The Curriculum - Downlands Community School · ITu 1 We ITh IFr 2Mo 2Tu 2 We 2Th 2Fr 8aJDn2 MCI_I...
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The Curriculumand beyond Year8
Construction
At Present
The Curriculum in Yr8
Dance, MFL, Computing, Science,
Maths, Geography, English, PE, RE
Drama, History, Technology, Art,
PDC, Music
Progress
Options in Yr8 – Beginning to specialise
Chosen in yr8 – starting in yr9
or
A three year KS4 GCSE –
knowledge based, content driven
Why not have all option choices in yr8?
There is the opportunity to select additional Humanities to
Study at GCSE in yrs10/11 in the yr9 options. Also, this will not
Cut off A-Level opportunities
Continuity in yr9
Plus PDC and PE
Specialise – Option Choices. Choose in Yr9
start in Yr10
Yr8 – “No wasted year”
The firmer the foundations, the stronger
the structure
Skills and knowledge development
Metacognition – repeating practice and
application – learning
24th May – Yr8 Parent Consultation evening
Beyond?
The Curriculumand beyond Year9
Construction
At present
Progress
Continuity
Plus PDC and PE
More choice, new choices
Types of Choices in Yr9
Open Options Modern Foreign Language
Alternative
Specialise – Open Options
Most students
Most students should continue with their
MFL through to GCSE
Great Expectations
Be aware
Some choice but not a
What to do in Year9?
Maximise progress
Be aware
Talk it over
Be informed
8th March Options Evening
15th March Parent/Teacher evening
Beyond?