Be the best you can be Parents’ Options Information Evening Meet the subject leaders from 6pm – 7pm in the Dining Hall Presentation to parents – 7pm  Welcome and Introduction by Ms Ball, Headteacher  Options Choices and Process by Ms Crisa, Assistant Headteacher  Questions Ms Ball, Ms Crisa, Mrs Boys (Special Educational Needs)

Be the best you can be Welcome to Orleans Park Options 2014

Be the best you can be Key Stage 4 Curriculum 1.The Core Curriculum (6 or 7 GCSEs) 2.Additional 4 Option Subjects (4 GCSEs or equivalent)

Be the best you can be Key Stage 4 – Core Curriculum English Language GCSE 1 GCSE English Literature GCSE 1 GCSE Mathematics GCSE 1 GCSE Science - Triple Award (Set 1 & 2) 3 GCSEs Science – Double Award 2 GCSEs Religious Studies GCSE 1 GCSE PSHCEE and Citizenship Games

Be the best you can be Key Stage 4 – Additional Four Options Pupils will study FOUR subjects from this section Pupils must make 6 choices Choices 1, 2, 3 & 4 will be your first preferences Choices 5 & 6 will be your RESERVE choices Order of choices very important – may get 5th or 6th choice Total Optional GCSEs or equivalent = 4

Be the best you can be The Option Choices Form

Be the best you can be 23 Additional Option Choices Art & Design GCSESpanish GCSE Business Studies GCSEGeography GCSE Child Development GCSEHistory GCSE DT: Food Technology GCSEIT: Computing GCSE DT: Catering GCSE IT: Information Communication Technology GCSE DT: Graphic Products GCSE IT: BTEC First Award in Information and Creative Technology Level 1/2 DT: Resistant Materials GCSEMedia Studies GCSE DT: Textiles GCSEMusic GCSE DT: BTEC First Award in Construction and the Built Environment Level 1/2 Physical Education GCSE Drama GCSEBTEC First Award in Sport Level 1/2 French GCSESociology GCSE German GCSE

Be the best you can be Design and Technology (D&T) Food Technology GCSE Catering GCSE Graphic Products GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE Textiles GCSE BTEC First Award in Construction and the Built Environment Level 1/2 Only one D&T course can be chosen

Be the best you can be Information Technology (IT) Computing GCSE Information Communication Technology GCSE BTEC First Award in Information and Creative Technology Level 1/2 Only one IT course can be chosen

Be the best you can be GCSE or BTEC? BTEC courses are more hands on, there is a greater emphasis on coursework and less emphasis on exams – although there are exams that must be taken to achieve the qualification. BTEC courses are assessed with Pass, Merit or Distinction. BTEC Level 1 D to G (equivalent) BTEC Level 2A* to C (equivalent)

Be the best you can be The Option Choices Form Choose 6 Choices 1, 2, 3 & 4 will be your first preferences Choices 5 & 6 will be your RESERVE choices Order of choices are very important – you may get 5th or 6th choice

Be the best you can be Triple Award - Science Triple Science 9 Exams Biology Chemistry Physics 1.Are you in sets 1 or 2? 2.Do you want to study 2 or more science A-Levels? 3.Discuss this with your science teacher

Be the best you can be Aspiration for A Level and University English Baccalaureate (EBacc) English Language GCSE (1) Mathematics GCSE (1) Triple Science/Double Science/Computer Science GCSE (2) History or Geography GCSE (1) A language GCSE (1)

Be the best you can be Next steps Options fortnight begins – Monday 3 rd February Parents’ Consultation Meeting – Thursday 13 th February Forms handed in to form tutor – Tuesday 25 th February You will find out pupil option subjects in the summer term

Be the best you can be Options Form and Booklet Please look through and read it with your son or daughter Copies are available on the school website

Be the best you can be Advice given to pupils Ask your teachers about the courses Ask your form tutor and Head of Year for advice Talk to your parents/carers Think about what you want to do in the future Be realistic about what you enjoy and are good at

Be the best you can be Questions: