Year 8 into 9 Options�
Making choices �for Year 9��
Depth
Breadth
Balance
Discover your strengths, build on them
�Pursue your passions and interests�
Try something new
Which subjects do I enjoy most?
Which subjects do I excel at?
Which subjects might lead me on the pathway to fulfil my ambitions?
Continuum of Learning
ISLAND FUTURES
Entrance
Elements
Explorations
Escape
Common pathway
4 Core subjects
1 Language
6 Optional Subjects
2 Elements over 2 Semesters
PE
Lifeskills
Tutor Time
Core
Language
Optional Subjects
You would usually choose 2 each from Humanities, Technology, Arts
Humanities: History / Geography/ Philosophy & Religious Studies
Technology: Food Technology / Textiles Technology / Design Technology
Arts: Music / Theatre Drama / Visual Arts
All Year 8 are encouraged to keep their option choices for SUBJECTS broad and balanced
If your options are not balanced you will need to discuss your reasons with your house staff.
Elements
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round
1 February
Options 2nd round
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round
1 February
Options 2nd round
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
This is your introduction to the options process. �You can now start to make your own choices!
Where is the information? On the School Website and the Brochure for the Options Fair.
What is the timeline? Here!
Who can I go to for help? Tutors, HoH, Subject Teachers, IN Department and LSC
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round
1 February
Options 2nd round
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
This is your chance for you and your Parents to hear presentations by Senior Staff and talk to subject teachers to learn more about different subjects and pathways
Your parents are shown the timeline for the Options
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round
1 February
Options 2nd round
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
What are your responsibilities?
What are your parent’s responsibilities?
How will my tutor help me?
How can my HoH help me? How can IN and LSC support me?
Think about which subjects you are most interested in, think of questions that you might want to ask.
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round
1 February
Options 2nd round
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
First round options made
Guidance staff will have 1-1 options conversations with you in subsequent tutor periods
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round ends
1 February
Options 2nd round opens
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
Second round options choices.
Year 9 options
28 September
Options Introduction
15 February
Final Options
3 October
Options fair
3- 17 October
Options 1st round
1 February
Options 2nd round
7 - 15 February
Options sign off
Final Options made and signed off with the form tutor
February 15th is the last day
Your tutor guides you, alongside your HoH
Talk to your subject teachers
Look at current options on the school website to get an idea
Sending a brochure and further guidance to you and your parents just before the Options Fair on Wednesday October 3
Not bound by your first round options
However, we use your first round options to make the timetable�The more accurate it is, the more chance that will have of securing the options your want
Students making changes to options after the final round choice will be subject to availability
Elements option allocation will go, in order of priority, to students entering Year 11, then 10, then 9
Waitlists will go in the same order
Ideally, you should view your Elements as a 3 year process, but review them regularly to check that they are still the best choice for your interests and future pathways.
Year 9 options
Option Choice Example
| Semester 1 1st Choice | Semester 1 2nd Choice | Semester 2 1st Choice | Semester 2 2nd Choice |
Elements 9-11 | Film 101 | Robotics | Robotics | Dance |
Language | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 | Option 5 | Option 6 |
Chinese | History | Geography | Food Tech | Design Tech | Art | Music |
How to make your choices:
Step 1: Logon to the student Gateway
Step 2: Click ‘Student Option’
Step 3: Open the “Year 8 into Year 9 options (Entrance) 19-20” tab
Step 4: Open the “Years 9-11 Elements” tab
Click Here
Open one form for Entrance and one for Elements