What Can I Choose? a. Compulsory SubjectsAll students will work for GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Maths, Sciences (usually Combined Science). Students will also continue with the language they started to study in Year 9. In addition:Students who are likely to achieve top grades in Sciences may be able to take Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in place of Combined Science. Students who wish to be considered for Triple Science should indicate this on their option form.Students who are in Newton for Maths when they reach Year 11 will also take a GCSE in Statistics as a core part of their Maths course.All students will also study practical PE, PHSE and Ethical and Religious Studies. These subjects are not examined.b. EBacc OptionAll students must select one of their options from the list of EBacc subjects. These include:GeographyHistoryA second modern foreign languageLatin (restrictions apply)Further choices from these subjects may be made under free options.c. Free OptionsStudents may choose a two options from the list below. Restrictions apply to some options:GCSE Subjects BusinessComputer ScienceDanceDesign and TechnologyDramaFilm StudiesFine ArtFood Preparation and NutritionFrenchGeographyGraphic CommunicationHistoryMusicLatinMedia StudiesPhysical Education (PE)PhotographyPsychologyReligious Studies (RS)SociologySpanishStatistics (restrictions apply)Textiles (Art)GCSE Equivalent SubjectsChild DevelopmentMusic PerformanceSports StudiesCreative iMediaAdvanced SubjectsAdvanced Maths (restrictions apply)d. Reserve ChoiceAll students must make two reserve choices on the option form. These can be from any of the subjects offered. The reserves should be listed in order of preference.Whilst we do our best to ensure you get the choices you have made, there are times when this proves impossible. There are a number of reasons for this. For example, some courses may not run if there is insufficient demand. Some may clash on the timetable. We will always consult you if this happens.However, it is important that you put as much thought into your reserve choice as into your other options. e. Non Language PathwayStudents who are not studying a language in Year 9 will choose a vocational option from the non-language pathway. Students should choose one of the following, and also a reserve choiceCreative iMediaChild DevelopmentMusic PerformanceSports StudiesPersonal Development and Employability Skills (non examined)Sports Leadership and Coaching (non examined) f. RestrictionsThe following restrictions apply to option choices. You should read these carefully.Three separate Sciences will only be allowed for the most able scientists. Students choosing this will have to complete the three qualifications in the time everyone else does the two sciences and will need to pick up concepts quickly and do additional work on their own. We will therefore look for students to have an ATL of 1.8 or better by the start of Year 10.No more than TWO of French, Spanish and Latin may be takenOnly one of Fine Art, Textiles (Art), Photography or Graphic CommunicationNo more than one DT subject (Product Design or Food Preparation and Nutrition)Only one of Creative iMedia, Media Studies or Film StudiesOnly one of Computer Science or Creative iMediaOnly one of Music or Music PerformanceOnly one of PE, Dance or Sports StudiesAdvanced Maths is limited to students in set Newton for Maths.
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The following restrictions apply to option choices. You should read these carefully.