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Year 9 options

In Year 9, students need to choose which subjects they would like to study in Years 10 and 11. All the information below has been produced to help guide students through the process and to help them select the subjects which are right for them. It is important that parents/carers are involved in discussing options with their child. Students can speak to their class teachers directly if they are are unsure which subjects to choose, or if a new subject, such as Business Studies and Sociology, to the teachers of that subject area.

HGS has an outstanding record in enabling students to make progress significantly beyond the national average. Students will be supported throughout the two years to achieve the best results you can, but also to develop the knowledge and skills which will support your progress onto the next stage beyond GCSE.

Year 9 options timeline

Date

Information

Thursday 12 December 2024

Year 9 option assembly for students (click here to access the information letter sent on Friday 13 December)

Year 9 options booklet (includes information and video for each subject)

Thursday 19 December 2024

Recommendations email - emailed to students and parent/carers

(covering MFL and Humanities recommendations)

Year 9 Options Form opens

Thursday 16 January 2025

Year 9 Parent Curriculum Choices Evening, 6.30pm in the Main Hall

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening (click here to access the original letter, please note bookings open Tuesday 7 January)

Monday 27 January 2025

Deadline for submitting Year 9 Options Form

Year 9 options - GCSE Art and Design

Year 9 options - GCSE Business Studies

Year 9 options - GCSE Computing

Year 9 options - GCSE Design and Technology

Year 9 options - GCSE Drama

Year 9 options - GCSE English

Year 9 options - GCSE Food and Nutrition

Year 9 options - GCSE French/German/Spanish

Year 9 options - GCSE Geography

Year 9 options - Level 2 Hospitality and Catering

Year 9 options - GCSE History

Year 9 options - GCSE Maths

Year 9 options - GCSE Music

Year 9 options - GCSE Photography

Year 9 options - GCSE Physical Education

Year 9 options - GCSE Religious Studies

Year 9 options - GCSE Science

Year 9 options - GCSE Sociology

Year 9 Options booklet 2025-2027

Click on the link below to view the Curriculum Choices booklet which will guide you through the Year 9 options process:

Year 9 Options booklet 2025-2027

Subject videos

Please click on the video links below to help guide you in choosing your Year 9 options:

Year 9 options - GCSE Art and Design

Year 9 options - GCSE Business Studies

Year 9 options - GCSE Computing

Year 9 options - GCSE Design and Technology

Year 9 options - GCSE Drama

Year 9 options - GCSE English

Year 9 options - GCSE Food and Nutrition

Year 9 options - GCSE French/German/Spanish

Year 9 options - GCSE Geography

Year 9 options - Level 2 Hospitality and Catering

Year 9 options - GCSE History

Year 9 options - GCSE Maths

Year 9 options - GCSE Music

Year 9 options - GCSE Photography

Year 9 options - GCSE Physical Education

Year 9 options - GCSE Religious Studies

Year 9 options - GCSE Science

Year 9 options - GCSE Sociology

Year 9 Options form - to be completed by 27 January

Click on the link below to access the form on which to select your Year 9 options:

Year 9 Options form - to submit your choices

 

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