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Year 9 Options (Choosing your GCSEs etc.)
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| IMPORTANT DATES : Advice Evening : Weds 20th Jan 2010 : Community Advice : Weds 2nd Dec 09 |
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Introduction
Visit Choosing which Subjects to Study in Years 10 & 11 to find out how many subjects you need to take, how to decide and how to fill in the form.
If you are not sure which subjects you would like to take try filling in the questions and completing the checklist in Planning Your Option Choices.
Click on a subject below to find out more about taking this subject in Years 10 & 11.
To help you with your selection, the subjects are divided into learning areas (e.g. sciences / languages)
You should aim to include subjects from more than one section in your selection.
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Scientific Subjects
All students must take either Triple Science, Core Science, Applied Science or Fast Track Science. Other science courses are optional.
(A small number of students have already been selected for 'Fast Track' Science at the end of Year 8. These students are already part way through a course leading to GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry & Physics.)
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Vocational Subjects
These subjects aim to provide you with the skills needed for working in related careers. (Some subjects also appear within learning areas). Students who learn best from practical, real life activities may enjoy these subjects.
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Humanities & Social Science Subjects
It is recommended that most students study at least one of these subjects as part of a broad education. All students will also study a short course in Ethics, leading to 1/2 a GCSE.
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Arts, PE & Technology Subjects
It is recommended that most students study at least one of these subjects as part of a broad education.
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Languages Subjects
It is recommended that most students study at least one of these subjects as part of a broad education.
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ICT & Business Subjects
These subjects include a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical activities and experience
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Compulsory Subjects
All students MUST study the following subjects. Course details are included for information but these subjects do not need to be included on the options sheet as students will be allocated lessons automatically.
Students also have lessons in PE & PSHCE each week to help them remain fit and healthy.
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