Year 10 Options Process

Students in Year 9 will start the options process on Monday 10th May. There will be a parents evening on Monday 17th May to discuss progress made this year and an opportunity to speak to class teachers about the options we have on offer. 

This options page is designed for students, parents and carers to learn about the options available and will provide students with the chance to make relevant and informed decisions. It is hoped that this process will result in all students choosing courses and subjects that are appropriate and give them the best chance of success and fulfilment. 

In Years 10 and 11 all students will follow a core curriculum that is non-negotiable consisting of GCSE English language, English  literature, maths and science and core RE, PSHE and PE. Students will then be provided with a variety of option courses that they can select to supplement their individual timetable. It is highly recommended that students make the most of the options videos, and form tutors/class teachers as support, to gain a sound understanding of the different options available to them.

Students should seek to select courses based on interests, future career aspirations, previous performance, and chance of success at the end of Year 11. We try to give as many students their first choices as possible, but this is not always achievable due to staff availability and/or lack of demand in a specific course. Thus, we ask students to select several preferences so that we can use these choices should a course not be viable to run.

We also have links to a variety of colleges and further education providers (see below) in order for students to gain an idea of the qualifications they will need to move onto their next stage of education or training.  

Students should take their time to consider their options booklet and review the different courses available to them before going online to make their final choices.

For any additional information regarding the Options Process please contact Miss Whitehead at the academy.
 
​After our options evening on Monday 10th May  this webpage will remain open to view, until the options process closes on Wednesday 19th May, to support parents and students to make their option choices. 
Students will receive their unique WEBCODE on Tuesday 11th May.

Access to the online options website for students making their final choices will also be available from this page.
CAREERS AND LINKS TO NEXT STEPS

Kirklees College:
https://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/virtual-open-day/
https://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/subjects/
 
Bradford College:
https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/study/open-events/
https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/our-courses/
 
Huddersfield New:
https://huddnewcoll.ac.uk/courses
https://huddnewcoll.ac.uk/360-virtual-tour-discover-your-hnc
 
Calderdale:
https://www.calderdale.ac.uk/courses/
https://www.calderdale.ac.uk/events/category/all-events/
 
For more information regarding securing an apprenticeship at 16
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
 
 Appleton Careers Event.
https://vimeo.com/510649509
Password: AppletonCEC