Heartlands High School
Heartlands High School
Values for Success Policy
2015 - 2016 Signed by Chair of Governors GCSE OPTIONS BOOKLET Date for Review: July 2015 BACCALAUREATE PATHWAY Date Adopted: November 2014
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CONTENTS 3
A WARM WELCOME FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, ELEN ROBERTS
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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
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PATHWAYS EXPLAINED
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BACCALAUREATE PATHWAY
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YEAR 9 OPTIONS FORM: BACCALAUREATE PATHWAY
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
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MATHS
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COMBINED SCIENCE
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SEPARATE SCIENCE
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SPANISH
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FRENCH
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HISTORY
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GEOGRAPHY
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ART
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DRAMA
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MUSIC
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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DT: PRODUCT DESIGN
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HOSPITALITY
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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ICT
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BUSINESS STUDIES
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SOCIOLOGY
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GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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ART & DESIGN
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SPORT STUDIES (V CERT)
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ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION (V CERT)
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NOTES
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THE OPTIONS PROCESS 2015 - 16
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CONTACT
Heartlands High School
A WARM WELCOME FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, ELEN ROBERTS We are driven by a desire to inspire students to find their own individual talents and enable them to develop a passion for their chosen specialisms. Making option choices is an important and exciting decision. These choices are critical in shaping students’ future academic and career paths so must be made with careful consideration to maximise individual achievement and to provide the widest possible range of future educational and professional opportunities. Consequently, we provide a lot of information and expert advice to you and your child during this process so that the optimum curriculum offer can be made for each and every student. We recognise the importance of collaboration between parents/carers and the school to establish the best route for each child, providing the support and encouragement needed at this pivotal stage in their secondary education. Our school ethos is founded upon high aspirations. We have a track record of delivering excellent results in the core academic subjects of English and Maths and the proportion of students achieving the English Baccalaureate is significantly above national average. However, whilst a broad academic curriculum is at the core of what we do, we also believe in the value of creativity, the arts, practical and vocational subjects in providing students with a rounded, balanced education. The national landscape for qualifications has changed and the standards expected of students in external examinations are now higher than ever. Our curriculum model has been carefully designed with this in mind to maximise students’ achievement and make them desirable candidates for sixth form centres, universities and ultimately, employers. Alongside this, sits our Character Education programme, SEARCH ethos, Citizenship and PSHCE programmes which actively promote the broader personal development of students. These values are integral to our success as a school in shaping students into adults who not only have excellent qualifications but also the character to succeed and lead happy, healthy lives.
Elen Roberts
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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
Most students will not have decided what they would like to do as a career in the future but many will know which subjects they prefer and are good
at, giving themselves the widest possible chances and opportunities to achieve. Expecting to go to university or into high-quality professional training, such as an apprenticeship, is a very important start. Both of these routes rely upon students achieving a good set of qualifications at GCSE level so that they can progress onto A-levels or other suitable Level 3 courses. English and Maths are critical subjects for this progression and it is now a legal requirement that students resit these subjects if they do not achieve a good pass at GCSE on their first attempt. This is why we invest heavily in support for these subjects from the start of Year 7 through to GCSE and have two full time ‘one to one’ teachers who provide small group and individual tuition to students who need additional support with literacy or numeracy. Achieving good GCSE grades across the English Baccalaureate subjects is also seen as desirable by many sixth form providers and the best universities. We expect almost all of our pupils to follow this broad academic pathway, selecting two specialism subjects of their choice. It is important
Job / career
that students consider these two options carefully with a view to future educational and career aspirations, as well as their own
University degree
individual strengths. Parental and school guidance in this process is invaluable
Good A-level grades**
in supporting them to make choices which will allow them to thrive and develop their passion for learning.
A*- C GCSE grades incl. English, Maths, Science, a language and a humanities subject plus subjects of your choice **of equivalent Level 3 qualification
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PATHWAYS EXPLAINED The academy offers three distinct pathways: Core, Baccalaureate and Extended. These are recommended to students/parents and provide the flexibility to design a curriculum package for each student which is tailored to their needs, abilities and potential. Based on your child’s prior and current attainment, we believe that the Baccalaureate pathway is the most suitable for them. The structure of this pathway is shown below:
BACCALAUREATE PATHWAY Most students in the school will follow the Baccalaureate Pathway, which includes study of the English Baccalaureate (English, Maths, Science, History or Geography and a language) plus two additional options. Students will study for nine GCSE qualifications. The subject selection in this pathway is designed for students who are secure in their Maths and English skills and will ensure students study the academic subjects which will best prepare them for A-Levels and university.
