As part of the options process, your child will select their GCSE subjects this term. Key dates for 2018 are as follows:
| Date | Event |
| wb 4th December 2017 | Option Assemblies – Learning Leaders outlining key learning and requirements to study their subject |
| 5th of January 2018 | Option workbooks issued – students will work through these in tutor time to develop their understanding of the importance of the options process |
| Week of 8th January 2018 | Year 8 careers interviews commence until 19th January |
| 9th January 2018 | Choices for Options Taster Day – students choose 4 subjects to attend on Taster (these are not their option choices at this stage. It is an opportunity to experience subjects they are considering) |
| 18th January 2018 | Options Taster Day – students receive information and guidance on career paths as well as attend lessons based on their choices for Taster day |
| 25th January (5:45pm - 8pm) 2018 | Options Evening – Presentation in theatre to all parent/carers and talks given by all Option subjects explaining their GCSE |
| 29th January 2018 | Year 8 Parents evening – Opportunity to speak to all subject staff to discuss your child’s progress and information about the GCSE |
| 2nd February 2018 | Year 8 Option Choices Deadline using Insight (insight.coxgreen.com) |
| Mid-February 2018 | Personalised meetings with some students following option choices |
| Mid-March 2018 | Letters to parents confirming option choices |
The latest Options Evening Programme.
The latest Options Evening Presentation can be found here.
The latest Options Information Booklet can be found here.
For further information contact Assistant Headteacher, Robert McAlaney who is overseeing the option process.