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Options 2011
Making the right choice!
March 2011
KS4 Timetable
Compulsory
Optional
OPTIONAL
A range of subjects (academic and
vocational) within
Design & Technology
Expressive Arts
Humanities
MFL
Others (IT, Sport, triple science)
COMPULSORY
English
Maths
Science (Core in Y10, Additional in Y11)
Physical Education (PE)
Philosophy and Ethics
Personal, Social, Health & Economic
education (PSHE)
How can I decide?
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Which way now?
What sort of person are you?
What do you want to do?
What’s the best way for you to learn?
– Academic subjects (GCSE)
• Exams & controlled assessments
– Vocational (work related) Courses (BTEC, OCR National, NCFE)
• Give an equivalency to GCSE
• Continuous assessment of coursework
• Where can you get help and advice?
– Connexions
– People at school
Typical Y10 timetable
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Philosophy
OPTION 2
Maths
English
PSHE
Maths
OPTION 2
English
English
OPTION 3
Science
OPTION 1
English
Science
OPTION 3
Science
Science
OPTION 1
OPTION 1
PE
OPTION 2
PE
OPTION 3
Maths
Science
Optional subjects
Expressive Arts
MFL
– GCSE French
– GCSE German
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BTEC Acting
NCFE Animation
GCSE Art & Design
BTEC Music
Design Technology
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GCSE Electronics
GCSE Food
GCSE Graphics
GCSE Resistant Materials
GCSE Textiles
Humanities
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GCSE Geography
GCSE History
GCSE Sociology
BTEC Travel & Tourism
Optional subjects
Others
– OCR National in ICT
– BTEC Sport
– GCSE Triple Science
Work Related Learning
Study Plus (English and/or Maths)
Important points
What you need
– Level 2 = 5+ A*-C grades including En & Ma
– Level 1 = 5+ GCSE Passes including En & Ma
Competitive Universities
English Baccalaureate
– English / Maths / 2 Science / MFL / History OR Geography
Vocational Qualifications – 2 maximum!
– BTECs (Sport, Music, Acting, T&T)
– OCR National in ICT
– NCFE Animation
Completing your form
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Important Dates
Options Evening
– Wednesday April 6th starting 5:00pm
Deadline for return of Options Forms
–Thursday April 14th , just before Easter
holiday