25 HOURS / WEEK Opt 2 (2.5 hrs)
PE (2 hrs)
English (4 hrs) Maths (4 hrs)
Opt 1 (2.5 hrs) MFL (2.5 hrs) Hums (2.5 hrs)
Science (5 hrs)
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COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTS ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
PE
ENGLISH
Students will study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts,HISTORY including literaryDT EXPLORE GEOGRAPHY LANGUAGES
DRAMA
non-fiction and will learn how to
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LIBRARY
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COMPUTER
In addition, students will learn to ENGINEERING
BUSINESS
PE
ENGLISH
Students will study a Shakespearean play, aEXPLORE pre-19th century text,LANGUAGES modern GEOGRAPHY HISTORY
DRAMA
DT
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LITERACY LIBRARY ART SEND structural devices used by writers to
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specific effects on the reader.<div> sociology
COMPUTING
learn how to identify the language and
devices used by writers to achieve ART
MATHS
prose/drama and poetry. They will
identify the language and structural MUSIC
SCIENCE
achieve specific effects on the<div> reader. photogrpahy
write accurately and skilfully, adapting the style of their writing for different CLASSICS CLASSICS economics EXTENDED economics
astronomy
They will alsoHEALTH understand to linkphotogrpahy CATERING how COMPUTER ENGINEERING
sociology
and compare seen and unseen texts. The accuracy of students’ spelling, CLASSICS economics EXTENDED economics
astronomy
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purposes and audiences. The accuracy
punctuation and grammar makes up 5%
of students’ spelling, punctuation and
of the overall assessment for this GCSE.
grammar makes up 20% of the overall assessment for this GCSE. Speaking and Listening is a taught component of English Language GCSE but the assessment of Speaking and Listening does not form part of the final examination.
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: AQA
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MATHS SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
PE
ENGLISH
The new Maths GCSE covers broader and more challenging subjectDRAMA contentEXPLORE than the previous GCSE. There is greater emphasis on problem solving and mathematical reasoning,MUSIC with
ART
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DT
LITERACY
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CATERING
COMPUTER
photogrpahy
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economics
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more marks being allocated to these higher-order skills. Students sociology ENGINEERING
LANGUAGES
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will now be required to memorise formulae. Each paper will have a astronomy economics range of question types, utilising both
structured and unstructured questions. Some questions on the papers will be set in context (both mathematical and non-mathematical). Key topics include: Number, Algebra, Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change, Geometry and Measure, Probability and Statistics.
Assessment Method: 100% exam Exam Board: Edexcel
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SCIENCE SUBJECTS COMBINED SCIENCE Students will study key concepts fromSCIENCE
COMPUTING BUSINESS PE In addition, students will carryENGLISH out 16
MATHS
Biology, Chemistry and Physics. An
compulsory experiments that will then
example of topics is shown below:
be examined within the exam papers. DRAMA
EXPLORE
MUSIC
ART
Biology: Cell biology, Organisation of organisms, Infection and response, Bioenergetics, Homeostasis and
GEOGRAPHY
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HISTORY
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response, Inheritance, variation and evolution, Ecology
LANGUAGES
DT
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<div> sociology
ENGINEERING
HEALTH
CATERING
COMPUTER
photogrpahy
economics
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economics
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Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure and astronomy the properties of matter, Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes, Energy changes, the rate and extent of chemical change, Organic chemistry, Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere, Using resources Physics: Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Particle model of matter, Atomic structure
Assessment Method: 100% exam six exams, two in each science Exam Board: AQA equivalent to two GCSEs
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SEPARATE SCIENCE Students will study key concepts
COMPUTING BUSINESS PE In addition, students will carry ENGLISH out
SCIENCE
MATHS
from Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
eight compulsory experiments for each
Although the topics are the same as
Science (24 in total) that will then be DRAMA
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MUSIC
ART
combined science, they are extended to more challenging concepts:
HISTORY
LANGUAGES
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This course is offered to around 20 more
Biology: Cell Biology, Organisation of
LITERACY
LIBRARY
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able students as a fast track route. This
organisms, Infection and response, Bioenergetics, Homeostasis and
GEOGRAPHY
examined within the exam papers.
