Options Evening January 2016

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Core Curriculum Religious Education English Mathematics Science PSHCE Non-GCSE P.E. Option Choices Ancient History Art Child Development Computer Science Construction Drama Geography Hairdressing History Music Modern Foreign Language(s) Photography Physical Education Technology

Changes Public Examination process is in a state of flux. New examination criteria and specifications in English, Mathematics, Science, RE, History, Geography and MFL. Your child will receive a grade 1-9 in these subjects with 1 being the lowest grade and 9 being the highest grade. Grade 5 is equivalent to a current C+ grade. All other GCSE subjects will be awarded Grades A*- E. BTEC subjects will continue to be awarded at a Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction *

New Attainment Measures Progress 8 Replaces current 5 A*-C including English and Mathematics. It measures a pupil’s progress across 8 subjects from Key Stage 2 – Key Stage 4. It compares how a student with the same KS2 score has performed. A score is reported as a decimal (+0.5 would mean an average of ½ grade better) Attainment 8 Measures a pupil’s raw results across the same 8 subjects. It will show as an average grade including + and -. For example B+ or D- % who achieve Grade 5 or above in English and Mathematics GCSE Language or Literature can count providing they have entered both. Looks like a Grade 5 (C+) will be considered a good pass. EBACC This will measure the % of the cohort that achieves a good pass in; English, Mathematics, two Sciences, an MFL and a Humanity (History/ Ancient History/Geography)

Changes

Make your own choice!

Things to consider Reports Progress Strengths & Weaknesses Predicted grades

Target Grades KS2 SATS Results. End of KS3 Levels. Flight path of progress.

3 Pathways Pathway A = 4A or above English KS2 results Pathway B = 3A or below English KS2 results Pathway C = 4c or 4B English KS2 results

Pathway A Two of these subjects including one other EBACC subject Ancient History Art Computer Science Child Development Construction Drama Electronics Food and Nutrition Graphics Geography German History Music Photography Physical Education Resistant Materials One of these subjects Express Language Course French German Spanish

Pathway B One of these subjects Study Support Possible Off Site Provision personalised to the learner’s need. Two of these subjects Art Child Development Construction Drama Electronics Food and Nutrition Graphics Geography Hairdressing History Music Photography Physical Education Resistant Materials

Pathway C One of these subjects Computer Science French Geography German History Spanish Two of these subjects Art Child Development Construction Drama Electronics Food and Nutrition Graphics Geography German History Music Photography Physical Education Resistant Materials

Modern Foreign Languages Express Group for Most Able Linguists 2 GCSE languages over 2 years very demanding, but rewarding. Examinations in both languages will take place at the end of Year 11 GCSE French over 2 years GCSE Spanish over 2 years GCSE German over 2 years

Subjects your child may not have yet experienced Ancient History – Mrs Holland Construction – Mr Cunliffe Photography – Miss. Smith Computing – Mr Alston or Miss Halsall

GCSE PE Enjoy the subject and are interested in taking PE into further education. Very good practically and currently in SET 1. There is practical element to the exam. Pupils must also consistently take part in extra curricular activities and have represented the school in at least one sport/activity. This course is theory weighted.

Technology Pupils can only opt for one subject within the technology faculty. Subjects on offer; BTEC Construction GCSE Electronics GCSE Food Technology GCSE Graphics GCSE Resistant Materials

Music GCSE Music : Focuses on general musicianship – performing, composing and musical appreciation. BTEC Music: Focuses on the business side of the music industry, roles within the music industry and music technology. You cannot choose both these subjects

Computer Science Need to be in set 3 or above for Mathematics to opt for this subject. Logical Creative Enjoy solving problems Interested in computer programming

Science There are two Science Study Routes: Some form of dual Science Award (2 GCSE Grades): Year 10 & 11 Sets 3 – 5 Separate Science GCSE course Biology, Chemistry, Physics (3 GCSE Grades): Year 10 and 11 Sets 1 & 2 Course names and specifications yet to be approved by OFQUAL. Same for all schools in England. Science department do have an approved Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 National Curriculum they are following. They do know that any of this content can be examined.

Mock Options One of these subjectsChoose 2 of these subjects FRENCH EXPRESS + GERMAN ANCIENT HISTORY FRENCH EXPRESS + SPANISH ART FRENCH COMPUTING GERMAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPANISH CONSTRUCTION BTEC DANCE DRAMA ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING FOOD AND NUTRITION FRENCH GRAPHICS GEOGRAPHY GERMAN HAIRDRESSING/BEAUTY BTEC Level 1 = GCSE Grades D - G HISTORY MUSIC MUSIC BTEC PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION RESISTANT MATERIALS SPANISH SPORTS BTEC

Real Options Option P Choose 1 subject Option Q Choose 1 subject Option R Choose 1 subject ART ANCIENT HISTORY ART COMPUTING ART CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION (Technology) DRAMA COMPUTING FRENCH EXPRESS + GERMAN ENGINEERING (Technology) DANCE FRENCH EXPRESS + SPANISH ELECTRONICS (Technology) ENGINEERING (Technology) FRENCH GEOGRAPHY GRAPHICS (Technology) GERMAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY MUSIC SPANISH RESISTANT MATERIALS (Technology) MUSIC BTEC FOOD TECHNOLOGY (Technology)

Remember Discuss with teachers and parents. Seek advice and choose carefully! Be sure it’s the right decision. It won’t be easy to change afterwards! Check predicted grades and current attainment for suitability and eligibility for courses!

What happens next? Week beginning 18 th January 2016 Mock Options Assembly Week beginning 25 th January 2016 Pupils complete trial Options Form during PHSE lesson Week beginning 1 st February 2016 Mrs Pinnington creates option blocks P, Q & R Week beginning 8 th February 2016 Options Assembly and pupils receive their options books and forms Thursday 10 th March 2016 Year 9 Parent’s Evening Wednesday 16 th March 2016 Option Sheet is due in to Form Teachers (Late returns will impact on choices)