CATHOLIC ACADEMY ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS Year 9 Options Evening March 2015

CATHOLIC ACADEMY ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS Welcome & Introductions The purpose of the Evening

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY National Developments Our aim is to respond to the changes in the National Curriculum and the assessment structures in ways which provide as much choice for our pupils and continues our tradition of outstanding results, exceeding national performance.

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY GCSEs – no coursework (replaced by controlled assessments) GCSEs- no modular examinations No early entries, first entry only counts Science – tougher content and examinations More time for English and Maths, extra content, tougher assessments Government led changes to national picture

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Options reduced from 4 to 3 to allow for extra maths and English English Baccalaureate, Progress 8 and Attainment 8 SFX Response

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Pupil Voice Pupil Guidance Variety of Subjects A tailored curriculum for students for whom GCSE route may not be suitable

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Pupils will study up to 10 GCSEs Separate Sciences for G1 and Y1 All pupils will receive advice and an interview as needed.

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY These are measure for schools rather than pupils at this stage. They measure a pupil’s success in their best 8 subjects, with an emphasis on the English Baccalaureate subjects (shown in red on the form) Pupils must choose at least one of these red subjects Progress 8 & Attainment 8

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY A good, balanced curriculum for many. A good preparation for many University Courses Desirable for employment opportunities It is not a separate qualification, but at times it is suggested it may become one Choose a Language and either History or Geography to go with Maths, English and Sciences (shown in red on the form) The English Baccalaureate

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Choose one from each, including at least one red amongst your three choices. Block A o Art o Economics* o French o Geography o History o ICT o Film Studies o Spanish o Technology Block B o Art o Economics* o Geography o History o ICT o Performing Arts o Spanish o P.E. o Technology Block C o Geography o History o ICT o Music o Technology o Spanish o Media Studies o PE o Computer Science (Decided on an individual basis)

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Choose one from each block You must choose at least one red amongst your three If you wish to follow the English Baccalaureate, you need to choose a Language AND Geography or History Summary

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Choices Choose subjects you enjoy and are good at Choose subjects that go well together Choose subjects which will help you progress post-16 Take the opportunities provided by a fresh start, new Key Stage, new ways of working etc

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY What do I do next? * Complete the Options Request by Wednesday 22nd April * Confirmed choices in July

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Please feel free to visit subject areas indicated on the map

... LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Thank You This presentation will be available on