As part of the options process, your child will select their GCSE subjects this term. Key dates for 2020 are as follows:
| Date | Event |
| 27th November | Option Assembly – introduction to the options process to all Year 8 students |
| 9th January | Option workbooks issued – students will work through these in tutor time to develop their understanding of the importance of the options process |
| 14th – 30th January 2020 | Year 8 careers interviews – every student will meet with Ms McKay to discuss their career aspirations. |
| w/b 20th January 2020 | Options assemblies – Learning leaders will outline key learning foci and requirements to study their subjects. External speakers from different employment backgrounds will talk about their pathways to their chosen career. |
| 30th January 2020 | Year 8 Parents evening – Opportunity to speak to all subject staff to discuss your child’s progress. |
| 31st January 2020 | Choices for Options Taster Day – students choose 5 subjects to attend on Taster day (these are not their option choices at this stage). It is an opportunity to experience subjects they are considering |
| 6th February 2020 | Options Taster Day – students receive information and guidance on career paths as well as attend lessons based on their choices for Taster day. |
| 6th February 2020 (5:45pm - 8:00pm) | Options Evening – Presentation in theatre to all parent/carers and talks given by all Option subjects explaining the GCSE/KS4 curriculum. |
| March 2020 | Personalised meetings with some students following option choices |
| March / April 2020 | Letters to parents confirming option choices |
The latest Options Evening Programme Click here
2019-20 Options Evening Presentation will be uploaded after 6th February
2019-20 Options Booklet Click here