ST FRANCIS
XAVIER’S
COLLEGE
CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Year 9
Options Evening
March 2015
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Welcome &
Introductions
The purpose of the
Evening
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National Developments
Our aim is to respond to the changes in the
National Curriculum and the assessment
structures in ways which provide as much
choice for our pupils and continues our
tradition of outstanding results, exceeding
national performance.
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Government led changes to
national picture
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GCSEs – no coursework (replaced by controlled assessments)
GCSEs- no modular examinations
No early entries, first entry only counts
Science – tougher content and examinations
More time for English and Maths, extra content, tougher
assessments
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SFX Response
• Options reduced from 4 to 3 to allow for extra
maths and English
• English Baccalaureate, Progress 8 and
Attainment 8
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• Pupil Voice
• Pupil Guidance
• Variety of Subjects
• A tailored curriculum for students for whom GCSE
route may not be suitable
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Pupils will study up to 10 GCSEs
Separate Sciences for G1 and Y1
All pupils will receive advice and an interview as
needed.
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Progress 8 & Attainment 8
• These are measure for schools rather than
pupils at this stage.
• They measure a pupil’s success in their best 8
subjects, with an emphasis on the English
Baccalaureate subjects (shown in red on the
form)
• Pupils must choose at least one of these red
subjects
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The English Baccalaureate
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A good, balanced curriculum for many.
A good preparation for many University Courses
Desirable for employment opportunities
It is not a separate qualification, but at times it is
suggested it may become one
• Choose a Language and either History or Geography
to go with Maths, English and Sciences (shown in red
on the form)
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Choose one from each, including at least one red amongst your
three choices.
Block A
Block B
Block C
oArt
oArt
oGeography
oEconomics*
o Economics*
oHistory
oFrench
oGeography
oICT
oGeography
oHistory
oMusic
oHistory
oICT
oTechnology
oICT
oPerforming Arts
oSpanish
oFilm Studies
oSpanish
oMedia Studies
oSpanish
oP.E.
oPE
oTechnology
oTechnology
oComputer Science
(Decided on an individual basis)
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Summary
• Choose one from each block
• You must choose at least one red amongst your three
• If you wish to follow the English Baccalaureate, you
need to choose a Language AND Geography or
History
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Choices
•Choose subjects you enjoy and are good at
•Choose subjects that go well together
•Choose subjects which will help you progress post-16
•Take the opportunities provided by a fresh start,
new Key Stage, new ways of working etc
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What do I do next?
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Complete the Options Request by
Wednesday 22nd April
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Confirmed choices in July
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Please feel free to visit
subject areas indicated on
the map
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Thank You
This presentation will be available on
www.sfx.liverpool.sch.uk
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