1. PARENT INFORMATION EVENING
Thursday February 6th 2014

2. Path through C.C.S.
LCVP
LC1
LC2
1st Yr
2nd Yr
3rd Yr
4th Yr
LCA1
LCA2

3. STATUS QUO 20 subjects in first year 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert
Choices now
8 core subjects
2 options

4. JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS FOR ALL OPTIONAL Irish Art English Music
Mathematics
History
Geography
CSPE
French
Science
Religious Ed
Physical Ed
SPHE
OPTIONAL
Art
Music
Home Economics
Woodwork
Metalwork
German
Business Studies
Technical
Graphics

5. SUBJECT INFORMATION All available at Senior Cycle Some change names
(e.g. Woodwork > Construction Studies
Metalwork > Engineering
Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing)
Others subdivide into other subjects
(e.g. Science, Business Studies)

6. CHOOSE A SUBJECT
Because you like it

7. REMEMBER Core carefully chosen by the school
Importance of modern language and Science
Further choices at Senior Cycle
All subjects open to all

8. HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Encourage thought Ask questions
Be aware of good and bad reasons
(e.g. friends, teacher)
Provide support

9. PUPIL OPTION FORM No fixed option blocks Order of preference system
3 subjects
100% satisfaction rating
Return forms by Friday February 14th

10. FINALLY . . .
Guidance Department
Katie Murphy
Ann Marie O’Riordan