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SENIOR CYCLE OPTIONS

2017/2018

Senior Cycle Options

• 1. Transition Year

This is an optional one-year programme for students who have completed the Junior Cert.

• 2. Established Leaving Certificate

There are two two-year programmes for Leaving Cert. students. a) Established Leaving Certificate b) Established Leaving Certificate plus Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P.).

• 3. Leaving Certificate Applied

A two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.

3rd Year Students

• Students in 3rd year can opt for 1 of the below:
• a) Established Leaving Cert (Level 5)
• b) Established Leaving Cert with LCVP (Level 5)
• c) TY – Transition Year
• d) Leaving Cert Applied (Level 4)

TY Students

• Students in TY can opt for 1 of the below:
• a) Established Leaving Cert (Level 5)
• b) Established Leaving Cert with LCVP (Level 5)
• c) Leaving Cert Applied (Level 4)

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Subjects

Core Options TY Specific

Maths Home Economics European Studies English Construction Gaisce Irish Solidworks Drama Careers Music Youth for Justice SPHE Business World of Science P.E. Home Ec. Religion Art Computers Biology Physics Chemistry French German Spanish History Geography

Why Choose TY

Students who do Transition Year at second level get up to 40-45 more CAO points on average than those who do not, and they are also more likely to go on to third level education, a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has indicated. Students who have completed the Transition Year perform particularly strongly in subjects such as Maths and English. Transition year students are also hanging in longer at third level than those who spend only five years in the senior cycle. Transition Year students do better. T.Y. will challenge you in different ways, if you meet with these challenges you will be well equipped for your Leaving Certificate and the LIFE ahead.

Dublin

Croke Park

SUMMER LOVIN’

Life Saving First Aid

Work Experience

Uden – Exchange Programme

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What is TY

• A break from the stress and pressure of state exams, studying, projects
• rals etc.
• A time to think of what career path you would like to take and at the end

(this time next year) be in a better position to choose the best subjects for your career/college course

• A year for fun, new adventures, learning and thinking outside the box
• A year to test yourselves in unfamiliar water, self motivated

projects/competitions

• A year to make new friends, Uden exchange programme, friends of a similar

mind-set that you didn’t know before

• A year to get to know the teachers on a more personal level, a great help

going forward to be mature to approach us for help in Leaving Certificate

• Develop your maturity
• Learn to cook, start a business, new experiences
• Gain an insight in to most subjects on offer for L.C. especially ones not done

for J.C. which may be needed to college course

Expectations of the T.Y. Student

• Reap the benefits for yourself
• Take part in all activities & Project work
• Remember you get out of TY what you put in

to it

Investment

• This year the cost is €800

– Deposit and 3 instalments

• What you Get

– Dublin Trip – Life Saving First Aid – Cappanalea – Transport to and from all the events during the year – Entry to various events during the year – A young adult ready for what life throws at you

Next Step

• Complete and return application forms by 14th

February 2017

• Applicants will be interviewed
• Successful applicants will be notified
• A contract to be signed and a deposit will be

asked for on Way2Pay

Leaving Certificate

At Leaving Cert. examination level, students study seven subjects. 3 Core Subjects:

• Irish (unless exemption granted)
• English
• Maths

4 more Options Total Subjects = 7 (including LCVP = 8)

Best 6 only counted for CAO Points

What is Subject Choice?

• Subject

choice involves the choosing

• f

a meaningful and manageable selection of subjects for the Leaving Certificate examination

• It is a very important matter in that it may decide

career choices / options available on leaving school

• Particular subjects at Leaving Cert required for

access into certain colleges/courses.

• What Subjects….but Why? Know the Reason you

are picking particular Subjects.

• 3rd Years don’t have JC results to guide them

Future Career?

Selecting subjects can be difficult if you are unsure about any further education or careers steps you wish to take in the future Useful websites: www.cao.ie www.careersportal.ie www.qualifax.ie www.education.ie www.careersnews.ie (sign up for newsletter)

College Entry Requirements

• 1. Minimum Entry Requirements

These are particular subjects and numbers of honours/passes required for entry to an individual college or university e.g. UCC: 2 HC3 + 4 OD3 (2017 onwards 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 grades) Eng/Irish/Lang + 3 other subjects UL: 2 HC3 + 4 OD3 (2017 onwards 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 grades) Eng/Maths/Irish or Lang + 3 other ITT: Level 6 & 7 = 5 OD3 (2017 onwards 5 O6/H7 grades) Maths/ Eng or Irish + 3 other subjects Level 8 = 2 HC3 + 4 OD3 (2017 onwards 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 grades)

