Senior Cycle Options 3rd December 2019 - St Peter's College

Senior Cycle Options
3rd December 2019

Presentation 2020
   Leaving Cert Applied

   Leaving Certificate (Traditional) Subjects

   Points System

   Concluding Remarks / Options Form 2020

What is LCA?

   The Leaving Cert Applied is an
    alternative way of attaining the
    Leaving Cert.
   Grades are achieved through the
    completion of assignments in class,
    attendance and exams.
   It is not an easy way out, you have
    to work very hard!

Why choose LCA?

   If you find sitting exams difficult.
   If you have a good attendance
    record.
   If you want to get experience in the
    workforce.
   If you want to do as well as you can
    in the Leaving Cert but find study
    difficult.
   If you would like a more varied
    school day including more practical

How is LCA different?

   Smaller class size, 20 maximum.
   Different subjects.
   Attendance is part of final grade.
    (90%)
   Continual Assessment (60% - 40%)
   Everyday use of IT.
   Class trips & special projects.
   60% is the passing grade.

LCA Core Subjects.
•   English and Communications.
•   Vocational Preparation and Guidance.
•   Maths
•   Social Education
•   R.E.
•   Drama/Art
•   Irish/Spanish
•   Leisure Studies
•   Computer Studies

Options
•   Hotel Catering and Tourism
                 or
•   Graphics and Construction Studies

•   Engineering
        or
•   Childcare

•   Agriculture & Horticulture
         or
•   Hair and Beauty

Can I go to College?

   Yes. You will have to go to the PLC
    first and then go to college.
   You can avail of the many courses
    in DCFE and the many other PLCs in
    the Dublin/Meath area
   You can get an apprenticeship.
   You can get a job.
   All because you have your Leaving
    Cert Qualification.

Welcome to

Courses 2020
Healthcare and Community Care Courses
•   Applied Social Studies
•   Youth and Community Work *New
•   Applied Psychology
•   Criminology and Psychology *New
•   Childcare/Special Needs Assistant
•   Nursing Studies
•   Health Service Skills
•   Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance *New
•   Nutrition, Health and Well Being
•   Pharmacy Assistant

Courses 2020
Pre-University
                Arts,
  • Pre-University Arts Law and Applied Science
   • Pre-University   Liberal Arts
   • Pre-University   Arts: Pre-Primary and Secondary
   • Pre-University   Journalism, Digital Media and Public
    Relations *New
   • Pre-University   Teaching
   • Pre-University   Law
   • Pre-University   Business Law
   • Pre-University   Science/Agricultural Science
   • Pre-University   Forensic Science *New
   • Pre-University   Environmental Science *New
   • Pre-University   Sports and Food Science

Courses 2020
Business and IT Courses
   • Pre-University Business
   • Pre-University Business and Accounting *New
   • Office Accounts, Administration and Information
    Processing *New
   • Online Marketing
   • Legal and Medical Secretary/Office Administration
   • Creative Digital Media
   • Computer Systems and Networks
   • Architectural Technology and Design *New
   • Graphic Design
   • Media and Film Production

Courses 2020
Pre-Employment/Further Study
Courses
• Tourism and Travel
   • Airline Studies
   • Beauty Therapy
   • Hairdressing
   • Animal Care
   • Horsemanship and Equine Business/Science
   • Professional Cookery
   • Sports Management & Coaching
   • Sports Injury Prevention
   • Physiotherapy Studies *New
   • Music Performance
   • Sound Production
   • Art Portfolio (Fine Art & Design 2D Options)
    Animation

Traditional Leaving
     Certificate

Leaving Certificate
    Traditional
Compulsory Subjects

   English

   Irish

   Maths

Optional Subjects
    Language                        Social Studies
   French, German, Spanish        History
                                   Geography
    Applied Sciences
                                   Music
   Design & Communication
    Graphics                       Art
   Construction Studies           Religious Ed
   Engineering                    Politics & Society
   Home Economics                  Sciences
                                   Physics
    Business                       Chemistry
   Accounting                     Biology
   Business                       Applied Maths
   Economics                      Agric. Science
                                   Computer Science

