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PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

Join us on Thursday, February 6th, 2014, for an important Parent Information Evening at C.C.S. This event will guide parents through the subject options available for their children's Junior Certificate, including essential core subjects and electives. Learn about the significance of modern languages and science, and how to support your child's decision-making process. With 20 subjects available in first year and an easy option preference system, ensure your child chooses wisely. Don't miss out – return choice forms by February 14th to secure your preferences.

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PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

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  1. Thursday February 6th 2014 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

  2. Path through C.C.S. LCVP LC1 LC2 1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr LCA1 LCA2

  3. STATUS QUO • 20 subjects in first year • 10 exam subjects for Junior Cert • Choices now • 8 core subjects • 2 options

  4. JUNIOR CERT SUBJECTS FOR ALL • Irish • English • Mathematics • History • Geography • CSPE • French • Science • Religious Ed • Physical Ed • SPHE OPTIONAL • Art • Music • Home Economics • Woodwork • Metalwork • German • Business Studies • Technical Graphics

  5. SUBJECT INFORMATION • All available at Senior Cycle • Some change names (e.g. Woodwork > Construction Studies Metalwork > Engineering Tech Graph > DCG (Tech Drawing) • Others subdivide into other subjects (e.g. Science, Business Studies)

  6. CHOOSE A SUBJECT • Because you like it

  7. REMEMBER • Core carefully chosen by the school • Importance of modern language and Science • Further choices at Senior Cycle • All subjects open to all

  8. HOW PARENTS CAN HELP • Encourage thought • Ask questions • Be aware of good and bad reasons (e.g. friends, teacher) • Provide support

  9. PUPIL OPTION FORM • No fixed option blocks • Order of preference system • 3 subjects • 100% satisfaction rating • Return forms by Friday February 14th

  10. FINALLY . . . • Guidance Department Katie Murphy Ann Marie O’Riordan

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