In term 4 of Year 9, students choose their GCSE options for Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). In the same way that Key Stage 3 is organised, there is a Grammar and Core Pathway in Key Stage 4
The Options process begins at the start of term 4, with an assembly and Parent Information Evenings. The Parent Information Evening for the Core Pathway is at 5.00pm on Thursday 26th February. The Parent Information Evening for the Grammar Pathway is at 5.00pm on Tuesday 24th February. These presentations will be available here following the evening.
More detailed information is available in the Options Booklets for both the Core Pathway and Grammar Pathway, including individual subject course information. Please click below to download the relevant Options Booklet.
Grammar Pathway Options Booklet
Term 4’s PSHE program for Year 9 students focus on the options process and will be a great opportunity for students to discuss the different subjects with their mentors.
We ask students and families to complete a form when selecting their choices This form goes live on Monday 23rd February and can be found here:
GCSE / Level 2 Options Form for Year 9 – Fill in form
Students should sign-in with their email and password used at school and select the pathway that they are currently in (Core or Grammar).
The deadline for submission of options is 5.00pm on Monday 23rd March.
If you have any questions at all about the options process, then please use the dedicated options email address: options@hernebayhigh.org