Two New Subjects:
Leaving Certificate Computer Science
Computer science is the study of computing and algorithmic
processes. Leaving Certificate Computer Science includes how
programming and computational thinking can be applied to the
solution of problems, and how computing technology impacts the
world around us.
 https://www.curriculumonline.ie/Senior-cycle/Senior-Cycle-
   Subjects/Computer-Science

Politics and Society: Politics and Society aims to develop the
learner’s capacity to engage in reflective and active citizenship,
informed by the insights and skills of social and political sciences.
The changing local, national and global environment presents many
challenges and opportunities for young people. It also requires of
them a range of skills, knowledge, values and attitudes so that they
can achieve their goals in this environment.
 https://www.curriculumonline.ie/Senior-cycle/Senior-Cycle-
   Subjects/Politics-and-Society

Do
   Choose subjects they enjoy
   Choose subjects they are good at
   Choose subjects they need for their chosen
    career
   Keep their options open for the future by
    making a balanced choice
   Talk to teachers in their chosen subject areas
   Talk to their Guidance Counsellor
   Talk to your children before deciding

Don’t
   Choose a subject because their friend is
    taking it
   Choose a subject just because they like or
    dislike the teacher
   Choose a subject because they think it will
    be easy
   Choose a new subject without finding out
    more about it
   Make a decision at the last minute without
    thinking about it
   In general don’t choose a subject they have
    not studied before

Senior Cycle Booklet 2020
   Booklet prepared by subject teachers
   Information on important
    considerations, websites & subjects
   Each subject is presented under
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The Points System

Points are calculated by giving a set number of points for each
grade and then adding the six best subjects to get the points total.
Students achieving H6 or above in Honours Maths will be awarded
25 bonus points.
  Higher Level Grade     CAO Points       CAO Points       Ordinary Level
         (%)           (Higher Level)   (Ordinary Level)    Grade (%)

     H1 (90-100)            100

     H2 (80-89)             88

     H3 (70-79)             77

     H4 (60-69)             66

     H5 (50-59)             56                56            O1 (90-100)

     H6 (40-49)             46                46            O2 (80-89)

     H7 (30-39)             37                37            O3 (70-79)

     H8 (0-29)               0                28            O4 (60-69)

                                              20            O5 (50-59)

                                              12            O6 (40-49)

                                               0            O7 (30-39)

                                               0            O8 (0-29)

Key Questions for Students/Parents
   UCD/Maynooth/UCC/UCG: Require Irish, English
    & a third language except for engineering,
    science or nursing courses. Maynooth have
    recently dropped the 3rd language requirement
    also for Business, Accounting, Finance & Law
    degrees

   TCD requires students to pass English, Maths
    and a second language e.g.
    French/German/Irish/Spanish/Polish

   DCU/TU Dublin/ITs: English or Irish and usually
    Maths

Key Questions for Student/Parents
 Should       I study Higher Maths?
   A new syllabus was recently introduced which
    rewards students with 25 bonus points if they
    achieve 40% or higher. Students with a Junior
    Cert grade A or B at higher level are encouraged
    to take LC Hons Maths.

   Ideally students should have achieved at least a
    honours grade B in the JC if they intend taking
    Hons Maths.

    Certain courses require a H4 in Honours Maths
    e.g. Honours Engineering at UCD/TCD.

Key Questions for Students/Parents

   If I study Ordinary Level Maths in
    the Junior Cert, what subjects
    should I probably avoid?

   Physics, Chemistry and Accounting. They
    require a high level of mathematical
    aptitude.

Honours Degree
Destinations for the Class of 2018

Thank You

Senior Cycle Options Form
 to be returned by Friday
    10 January 2020
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