Course: Curriculum information

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1	Year 7 Curriculum Year 7 is a time of great change for your daughter/son. The transition from primary to secondary school is a challenging one. There are new routines, specialist teachers and facilities, different areas of study, and a large building to contend with. Many new friendship groups are formed and parents are understandably anxious. We hope that some of these fears were allayed during the two induction days, and by now anxieties are changing into excitement and enjoyment of school. This booklet aims to provide parents with information that will help them support their daughter’s/son’s learning as they progress through Year 7. Key Stage 3 Manager and Form Tutors Word document Welcome to Year 7 Word document English Word document Mathematics Word document Science Word document Art Word document Design and Technology Word document Geography Word document German Word document History Word document ICT Word document PE Word document Religious Studies Word document Homework Timetable Word document Target Grades Word document

2	Year 8 Curriculum Pupils are now settled into Smestow after the transition from Primary School. They have adjusted to new routines and are aware of the expectations of themselves, both as a pupil and as a member of the school community. The staff will expect your child to work with commitment and effort towards their target grade and to achieve the highest possible standard. This booklet aims to provide parents with information that will help them support their daughter/son’s learning as they progress through Year 8. Welcome to Year 8 Word document Key Stage 3 Manager and Form Tutors Word document English Word document Maths Word document Science Word document Art Word document Design and Technology Word document Geography Word document German Word document History Word document Information & Communication Technology Word document Music Word document Physical Education Word document Religious Studies Word document Year 8 Homework Timetable 2009 - 2010 Word document

3	Year 9 Curriculum Year 9 is a very important year in the life of your daughter/son. The Key Stage Three curriculum enters its final phase; option choices for GCSE are made and SATs exams are taken in May. Work in Year 9 consolidates work in Years 7 and 8 and builds foundations for GCSE courses at Key Stage Four. There are new demands and the time spent working at home increases. We would expect each student to attain a level in Key Stage Three SATs, at least one, and preferably two levels higher than that attained at the end of Key Stage Two. Levels are still very fluid and can change easily. A change of approach, attitude or work rate will have a profound effect. Art Word document Design & Technology Word document English Word document French Word document Geography Word document History Word document ICT Word document Maths Word document Music Word document PE Word document RE Word document Science Word document Key stage manager and form tutors Word document Homework Timetable Word document Welcome to Year 9 Word document KS4 Options PDF document

4	Year 10 Curriculum Year 10 is a very important year in the life of your son/daughter. GCSE and GNVQ courses start and qualifications and achievement come sharply into focus. There are new demands and the time spent working at home increases. For each subject there is a projected GCSE grade based on KS3 performance. At this stage, grades are fluid and can change easily. A change of approach, attitude or work rate will have a profound effect. Welcome to Year 10 Word document Key Stage 4 Manager and Form Tutors Word document English Word document Mathematics Word document Science Word document Art Word document Business Studies Word document Design and Technology (Construction) - BTEC 1st Certificate Word document Design and Technology (Hospitality & Catering) Word document Geography Word document German Word document Health & Social Care - BTEC 1st Diploma Word document History Word document ICT Word document Music Word document Performing Arts (Acting) - BTEC 1st Certificate Word document PE (Core Curriculum) Word document PE (GCSE Course) Word document PE (BTEC Sport) Word document Religious Studies Word document

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