year 9 parents information evening wednesday 4 th february 2015
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Year 9 Parents Information Evening
Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Overview
Mr Woods
Headteacher of St Joseph’s
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Outline• Welcome and Introduction Mr Woods
• The KS4 Curriculum Mr Graham
• Options Process Mr Heyes
• Overview Miss S Walsh
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The Curriculum
Mr GrahamDeputy Headteacher
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5 Core subjects
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Optional subjects
The KS4 Curriculum
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•RE
•Maths
• English
The Core
• Science
•PE
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Option SubjectsHistoryGeography Computing LawMusic ArtFood TecTextilesSeparate Sciences
Electronics ICT GCSEiMedia (Btec)Resistant MaterialsHospitality (Btec)PE GCSEFrenchSpanishDrama
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• Linear exams.• Controlled Assessment.• Higher Tier or Foundation Tier?• Number of Options.• Guidance meetings.
Considerations
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We consider• Suitability for the subject.• Group size. • We contact you if there’s any difficulty.
Considerations
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Choosing
Mr D HeyesAssistant Headteacher
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The Options Process
• The Parents Evening.• Complete options forms by the deadline. • We try to do a best fit. Some may change• Discuss at Option Guidance Meeting.• Booking the Guidance Meeting.
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How to choose.• What’s involved at GCSE?– Controlled Assessment– Exams
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Key Dates• 13th February Reports Home
(with Option Forms)• 26th February Parents Evening • 2nd March Option Forms due
(9Kolbe, 9Romero, 9Teresa)• 4th March Parents Evening • 6th March Option Forms due
(9Bernadette, 9Devereux, 9King)• W/b 16th March Guidance Meetings• 21st April Final allocations
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Miss WalshManager of Learning
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How to choose.
• Enjoyment in subject• Successful in subject • Ask questions • Compare strengths and subject content• Career Ideas
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What to do now?• Find out information.• Talk to your child.• Read the Curriculum booklet.• Look at their reports and progress.• Talk to their teachers and to Year 10 & 11
pupils.
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What to do before March.
• Attendance is important• Prepare for Parents’ Evening – choices –Discuss this with relevant staff.
• Once you have the options forms discuss it in detail with you child.• Contact school if unsure.
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Key Dates• 13th February Reports Home
(with Option Forms)• 26th February Parents Evening • 2nd March Option Forms due
(9Kolbe, 9Romero, 9Teresa)• 4th March Parents Evening • 6th March Option Forms due
(9Bernadette, 9Devereux, 9King)• W/b 16th March Guidance Meetings• 21st April Final allocations