1. Welcome Year 9 Options/Parents Evening

2. Core Pathway (GCSEs) English Language English Literature or Media Studies Maths Science

3. Students will also study: Physical Education (Can also be done as an option at GCSE) Religious Education (Can also be done as an option at GCSE) Information Communication Technology (Can be done as an option - CIDA) Personal Social and Health Education

4. Core Technology pathway (one technology) Food Technology Product and Design Graphic Products Textile Technology Electronics

5. German French Latin History R.E. Geography Classics Music P.E Art and Design Graphics Art Business Studies CIDA Drama Dance EPA Health and Social Care Child Care Learning and Development Construction Hairdressing (Count as two choices)

6. How are we supporting your child in making this important decision?

7. Options Assemblies Parents/Options Evening Connexions sessions 1:1 interviews

8. o DO: choose subjects you enjoy o DO: find out which subjects will help you if you have a particular career or course of study in mind for the future o DO: look at information in the Careers Library in the LRC o DO: ask the advice of your form tutor, your parents, and your teachers o DO: remember all courses are open to both boys and girls o DO: make decisions of your own rather than copy friends o DO: remember that you are likely to be taught by a different teacher than the one you had in Y9 o DO: aim to choose a balanced range of subjects that will give you a solid foundation for your future o DO: remember, although languages are not compulsory, it is strongly advised that you study a Language o DO: remember that there is a limit to the number of rooms, equipment and teachers for some subjects. o For this reason we will ask you to tell us of alternative choices

9. DEADLINE FOR OPTION FORMS 5 th February 2010