<div> but involves does not take up an option sociology
photogrpahy CATERING an additional hour ofCOMPUTER compulsory tuition HEALTH
ENGINEERING
response, Inheritance, variation and
after school as well as more self-study.
evolution, Ecology astronomy
economics
Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure and the properties of matter, Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes, Energy changes, the rate and extent of chemical change, Organic chemistry, Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere, Using resources Physics: Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Particle model of matter, Atomic structure
Assessment Method: 100% exam six exams, two in each science Exam Board: AQA equivalent to three GCSEs
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economics
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LANGUAGES SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
PE
SPANISH EXPLORE
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LANGUAGES
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GCSE and will develop their language acquisition in the fourLITERACY key skills of LIBRARY MUSIC ART
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
PE
ENGLISH
ENGINEERING
HEALTH
1. Identity and culture
CATERING
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COMPUTER
2. Local, national, international and global areas of interest CLASSICS astronomy economics
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DRAMA EXPLORE GEOGRAPHY HISTORY Students will study the new French
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GCSE and will develop their language
Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing <div> across three main themes: sociology
SCIENCE
FRENCH
Students will study the new Spanish DRAMA
ENGLISH
acquisition in the fourLITERACY key skills of LIBRARY MUSIC ART
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Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing <div> across three main themes: photogrpahy
sociology
ENGINEERING
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1. Identity and culture
CATERING
COMPUTER
photogrpahy
2. Local, national, international and economics
3. Current and future study and employment
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global areas of interest CLASSICS astronomy economics
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economics
3. Current and future study and employment
The new course has a strong focus on
The new course has a strong focus on
grammar, spontaneity and fluency.
grammar, spontaneity and fluency.
Students will undertake translation
Students will undertake translation
activities from English into the target
activities from English into the target
language and from the target language
language and from the target language
into English.
into English.
The students will be assessed in a
The students will be assessed in a
final exam with each of the four skills
final exam with each of the four skills
accounting for 25% of the final grade.
accounting for 25% of the final grade.
A successful student of MFL will regularly
A successful student of MFL will regularly
revise and build a personal bank of
revise and build a personal bank of
vocabulary and will practice using Spanish,
vocabulary and will practice using French,
applying their knowledge of grammar.
applying their knowledge of grammar.
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: AQA
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HUMANITIES SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
HISTORY
PE
ENGLISH
SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
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BUSINESS
GEOGRAPHY
Students will study change over time in a DRAMA
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GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
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thematic study which will cover medieval, early modern and modern history. TheyLIBRARY LITERACY MUSIC ART will also study a British Early Modern ENGINEERING
HEALTH
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depth study and a historic environment which will be linked to the thematic study. For example, ineconomics the Crime and CLASSICS astronomy
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of geographical processes, the impact of change and of complex people MUSIC ART
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LITERACY
LIBRARY
COMPUTER
photogrpahy
sociology
ENGINEERING
and environments at different scales
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and develop students’ competence EXTENDED
Punishment thematic unit, students will learn about the history of Whitechapel. GCSE History gives students the
in usingCLASSICS a wide rangeastronomy of geographical CLASSICS economics
economics
investigative skills and approaches. Students will develop their knowledge of: •
opportunity to use historical sources to make claims about the past. It will also require students to understand how the past has been interpreted differently and how to ask questions
locations, places, environments and processes from local to global
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the interactions between people and environments, change in places and processes over space and time
of sources to form a historical enquiry.
In addition, they will develop and
It enables students to develop their
extend their competence in a
ability to write analytically about the
range of skills, including those used
past by considering the key concepts
in fieldwork, in using maps and
of causation, consequence, change and
Geographical Information Systems
continuity and significance.
