CAISTER HIGH SCHOOL

Pathways 2014

What’s happened so far?

• Introductory Assembly• Pupils placed in pathways• Careers lessons have commenced• Commencement of specialist assemblies

NOW …………..

…….Pupil information pack received

Core Curriculum

EnglishMathematicsCore ScienceEthicsPhysical Education

Yellow and Blue Pathways

• Option Forms denotes Pathway

• Yellow Pathway – C grades – pupils MUST take Ebacc courses

• Blue Pathway – D grades – mixture of level 1 and 2 courses

• Both Pathways – only 1 performing arts subject

The English Baccalaureate

5 x GCSE C Grades or above in:

EnglishMathematicsScienceHumanitiesLanguages

Similarities and Differences!

GCSE French

GCSE German

GCSE Humanities (Geography / History)

Art & Performing Arts (BTEC / GCSE)

BTEC Business

GCSE ICT

Level 1 Motor Vehicle

BTEC Engineering

GCSE Food Technology

Level 1 Catering

GCSE Graphics / Resistant Materials

BTEC Health & Social Care

GCSE Physical Education

GCSE Textiles

Level 1 Hair & Beauty

Level 1 Animal Care

GCSE Resistant Materials

SuccessEmployability Skills Learning Skills

Behaviour

Attendance

Hard work

Deadlines

Respect

ConcentrationResponsibility

Punctuality

Staying in education until 18!

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Next Steps…

• Year 9 full reports issued – w/b 9-12-13• Practice Pathway Forms must be returned by

17-12-13• Year 9 Parents Evening – 16-1-14• Final decision made w/b 10-2-14• Appointment lists available• Discuss/Communicate• Find out information• Meet deadlines• Drop in Sessions with Mrs L King