Post on 14-Dec-2015
Welcome
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Timeline Jan Feb March
AprilSubject Assemblies
Future Studies Lessons
Talking to Staff and Parents
Options Booklet Available
Options Evening Final
Choices 22nd
March
Parents’ Evening
7th March
Reports 1st March
Filling in OptionsBuilding
the Timetable
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Confirmation Letter
All pupils will study:
English LanguageMathsScienceReligion and Philosophy, Future Studies and
CitizenshipP.E.I.C.T.
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Science10 A1: Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
and each counts as a GCSE grade. Pupils will receive 3 GCSE grades at the end of Year 11.
10 A2 and 10B1: Double Science. They all still study Biology, Chemistry and Physics but pupils will receive 2 GCSE grades at the end of year 11.
10B2: BTEC Science. Continuous assessment through portfolio of evidence. Proving very successful.
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Mathematics10 A1: All study higher GCSE maths
Option to study for a level 3 qualification and/or statistics10 A2: All study higher GCSE mathsOption to study GCSE statistics10B1: Most study foundation GCSE mathsA number take the examination early in Year 11 with the intention
of moving on to the higher tierOption to study GCSE statistics10B2: All study foundation GCSE mathsSome may also take the level 1 functional skills qualificationOption to study GCSE statistics
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NOCN Step-Up QualificationRun by National Open College NetworkFlexible topics within the courseLevel 1Option to take award, certificate or diploma Suits students who do not want to take too many
GCSEsOther schools such as Bournside are introducing itIn partnership with Launchpad
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Options Blocks
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Choose Courses that…..you know you can do well in.are subjects you like.reflect your interests and personal qualities.help you learn in the best way for you.help keep your options open in the future.
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Don’t choose courses because… you like or dislike the teacher! your friends are choosing them. you think it’s the easy option.
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Remember:If you want to specialise later check which subjects you
need at GCSE.The way subjects are delivered and examined is different
for GCSE’s.Jobs may not directly be related to subjects but may be
useful.People change careers/directions more and more now.
It’s worth keeping a broad idea.
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What else should I consider?If you want to continue in Education find out what
subjects you need.If you don’t know what you want to do – choose a
balance of subjects.Talk to Mrs Harrison about apprenticeships as these may
prefer certain GCSE combinations.Universities like to see students with a broad range of
academic GCSEs.
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More Advice?You are being guided through the decision making
process in your Future Studies lessons.Choose a balanced selection of subjects; academic and
practical.Don’t be afraid of taking a ‘fun’ subject.The choices you make do matter - 6th forms, colleges
and universities are looking at which subjects you choose, not just the grades you achieve.
You will be in education/training until at least the age of 18.
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International Baccalaureate DiplomaRunning at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Cirencester College
Students take 6 subjects from the following groups:Group 1: Language A1 (E.g English and World literature
in translation)Group 2: Second Language (Modern or classical)Group 3: A humanity or Social Science.Group 4: A Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Environmental Sciences)Group 5: MathematicsGroup 6: Creative Subject (E.g. Visual Arts, Film, Music,
Dance and Theatre Arts
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English BaccalaureateNew government conceptShows a breadth of academic achievementOver 40% of Year 11 can achieve it in 2012.
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GCSEEnglish
GCSEMathematics
GCSE Double Science
Or 2 of GCSE
Chem, Biol, Physics
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Language e.g. French or Spanish
Geography or History
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Must have a grade C in each of these subjects!
What Next?
Final Option Forms need to be completed by Friday the 22nd March.
If there are any problems we will discuss these with pupils and parents.
If you have any questions we will be available in the Hall for the rest of the evening.
Thank you.
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