Year 9 Options Evening 2017

The end of Controlled Assessments Maths and English – a third more content Maths and English a lot harder to pass and Grades replaced by numbers Progress

English Baccalaureate Route (G1/2 P1/2) Students are encouraged to study subjects that will prepare them for A-levels/University The English Baccalaureate will be awarded if students pass at a Grade 4/5 or above in English, Mathematics, Double Science, French and either History or Geography.

Vocational G5/P5 This pathway is predominantly a vocational route with many BTEC subjects and is designed for students who wish to learn a more technical skill. This pathway can take students onto our  Aspire sixth form, college, apprenticeships and employment.

G3/4 P3/4 Students can select the English Baccalaureate subjects or other subjects to reflect their learning needs. This band can take students onto our Aspire sixth form, college, apprenticeships, employment and prepare them for a future at university.

PCSA Curriculum 2017-2019    English 5 Hours Mathematics 4 Hours Double Science 5 Hours Physical Education 1 Hour PSHE 1 Hour 3 Option Choices 3 Hours Each

At least one option from the following is mandatory:   Computer Science French Geography History

Remainder of options from the following: GCSE Art & Design GCSE Computer Science GCSE Drama GCSE Food & Nutrition GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Media Studies

Cambridge International Certificate in Health & Social Care Cambridge International Certificate in Child Development Cambridge International Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing VCERT Engineering VTCT Hair

BTEC Construction BTEC Sport BTEC Outdoor Education BTEC Dance BTEC Music BTEC ICT BTEC Product Design - Textiles

Pupils will be in Forms G and P but will be taught in sets for: English Maths Science Options will go live on Monday and will finish on Friday at 2 pm