Arklow CBS Leaving Certificate 2016/2018

Leaving Certificate Subject Options Core Subjects English Irish Mathematics Physical Education Information Technology Religion Career Guidance

Optional Subjects History Geography French/German Science – Biology – Physics – Chemistry - AgScience Business Studies – Business – Accounting Art Music Construction Studies Design & Communication Graphics LCVP – Additional Option

Advice What subjects is your son most interested in? Which subjects is he likely to do best in? What subjects will he need?

Subject Selection Process Students select levels for Core Subjects Students will select their 6 subjects from the list of Optional Subjects available. Subjects are placed in 4 blocks, each block will contain Minimum of 3 subjects and each student will be offered their highest Preference in each Block Students will be informed and given a printout of the outcome of their subject selection. ( We do our best to ensure that student get their first preferences but it is not always possible. LCVP – Optional extra subject depending on other subject combinations

School Requirements School Uniform -School Tracksuit- School Jacket & Hoodie Levies €130 (€75 deposit) Book Rental Scheme - €140 + €30 deposit Voluntary Subscription – No set amount

Subject & Level Preference Class Size Max 30 – First Preference given to Higher Level students @ JC & Grades Track Record – May also be taken into account

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Aptitude Verbal Reasoning Numerical Ability VR + NA Abstract 99 82 96 Speed & Accuracy Mechanical Reasoning Space Relations Spelling Language Usage 98 86 91 90