Year 9 Subject Guide 2020

SUBJECT SELECTION FOR YEAR 9 It is important to choose your Year 9 subjects carefully as your decisions affect not only the type of career you can follow after leaving school, but also your success and feelings about school, as well as your transition into Years 10, 11 and 12. Even though there are many factors to consider, choosing your course of study can be made easier if you go about the task calmly and logically, and follow a set of planned steps. Overall Plan: As an overall plan, you are advised to choose subjects:  which help you reach your course and career goals  which give you skills, knowledge and attitudes useful throughout your life. These are quite general points, so it is wise to look in more detail at the guidelines outlined below. Guidelines: Relate subjects to current career information. It is helpful if you have a few career choices in mind before choosing subjects. If you are uncertain about this at present, seek help in trying to choose a course that will keep several career options open to you. Investigate each subject fully. To do this, it will be necessary to:  read subject descriptions and course outlines in this booklet  talk to Heads of Departments and teachers of each subject  look at books and materials used in the subject  listen carefully at subject selection talks  talk to students who are already studying the subject. Make a decision on a combination of subjects that suits your requirements and abilities.   which you enjoy in which you have demonstrated some ability or aptitude

Traps to avoid when selecting subjects:

 Do not select subjects simply because someone has told you that they "help you get good results and give you a better chance of getting into university".  Try not to be influenced by suggestions that you should or should not choose a particular subject, because a friend/brother/sister either liked or disliked it when they studied it. Be prepared to ask for help: After following these suggestions, you and your parents/guardians may still be confused or uncertain about the combination of subjects you have chosen. It is wise at this stage to check again with some of the many people available to talk to:

Teachers

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Heads of Department

Dean of Studies

Dean of Middle Years IB Diploma Coordinator

Deputy Headmaster Don't be afraid to seek their assistance. They are all prepared to help you.

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