Year 9 Options Booklet 2013 - St Marylebone School

Contents
Pages
1. Introduction
Key Dates 1
Options Policy 2
Frequently asked questions 3
What is the English Baccalaureate? 4
How will GCSE options affect post-16 choices? (Facilitating Subjects) 5
14 – 19 Pathways 6
Careers Education and Information, Advice and Guidance 7,8
2. Core Subjects 9
English Language and English Literature GCSE 10
Maths GCSE 11
Science GCSE 12, 13
Physical Education and PSHEE 14
Religious Studies 15
3. Optional Subjects 16
Option Blocks 17
Art and Design GCSE 18
Art Textiles GCSE 19
Business and Communication Systems GCSE 20
Business Studies GCSE 21
Economics GCSE 22
BCS, Business Studies, Economics – what are the differences? 23
Child Development GCSE 24
Dance GCSE 25
Design and Technology - Resistant Materials GCSE 26
Design and Technology - Textiles GCSE 27
Design and Technology - Graphics GCSE 28
Design and Technology – Home Economics GCSE 29
Drama GCSE 30
Geography GCSE 31
History GCSE 32
Information and Creative Technology BTEC 33
ICT – Computing GCSE 34
Modern Foreign Languages GCSEs 35, 36
Latin GCSE 37
Music GCSE 38
Physical Education GCSE 39
Triple Science GCSE 40
4. Making the Final Decision 41
Completing the Options Form 42
Pupil Record of Option Choices 43
School Copy of Option Choices 44