Year 9 Option Subjects

Welcome to the Year 9 Options page. 

Here at Park High school there are three pathways that students can follow for their GCSE studies. You will have already received communication from school informing you of the appropriate pathway for your child to ensure that they can thrive and succeed in their GCSEs.

• The Ebacc pathway is a suggested pathway based on the students’ performance in French. This pathway leads to the “Ebacc” qualification which includes Maths, English, Science, Geography or History and a language. These students will need to select either Geography or History to study in Year 10 and 11. A large proportion of students will follow this pathway.
• The Core Pathway includes all aspects of the Ebacc pathway with the exception of French. These students have one free choices at the end of Year 9 for study in Years 10 and 11 and must also choose between Geography and History for further study.
• The ASDAN pathway is for selected students who would benefit from the additional support provided by the course. They must choose between Geography or History for further study in Year 10 and 11.
• All students will continue to undertake a Religious Education GCSE qualification in Year 10.
• Vocational qualifications are equivalent to GCSE and viewed as such by Post-16 providers. These vocational qualifications are appropriate for all ability ranges and should not be perceived as a weaker qualification to traditional GCSE qualifications. These courses replicate how these qualifications are delivered post-16 and offer an opportunity to develop higher skill levels to be successful when students leave school.

Year 9 Option Next Steps:

• Check your email for communication sent on Tuesday 23 April regarding Pathways.
• Watch the relevant videos below and make notes on which subjects are of the most interest.
• Direct questions to any of the relevant teachers in school to help answer questions
• Choose the subject that you think your child will enjoy, thrive and achieve in. 
• Encourage students to make decisions based upon their own interests and not around friendship groups.
• Complete the Microsoft Form that has been emailed to your child's school email address.
• The deadline for completion is Monday 13 May 2024.

If you have any questions, queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact school.