The year 9 Options process (GCSE)
Choosing Options
In Key Stage 4 students study up to 10 GCSEs, depending on their ability. The varied options system allows for the study of three separate sciences, as well as two languages and a range of courses, including vocational options. We have produced lots of information to help parents/carers and students make decisions about their Options.
*Please note that the video above is from 2020. The actual deadline for 2023 is:
midday Friday 10th February.
Options Timeline
The Option Timeline can be found here
Options Booklet
Click this link to see the 2023-25 Options Booklet
Department Option Videos
Art
BUSINESS
computer science
Creative Media Production (BTEC)
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (Textiles/Graphics/Product Design)
DRAMA
ECONOMICS
engineering
ENGLISH
GEOGRAPHY
Health & Social Care (BTEC)
HISTORY
Hospitality and Catering
Maths
MEDIA STUDIEs
Modern Languages
MUSIC GCSE & BTEC
photography
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
Religious studies
science
SOCIOLOGY
SPORT (BTEC)
Click here for a link to the BBC Bitesize webpage that provides further information on GCSE/KS4 option subjects.
Submit Your Options
Students will be emailed their username and password to their Fortismere School email address. This will go live on 1st February 2023 after the guidance meetings.
Click this link to access the options website
Students need to submit six options in order of preference.
Additional Information
Click this link for more information on Attainment 8.
You might like to see the list of qualifications that count for the English Baccalaureate here.
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
Choosing GCSE Options in Year 9 can be a daunting experience for parents/carers and students. Should you require a careers advice and guidance appointment to talk over GCSE options with a careers advisor concerning potential career routes, you can contact the careers service via email.
Ms Andreou is available should parents require an appointment to talk over yr.9 option choices. Contact details: aandreou@fortismere.org.uk.
Important Names
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Ms K Williams - Head of Year 9 kwilliams@fortismere.org.uk.
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Ms A Andreou - Careers Advisor aandreou@fortismere.org.uk.
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Mr D Barsby- Assistant Head -Pupil Progress/ Data and Progression/KS4 Line Manager dbarsby@fortismere.org.uk
You may also wish to discuss Options with your child's Tutor. For contact details, please go to our Contact Us page.