• 1. Minimum Entry Requirements
• 2. Specific Entry Requirements

• 2. Specific Course Requirements

Additional subjects may be required to gain entry to specific courses Science Teaching UL: (Minimum 2 X H5 & 4 X O6 including English, Mathematics, Irish/French) H7/O3 in Maths; H7/O4 in a laboratory science subject; Garda Vetting. Engineering: CIT: (Minimum 2 X H5 & 4 X O6) Maths H6 / O1; English/Irish H7 /O6. Maths Exam in August if grade not achieved in Leaving Cert. UCC: 1 X H5, 1X H4 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, 4 X O6 in Irish, English, Laboratory Science subject.

Cover All Angles

Grade Honours Ordinary A1 100 60 A2 90 50 B1 85 45 B2 80 40 B3 75 35 C1 70 30 C2 65 25 C3 60 20 D1 55 15 D2 50 10 D3 45 5

LCVP Points ts Distincti nction

• n

70 70 Merit 50 50 Pass 30 30

Points Allocation For CAO

25 Higher Level Maths Bonus Points

6 subjects:

Max 625 points

NEW Grade System from 2017 onwards

NEW LCVP P Points Distincti nction

• n

66 66 Merit 46 46 Pass ss 28 28

Points Allocation For CAO 2017 onwards

25 Higher Level Maths Bonus Points

6 subjects:

Max 625 points

Therefore

THOUGHT, PLANNING, RESEARCH & ACCURATE INFORMATION ARE NECESSARY

CORE SUBJECTS

• IRISH

Higher/Ordinary/Foundation Oral 40%

• ENGLISH

Higher/Ordinary

• MATHS

Higher/Ordinary/Foundation 25 CAO Bonus points for Honours Maths

STUDENTS MUST

CHOOSE

FOUR

OTHER SUBJECTS

Consider one of these a Language

• More options for college
• Study abroad as part of studies at 3rd level
• Enhanced Employment Prospects
• Travel

SUBJECTS ON OFFER

• Geography
• History
• French
• German
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Agricultural Science
• Applied Maths
• Design & Communication

Graphics (DCG)

• Art
• Music
• Engineering
• Construction Studies
• Business
• Accounting
• Home Economics

Subject to demand

Factors to be considered

• Interest in the subject matter
• Individual ability/aptitude – what subjects are the students good

at?

• What career areas are of interest to them?
• Are the subjects relevant to the career choice?
• What are the subject requirements needed for the courses?
• Is their choice of subjects too restrictive?
• Seek advice from subject teachers about subject
• Be aware of misconceptions – easy versus difficult subjects

What should you do if you are not sure which subjects to choose?

• Keep your options open, by selecting a range of

subjects from the different groupings

• It may be a mistake not to choose a science

subject. Virtually all scientific, medical, pharmaceutical and engineering courses require at least one science subject.

• If you are considering a new subject – it is

recommended that you talk to the subject teacher involved.

Main Points – SUMMARY

All students take SEVEN subjects

• THREE Core subjects:
• Irish
• English
• Maths
• FOUR Optional Subjects must be chosen
• Consider the following:
• European language
• Science subject
• Practical subject
• Favourite subject

LCVP if student qualifies (8 subjects)

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme L.C.V.P.

What is L.C.V.P?

• LCVP combines the academic strengths of the leaving certificate with a

new focus on self directed learning, enterprise, work and the community.

• LCVP goal is to prepare students for adult life encouraging them to

develop skills and competencies fundamental to both academic and vocational success.

• Throughout the programme students are encouraged to
• be innovative and enterprising
• work with others as part of a team
• investigate and plan career options & participate in a work placement
• use information and communications technologies
• investigate local business and community enterprises
• These skills are relevant to the needs of those preparing for further

education, seeking employment or planning to start their own business.

• Two years' duration.
• Take a minimum of five Leaving Certificate Subjects (Higher,

Ordinary or Foundation Level) including Irish.

• Two of the above must be selected from one of the designated

Vocational Subject Groupings.

• Study the two Link Modules

1.Preparation for the World of Work

• 2. Enterprise Education.
• Students will be required to follow a recognised course in a

Modern European Language (other than Irish or English).

