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Year 8 Options Evening

Preparing for Success

• The purpose of this session is to explain the

following:

– The Curriculum at Trinity – Options and blocks – Progression routes – The process for selecting options – Things to consider – Timeline for the options process – Graduation

Years 7 and 8 Year 9 Years 10 and 11 Sixth form

Curriculum focus

The Curriculum at Trinity

• The Year 9 curriculum

– English Language – English Literature – Mathematics – Religious Studies (PTE) – Combined Science (Separate Science for those selected) – History – Geography – Three option subjects – Core PE (not examined)

Year 9 Option Blocks

Block A Block B Block C

French Drama Physical Education German Dance Technology Physical Education Music Art Business Studies Business Studies Textiles ICT ICT Food Technology Technology Media Studies Drama Food Technology Technology

French and German

• Students identified who have proven academic
• ability. Key benefits:

– Students can think more clearly – Students have an increase understanding and respect for other cultures – Students have expanded job prospects

Year 9 Option Blocks

Block A Block B Block C

French Drama Physical Education German Dance Technology Physical Education Music Art Business Studies Business Studies Textiles ICT ICT Food Technology Technology Media Studies Drama Food Technology Technology

The Curriculum at Trinity

• GCSE and vocational routes

GCSE Vocational Type of qualification GCSE BTEC Level 2 certificate Grading 9‐1 Pass – Distinction* Typical future route A level, degree, degree apprenticeship Level 3 BTEC, apprenticeship Typical assessment Examinations Examinations and coursework

Year 9 Option Blocks – Block A

Year 9

French German Physical Education Business Studies ICT Technology Food Technology

Year 10/11

GCSE French GCSE German BTEC Sports Studies (level 2) BTEC Business (level 2) BTEC ICT (level 2) GCSE 3D Design GCSE Hospitality and Catering

Year 12/13*

A level French A level German BTEC Sport Studies (level 3) A level Business A level Economics BTEC Business (level 3) A level Computer Science BTEC Digital Games Production (level 3) A level Product Design A level Food Science and Nutrition *Year 12/13 options based on the current curriculum. This may change in future years.

Year 9 Option Blocks – Block B

Year 9

Drama Dance Music Business Studies ICT Media Studies Technology

Year 10/11

GCSE Drama GCSE Music GCSE Business BTEC Business (level 2) BTEC ICT (level 2) BTEC Media Studies (level 2) GCSE 3D Design IMI Motor Vehicle Technology (level 2)

Year 12/13*

A level Drama and Theatre A level Dance A level Music A level Business A level Economics BTEC Business (level 3) A level Computer Science BTEC Digital Games Production (level 3) A level Media Studies A level Product Design *Year 12/13 options based on the current curriculum. This may change in future years.

Year 9 Option Blocks – Block C

Year 9

Physical Education Art Textiles Food Technology Drama Technology

Year 10/11

GCSE PE BTEC Sports Studies (level 2) GCSE Art GCSE Textiles GCSE Hospitality and Catering GCSE Drama GCSE 3D Design IMI Motor Vehicle Technology (level 2)

Year 12/13*

BTEC Sports Studies (level 3) A level Art A level Textiles A level Food Science and Nutrition A level Theatre Studies A level Product Design *Year 12/13 options based on the current curriculum. This may change in future years.

Year 9 Year 10

Block A Block B Block C

French Drama Physical Education German Dance Technology Physical Education Music Art Business Studies Business Studies Textiles ICT ICT Food Technology Technology Media Studies Drama Food Technology Technology

One subject into Year 10 Year 10

Students may switch to Child Development

• r Health and Social Care

Preferences

• For each block, students will select a 1st and 2nd
• preference. We will give students their first

choice if we can; students will be given their second choice:

– if a subject is oversubscribed, in which case heads

• f departments will narrow the list down by

considering each child’s aptitude (natural fit for the subject) and attitude (willingness to work hard to

• vercome challenge);

– if a subject is undersubscribed, in which case the

• ption will not run.

Considerations

• What am I good at?
• What do I most enjoy?
• What might I do in the future?
• Ultimately it is about how you do, not

what you do

1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd

1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd

A level product design with BTEC sports studies in Sixth

• form. Graphic design work in the future.

1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd

A level product design with BTEC sports studies in Sixth

• form. Graphic design work in the future.

A Student AB Parent

Timeline

Letters distributed 05 March Deadline for responses 15 March Confirmation of

• ptions

12 April

The graduation process

Key Stage 4

• Within one grade of target in English,

Mathematics and Science

• Average RfL between 1.6 and 2.5
• Attendance 95% or above

Summer

School

Graduate

• Reached target grade, or above, in

English, Mathematics and Science

• Average RfL between 1 and 1.5
• Attendance above 98%

Graduate with honours

• 2 grades or more below target in

English, Mathematics or Science

• Average RfL below 2.5
• Attendance below 95%

Extra support Able to begin

Key Stage 3

What happens if your child is underachieving?

• Progress analysed at each progress capture or

examination

• Progress towards graduation tracked in tutor

bases

• Targeted support from teaching departments
• Targeted Academic Report
• Back on Track event (after the annual examination)

Current Honours Students

• Keira Bogan
• Will Cameron
• Charlie Dewsnap
• Libby Howe
• Zachary O’Neill
• Sophie Robinson

Reminders

• Visit the Sixth Form (includes refreshments)
• All exhibits are on the ground floor
• The evening finishes at 18:30
• Careers guidance ‐ entrance
• Forms to be returned to reception by 15 March
• 03‐10 May – Annual Examinations
• 05 July – Graduation Ceremony