Making the right choice of GCSE subjects is very important for our Year Nine students. If good decisions are made, Years Ten and Eleven will be rewarding and enjoyable. At the end of two years of hard work, students have fulfilled their potential, achieving the qualifications they need as the basis for future success.

The process at KLA has five stages:

1. Parents and students read the booklet to find out as much as possible about the courses on offer.
2. There is an opportunity to learn more about the courses when subject teachers talk to students and parents at the options information evening. The parents evening will be 22nd feb 2012.
3. Every student will have a short interview with a senior member of staff to discuss their option thoughts and to receive guidance on possible paths to follow. The interviews will be the week beginning 6th February 2012
4. Students choose their initial preferences and return the form to Ms Giles by the 14th March 2012 .
5. Once we have an indication of student wishes, we will begin to construct option classes within the timetable structure for the next academic year. It is worth mentioning here that although we will try as hard as we can to accommodate as many option requests as we possibly can, it is never possible to guarantee that every student will always be able to receive their first four choices.

It is important to remember that the student’s personal development is a key factor in success. Students who are persistent, well-organised and take responsibility for their own work consistently achieve their target grades.

We want every single student to achieve her or his full potential and it is important to remember that it is the quality rather than the quantity of GCSE grades which is significant. Our courses offer a broad, balanced experience, but not all subjects are suitable for every student and some demand particular strengths. There are also vocational courses which are more practical and provide education in specific areas.

The foundation for your son’s or daughter’s future success will be laid in the decisions they make over the next few weeks. We are looking forward to working with you to help achieve this.