Transition Year 3rd Years & - 2020 Subject Levels and Subject Choice - Coláiste De Lacy

3  Years &
  rd

Transition Year
2020
Subject Levels and Subject Choice

Aims

• Leaving Cert. Established Programme
• Leaving Cert. Qualification and Points System
• Subject Choices & Application Process
• Subject Choice Preparation & Research

Established Leaving
Cert
                      3

What are my options now?

• Leaving Cert Established
• 2 years

Qualifications

New CAO Points System and Grades

 *The 25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for higher level
            Mathematics, but not for the H7 grade).

Bonus Points for Higher Maths
• There is an additional 25
  points added to every grade      H1 = 125 PTS
  at Higher Level for Maths e.g.

                                   H2 = 113 PTS

                                   H3 = 102 PTS
• This applies the whole way
  down to a H6 but only at
  Higher Level Maths.

Sample Student Profile- John
Subject    Grade   Points

Irish       O2     46
Maths       O4     (28) *Best 6 of 7
English     H3     77
French      H1     100
Biology     H5     56
History     H2      88
Business    H2     88

Total              455 Points

PE,
                                                   Guidance,
                                        European
         IRISH        ENGLISH   MATHS              SPHE
                                        Language
                                                   R.E. – Non-
                                                   Exam (TBC)

Established Leaving
Cert

Core Subjects:

Choose Three Additional Subjects
   Practical Group        Science Group        Artistic & Creative    Social Group    Humanities   Business Group
                                                      Group

    Construction              Physics          Art (Appreciation       Geography       History        Business
                                                   & History)

     Engineering            Chemistry                Music           Home Economics                 Accounting
                                                                        (Social &
                                                                       Scientific)

Design Communications         Biology                                                                Economics
     and Graphics

                        Agricultural Science

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Desirable Subjects
(But not all essential)

                                        • Hotel & Catering
• Engineering –                            –   Home Economics
   – Physics, DCG/Construction and an
     aptitude for Maths                 • Electrician, Business, Accounting
                                          Computing, Psychology
• Beautician                               –   An aptitude for Maths
   – Biology
                                        • Business
• Science                                  – Business/Accounting/Economics
   – 2 Science Subjects
                                        • Radiography
• Nursing                                  –   Physics
   –   Biology

Choosing a SCIENCE Subject –
Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Agriculture science
•   Some Courses require 2 Science Subjects:
               –   TCD: Medicine, Dental Science (Any two lab sciences)
               –   UCC: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy (Chemistry & 1 other lab science)

•   Some Courses require 1 Science Subject:
               –   Medicine
               –   Veterinary (Chemistry)
               –   Pharmacy
               –   Science
                                                                            There are over 170
               –   Nursing                                                 courses on the CAO
               –   Landscape Architecture                                 that require a Science
               –   Engineering (Physics Recommended)                              Subject
               –   Occupational Therapy
               –   Speech & Language Therapy
               –   Human Nutrition & Dietetics (Chemistry)
               –   Radiography

•   It is highly recommended that students take two science subjects if they want to pursue the medical or science
    areas due to subjects that are taught in college.
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How do I choose my subjects?
• 1. Do I need it as an entry requirement into a potential
  course?
• 2. Do I enjoy learning the topics?
• 3. Did my CAT4 results say I have a strength in a
  certain area?
• 4. Am I interested in it?
• 5. Do I enjoy practical / project style-based learning?
Note:

Review complimentary subjects and 3rd Level Course Content.
Avoid choosing subjects based on teacher preferences / friends'
decisions

Steps I must take?
            • 1. I meet with Iníon Callinan (10 mins Appt.)
            • 2. I talk to my subject teacher(s).
            • 3. I talk to my friends studying the subject.
            • 4. I review my Career Research Prep Sheets.
            • 5. Research entry requirements/courses etc.
            • 6. If unsure (college/career) keep options
              open/
            • 7. I complete Subject Choice form and return
              to Iníon Callinan.

Preference    Subject
                          (Ranked 1-10)
                                1

Please return your              2

subject preference form         3

by:                             4

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Friday 13th March 2020          6

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Geography /                   3 rd     Langauge
Senior Cycle Pilot Project 2020-2021

 I have attended an information session with Iníon Callinan
  regarding subject choice at Senior Cycle

 I have researched my future career and education options and I
  have identified a route which does not require a LC Language

 I have discussed this at length with my parents/guardians and
  they consent to me discontinuing the study of French/Spanish

 I understand that I must study Geography in lieu of the language

Preparation & Research
Career Research Steps                  Subject Choice Guides

• 1. www.careersportal.ie              • 1. www.careersportal.ie

• 2. Education -> Careers -> Careers   • 2. Tools -> Education -> Leaving
  Explorer                               Cert Subjects

• 3. Search –                          • 4. Compare/Contrast options
  Occupations/Apprenticeships
                                       • 5. Guide to Subject Choice (FAQ’s)
• 4. Research career of interest

Entry Requirements Research
a.   www.cao.ie
b.   Search courses
c.   Institution or course
d.   Select course
e.   Entry Requirements

QQI Qualifications at Level 5 PLC

Useful Websites
    • www.qualifax.ie
    • www.cao.ie
    • www.careersportal.ie
    • www.careerdirections.ie

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Guidance Department Supports
The Guidance Department at CDL offers a unique “Drop In”
support service where students can freely drop by the
Guidance Office (OPPOSITE Room 13/14) to seek support in
counselling, career advice or make an appointment with the
Guidance Counsellor.

Drop In Hours
Wednesday               1:25 - 1:45pm

In summary:
• https://classroomguidance.ie/videoguides/

Additional CDL Supports
             • 9-week Peer Support Group

             • 1-hour sessions (after school)

             • Co-facilitated by two trained Rainbow
               facilitators

             • https://www.rainbowsireland.ie/

Evaluations
Thank-you!