FAQs

1. Are the options allocated on a first come, first served basis?

2. How many option choices do I get?

Option 1: History or Geography

Option 2: French, German or Spanish

Option 3: Free choice

Option 4: Free choice

3. Can I take Separate Sciences?

4a. Can I take two languages?

4b. Can I take Music and Dance?

4c. Can I take two vocational courses?

4d. Can I take D&T and Food Preparation and Nutrition?


5. Do I need any special grades to take my options?

6. Will the course my son/daughter chooses run?

7. When will I find out if I have my first choices?

8. I am not sure what courses to take.

9. Do I really need to pick reserve subjects?

10. Will I be able to drop this subject in the future (i.e. in Year 10 or 11) if I am not doing well in it?

11. Can I change my mind as to the subjects I have chosen?


12. Would it limit what jobs I can do in the future depending on what I choose?


13. Should I choose my options based in what I'm good at or what I enjoy?