Key Stage 4 Options April 2020 The options
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Key Stage 4 Options April 2020
The options process There are three resources to help support you with your options choices; this presentation, an options booklet and your options google form. Make sure you discuss your options with a parent/carer. At the end of the google option form you can ask for a member of staff to contact you to discuss your options choices. Deadline: The deadline for completing the options form is Friday 1 st May.
Our vision At Ark Kings Academy every student will make excellent progress, develop outstanding character and be successful in life, education and employment.
Presentation overview Ø The Key Stage 4 curriculum Ø Options subjects Ø The options process 4
The English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) The Ebacc is a combination of subjects that are recommended by the government, and other orgnaisations, for young people to study at GCSE. Research by UCL Institute of Education shows that taking the Ebacc enhances prospects for entering further education or employment. To achieve the Ebacc student must study: English Language Mathematics Science (2 x GCSEs) Modern foreign language (French) History or Geography
Who can study Ebacc? Everyone. At Ark Kings we have design the curriculum to ensure all students have the choice to study Ebacc. Students are group within two bands, bands A and B. Band A are typically students from the top two sets. 6
Key Stage 4 – Band A Compulsory Subjects (Band A) English Language English Literature Science (2 GCSEs) Mathematics RE French Core PE (Nonexamined) Option Subjects History Geography 1 st Choice Subject Music Art PE/Sports Science I-media 2 nd Choice
Key Stage 4 – Band B Compulsory Subjects (Band B) English Language English Literature Mathematics Science (2 GCSEs) RE Core PE (Non-examined) Option Subjects French History Geography 1 st choice (please tick) Subjects 2 nd choice (please tick) Subjects History Art Geography Music Art Pe/Sports Science Music I-media 3 rd choice (please tick)
The options process There are three resources to help support you with your options choices; this presentation, an options booklet and your options google form. Make sure you discuss your options with a parent/carer. At the end of the google option form you can ask for a member of staff to contact you to discuss your options choices. Deadline: The deadline for completing the options form is Friday 1 st May.
What we expect from you Students must: • Attend 100% of lessons at Key Stage 4 • Be compliant with the academy’s instructions and guidance • Be committed to achieving their very best Parents must: • Be highly supportive of the academy • Be highly responsible for ensuring your child studies at home, completes all required revision and completes all homework
The Key Stage 4 curriculum Our curriculum offer at KS 4 should ensure that all students meet three key outcomes: 1. Achievement in high-value qualifications 2. Development of outstanding character 3. Knowledge, understanding and skills that support further education, higher education and employment 12