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Subject Choice § A special welcome to students who have transferred to Knock from other schools. § Mrs Wynne (Head of Upper School) will see you here in the Hall after the presentations.
Year 13 Curriculum Compulsory Elements § 4 or 3 AS-level subjects § Careers § Religious Education § Life Issues § Tutorial Optional Element § Co. PE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) (see Mrs Rainey)
Options Book § Subject entry requirements § Outline of courses § Career progression Teachers In Sports Hall this morning Careers Staff
Have you matched the GCSE criteria for entry in to a subject? § Check the information in your Options Book. § Consult with the relevant Head of Department. § There may be a little flexibility. § If not, select an alternative subject using the Changing Subject Choices Form.
Academic Criteria § 5 GCSE passes, 4 at grade B. § Usually a grade B if subject is to be studied at AS-level. § Economics: B in Mathematics and English. § Government & Politics: B in English. § Sociology: B in English. § Mathematics: A in Maths or grade C in Add Maths. § Physics: AA in Science Double Award OR B in Physics + A in Maths OR C in Add Maths.
Have you the right DA Science grades for A-level Biology, Chemistry or Physics? Required Double Award Science grades A-level Biology A-level Chemistry A-level Physics Plus BB B in Biology component AA A in Chemistry component AA A in Physics component
Changing Subject Choices § Subject choices made in February have all been timetabled. § Limited room for change at this stage. § High demand: Biology, Mathematics and Business Studies. § No need to queue up to see me in Room 2 Dr 1 – simply return your ‘Changing Subject Choices’ Form to Reception.
Do I need a 4 th AS-level? § Unsure about my best 3 subjects. § A ‘safety net’ if you find one of your subjects difficult. § Are you willing to work at all 4 subjects? 3 A-levels + 1 AS-levels AAA A A B + A(AS) AAB A B B + A(AS) ABB B + B(AS) BBB § Keeps your career options more open. 3 A-levels B B C + B(AS) BBC B C C + B(AS)
Examination Issues I § Friday 6 September: Information on the November and January re-sits of GCSE exams becomes available. § Friday 20 September: Deadline for the re-mark of a GCSE exam script (Photocopy is only available with re-mark). § Friday 4 October: Deadline for request for original GCSE exam script. § Friday 11 October: Deadline for entry for a GCSE re-sit.
Examination Issues II For Year 13 students, 2013 -14: § AS-level exam papers in May/June 2014. § A 2 exam papers in May/June 2015. § AS-level re-sit exam papers in May/June 2015. § AS-level/A 2 exam papers are no longer available in January 2014 or 2015. § Try to do really well in your AS-level exam papers at the end of Year 13!
Information and Advice § Examination Issues Exams Officer, Mrs Tara Todd at Reception. § AS-level Choice Heads of Department and Careers staff in Sports Hall. * If you have met the entry criteria there is no need to see the Head of Department. § Curriculum/Timetable Issues Mr P. Mc. Cormick in Drama room (2 Dr 1).
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