Options Year 8 2016/2017
Careers research area
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Core Curriculum in Year 9 This will consist of: English, Maths, Science, RS, Personal Development and Games
Decision Making: GCSEs You will choose 4 GCSEs from these options: French German Spanish History Geography Religious Studies PE Music Music Technology Technology (one of): Product design Systems & control Textiles Food & Nutrition Art or Ceramics Drama Health & Social Care Business Studies Computer Science I.T. Media Studies
Decision Making: GCSEs What’s new? All new GCSEs on 9-1 grade scale No Enrichment No early GCSE options Early RS GCSE All Year 11s will have Curriculum Study
Advice & support PD lessons Parents’ evening 9th February Personal careers research in LRC or online Options Evening Wednesday 1st February Careers advisor in Careers Office Form tutors/PD & subject teachers Family Friends/older students in your form/6th form student mentors
Timeline of events Careers PD lesson Launch/Careers PD lesson Thurs 8th Dec Careers PD lesson Thurs 5th Jan Launch/Careers PD lesson Weds 25th Jan Assembly to present “new” option subjects Weds 1st Feb Year 8 Options presentation to Parents Thurs 9th Feb Year 8 Parents Evening Wed 1st March After school drop in with Mrs Edwards and Ms Egan Wed 8th March Option form deadline
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