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St Augustine’s School Year 9 Options
• Think about where you want to go
• Think about how to get there
• Plan the journey now!
You and your options
Employment withtraining
GCSEs
Foundation Learning Tier
Apprenticeship
Foundation & Higher Diploma
Foundation Learning Tier
Foundation, Higher or Advanced Diploma
GCSE / A-Level
Further education
Higher education
Employment
Employment with training
Apprenticeship post 18At18
Young Apprenticeship
At 14
At 16
Progression Routes
Compulsory subjectsCommitment to high quality education:English GCSEEnglish Literature GCSEMaths GCSEDual Award Science ( = 2 GCSEs)RE GCSEICT (level 2 qualification = 1 GCSE) PHSCEPE
Optional SubjectsGCSE ICTHospitality and Catering GCSEFrench GCSEGerman GCSEMusic GCSETextiles GCSEArt and Design GCSECertificate of Personal EffectivenessYoung Apprenticeships
Optional SubjectGeography GCSEDrama GCSEHistory GCSEProduct Design GCSEPhysical Education GCSETriple Science
Young ApprenticeshipsOne or two days based in Yorkshire Coast CollegeThe work is both practical and writtenPupils use up all their options following this courseThe courses on offer will depend on demand from
all 8 schools across the area
Young Apprenticeships are suitable for pupils who would gain 5 A*-C at GCSE
The course will require successful interviews by staff from outside this school to gain a place
CoPECertificate of Personal EffectivenessLevel 1 – GCSE Grades D-GLevel 2 – GCSE Grades A*-CTwo year courseApproved by QCADevelops personal skills
Suitability All pupils choices will be looked at by senior
staff to assess suitability, any concerns will try to be addressed
English Baccalaureate ( Ebacc )English, Maths, Science, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language
Not a qualification •more a guidance in choosing subjects •perceived by the Government as more academic pathway
•This is not currently a requirement for university entry – however some universities may have extra criteria
•Our philosophy is that the child is at the centre of our learning community •option choices should be chosen on what is right for your child
•Irony is: •70% of our pupils chose History/Geography•At least 50% of pupils chose a Modern Foreign Language•All pupils take RE but this is not included!
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Option GroupsPupils are to place all subjects in order of
preference Even if you want to choose Young
Apprenticeship you need to do thisChoices will be inputted into our system and
3 option groups will be produced to give as many pupils as possible their choices
When the groups are decided then pupils will make their final choice.
Some pupils may be interviewed by senior staff to ensure their choice is in their best interest
Dates
Important to keep to deadlines Dates will be on letters home
OptionsThink about yourself:
What you want in lifeWhere you want to goStrengths & weaknessesAptitudes & personalityLearning styleInterests and passions
What should not determine your final choice choice?FriendsParentsFavourite teacherFun factor“Easy” option (there are no easy options!)
Option ChoicesAdvice – keep options as open as
possibleUse information from many sources
– staff, parents, careers advisor, internet
Useful sites – see our website under the options tab
www.st-augustines.n-yorks.sch.uk
Further Information tonightSt Augustine’s staff – please ask about any
subject – this is not a parents consultation evening
Yr 9 Options St Augustine’s
remember….
It’s your choice for the next two years
(as long as it can be fitted it into the timetable)
Yr 9 Options St Augustine’s
and remember….
You are quite likely to change your career at least once in
your life