YEAR 9

Parents’ Information Evening

Dear parents,

For those not available to attend this week’s evening, you may see the information here.

Best Wishes,

The Year 9 Team

This is an exciting year for students, as they are supported and guided through their choices for KS4 with our Pathways to the Future process. In Year 9, some students decide to specialise with a language, with others continuing with two.

Setting is completed in some subject areas, using our own data and updated GL assessments.

Year 9	Setting
English, German, French, Spanish	Students are placed in bands for Year 9 according to their language choice and then attainment sets based on prior attainment in English. The set 1 classes in each band study two languages. Students who require additional support in literacy will follow our nurture curriculum with increased time for English.
Maths	Students are placed in attainment sets based on prior attainment in maths
Humanities, Performing Arts & Art	Students are taught in mixed attainment classes
Science	Students are placed in attainment sets based on prior attainment in science
PE	Students are placed in attainment sets based on prior attainment in PE
PSHE	Students are taught in their mixed attainment form groups
Creative Design Rotations (Computer Science, Design & Technology and Food & Nutrition)	Students are taught in mixed attainment classes.

Some students are given the choice of a second language: German or Spanish, which shall determine their year halves.

Number of lessons per fortnight

Maths	English	Science	French	German/ Spanish	Geography	History	PSHE	REP	Performing Arts	PE	Creative Design	Music	Art
7	6	7	3 (6)	3 (0)	3	3	2	1	3	4	4	2	2

Details of our curriculum intent in year 9 can be found on our curriculum pages here.

There are many highlights to enjoy in year 9:

A range of school trips
Careers talks in PSHE
Pathways to the Future interviews
Leadership opportunities
Extended Schools
House Enrichment Activities
The chance of a residential trip

The Pathways to the Future page can be found here