Requirements for the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

• LCVP in effect gives you an additional subject

for your Leaving Certificate called Link Modules

• This subject requires just three periods per

week of school time in both 5th and 6th Year.

– 2 periods of Link Modules – 1 period of Computing

Importance of L.C.V.P.

• C.A.O. points awarded in Leaving Certificate

for L.C.V.P. candidates: Points Distinction 66 Merit 46 Pass 28

Importance of L.C.V.P.

• 1. Construction Studies; Engineering; DCG;

Technology - any two

• 2. Physics and Construction Studies or

Engineering or DCG or Technology

• 3. Agricultural Science and Construction Studies
• r Engineering or DCG or Technology
• 4. Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics
• r Physics/Chemistry (Combined Subject).
• 5. Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology

– any two.

Specialist subject Groupings

• 6. Home Economics and Art
• 7. Accounting or Business or Economics (any

two)

• 8. Physics and Chemistry
• 9. Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Physics

and Chemistry (Combined)

• 10. Biology & Agricultural Science
• 11. Art and DCG

Specialist subject Groupings

• 12. Engineering or Technology or Construction
• r DCG and Business or Accounting
• 13. Home. Ec. and Accounting or Business
• 14. Agricultural Science and Accounting or

Business

• 15. Art and Business or Accounting
• 16. Music and Accounting or Business

Specialist subject Groupings

LCVP Structure

2 Link Modules Modern European Language Vocational Subject 1 Vocational Subject 2 Irish Other LC Subjects Most LCVP Students take seven Leaving Certificate Subjects plus the Link Modules

Irish H A2/H2 88

√

English H A2/H2 88

√

Maths O B3/O3 37

√

French H C1/H4 66

√

Biology H B1/H2 88

√

Geography O A1/O1 56

√

Business O B3/O3 37 Irish H A2/H2 88

√

English H A2/H2 88

√

Maths O B3/O3 37 French H C1/H4 66

√

Biology H B1/H2 88

√

Home Ec. O A1/O1 56

√

Business O B3/O2 37 L.C.V.P. L DIS 66

√

Total 423 Total 452 Student A Student B CAO Points calculated at Leaving Cert.

Leaving Cert. Vocational Programme

• http://www.pdst.ie
• https://www.examinations.ie

Leaving Certificate Applied LCA

What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?

• It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving

Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life

• It is a practical programme with a vocational

focus.

Who would benefit most?

 Students who are not adequately catered for by the traditional Leaving Certificate programme and want to stay in school.  Students who prefer practical work.  Students who prefer continuous assessment to final exams.  Students who want to gain skills from work experience that will help them in their future careers.

• Develops a range of new skills
• Promotes communication and decision making

skills

• Recognises talents of all pupils
• Prepares students for adult and working life

Subjects studied

Vocational Preparation Vocational Education General Education Work Experience Mathematical applications Art Enterprise Information Technology Languages Guidance Vocational Specialisms

(I.C.T. & Construction / Hotel & Catering)

Social Education English & Communication Leisure & Recreation Electives (Religion & Horticulture)

Assessment

Credits Percentages Satisfactory completion of Modules 62 31 % 7 Student tasks 70 35 % Final examinations 68 34 % Total 200 100 % Certificate awarded at three levels:

Pass

120 - 139 credits 60 % - 69 %

Merit

140 - 169 credits 70 % - 84 %

Distinction

170 - 200 credits 85 % - 100 %

Credits for Module Completion

90 % attendance is mandatory. Evidence of key assignments. School sends the information to the Dept. Results sent to the school twice a year. Total 62 credits 31 %

Work Experience

• One day per week: Friday
• 4 placements over 2 years
• Encouraged to change placements
• September to February and February to June
• Work experience is linked to class learning

Opening up New Options

The Leaving Certificate Applied Route Map

Leaving Certificate Applied

(F.E.T.A.C. Level 4)

Further Education

(F.E.T.A.C. Level 5)

The O’ Connell Centre

SOLAS

Apprenticeships

Further &Higher Education Careers

Points to Consider

• 1. Do I have a good

attendance?

• 2. What level will I take

subjects in the leaving?

• 3. Do I really want to

stay in school?

LCA Versus Leaving Certificate

• Less emphasis on final

exams

• Less homework
• Work experience
• Less subjects
• Project based
• 90% attendance
• Assessment over two

years

• Importance of class

work

• Student commitment is

important

• Project base
• F.E.T.A.C. Level 4