Key Stage 4
Years 10 to 11 are important years in preparing students for external examinations and for further education or apprenticeships. All students follow the core subjects of English Language, English Literature, Maths, Combined Science, Religious Studies and core PE. Additional elements such as British Values, Personal Development and SMSC are also covered as part of students’ wider curriculum.
The curriculum at Key Stage 4 is personalised to suit the needs, abilities and career pathways of individual students, providing a range of GCSE, BTEC and vocational course choices.
To enable this personalisation we provide three different curriculum pathways- The EBacc, Core and Engage pathways. Students are allocated to a pathway based on their Key Stage 2 Standardised Scores, progress data and any other relevant information.
The curriculum at Key Stage 4 is personalised to suit the needs, abilities and career pathways of individual students, providing a range of GCSE, BTEC and vocational course choices.
To enable this personalisation we provide three different curriculum pathways- The EBacc, Core and Engage pathways. Students are allocated to a pathway based on their Key Stage 2 Standardised Scores, progress data and any other relevant information.
The options courses offered to students include:
The Year 9 video presentation to parents and students can be found below. This video provides pertinent information on the Options process including; the timeline of the Options process, the support mechanisms for learner decisions, the pathways allocated to students as well the subject options available.
- GCSE Art
- GCSE Business Studies
- BTEC Business Studies
- GCSE Computing
- GCSE Design & Technology
- GCSE Drama
- GCSE Food and Nutrition
- GCSE Geography
- GCSE History
- Cambridge National Certificate in Creative i-Media
- GCSE Mandarin
- GCSE Music
- BTEC Sport
- GCSE Spanish
- GCSE Triple Science
The Year 9 video presentation to parents and students can be found below. This video provides pertinent information on the Options process including; the timeline of the Options process, the support mechanisms for learner decisions, the pathways allocated to students as well the subject options available.
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Students are encouraged to watch the Options videos below to support them in their decision making.
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In addition the Course Information Booklet below provides in depth information about the curriculum, assessment and future career pathways of all our Key Stage 4 courses.
The Option process for this academic year is detailed below.
Monday 15 March 2021- Deadline for completion of Microsoft Form for KS4 Options Consultation
Tuesday 16 March 2021- Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 17 March 2021- KS4 Options Selection (online opens)
Wednesday 24 March 2021- KS4 Options Selection Deadline
For any questions or queries please email: ks4options@sjc.ac
Monday 15 March 2021- Deadline for completion of Microsoft Form for KS4 Options Consultation
Tuesday 16 March 2021- Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 17 March 2021- KS4 Options Selection (online opens)
Wednesday 24 March 2021- KS4 Options Selection Deadline
For any questions or queries please email: ks4options@sjc.ac
Parent Resources
All students are offered interviews with our careers service and practice interviews with professionals in their preferred fields of work.
Personalised timetables and support put in place by the College help ensure students achieve their academic potential.
To learn more about our key stage 4 curriculum, please contact us. Parents and carers may contact their child's form tutor and access resources via Doddle.
Personalised timetables and support put in place by the College help ensure students achieve their academic potential.
To learn more about our key stage 4 curriculum, please contact us. Parents and carers may contact their child's form tutor and access resources via Doddle.
