YEAR 9 OPTIONS 2013
QUALIFICATIONS
• Examination at the end of the courseGCSE
• Mainly coursework basedBTEC
There are two main types
CORE SUBJECTS
English English Literature
Mathematics
Science PE(not examined)
General Studies
(not examined)• RE• PSHE• Careers
SCIENCE PATHWAYS
Triple Science (option block)
Core Science
plus additional Science
Core Science
plus additional
applied Science
BTEC Science
LANGUAGE OPTION
Chinese French Germa
n Italian Spanish
BTEC Sport
BTEC Busine
ss
HUMANITIES COURSES
GCSE History
GCSE Geography
GCSE Business Studies
BTEC Business
GCSE RE
PRACTICAL COURSES
GCSE Art GCSE Textiles
GCSE Catering
GCSE Home Economics
GCSE Graphics GCSE PE
GCSE Product Design
GCSE Resistant Materials
GCSE Dance GCSE Drama GCSE Music BTEC Construction
City and Guilds Level 1 Hair and
Beauty
OTHER COURSES
GSCE French GCSE GermanBTEC Health and Social Care
BTEC Sport GCSE ITGCSE Computer Science
GCSE Media Studies
ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE
Two Science GCSEs or
GCSE Computer Science
GSCE Mathematic
s
GCSE English
GCSE History or
GCSE Geography
GCSE in a modern foreign
language
COMPLETING THE OPTIONS FORM
• You do not need to choose core subjects
• You will have 5 option choices
• The first option block will be primarily languages
• If you wish to take 3 separate sciences you will need to indicate this on the form and this will take up one of your option choices
• We would like you to also choose 2 reserve choices
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DEADLINE
FORMS NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY
MONDAY 11TH MARCH
Q&A
• You will need to collect a new form from Reception and return it for the attention of Mrs Robinson
What happens if I make a mistake on the electronic options form?
• You will need to collect a form from Reception and return it for the attention of Mrs Robinson
What happens if I do not wish to complete the options electronically?
• Your option choices will be confirmed as soon as possible after Easter
When will I know if my option choices have been successful?
• You will need to put any requests for change in writing for the attention of Mrs Robinson. These changes will of course be subject to availability
What happens if I change my mind before September?
POSSIBLE CHOICES
Italian German Triple Science History Art
POSSIBLE CHOICES
French Geography Health and Social Care Business Studies PE
POSSIBLE CHOICES
BTEC Sport Textiles Information Technology Intro to Hair and Beauty RE
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