Y9 Options
Key Dates/Timeline for academic year 2024-2025
In Year 9, students make their GCSE option choices for the Key Stage 4 courses they will study in Years 10 and 11. Please see the key dates below:
December 3rd - January 14th |
Options assemblies for students |
January 13th 2025 |
Course booklet issued to students |
January 16th 2025 4:30-7:00pm |
Option Information Evening |
March 6th 2025 4:30-6:30pm |
Y9 Parents’ evening |
March 3rd - March 14th 2025 |
Interview with a senior leader for students to make their final choices |
May 2025 |
Deadline for parents validating the choices |
Key Stage 4 Option Choices Booklet - (you can also download a PDF copy at the foot of this page)
The Options Process - an overview
In Year 9, students will be asked to make some decisions about the subjects they study from Year 10 onwards. Students will get support throughout this process and parents will also be kept informed so they can support this decision-making.
The subjects and qualifications students study over Years 10 and 11 will affect how they spend their time during the next two years at school. These choices could also affect future career and educational plans, so it is worth taking some time to get it right.
An options booklet is issued to all Year 9 students in the Spring term. It gives information about the courses on offer at Meadowhead and explains the process and key dates.
Students and parents will be invited to an information session explaining what happens next, providing further information about subjects on offer and advice on how choices might affect future plans.
During the Spring term, each Y9 student will have a 10 minute interview with a senior member of staff to discuss their option choices for Years 10 -11.
Frequently Asked Questions Please click HERE to access answers to questions students often ask us. If you have any further questions, please email: y9options@meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk |
Careers Resources - websites to help students make informed decisions click HERE |
Subject Videos - click HERE
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Finding out more
Thinking ahead can be useful when considering these options, so Sheffield Progress might help; this website provides details of local post-16 options and entry requirements.
For advice for parents on subject choices, see this article from the Parental Guidance website.