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Subject Choice 2019

This article provides guidance to students in Ballyhaunis Community School on choosing their subjects for the senior cycle. It highlights the importance of selecting subjects based on interest, performance, and specific college requirements, as well as the potential consequences of poor subject choices. The article also mentions helpful resources and the new points system in Ireland.

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Subject Choice 2019

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  1. Subject Choice 2019 Ballyhaunis Community School

  2. Choosing Subjects for Senior Cycle This is Important For: • Students Study ThreeCore Subjects • English, Irish* & Maths • Then Choose Four Additional Exam Subjects • Option for students to take LCVP if they meet the subject grouping requirements.

  3. Choose Four Subjects Students Should Reflect on: • Subjects that they Like & Enjoy • Subjects they Perform well in (For Points) • Specific Subject Requirements for college entry To Keep Options Open: • Choose a broad range of Subjects: Language/Science/Business

  4. INFLUENCERS TO BE MINDFUL OF • Perceived a subject as ‘EASY’ OR ‘HARD’ (No subject is easy/hard…….suitability) • ‘Male’ OR ‘Female’ Subject • Picking subjects in relation to teachers • Picking subjects in relation to friends.

  5. CONSEQUENCES OF POOR SUBJECT CHOICE • Likely to be unhappy in class for two years – lack motivation • Likely not to do well – affects overall attainment • Not having the right subject for a course after school • May want to change subjects in 5th year. the school will try to facilitate this but cannot always do so and changing involves having to catch up in the new subject – it is a disadvantage taking up a subject 6 or 8 weeks later than the other students in the class.

  6. WWW.CAREERSPORTAL.IE VERY GOOD RESOURCE

  7. How Points are Calculated • Calculation of points are based on the best six subjects from one sitting of the LC. • Bonus Points for Higher Level Maths . Students achieving H6 or above will have 25 points added to their score for Maths

  8. Understanding the New Points System

  9. SUBJECT GROUPINGS:

  10. ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS However there are certain subjects & grades that are essential for entry to particular COLLEGES and COURSES.

  11. LANGUAGES • Entry to National University of Ireland Colleges – Grade O6 • These are NUI Galway, UCD, UCC & NUI Maynooth. (exceptions are Science, Agriculture, Engineering & Courses in Nursing) • Students with a serious dyslexic conditions can apply for exemption from 3rd Language requirement for NUI • A 3rd Language for Army Cadet/Air Corp(O6) • UCC Speech & Language Therapy H5 • Many colleges require a H3 to study a language • Higher Level Irish is required for Primary Teaching (H4) • DCU, UL, TRINITY will accept Irish as a language other than English.

  12. SCIENCE WILL KEEP MANY OPTIONS OPEN: • Sciences • Engineering • Medical and Paramedical • Architecture • Nursing • Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Veterinary • Dentistry There are approx 200 courses on the CAO that require a Science Subject

  13. Courses that Require Specific Science Subjects Medicine

  14. Useful Websites • www.careersportal.iefor general career and course information • www.qualifax.ie for specific information on all courses including PLC courses • www.cao.ie for information on points • www.solas.ie for information on apprenticeships • The colleges own websites

  15. FINALLY! • Choose subjects youlike & are good at • Speak to subject teachers, do your research • Consult up to date Web Sites and College Brochures • If in doubt consult with Career Guidance Counsellor

  16. Contact Details • Email: guidance@ballyhauniscs.ie • Tel: 094 9630235

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