Options @ Selby High

Welcome to our Options website on Ready Steady Learn

Over the coming weeks your child will be making decisions about their choices of subjects to study in year 10 and 11.

On this page you will find information about the subjects we offer at Selby High School - these useful links may also help you learn more:

For students: Choosing your Level 2 qualifications
For Parents and caregivers: Helping your child make their Level 2 qualification choices

Students will have an assembly to introduce and explain the process followed by our Options Evening presentation for students and parents, carers & guardians. Students can also speak to their class teachers and Personal Development tutors to help them in making their choices.

Students will then receive a personalised email which will contain their Options form, please can you discuss the options with your child before they complete the form.

The Ultimate Options Guide on BBC Bitesize may also be a useful way to explore the Options process with your child.

Key Dates:

Year 9 Options Assembly: Wednesday 5th March, P1

Options Evening for Students & PCGs:

Wednesday 5th March, 4:30 – 7:30pm

Deadline for choosing Options: Friday 21st March

Curriculum Aims:

Foster a culture of high aspirations, ambition and excellence for all;
Develop a well-rounded understanding of the world- encouraging enquiring minds;
Celebrate diversity, tolerance and respect;
Give all students a pathway to success- in life, learning and employment;
Promote participation in a wide range of curriculum experiences within and beyond the classroom;
Encourage students to lead happy, healthy lives and build resilience.

CLICK THE ICONS BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH SUBJECT:

CORE SUBJECTS

At KS4 the majority of students follow a core curriculum of English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science Trilogy, Spanish, Core PE, Life Development (LD) and RE.

Students then choose either History or Geography and then 2 further subjects.

English Language & Literature

(GCSE 9-1)

Maths

(GCSE 9-1)

Combined Science (Trilogy)

(GCSE 9-1)

Spanish

(GCSE 9-1)

Core PE

Life Development

+ HISTORY OR GEOGRAPHY

Geography

(GCSE 9-1)

History

(GCSE 9-1)

+ TWO OTHER SUBJECTS

You will choose 2 options subjects and 2 reserve choices. We always try to give students their preference choices, but occasionally, this is not possible.

We have a range of GCSE (9 - 1) and Vocational qualifications (Pass / Merit / Distinction) for you to choose from. You should think carefully about the subjects you enjoy and consider what you might want to study after school when you move on to college.