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Course Choice Evening 2018

Overview of Evening

Presentation

• KS4 Overview
• What has changed
• So far…
• Pathways
• EBacc Subjects
• And so…
• What next…

Tutor Discussion

• Enrichment / Individual questions

Subject Information

• Subject leaders / Pupils

Other colleagues Careers Advisor: Jo Brown

Key Stage 4 Overview

• Breadth and Balance
• Extra-Curricular / Enrichment
• PE and PSRE
• Assessment

– Terminal Exams – Controlled Assessments

• Pastoral Support

What has changed?

Content of GCSEs

• More to learn
• Less coursework

The Grading System

• A*-G has changed to 9-1
• A*-C has changed to 9-5

……….but harder to get a 5 than it was to get a C

What have we done?

Given more time to subjects

• English, Maths, MFL & Options

Where has the time come from?

• One less option subject

Quality not Quantity ………

So far…

• Year 9 reports
• Subject presentations
• Assembly
• Tutor input
• Careers lessons
• Course choice booklet
• Course choice form
• Discussions at home

Pathways

Maths English Science

PSRE/PE

Languages / Other Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Pathway 1

EBacc Maths English Language English Literature Separate Science Combined Science French or German History or Geography Free choice Free choice

Pathway 2

Free choice Maths English Language English Literature Separate Science Combined Science French or German Free Choice Free choice Free Choice

Pathway 3

Non Language option

Maths English Language English Literature Separate Science Combined Science French, German, Geography,History, Computer Science Free Choice Free Choice Free Choice

Pathway 4

Vocational Maths English Language English Literature Combined Science French, German, Geography, History Business & Ent, Creative Media, Creative IT Vocational Course & Asdan CoPE Free Choice

Pathways 1 & 2

English Lang & Lit Science Maths Modern Languages PSRE

Course Choices

Choose 3 courses PE

Art (Art, Craft & Design) Art (Fine Art) Art (Textile Design) Business Computer Science Dance Drama DT – Graphic Products DT - Resistant Materials DT - Textiles Food & Nutrition French German Geography History Music Physical Education Religious Studies Spanish

Ebacc Subjects

• Maths
• English
• Science / Computing
• French, German or Spanish
• History or Geography

Pathway 3

English Lang & Lit Science Maths PSRE

Course Choices

PE

Art (Art,Craft&Design) Art (Fine Art) Art (Textile Design) Business Business & Enterprise Computer Science Creative IT Creative Media Dance Drama

DT – Graphics

DT - RM DT - Textiles Food & Nutrition French German Geography History Music Physical Education Religious Studies Spanish

Computer Science French Geography German History

Choose 1 Choose 3

Pathway 4

English Lang & Lit Science Maths PSRE

Course Choices

PE

Business & Ent Computing French Geography German History IT Media

Choice 2

Options

Choice 3 ASDAN CopE Choice 1

Wiltshire College Catering Motor Vehicle Hair & Beauty

Common Questions

Can my child switch Pathway?

• From Pathway 3 to Pathway 1/2: YES
• From Pathway 4 to Pathway 3: YES
• From Pathway 1/2 to Pathway 3:

NO My child is on Pathway 1/2, why can’t they study Creative Media, Creative IT or Business & Enterprise?

And so…

Choosing subjects

• Enjoyment
• Aptitude / Ability
• The Future

If they are new and different they are not necessarily better Don’t do a subject just because your friend is Don’t do a subject just because you like the teacher

What next…

• Discuss today with tutors / subject leaders
• Discuss at home
• Ask for help
• ptions@sheldonschool.co.uk

7 March: Parents evening 12 March: Deadline for Handing in

Subjects

Sixth Form Study Room:

• Business, Computing, ICT
• Design Technology
• Humanities (Geog & Hist)
• Performing & Expressive Arts
• PSRE (+Vocational)
• Physical Education

PSRE Refectory:

• English (plus Media)
• Maths
• Careers (Jo Brown)

6th Form Common Room:

• Science
• Languages

Tutor discussions

Straight on out of the Hall H1: 9AAS Mr Couzens H2: 9SEV Miss Vernon H3: 9CLE Miss Evans H4: 9DME Mr Edwards H5: 9BAC Mrs Collins Right out of the Hall P1: 9CAT Miss Tryner P2: 9GJB Ms Billingham P3: 9CMS Miss Storm P4: 9ERL Miss Libby E7: 9LXJ Miss Jones

Subjects

Sixth Form Study Room:

• Business, Computing, ICT
• Design Technology
• Humanities (Geog & Hist)
• Performing & Expressive Arts
• PSRE (+Vocational)
• Physical Education

PSRE Refectory:

• English (plus Media)
• Maths
• Careers (Jo Brown)

6th Form Common Room:

• Science
• Languages