1. ISK 3RD YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE

2. Before We Start This presentation is available on www.isk.ie
Just go to curriculum on the home page.

3. CATs Each of your children will receive a copy of their CAT results
In the mean time parents have also received a copy & Ms Titus will explain the report to you now.
Helpful aid in subject choice but remember just an aid

4. Implications of TY TY is not Compulsory
Those who don’t do TY will go in to 5th Year
All options will be available to 5th Year students
5th Year Students can choose Applied Maths or LCVP. Those students who don’t want to pursue LCVP or who are ineligible for it will have 2 study periods in 6th Year
Gaisce can be pursued independently in 5th Year outside of school
Repeat LC Year will still be available but can’t guarantee that each Repeat Student will get specific classes for all their subjects but every effort will be made – Reason ( staffing resources moving to TY). Students in Non-dedicated Repeat Classes will be in the new 6th Year Classes

5. Junior Cycle to Senior Cycle
Subject choice in Third Year has consequences for Leaving Cert & Beyond.
Sliding Scale of examinable subjects from 1st Year to Leaving Cert
Examinable Subjects are reduced from 11 to 7

6. A GUIDE TO LEAVING CERTIFICATE SUBJECT CHOICE
English, Irish & Maths are compulsory for the LC unless you have an exemption
Students then choose FOUR subjects from the following:- Accounting, Business, Economics,History, Geography
Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, German, Spanish, French.
Home Economics, Music, Art, Design Communication Graphics ,Construction Studies
Students also choose ONE from: Applied Mathematics or LCVP

7. Subject Groupings SUBJECT GROUPINGS
Subjects can be are grouped into the following categories:
BUSINESS GROUP: Business, Accounting,Economics
LANGUAGES: French, German, Spanish.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: History, Geography,
PRACTICAL SUBJECTS: Home Economics, Art, Music
SCIENCE GROUP: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Agricultural Science.
APPLIED SCIENCE GROUP: Construction Studies, Design Communications Graphics, Applied Mathematics

8. Foreign Language Requirement
N.B. A foreign language is essential for entry to many courses in the N.U.I. Colleges- U.C.D, N.U.I Maynooth, N.U.I Galway and U.C.C.
Entry into the Cadetships in the Defence Forces & into NCAD also requires a foreign language
Details on subject requirements are available on the following websites:
(Students- Subject Choice option on the right hand side links Leaving Cert. subjects to CAO courses, subjects and grades).
(Students–Useful Tools– Minimum Subject Requirements) careers.nuim.ie (Students & Graduates subject skills & work).
(Curriculum, Syllabus & Teaching Guides)

9. Minimum Considerations in Leaving Cert Subject Choice
ABILITY - choose subjects in which you are likely to get good grades.
APTITUDES - The Differential Aptitude Tests consist of eight different tests. The results show where your greatest strengths lie. You will cope well with subjects for which you have an aptitude.
INTEREST - Choose subjects that you are genuinely interested in as you are much more likely to study those subjects and do well in them.
CAREER - In addition to the core subjects (Irish, English, Maths) there are other subjects that are essential for some courses and careers.

10. Leaving Cert Points System

11. Leaving Cert Points Scoring System
The top 6 subjects are used to calculate points.  
One sitting of the Leaving Certificate will be counted for points purposes.
Entry to a course will be granted to those who have highest points
Colleges do not set the points
The points reflect: the results of the student and the number of places available in the college in that year

12. Matriculation Matriculation Requirements
The minimum academic qualification for entry that a Third Level College demands from a student.
NUI Matriculation requirements :
Candidates must obtain a pass in at least six subjects selected according to college/faculty requirements, as set out in 4.1 above, with at least Grade H5 in two subjects on the Higher Course and at least Grade H7 (Higher Course) or O6 (Ordinary Course) in four subjects.

13. To Find Out More About Subjects
Type into the internet search engine.
Choose school’ icon on the home page
Click on “Leaving Cert’ button on the next page & on bottom RHS of next page there is detailed information on all Leaving Cert subjects
Research the course content, past grades, and career links of the various subjects that you are considering.
Subject Information

14. TO FIND COLLEGE COURSES THAT MAY/MAY NOT REQUIRE CERTAIN SUBJECTS
Click on ‘Students’
‘Useful Tools’ (left hand column)
Minimum Subject Requirements

15. Other Useful Websites www.careerdirections.ie www.curriculumonline.ie

16. SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER CHOICE
Choice of subjects may have implications in Career Choice. It is important to be aware of Specific Subject Requirements for certain careers - these mainly relate to Science subjects and foreign languages. A Science subject (or in some cases 2 Science subjects) are necessary for a career in Science, Medical/Paramedical fields, Architecture and Engineering

17. 3rd Year Subject Choice Forms
Completed forms to be given to Mr O’Mahony by

18. Points to Consider When Choosing Subjects
Research each subject using websites like &
-Talk to senior students, parents, teachers in the school
Choose subjects that are required for future careers and college courses.
Choose subjects that you are interested in and prepared to work at.
Choose subjects that you feel will help you to maximise your points.

19. Points for Students to Ignore
What subjects their friends are choosing
Like or Dislike of Teacher
If they think the subject will be easy
Don’t choose a subject without finding out more about it

20. And Finally...
ANY QUESTIONS?