materials Religious Studies Science: BTEC, Double & Triple Award Sociology Spanish Textiles

The English Baccalaureate A combination of GCSE qualifications includes:- English GCSE Mathematics GCSE Dual/ Triple Science GCSE History or Geography GCSE Any MFL GCSE

Pathways Three GCSE route Optional Vocational Courses (Year 10) Additional English and/or Maths support Four GCSE route Triple Science 2 nd or 3 rd MFL Diploma option (Year 10) LEVEL 5 in English and Maths? ABOVEBELOW

At the end of Year 9, students who excel in Graphics, Art and Media Studies, can opt to study for the Creative and Media Arts Diploma in Years 10 and 11 At the end of Year 9, students who excel in PE can opt to study for the Sport and Active Leisure Diploma in Years 10 and 11 Diplomas..

The Diploma qualification suits students who excel in one of the 2 disciplines, Creative Arts and Media or Sports and Leisure For the Diploma, the majority of the course is internally assessed through projects completed in school. It is worth 7 GCSEs (Grades A*-C) and you can pursue the Higher Level Diploma at college. It is flexible though-as you still have your English, English Literature, Maths, ICT, MFL and Science GCSEs you could still pursue A Levels or BTEC courses. Why opt to to study for a Diploma?

Students will be able to create a portfolio of work in Graphics, Art and Media You will develop high level skills in mixed media such as 2d and 3d Art, Photography, and Short Films You will enjoy researching artists and products from across the Creative Media: Art, Music, Graphics, Film, Television There are opportunities to meet professionals from each industry. There are a limited number of places available, but it is a brilliant course. Creative Arts & Media Diploma

Students will be able to explore a range of Sports disciplines and meet professionals from each industry. You will be able to develop your PE skills outside of the school curriculum You will research Sports Promotion and other topics which will be submitted as modules during the 2 year course. There is a high level of written work as well as the time spent playing sport, so there is a need to enjoy writing as well as Rugby! There are a limited number of places available, but it is a unique course. Sport and Active Leisure Diploma

These are only for people who are mature and sensible enough to be trusted to go to placements away from school, some are as much as 4 or 5 miles away. These courses will begin in Year 10. We expect to be able to offer courses in: –Construction –Catering –Hair & Beauty –Motor Vehicles Off-site Vocational Courses Blue Pathway

Key Stage 2-4 EquivalenceKS2PointsKS3PointsKS4PointsA*58 851A52 745B46 639C D E F G16 Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 Entry Level

National Expectations All children, regardless of context or background, are expected to achieve at least 3 levels progress between Key Stages levels is equivalent to 18 points.

Expected Progress

Dates for your Diary October 21 st Data Capture 1 January 13 th Year 8 Reports Issued January 19 th Year 8 Parent’s Evening February 10 th Options Booklet and Forms Issued February 14 th Careers Day and OPTIONS INFORMATION EVENING February 17 th Data Capture 2 February 19 th –26 th HALF TERM HOLIDAY March 1 st OPTION FORM RETURN DEADLINE March-AprilGuidance Meetings( where needed) June 1 st Data Capture 3

Year 9 Thank you for your time. Please feel welcome to take a look around our Discovery and Creative Zones on the Ground Floor. Learn today, succeed tomorrow