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GCSE Option Choices Evening

This document provides information and guidance to students on choosing their GCSE option courses. It outlines that students at Saint Cecilia's will take core courses in English, maths, science, and religious studies, and choose one option from computer science, geography, or history, and two additional options. It encourages students to consider their interests and strengths, as well as requirements for future education paths. The document provides tips on researching option requirements, keeping options open, and resources for further career and course exploration assistance.

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GCSE Option Choices Evening

This document provides information and guidance to students on choosing their GCSE option courses. It outlines that students at Saint Cecilia's will take core courses in English, maths, science, and religious studies, and choose one option from computer science, geography, or history, and two additional options. It encourages students to consider their interests and strengths, as well as requirements for future education paths. The document provides tips on researching option requirements, keeping options open, and resources for further career and course exploration assistance.

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GCSE OPTION

CHOICES
Catherine Young, Careers Co-ordinator
Getting you ready for your next steps
• At Saint Cecilia’s the GCSE curriculum has been
designed to allow you to access all options post 16

• It therefore;
• Provides a solid academic education
• Meets your personalised learning needs
• Prepares you for Sixth Form, College or Apprenticeships
• Considers interests and aspirations
GSCEs
CORE OPTIONS CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE TWO
• English Language • Computer • Art & Design
• English Literature Science • Business Studies
• Mathematics • Geography • Computer
• Science • History Science
(Combined or • French or Spanish • Drama
Triple) • Extra
• Religious Studies English/Maths
(non-examined)
• Geography
• History
• French or
Total GSCEs = Spanish
8 (if taking extra English and Maths) • Music
• PE
9 (if taking Combined Science) • Textiles
10 (if taking Triple Science)
CSE s?
G ion
t
Op
A starting point
What subjects do you currently enjoy
the most?

Which subjects do you achieve the


best results in?

Think about the mix of subjects.

Do you have a career in mind?


Some hints and tips

• Look beyond –look at Sixth Form/College


websites/prospectuses. What are the requirements for
courses you are interested in? (You will need to study
GCSE Art/Textiles, Geography or Computer Science to
study it at A-Level).
• You may be surprised – You don’t need to study
Business at GCSE and you can take double science
and still take A-Levels in each science (grades
depending).
• Use the Year 9 Key Stage 4 Preferences Booklet
• Speak to your teachers and mentors
Do’s

● Choose something that you enjoy


● Choose something that you are good at
● Talk to others about your decisions
● Research about what is available to you
● Keep your options open
Don’ts

● Choose a subject because your friends are


● Choose the subject just because you like the
teacher
● Choose a subject you don't like, but were told
you should do it
● Choose it because you think it will be easy
Parents & guardians, get signed up!

Scan this QR code or go to


www.unifrog.org/student and click ‘Sign in
for the first time’
You’ll be asked for some details and a Sign
up Code. This is what you need:

STCWPARENT
After signing up, log into Unifrog using
your email address and password via the
student sign-in page!
Additional resources to help
https://icould.com/stories/choosing-your-gcse-options-v
ideo/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ssJV_XfjQ
Careers Discussions
Careers Meetings – if you would like to discuss your
options you can ask for a careers meeting. Speak to your
mentor and they will let me know.

[email protected]

Please also speak to your mentor


and subject teachers.

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