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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