This document provides information about course options and requirements for students in Key Stage 4 (years 10-11) at a school. It outlines the core subjects that all students must take, including English, maths, science, religious studies, citizenship, and PE. Students can then choose from over 20 additional GCSE subjects or vocational courses. The document provides details on subject areas and diploma options. It explains the process for students to indicate their preferred subjects and backup choices by a deadline to facilitate timetable planning.

1. Welcome to the KS4 Courses Evening 2010 - 2012

2. What pathways are available at KS4 ?

3. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Core & Additional or 3 Separate Sciences or OCR National Science P.R.E Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathways ASDAN Curriculum Enrichment Curriculum Support Programme Skills Centre College of NW London Study Plus English Study Plus Mathematics Study Group or 1 GCSE 3 Further Preferences A choice from 22 GCSE subjects In Addition Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Astronomy, 3 rd Separate Science Practical BTEC Certificate in Sport OCR National Health & Social Care 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School 1 Further Preference A choice from 22 GCSE subjects Creative & Media Diploma

4. You must study ……. English 2 GCSE’S LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

5. You must study ……. Maths 1 GCSE ( plus FSMQ for approx 40)

6. You must study ……. Science 2 GCSEs or 3 GCSEs or OCR National Certificate

7. If you are on target for a good pass in your Year 9 GCSE Science modules you must indicate whether you would wish to study 3 separate Sciences. If I achieve a a good pass in my Year 9 GCSE Science modules I would like to study for the 3 separate Science GCSEs Please tick if relevant Preference 3 Preference 4 Pathway/Preference 1 Preference 2

8. You must study ……. P.R.E. Philosophy, Religion & Ethics - 1 period each week leading to GCSE short course examination in Year 11 (half GCSE)

9. You must study ……. Citizenship 1 period each week, incorporating PSHE, leading to GCSE short course examination at the end of Year 10 (half GCSE)

10. You must study ……. P.E. Non-exam 2 Periods each week for all pupils

11. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Core & Additional or 3 Separate Sciences or OCR National Science PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathways ASDAN Curriculum Enrichment Curriculum Support Programme Skills Centre College of NW London Study Plus English Study Plus Mathematics Study Group or 1 GCSE 3 Further Preferences A choice from 22 GCSE subjects In Addition Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Astronomy, 3 rd Separate Science Practical BTEC Certificate in Sport OCR National Health & Social Care 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School 1 Further Preference A choice from 22 GCSE subjects Creative & Media Diploma

12. ASDAN Curriculum Enrichment Curriculum Support Programme Skills Centre College of NW London Creative & Media Diploma Study Plus English or Maths Study Group Additional GCSE Guided Pathways

13. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Core & Additional or 3 Separate Sciences or OCR National Science PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathways ASDAN Curriculum Enrichment Curriculum Support Programme Skills Centre College of NW London Study Plus English Study Plus Mathematics Study Group or 1 GCSE 3 Further Preferences A choice from 22 GCSE subjects In Addition Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Astronomy, 3 rd Separate Science Practical BTEC Certificate in Sport OCR National Health & Social Care 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School 1 Further Preference A choice from 22 GCSE subjects Creative & Media Diploma

14. Art ( Fine Art ) Art ( Graphic Communication ) Business Studies Child Development Classical Civilisation Dance Diploma: Creative & Media (three choices) Drama D & T: Food French Geography German Health and Social Care OCR National (two choices) History Information Technology Latin Media Studies Music Music Technology Physical Education Sport BTEC Certificate (two choices) Philosophy,Religion & Ethics D & T: Resistant Materials Spanish D & T: Textiles Third Separate Science

15. Arts Courses Art (Fine Art) Art (Graphic Communication) Dance Drama Media Studies Music Music Technology Diploma in Creative & Media

16. Humanities Courses Classical Civilisation Geography History Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

17. Languages Courses French German Latin Spanish

18. Sports Studies Courses Physical Education BTEC First Certificate in Sport ( equivalent to 2 GCSEs)

19. Technology Faculty Courses Food Resistant Materials Textiles Child Development Health & Social Care OCR National (equivalent to 2 or 4 GCSEs) ICT

20. Social & Economic Sciences Faculty Courses Business Studies

21. In addition to the 30 period timetable Ancient Greek Ancient History Astronomy 3 Separate Sciences practical (top set only)

22. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Core & Additional or 3 Separate Sciences or OCR National Science PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathways ASDAN Curriculum Enrichment Curriculum Support Programme Skills Centre College of NW London Study Plus English Study Plus Mathematics Study Group or 1 GCSE 3 Further Preferences A choice from 22 GCSE subjects In Addition Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Astronomy, 3 rd Separate Science Practical BTEC Certificate in Sport OCR National Health & Social Care 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School 1 Further Preference A choice from 22 GCSE subjects Creative & Media Diploma

23. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Core & Additional PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathway/ Preference Curriculum Enrichment 3 Further Preferences History Media Studies Food Technology 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School Pupil A

24. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics FSMQ 3 Separate Sciences PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathway/ Preference DRAMA 3 Further Preferences Latin French History In Addition Ancient Greek, 3 rd Separate Science Practical 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School Pupil B

25. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics Core & Additional Science PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. Pathway/ Preference Study Plus English OCR National Health & Social Care 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School Child Development Pupil C

26. You must decide on your additional preferences IN PRIORITY ORDER Preference 3 OCR National Health & Social Care Preference 4 Child Development Pathway / Preference 1 Study Plus English Preference 2 OCR National Health & Social Care

27. Core English Language & Literature Mathematics 3 Separate Sciences PRE Short Course Citizenship Short Course Core P.E. PSHE Pathway/ Preference Art 3 Further Preferences History French 3 rd Separate Science 18 Periods 3 Periods 9 Periods Lunch/After School Pupil D

28. If you are on target for a good pass in your Year 9 GCSE Science modules you must indicate whether you would wish to study 3 separate Sciences. Preference 3 French Preference 4 Geography Pathway/Preference 1 Art (Fine Art) Preference 2 History If I achieve a a good pass in my Year 9 GCSE Science modules I would like to study for the 3 separate Science GCSEs Please tick if relevant

29. ESSENTIAL ! You must make 2 ‘fall back’ preferences. Fall back preference 1 Fall back preference 2

30. Friends Teacher Ability Interest What should influence my decision ?

31. The Process Information for Pupils Today’s assembly Wednesday 10th Feb Information for Parents This evening Wednesday 10th February 7.00 pm Read booklets carefully ! Pupil interviews with staff for advice 2nd week after half term Come to Parents’ Evening 4th & 10th March Speak to subject teachers. Find out more about new subjects. Speak to the people who know. Use the Careers room on Fronter for information and Q & A Forum Hand in form to form tutor Monday 8th March Monday 15th March

32. Make sure you are clear about your personal pathway Breadth and balance are healthy There is room for specialisation where it suits If you don’t get a very good pass in your GCSE science modules but want to do the three separate sciences then you will have to give up your 4th preference to allow you to study science in 9 periods not six. Make sure you tick the box Get well informed, especially about new courses List preferences in priority order Return forms on the Monday following the parents’ evening Late forms will be dealt with last. 2 back up preferences are essential Courses will only run if numbers make it viable Places on oversubscribed courses will be allocated to those who make them a higher priority If you do not hear to the contrary assume all preferences have been allocated KEY POINTS

33. Thank you for coming to the KS4 Courses Evening 2010 - 2012