Key Stage 4 Option Evening: High Expectations Lead to High Achievers
Welcome to the exciting Key Stage 4 Option Evening where Mr. Joyner, VP of standards, sets high expectations for future achievers. Explore a variety of subjects and pathways like A Levels, BTEC, apprenticeships, and university to shape your career. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic and vocational qualifications, preparing students for success. Choose wisely from a range of new subject choices to pave the way for your future endeavors. Remember, high expectations breed high achievers!
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
Presentation Transcript
Key Stage 4 Option Evening Welcome Mr Joyner VP standards High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Options evening Exciting times A look to the future .July 2026 and beyond Opportunity for you to make some choices to study subjects that will help you in the future A Level/BTEC Level 3 in Year 12/13 Higher level apprenticeships/University/Employment What career you want to pursue? High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
SAA Curriculum Curriculum with traditional values Blend of academic and vocational qualifications Wide variety of option subjects Engaging vocational opportunities High Expectations lead to High Achievers
GCSE Government measures Attainment 8 and Progress 8 Combination of grades A*-G and Levels 9-1 scale 9 is the highest 4/5 is the equivalent to a grade C Pupils may be on a GCSE or a level 2 qualification English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) English Maths 2 Science (can include Computing) History or Geography Spanish High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Options evening Many new subject choices on offer e.g. : Business Studies Child Development Hair & Beauty Photography Media Variety of types and levels of courses e.g. GCSE, BTEC, Cam Nat, CACHE, VTCT All our GCSE /Level 2 courses are recognised by 6thForm s and Colleges for onward progression dependant on your choices. High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Options evening Things to consider: Many 6thforms and colleges will expect you to have at least 5 good GCSE s (grade 4/5) if you want to do A 'Levels or a mix of GCSE s and Level 2 qualifications if you wish to pursue a Level 3 course. Spanish is an incredibly powerful option setting you apart from the crowd! Apprenticeships will expect a Level 4/5 in English and Maths High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Three Option Choices Choose either History or Geography Choose two further options. Make two choices per option. High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Do not pick an Option to be with your friends .it is YOUR future not theirs High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Points to consider when choosing your Option Subjects Find it interesting Enjoy and want to succeed in it Have some skill in the subject Resource requirements/commitments and costs It is at the right level of qualification It is something you might want to study in 6thForm Relates to a career you are interested in English Baccalaureate (Humanities and Language) Select reserve choices in case your selection does not run High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Points to consider when choosing your Option Subjects Talk to Teachers, Head of Year and Tutors Talk to parents and older students Think about what careers you might be interested in Talk to careers advisor Read the subject information online on our website Career searching on the internet High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
Any Questions? High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers AT
Thank you for attending Please make the most of the opportunity to talk to subject teachers this evening We hope you find the rest of the evening useful. Please leave your feedback on our online form as you leave. High Expectations lead to High Achievers High Expectations lead to High Achievers
