Combined Science – 4 Periods per week
English Language/English Literature – 5 Periods per week
Mathematics – 4 Periods per week
History or Geography – 3 Periods per week
Physical Education (PE) – 1 Period per week
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) – 1 Period per week
Personal, Social, Health, Economic Education (PSHE) – 1 Period per week
Firstly, students need to decide whether they wish to study combined science (4 periods per week) or triple science (7 periods per week). This then determines which side of the option sheet students need to fill in.
The remainder of the subjects on the timetable are then blocked. Each block contains a wide range of subjects, students choose one subject from each block. Students can find out about each of the subjects offered by reading the Options Booklet, attending the taster lessons in the week beginning Monday 3rd March and communicating with staff who teach the subjects. Parents can find out about the options process by attending the options evening on Wednesday 5th February and can stay informed of the subjects that students are thinking of taking; by discussing their choices and helping them to make decisions.
Year 9 parents will be invited to a parent consultation on Monday 17th March 2025, if you require additional assistance with your child’s choices. The option form needs to be completed and handed in by Friday 21st March 2025.