Havelock Futures - Year 9
Y9 FUTURES OPTION PROCESS 2021 IS NOW CLOSE
If you still need to complete your options form please contact Dr Hunter to make an appointment to complete the form.
Year 9 Futures Evening (Virtual Event)
This year we will be hosting two Virtual Futures Evenings:
| Pathway | Red Pathway | Green Pathway | Blue Pathway |
| Date | Wednesday 27th January 2021 | Thursday 28th January 2021 |
Thursday 28th January 2021 |
| Session 1 | 4.30pm | 4.30pm | 4.30pm |
| Session 2 | 5.30pm | 5.30pm | 5.30pm |
| Link to event | Click here to access the virtual event | Click here to access the virtual event | Click here to access the virtual event |
Note: If you are watching on a smartphone/tablet device, you will need to download the Microsoft Teams app to watch the message or clicking the link below will display the message "Invalid URL".
No sign-in is required to watch the message. It should just ask for a name and then allow you to watch.
Year 9 Options
Year 9 Options is one of the most exciting times in your education as it gives you your first real opportunity to select some of the subjects that you will study for the next two years. It also marks the start of planning for your future; the decisions that you make now will have an impact on post 16 and career choices.
| Subject | Time allocation |
| English (Language/Literature) | 4 |
| Maths | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| Core Physical Education | 1 |
| Option A | 3 |
| Option B | 3 |
| Option C | 3 |
| Option D | 3 |
If you would like to view all of the subjects on offer at Havelock Academy please download the Subjects at Glance document below, this document will give you an oversight across all subjects at a glance.
Core Subjects
All students will study the 5 Core (Compulsory) subjects listed below:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Combined Science
- Core PE
EBACC
The Russell Group of top universities identified ‘facilitating subjects’ at A Level i.e. subjects which are most likely to be required or preferred for entry to degree courses and ones that will keep the most options open. These are:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Sciences (Combined Science; Triple Science - Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
- Geography and History
- Languages (classical and modern)
- Computer Science
Option Subjects
In Year 10, in addition to the five Core (compulsory) subjects you will have the opportunity to study four other subjects these may include GCSE and/or BTEC qualifications.
Option Blocks
| Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D |
| History | History | History | Business Studies |
| Geography | Geography | Geography | Food Preparation and Nutrition |
| French | French | French | French |
| Entry Level English | Functional Skills Maths | Hair and Beauty | Hair and Beauty |
| EAL | Business Studies | Business Studies | PE |
| Computer Science | Drama | Food Preparation and Nutrition | Sport |
| Photography | Sport | Dance | iMedia |
| Statistics | Art and Design | iMedia | Photography |
| Health and Social Care | Health and Social Care | Photography | Art and Design |
| Health and Social Care | Music |
The options shaded yellow are not available to all students.
It is important to emphasise that our options process will follow a supportive ‘pathway’ approach. Each of you has been assigned to a specific options pathway and this has been designed to ensure that you select GCSE/BTEC qualification that maximise your future potential.
You can download a copy of the Futures Four pathway booklets below:
Y9 Futures Option Forms are now close
If you still need to complete your options form please contact Dr Hunter to make an appointment to complete the form.
| Red Pathway | Green Pathway | Blue Pathway |
| Red Pathway Futures Booklet | Green Pathway Futures Booklet | Blue Pathway Futures Booklet |
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Green Option Form | Blue Option Form |
| THE OPTIONS FORMS WILL 'GO LIVE' on 27th and 28th January 2021 - you will only be able to complete this form once. | ||
If you would like a paper copy of your Pathway booklet please complete the form below:
Request a Paper Pathway Booklet
Need some help? request a call back from a member of the academy staff or ask a question for your teacher to answer during the virtual event.
| Request a call back | Have a question? |
| Request Support | Questions for Futures Virtual Evening |
Click below to read all about the courses we have on offer, you can click on the course names below for a quick video introduction from the Head of Faculty or you can download the subject guide.
Careers support
If you have any questions regarding careers please email Miss Woodhouse on:
jwoodhouse@havelockacademy.co.uk.