(GIS) and in researching secondary
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
HISTORY
environment interactions, highlight <div> the dynamic links between places
unit, a Twentieth Century wider world sociology
DT DRAMA EXPLORE GEOGRAPHY This course will deepen understanding
LANGUAGES
evidence and enquiry.
are assessed in the exam papers on specified questions. Assessment Method: 100% exam
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam Board: Edexcel
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SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
SPECIALISM SUBJECTS - ARTS DRAMA
EXPLORE
MUSIC
ART
ART
ENGLISH
SCIENCE HISTORY
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PE
LIBRARY
LANGUAGES
sociology ENGINEERING projects and one exam project. They
work in sketchbooks to develop work towards Final Pieces in order to meet
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DRAMA
EXPLORE
economics
photogrpahy
development and performance of a
HEALTH
CATERING
COMPUTER
MUSIC
ART
piece of devised theatre using the techniques of an influential theatre
CLASSICS
EXTENDED
economics
CLASSICS
sociology
four assessment objectives: exploring
practitioner, in response to a stimulus
and developing ideas by referencing
set by Eduqas, including a written
other artists, reviewing and refining
astronomy evaluation of their work. Learners will
their skills through experimentation,
also study two extracts from the same
recording their observations using
performance text, preparing a scripted
drawing and writing, and developing
performance of both extracts for a
personal responses.
visiting examiner.
Students can work with a range of
The written exam requires learners
materials and processes to meet
to demonstrate their knowledge and
these objectives. This course is ideal
understanding of how drama and
for students who want to develop
theatre is developed and performed
creative and technical skills and make
through the study of a performance text
their own creative decisions within a
and through responding to live theatre.
given structure.
Assessment Method: 60% coursework, 40% exam Exam Board: Edexcel
MATHS
DT
<div> in the creation, Learners participate
Students complete two coursework
astronomy
GEOGRAPHY
BUSINESS
Assessment Method: 40% practical/ written internally assessed coursework, 20% practical exam, 40% written exam Exam Board: Eduqas
ENGINEERING
economics
SCIENCE
DRAMA
MUSIC
COMPUTING EXPLORE
EXPLORE MUSIC
GEOGRAPHY ART
BUSINESS
PE ENGLISH Heartlands High School
GEOGRAPHY
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HISTORY
LANGUAGES LIBRARY
PHOTOGRAPHY MUSIC
Students will study a range of set works. sociology These will include music from different
parts of the world, such as India, West Africa and Scotland, and from different times from 1700 to the present day
MATHS DRAMA
astronomy
ART sociology
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LITERACY ENGINEERING
LIBRARY HEALTH
SEND CATERING
LANGUAGES
SEND
DT
<div> COMPUTER
photogrpahy
Students complete two<div> photographyphotogrpahy
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ENGINEERING astronomy
COMPUTER
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exam project in which they work in sketchbooks to develop work towards
economics
CLASSICS
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economics
CLASSICS
Final Pieces in order to meet four
(including pop music). Students will
assessment objectives: exploring and
develop an understanding of theory
developing ideas by referencing other
of music and how to identify various
photographers, reviewing and refining
features in music they are listen to.
their skills through experimentation,
These skills will be tested in a written
recording their observations using
exam with an audio CD.
photography, drawing and writing, and
All students will be expected to learn an
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developing personal responses.
instrument to a high standard and will
Students can work with analogue
need to take lessons in that instrument/
and digital photography to meet
voice. They will have two performances
these objectives. This course is ideal
recorded in year 11. One will be a
for students who want to develop
solo performance and the other will
creative and technical skills and make
be performed as part of a group. A
their own creative decisions within a
major part of the assessment will be
given structure.
composition which will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of music and use our hi-tech music facilities.
Assessment Method: 40% listening, 30% performing, 30% composing
Assessment Method: 60% coursework, 40% exam
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: Edexcel
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DRAMA
EXPLORE
GEOGRAPHY
SPECIALISM SUBJECTS - DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
PE
ENGLISH
MUSIC
DT: PRODUCT DESIGN DRAMA
EXPLORE
GEOGRAPHY
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HISTORY
ART
“” LITERACY
HISTORY
LIBRARY
HOSPITALITY
LANGUAGES
DT
sociology
ENGINEERING
HEALTH
CATERING
COMPUTER
EXTENDED
economics
This course is aimed at students who
of product design and development.
are interestedastronomy in the economics Catering CLASSICS and
Students learn about modern<div> materials,
Hospitality industry and who are looking
manufacturing methods, design skillsphotogrpahy CATERING COMPUTER HEALTH ENGINEERING
to further develop their practical
and CAD/CAM techniques.
catering skills.
