Year 9 Learning Pathways All Students in Year 9 will study the core Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science, World Studies (RE, Geography, History, Citizenship and PSHE), ICT and Physical Education. In addition to these core areas students will also choose to study the courses that they are most interested in from the Year 9 Learning Pathways. Instructions Read this information booklet carefully Make sure you read about all the courses on offer
Look at how many lessons you will be studying it for (unless otherwise stated each pathway will run for 3 periods) Discuss the choices that you are interested in with your parents
Talk to the teachers form that Learning Area Discuss your ideas with your Learning Guide Do not choose subjects just because your friends are doing them Attend the Pathway evening on the 10th March To start a GCSE early you should be particularly talented in that subject area or be working at a level 6+ Once you have thought about the options that are available, you will need to make a final choice of the subjects you would like to do next year. Your final choice will be made at Learning Review Day 3. You can choose either:
Three 3 Lesson Pathways ‘OR’ One 6 Lesson Pathway and One 3 Lesson Pathway 2