RalphThoresby.com
RalphThoresby.com
...together for learning
 |
Home 
Areas Year Groups Year 8 News Year 8 Options Information
Areas Year Groups Year 8 News Year 8 Options Information
Welcome
|
| Year 8 Options Information |
| Written by A Caswell | ||||||
 As your son/daughter moves into Year 9 we are recommending a learning pathway to each student based on our judgement about what sort of courses would lead them to the greatest success at Key Stage 4. The different learning pathways are described in more detail below and further information will be available at the Y9 options events which will be held next year in January and February.Red Pathway Some students have a very broad range of aptitude, well developed study skills and the ability to cope well with a high academic workload. To fulfil their aptitudes such students may need to extend their studies. Therefore the Red pathway provides a core curriculum and the opportunity to study four option subjects. Students taking this pathway will be expected to choose a language since this is important for many professional careers. They will also be invited to apply to study Triple Science qualification in this pathway and there are possibilities for early entry in some subjects. Students taking the Red pathway will work towards twelve GCSE’s at Level 2. This pathway will provide a good basis for progression to Advanced level education after year 11. Orange Pathway The majority of students need success in a broad range of subjects taken at GCSE or equivalent level. Therefore the Orange pathway provides a core curriculum and the opportunity to study up to three option subjects, one of which will be a BTEC Level 2 or Diploma qualification. Students taking this pathway are also strongly recommended to choose a language since this is important for many professional careers. They will also be invited to apply to study a Triple Science qualification in this pathway and there are possibilities for early entry in some subjects. Students taking the Orange pathway will work towards up to ten GCSE’s at Level 2 plus a BTEC Level 2 qualification (equivalent to a further 4 GCSE’s). This pathway will provide a good basis for progression to Advanced level education after year 11 Yellow Pathway Some students benefit from a less academic curriculum. The Yellow pathway provides an alternative with a stronger focus on practical activities and study support. Students taking this pathway will have the opportunity to gain GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths, Science, RE and ICT. There will be a strong vocational emphasis and students will choose up to two further GCSE options alongside a Level 1 vocational qualification. (Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE up to grade D. Level 2 is equivalent to grade C or above at GCSE.) This pathway will provide a good basis for progression after year 11 into work, further education, or work based training. Green pathway Some students benefit from a less academic curriculum. The Green pathway provides an alternative with a stronger focus on practical activities, study support, and directly work related courses. There will be a strong vocational emphasis and some time will be spent in work based or work related college based placements. Students taking this pathway will have the opportunity to gain GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths, Science, RE and ICT. Students should in addition expect to gain other nationally recognised qualifications at level 1 or level 2. (Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE up to grade D. Level 2 is equivalent to grade C or above at GCSE.) This pathway will provide a good basis for progression after year 11 into work, further education, or work based training. If I can be of any further help please contact me on 0113 3368181 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For any School information, support, help or guidance please contact: Julian Padbury 0113 3368185 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
