Thursday February 4th 2016
Path through C.C.S.
LCVP
1st Yr
2nd Yr 3rd Yr
LC1
LC2
LCA1
LCA2
4th Yr
STATUS QUO
20 subjects in first year
10 exam subjects for Junior Cert
Choices now
8 core subjects
2 options
JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS
FOR ALL
 Irish
 English
 Mathematics
 History
 Geography
 CSPE
 language
 Science
 Religious Ed
 Physical Ed
 SPHE
OPTIONAL
 Art
 Music
 Home Economics
 Woodwork
 Metalwork
 Business Studies
 Technical
Graphics
SUBJECT INFORMATION
 All available at Senior Cycle
 Some change names
(e.g. Woodwork > Construction Studies
Metalwork > Engineering
Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing)
 Others subdivide into other subjects
(e.g. Science, Business Studies)
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ART – no theory, practical coursework
(75%) and practical exam (25%)

MUSIC – theory (75%) and practical
exam (25%)
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HOME EC – practical cookery exam
(35%) and written exam (65%)
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WOODWORK – 66% practical and 34%
theory
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METALWORK – 75% practical and 25%
theory
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BUSINESS – no practical element –
assessed fully by terminal exam

TECH GRAPH – assessed by means of
practical exam

GERMAN/FRENCH – listening exam
and written exam – no oral exam at JC
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www.careersportal.ie
CHOOSE A SUBJECT
-Because you like it
REMEMBER
 Core carefully chosen by the school
 Importance of
modern language and Science
 Further choices at Senior Cycle
 All subjects open to all
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
 Encourage thought
 Ask questions
 Be aware of good and bad reasons
(e.g. friends, teacher)
 Provide support
PUPIL OPTION FORM
No fixed option blocks
Order of preference system
3 subjects
100% satisfaction rating
Return forms by
Friday February 26th
FINALLY . . .
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Guidance Department
Katie Murphy
Ann Marie O’Riordan