Next Steps - Year 9
Year 9 is an important stage in your academic progress as this is the year in which you'll be able to start making decisions about your future. You will choose which of your school subjects you would like to continue and which you would like to drop. You will continue to study English, Maths and Science but can start to concentrate on those subjects you are stronger in or those that will help you with your future career choices.
Options.......
This year you will be choosing your options which means that you'll be able to concentrate on the subjects you are strongest in and those that will help you towards your future educational and employment plans.
Your tutor will be arranging activities to help you make your choices and there will be information evenings and booklets available to help you also.
There is also a section on the Norfolk Help You Choose website about options - click on the logo below to view.
Your Milestones.......
In year 10 you will be concentrating on your core subjects of English, Maths and Science as well as the option subjects you chose in Year 9. You may be taking exams which will count towards your final GCSE or BTEC grades. If you would like more information about your Year 10 milestones, you can view the Year 10 page here.
In year 11 you will be working towards your GCSE/BTEC exams to make sure that you get the very best grades you can achieve. This will give you the best opportunity of being able to choose your future academic and employment routes. If you would like more information about your Year 11 milestones, you can view the Year 11 page here.
In Year 12/13, you will only be studying a maximum of 4 subjects that are closely linked to your future plans for academic and employment routes. Alternatively, you may be studying a vocational course that only concentrates on a specific type of job. Either way, you will be taking exams to gain qualifications as proof or your skills and abilities to progress in education or employment. If you would like more information about your Year 12/13 milestones, you can view the Year 12/13 page here.
Your Plans......
You may already have an idea about your future and want more information about what to plan for next. If so, you could visit the following pages for more information on academic and career options.
Take Your Place PC Webpage - school comms links (2).pdf