Options Booklet 2013 - Wentworth High School

Dear Parent/CarerIn Summer Term 2013 your child will begin their final two years of compulsory secondary educationat Wentworth High School when all pupils are required to follow a range of compulsory and optioncourses.Clearly the organisation of next year’s curriculum still requires a great deal of planning by the schoolin order to match the pupils’ choices made with the availability of our teaching staff and ouraccommodation. While every effort is made to achieve this match, there may be occasions when anoption course cannot be offered for a variety of reasons. Unlike many schools, we try to fulfil thepupils’ wishes by offering a free choice in the first instance rather than blocking subjects and makingthem decide on one area in each section. This should result in your child being able to choose thesubjects they really want to study in KS4.Can I also stress that your child is choosing their option subjects not the examination level, decisionsabout this will be made, in consultation with you, at a later date.Please ask your child to return the completed form to their Form Teacher as soon as you havediscussed and completed it with them. The form must be returned by Monday 4 th March 2013.Should you wish to discuss your child’s choices with a senior member of staff please ring the schooloffice on 0161 789 4565 to make an appointment.H L Aaron (Mrs)Headteacher