ART
LITERACY
LIBRARY
SEND
sociology
Students develop their understanding
Hospitality is made up of two
of material properties and how these
components:
can be manipulated to be used in the
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astronomy
economics
CLASSICS
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economics
CLASSICS
Unit 3 - Controlled Assessment
thousands of products we interact
which asks the students to plan and
with every day. Through this GCSE,
prepare an event-based task.
students can focus on Graphics, Resistant Materials, Electronics or Systems and Control.
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Students will study the modern world MUSIC
LANGUAGES
Unit 4 - Theory Examination students are examined on their recall of the hospitality industry, client groups, nutrition and much more.
This is a fantastic course for students to build upon their practical catering skills and showcase their practical talent when putting on a community-based event.
Assessment Method: 40% exam, 60% coursework
Assessment Method: 40% exam, 60% controlled assessment
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: WJEC
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EXPLORE
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LANGUAGES
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SPECIALISM SUBJECTS - COMPUTER SCIENCE & ICT MUSIC
ART
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LIBRARY
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COMPUTER SCIENCE sociology
ENGINEERING
HEALTH
CATERING
<div> COMPUTER
Students study a range of practical skills and theoretical concepts, CLASSICS developing astronomy economics EXTENDED economics
ICT photogrpahy
SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
Students will study a range of practical ICT skills and theoretical concepts. DRAMA EXPLORE
CLASSICS
GEOGRAPHY
knowledge regarding the operation and
They will develop their knowledge and
functionality of computing systems,
understanding of how technology has
understanding the basic components
MUSIC shaped the world around themARTfrom
and operations of a computer.
e-commerce and mobile phones through
In addition, students will develop
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to online gaming andsociology social ENGINEERING networking. HEALTH
practical programming skills in a number
In addition, students will develop their
of languages. For the majority of the
ICT practical capabilities in a economics number CLASSICS of astronomy
course students will study Python as their
applications:
main programming language but will gain
•
web development
experience in SQL, PHP and HTML.
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animation
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graphics
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spreadsheets and database
The qualification will be assessed through 2 examinations: Paper 1
BUSINESS
Computational Thing and Problem Solving (40%), Paper 2 Written assessment - Theoretical Knowledge (40%) and finally a non-exam assessment (replacement for controlled assessment) (20%).
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Assessment Method: 40% exam, 60% controlled assessment
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: Edexcel
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LIBRARY
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SPECIALISM SUBJECTS - BUSINESS SOCIOLOGY & PE MUSIC
BUSINESS STUDIES SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
PE
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Unit 2: Investigating a small LITERACY MUSIC ART
HISTORY
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Unit 3: Building a business sociology
ENGINEERING
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Across these units, students develop CLASSICS
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LANGUAGES
DT Unit 1: Studying society, Families
astronomy
economics
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Unit 2: Crime and deviance, Mass
media and social inequality <div> Across these units students explore photogrpahy COMPUTER social control and social change.
marketing, management, production, economics
ENGINEERING
social processes including socialisation,
knowledge and understanding of astronomy
sociology
and education
business •
ENGLISH
Students study two units:
DRAMA EXPLORE GEOGRAPHY Unit 1: Understanding a small
business
ART
SOCIOLOGY BUSINESS
Students study three units: •
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CLASSICS Students also explore social issues,
economics
finance, economics, ethics and
including the causes and consequences
enterprise. Students should expect to
of inequality, concepts of crime and
develop and apply their numeracy skills
deviance and the significance of the
in this subject and show a keen interest
media as a major influence on society.
in Business and Economics.
The qualification will be assessed through two examinations, each with a weighting of 50%.
