PARENT INFORMATION EVENING Thursday February 4 th 2016
Path through C. C. S. LCVP LC 1 1 st Yr 2 nd Yr 3 rd Yr LC 2 LCA 1 LCA 2 4 th Yr
STATUS QUO 20 subjects in first year 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert Choices now 8 core subjects 2 options
JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS FOR ALL Irish English Mathematics History Geography CSPE language Science Religious Ed Physical Ed SPHE OPTIONAL Art Music Home Economics Woodwork Metalwork Business Studies Technical Graphics
SUBJECT INFORMATION All available at Senior Cycle Some change names (e. g. Woodwork > Construction Studies Metalwork > Engineering Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing) Others subdivide into other subjects (e. g. Science, Business Studies)
ART – no theory, practical coursework (75%) and practical exam (25%) MUSIC – theory (75%) and practical exam (25%) HOME EC – practical cookery exam (35%) and written exam (65%)
WOODWORK – 66% practical and 34% theory METALWORK – 75% practical and 25% theory BUSINESS – no practical element – assessed fully by terminal exam
TECH GRAPH – assessed by means of practical exam GERMAN/FRENCH – listening exam and written exam – no oral exam at JC www. careersportal. ie
CHOOSE A SUBJECT -Because you like it
REMEMBER Core carefully chosen by the school Importance of modern language and Science Further choices at Senior Cycle All subjects open to all
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Encourage thought Ask questions Be aware of good and bad reasons (e. g. friends, teacher) Provide support
PUPIL OPTION FORM No fixed option blocks Order of preference system 3 subjects 100% satisfaction rating Return forms by Friday February 26 th
FINALLY. . . Guidance Department Katie Murphy Ann Marie O’Riordan
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