Upload
willis-burke
View
218
Download
1
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
The ‘Core’ (for everybody)
• English – (2 GCSEs - Language & Literature)
• Maths (GCSE)• Science - at least 1 GCSE for all students• ECM• French/Spanish (GCSE) or Literacy • Geography or History (GCSE) • Core ICT• Core PE
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English
Period 2 English
Period 3 English
Period 4
Period 5 English
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English
Period 2 Maths English
Period 3 English
Period 4 Maths Maths
Period 5 English
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English Science
Period 2 Maths English
Period 3 Science English
Period 4 Maths Maths
Period 5 Science English
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English Science
Period 2 Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English
Period 4 Maths Maths
Period 5 Science English
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL Science
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English
Period 4 Maths Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English
Period 4 Maths Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English ICT
Period 4 Maths Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
A Year 10 ‘Core’ Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
The English Baccalaureate• The following GCSE success:
– A*-C in English Language– A*-C in Maths– 2+ A*-Cs in Science– A*-C in a Modern Foreign Language– A*-C in Humanities (Geography or History)
• Future importance in College and/or University admissions?
Pathway 1 – Baccalaureate Pathway• ‘Double’ Science for all except:
• ‘Separate’ Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) for enthusiastic, able scientists
• 2 Electives from the following:Art Media (BTEC)
Dance Music
Food Photography French or Spanish PE
Geography or History Product DesignICT RS
Pathway 1 = 9 GCSEs
• English Language• English Literature• Maths• Science (2 GCSEs)• French or Spanish• Geography or History• Electives (2 GCSEs)
Some students may also take Separate Sciences and/or an additional Maths qualification
Pathway 1 – GCSEs
• Grades A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G available• Will be ‘linear’• Will often have a controlled assessment element – this
may be written (eg History) or may be practical (eg D&T, Dance)
• Some ‘A’-Level courses require a GCSE in the same subject (eg French), others do not
• More information available in the Electives Booklet and at the Year 9 Electives Evening in January
Pathway 1 Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
Pathway 1 Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL
Science
Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
Pathway 1 Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL
Science
Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science
Elective1
English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE MathsElectiv
e 2Period 5 Science English MFL
Pathway 2 – Non-Baccalaureate Pathway
Students to express interests from the following:
• Mid-Cheshire College Level 1/2 courses (½ day)
• GCSEs, BTEC or other Accredited Learning in school (½ day each)
Pathway 2 – Mid-Cheshire Courses
•Children’s Play, Learning and Development•Construction and the Built Environment•Engineering•Travel & Tourism
- Take up ½ day-BTEC Level 1/2 (D-G or A*-C equivalent) First Certificates-Practical, “hands-on” course-Good preparation for work and/or further vocational study at 16+
See Gill Alderson, Assemblies and Electives Booklet
Pathway 2 – School Courses
Students to express interests from the following:
• 15 GCSEs in school (½ day each)
• BTEC Media (½ day)
• Other Accredited Learning
Pathway 2 Timetable
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE Maths
Period 5 Science English MFL
Pathway 2 Timetable (Student A)
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFL‘Double’Science
Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science ‘Childcare’
(BTEC L1) at Mid-
Cheshire
English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE Maths
Food
Period 5 Science English MFL
Pathway 2 Timetable (Student B)
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Period 1 English MFLBTEC Media
Science
Hums
Period 2 MFL Maths English
Period 3 ECM Science
Geography or
History
English ICT
Period 4 Maths PE Maths
Art
Period 5 Science English MFL
How to make your decisions …
• Seek advice (assemblies, teachers, family, friends).
• Read advice (Key Stage 4 Course Booklet, website ‘Curriculum’ pages).
• Think about the subjects you enjoy, your strengths and your interests.
• Think how you feel about the core activity of a subject.
How not to make your decisions..
• Don’t choose a subject because your friend does.
• Don’t choose or not choose a subject because you like (or dislike) a teacher.
• Don’t choose or not choose a subject just because of what your family or friends say about it.
The Electives Process
• January Launch of official Electives Process - Key Stage 4 Course Booklets & Electives Forms issued
• Tuesday 29 January Electives Evening
• Friday 1 February Consultation Day
• February - Subject presentations in lessons
- Tutor Interviews
• Monday 11 March Deadline for submission of ‘Elective Forms’
• June/July Interviews with Mr Hill to confirm courses for Year 10