Assessment Method: 75% exam, 25% coursework
Assessment Method: 100% exam
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam Board: AQA
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GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
PE
ENGLISH
Students will receive a well-rounded introduction toEXPLORE the world of PE, DRAMA GEOGRAPHY HISTORY
LANGUAGES
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Sport and Sport Science through the
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combination of physical performance LITERACY LIBRARY MUSIC ART and academic challenges. A large
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section of the content is to be taught <div> in a practical way thusHEALTH allowing theory CATERING COMPUTER sociology ENGINEERING
photogrpahy
to be understood through practice. The theory content will look at a range CLASSICS astronomy EXTENDED of topic areaseconomics including anatomy and economics
physiology, movement analysis, physical training, sport psychology, socio-cultural influences and will require a firm scientific grounding. In the new GCSE, there is an increased emphasis on the theoretical content which is now worth 60% of the qualification assessed through examination.
Assessment Method: 60% exam, 40% practical assessment Exam Board: Edexcel
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SPECIALISM SUBJECTS - VOCATIONAL COURSES ART & DESIGN
SPORT STUDIES (V CERT) SCIENCE
MATHS
COMPUTING
BUSINESS
PE
Students work on a series of briefs
New vocational qualifications (V Certs)
based on real-life vocational scenarios.
are now available for GEOGRAPHY studentsHISTORY to study DRAMA EXPLORE LANGUAGES
For example, designing posters for the
alongside academic GCSEs. These
London Tourism Board. They will be
are equivalent to one GCSE and are
expected to work to meet these briefs
LITERACY LIBRARY MUSIC ART SEND designed to equip students with applied
in a way that demonstrates their fine art and graphic design skills, and shows how
knowledge and practical skills which <div> are desirable to employers in CATERING particular COMPUTER HEALTH sociology ENGINEERING
they have developed their own ideas in
industry sectors. They focus on the
response to other artists and designers.
acquisition of technical skills.
Two of these briefs are externally set,
We plan to offer a vocational qualification
and for these they must produce final
in Sport, Health & Fitness, which is
outcomes under timed conditions,
designed for learners with an interest in
following a period of preparation. This
any of the health and fitness contexts
course is ideal for students wanting
such as exercise, lifestyles and diet.
learning and those who will benefit from learning about the real world vocational contexts in which artists can work.
Assessment Method: Students are assessed on a Pass, Merit or Distinction basis (six units over the two years), two are externally assessed Exam Board: Edexcel
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astronomy
a more structured approach to their
ENGLISH
economics
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economics
The course has clear progression routes to Post 16 qualifications, training and employment routes as well as teaching important life skills and knowledge.
Assessment Method: 75% portfolio, 25% external exam Exam Board: TBC
photogrpahy
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DRAMA
EXPLORE
MUSIC
ART
ENGINEERING/ CONSTRUCTION (V CERT) sociology
ENGINEERING
GEOGRAPHY
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HISTORY
LIBRARY
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<div> HEALTH
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COMPUTER
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economics
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New vocational qualifications (V Certs) economics are now available for studentsastronomy to study
alongside academic GCSEs. These are equivalent to one GCSE and are designed to equip students with applied knowledge and practical skills which are desirable to employers in particular industry sectors. They focus on the acquisition of technical skills. We plan to offer a vocational qualification in the field of Engineering/ Construction, which is designed for students with an interest in this broad field. It will provide learners with experience of using different tools and materials to enable them to use these skills within further education or apprenticeships. It will give them a basic understanding of what a career in Engineering/Construction may involve.
Assessment Method: 75% portfolio, 25% external exam Exam Board: TBC
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THE OPTIONS PROCESS 2015 - 16 Students must:
ATTEND THE OPTIONS ASSEMBLY
READ THE OPTIONS BOOKLET WITH A PARENT/CARER SPEAK TO SUBJECT TEACHERS, YOUR FORM TUTOR AND HEAD OF HOUSE ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS ATTEND THE OPTIONS EVENING EVENT ON 14TH JANUARY 2016 WITH YOUR PARENT/CARER COMPLETE THE OPTIONS FORM WITH YOUR PARENT/CARER. PARENTS MUST SIGN THE FORM SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED OPTIONS FORM BY THE DEADLINE OF 29TH JANUARY 2016 RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ASSIGNED GCSE OPTIONS BY 7TH MARCH 2016
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CONTACT
Heartlands High School Station Road Wood Green N22 7ST
Email: office@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk Website: www.heartlands.haringey.sch.uk Telephone: 020 8826 1230 Fax: 020 8826 1231
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