OSSETT ACADEMY&

SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

YEAR 9 OPTIONS2015

The Curriculum Policy….

Ossett Academy will provide a curriculum structure that provides a deep learning experience for all of our students, providing them with the skills and competences for life long learning.

To promote excellence by inspiring students to realise their full potential, achieve high standards and have the courage to accept new challenges.

The Future....

The subjects and qualifications studied during Years 10 and 11 will affect how students spend their time during the next two years at school. It could also help with a career or college course later on.

Students can make choices about some of the subjects they study, picking those that suit individual interests and talents.

Changes for September 2015

New GCSEs in English language, literature and maths that will be taught from September 2015, will contain new content and will be assessed and graded differently.

These subjects will be assessed by exam only, and students will be awarded one of nine grades, represented by the numbers 1-9, with 9 representing the highest level of attainment.

The new maths GCSE will be more ‘challenging’ with more emphasis on problem solving. It will also be wholly assessed by exam.

The new GCSEs will be graded 1 to 9, with 9 being the top grade

Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above

Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve an A and above

Subjects….

There are a number of subjects which everybody must take, to ensure a broad and balanced education.

• Maths• English Language• English Literature• Science• PE• ICT• RE/Life (PSHEE)

Where to start?????

The subjects students are best at are normally the ones that they are passionate about.

Careers Pages on the course section of the VTLE - named: Careers@Ossett

http://www.ucas.com/progress UCAS Progress is the website where all Year 11 make there post 16 allocations for sixth forms, Further Education Colleges and Apprenticeship providers.

www.ucas.com UCAS (University Central Admissions System) For students to research University courses/entrance requirement eg specific subjects require to be studied at A Level etc..

Teachers know best….

Subject teachers know exactly what studying a subject in Year 10 and 11 involves, and can advise whether it’s the right choice.

They can also help with information about choices after Year 11

Speak to the Post 16 Team

Find Mr Green!!

QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

• GCSEs

• BTECs

Students will be placed in one of three (four) different pathways.

Ennis

Goodison (1 & 2)

Brownlee

• Maths• English• Science• PE• ICT• Life

Pick one• BTEC Business• BTEC Health & Social Care• BTEC Sport• GCSE Food • GCSE Art & Design• GCSE Product Design• GCSE Drama

Pick one• Hairdressing/Beauty

Therapy• Childcare• Construction• Motor Vehicle StudiesOne Day per week out

Brownlee Pathway

One Option to be completed by end of Year 10

• Maths• English• Science• PE• ICT• Life

Goodison 2 PathwayPick three

• BTEC Business• BTEC Health & Social Care• BTEC Sport• GSCE Graphics• GCSE Art & Design• GCSE Media• GCSE Business• GCSE Music• GCSE Citizenship• GCSE PE• GCSE Computer Science• GCSE Photography• GCSE Dance

• GCSE Product Design• GCSE Drama• GCSE RE• GCSE Economics• GCSE Food• GCSE Spanish • GCSE French• GCSE Geography• GCSE History• GCSE Textiles• GCSE German• GCSE Separate Science

One Option & Core Science to be completed by end of Year 10

• Maths• English• Science• PE• ICT• Life

Pick One• GCSE History• GCSE Geography• GCSE Spanish• GCSE German• GCSE French• GCSE Separate

Science• GCSE Computer

Science

Goodison 1 Pathway

Pick two

• BTEC Business• BTEC Health & Social Care• BTEC Sport• GSCE Graphics• GCSE Art & Design• GCSE Media• GCSE Business• GCSE Music• GCSE Citizenship• GCSE PE• GCSE Computer Science• GCSE Photography• GCSE Dance

• GCSE Product Design• GCSE Drama• GCSE RE• GCSE Economics• GCSE Food• GCSE Spanish • GCSE French• GCSE Geography• GCSE History• GCSE Textiles• GCSE German• GCSE Separate Science

One Option, ICT & Core Science to be completed by end of Year 10

• Maths• English• Science• PE• ICT• Life

Ennis Pathway

Pick 2

• BTEC Business• BTEC Health & Social Care• BTEC Sport• GSCE Graphics• GCSE Art & Design• GCSE Media• GCSE Business• GCSE Music• GCSE Citizenship• GCSE PE• GCSE Computer Science• GCSE Photography• GCSE Dance

• GCSE Product Design• GCSE Drama• GCSE RE• GCSE Economics• GCSE Food• GCSE Spanish • GCSE French• GCSE Geography• GCSE History• GCSE Textiles• GCSE German• GCSE Separate Science

One Option, ICT & Core Science to be completed by end of Year 10

Pick Two• GCSE History• GCSE Geography• GCSE Spanish• GCSE German• GCSE French• GCSE Separate

Science• GCSE Computer

Science

TIMESCALES/EVENTS

• Year 9 Extended Assembly Monday 26th January

• Parents Information Evening Monday 26th January

• Year 9 Students seen by SLT or Learning Leaders week commencing 26th January

• Support available from SLT, Learning Leaders, Curriculum Team Leaders, Careers Team, Post 16 Team and Subject Staff

• Option Sheets returned no later than MONDAY 23th FEBRUARY to Student Services Office.

• 24th February – 27th March. Option difficulties identified and students seen by Mr Stott.