Arklow CBSArklow CBSLeaving CertificateLeaving Certificate

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Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate Subject OptionsSubject Options

Core Subjects

•English

•Irish

•Mathematics

•Physical Education

•Information Technology

•Religion

•Career Guidance

Optional Subjects1. History2. Geography3. French/German4. Science – Biology – Physics – Chemistry -

AgScience5. Business Studies – Business – Accounting6. Art7. Music8. Construction Studies9. Design & Communication Graphics10. Construction Studies

1. LCVP – Additional Option

Advice

1. What subjects is your son most interested in?

2. Which subjects is he likely to do best in?

3. What subjects will he need?

Subject Selection Process

1. Students select levels for Core Subjects

2. Students will select their 6 subjects from the list of Optional Subjects available.

3. Subjects are placed in 4 blocks, each block will contain Minimum of 3 subjects and each student will be offered their highest Preference in each Block

4. Students will be informed and given a printout of the outcome of their subject selection. ( We do our best to ensure that student get their first preferences but it is not always possible.

5. LCVP – Optional extra subject depending on other subject combinations

School Requirements

School Uniform -School Tracksuit- School Jacket & Hoodie Levies €130 (€75 deposit) Book Rental Scheme - €140 +

€30 deposit Voluntary Subscription – No set

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Subject & Level Subject & Level PreferencePreference

Class Size Max 30 – First Class Size Max 30 – First Preference given to Higher Level Preference given to Higher Level students @ JC & Gradesstudents @ JC & Grades

Track Record – May also be taken Track Record – May also be taken into accountinto account

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