Introduction
We hope this booklet, together with the Subject presentations (which will be on the website), will help to explain the school curriculum for Key Stage 4 and assist your child in making their option choices. There is information on both core and optional subjects contained on the following pages. We will also hold a two online Parents' Evening w/c 11th March where you can ask further questions if needed.
You may be aware that in recent years the government made changes to the way in which GCSEs operate. GCSEs are now more rigorous and consistent across all subjects. Assessment will be externally marked with 'end of course' exams in most subjects.
Friday 8th March 2024
Paper copies of this booklet will go home with students.
From Monday 11th March 2024
Promotional videos and our options presentation will be avilable on the school website. There will also be an interactive version of the Options Booklet on the school website.
Monday 11th March 2024
There will be an Assembly to all students outlining the options process and introductions from some of our options subjects.
Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th March 2024
You will have the opportunity to talk with staff during the online parent's evenings and ask any questions needed.
From Thursday 15th March 2024
Tutors will also give students a guide on how to log into the ‘Online Options’ system. Paper forms will be available if needed. Students will be able to start making choices from this point.
Friday 19th April 2024
Deadline for option choices.
Welcome to the Key Stage 4 Brochure for 2024 – 2026. Here we will set out information and guidance that will help you and your daughter/son make the best possible decisions about which subjects to study over the next three years.
In Years 7, 8 & 9 pupils follow a wide range of subjects, providing them with a good grounding for their futures. Our aim here at Diss High School is to continue to offer a broad range of choices at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). The pressures to ensure that all pupils study a broad range of subjects until the age of sixteen, have resulted in a larger 'core' and increased emphasis on areas of the curriculum which should be studied by all.
We want to give our students the opportunity to study the subjects which will enable them to gain the 'English Baccalaureate', should they wish to. This is awarded to students who have gained suitable grades in English, Mathematics, two Sciences (including Computer Science), a Language and either History or Geography.
The timetable for choosing courses for next year is:
Dr S. Busby
Head of Year
Miss V.Pittman
Deputy Headteacher
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Mr B. Adamson
Assistant Headteacher