1. Year 8 Options
2018

2. English Language and English Literature
KS4 YEAR 9 CURRICULUM
Hours per fortnight
Mathematics 8
English Language and English Literature
Science (2 GCSEs) 6
Core PE (Non qualification) 4
Core Computing (Non qualification) 2
Core RE (Non qualification)
Option A 5
Option B
Option C
Option D 50

3. English Language and English Literature
KS4 YEAR 10/11 CURRICULUM
Hours per fortnight
Mathematics 8
English Language and English Literature
Science (2 GCSEs) 10
Core PE (Non qualification) 4
Option A 5
Option B
Option C
Option D 50

4. ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE (EBacc)
The EBacc is a performance measure that recognises students who have secured good GCSE grades across a core of academic subjects.
In order to achieve the full EBacc at the end of Year 11, a student must achieve GCSE grades 9 to 5 in all the following subjects:
GCSE English Language or English Literature
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Science (two qualifications, which can include Computer Science)
GCSE MFL (French)
GCSE History or Geography

5. DATE EVENT COMMENTS Tuesday 6 February Options Assembly
Options talk to all Year 8 students
Options Booklet distributed
Thursday 8 February
Options Evening 6.30 – 8.00 pm
Information Evening
Subject Leaders present
Options Form distributed
Thursday 15 February
Year 8 Progress Evening
4.30 – 6.30 pm with subject teachers
Tuesday 6 March
Completed forms returned
Final deadline
Monday 12 March
Option Interviews begin
Individual interviews
Summer Term
Options confirmed
Tutors to discuss finalised offers to students
September 2018
New Academic Year
Year 9 courses start

6. OPTIONS FORM 2018 FINAL DEADLINE IS TUESDAY 6 MARCH 2018
Choose four different optional subjects to study in Years 9, 10 and 11, one from each option block
Always state a reserve choice – this is important because we cannot always promise to give you your first choices
Discuss your choices with others before completing the form
FINAL DEADLINE IS TUESDAY 6 MARCH 2018
Interviews will start on Monday 12 March 2018

7. OPTION A
Computer Science
French
Geography
History
Triple Science (entry criteria)

8. OPTION B Art and Design Business Studies Dance Drama History ICT MusicPE
Sociology

9. OPTION C Art and Design Design and Technology Drama French Geography
Health and Social Care
Media Studies
Psychology
Skills Development (targeted students only)

10. OPTION D Art and Design Computer Science Design and Technology
Geography
History
ICT
Media Studies
Philosophy and Ethics PE

11. DO Read all of the information carefully
Make sure you know exactly the content of the courses you choose
Discuss your choices with your parents or carers
Seek advice from your teachers
Choose courses where you will succeed
Investigate the subjects required for specific careers and university courses
Prepare for your interview
Keep to the deadlines

12. DO NOT Just fill the form in straight away without thinking
Choose a course just to be with your friends
Choose a subject because you like the teacher
Try to choose an “easy” option – there aren’t any!
Come to your interview unprepared

13. Other support available:
Connexions Careers Service
Year Leader
Student Support Manager
Form Tutors
Subject Staff
Learning Support Assistants
Leadership Group
Older Students