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Now that you have all of the information, it's time to make a decision...
Final Decision Making Process
We want you to make an informed decision about your KS4 Options subjects. You should be collecting information about subjects, careers, courses that you may want to do, as well as having discussions with teachers, friends and family. From 1st March to 28th March 2024 you will be able to submit your final choices.
There will be an online form to submit your choices.
There will be an online form to submit your choices.
The Core Curriculum
The following subjects will be studies by ALL students in Years 10 and 11:
English Language and Literature GCSE
Mathematics GCSE
Science GCSE (Biology, Chemistry and Physics as Combined Science or taught as Separate Sciences)
Religious Education GCSE
Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education*
Physical Education (Core)*
*These two courses are not examined qualifications
How do I choose my Option Subjects?
The subjects are organised into 3 blocks.
You will need to make a first choice and a reserve choice in each block.
When completing the google form for your final choices, please DO NOT put your reserve as a the same subject as your first choice. Remember that if your first choice is over-subscribed then we may have to speak to you about taking your reserve.
Block A
Block A
SPANISH GCSE
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY GCSE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GCSE
FINE ART GCSE
COMPUTER SCIENCE GCSE
DRAMA GCSE
PUBLIC SERVICES (BTEC)
(this is a guided choice advised by the school on an individual basis)
Block B
Block B
HISTORY GCSE
GEOGRAPHY GCSE
SPANISH GCSE
MUSIC GCSE
BUSINESS GCSE
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY GCSE
WORK SKILLS BTEC
Block C
Block C
FRENCH GCSE
GEOGRAPHY GCSE
HISTORY GCSE
COMPUTER SCIENCE GCSE
HOSPITALITY & CATERING (VA)
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
(this is a guided choice advised by the school on an individual basis)
Subjects that count towards the English Baccalaureate are shown in blue.
You need to choose either History or Geography AND French or Spanish to count towards the English Baccalaureate.
What happens next?
Once the deadline for making your final decision has passed, we will start to look at balancing group numbers and if a group is oversubscribed we will talk to individuals to discuss alternative options. If a course remains oversubscribed, we will make a random selection to ensure fairness, and use reserve choices where necessary.
After submitting their option subject choices, if a student feels they have made the wrong choice and gives a reasoned and informed case to change options, with a supporting letter from parents, then this may be accommodated up until Friday 24th May 2024, provided that the chosen course is suitable and there are spaces available on the course. These requests should be brought directly to Mrs Andrews (a.andrews@tgsboys.com). No changes can be made after that.
Confirmation of successful choices will be made during the Summer Term.
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