24 January 2017

Dear Parent/Carer,

Year 9 Parents Evening and KS4 Options Process

Year 9 Parents Evening Thursday 2 February 2017
Year 9 Parents Evening is scheduled for Thursday 2 February 2017, between 4.30 and 7.00pm.
I hope that you are able to attend. You will have the opportunity to meet your childs subject
teachers and discuss his progress in each area with them. The staff would also appreciate this
chance to meet and talk to you personally. Your son/ward is responsible for making his
appointments and recording them in their Student Planner.
It is expected that your son/ward accompanies you to the appointments and that he is dressed in
full, correct school uniform. I will be asking some students to make appointments with me.
However, if you wish to discuss any issues with me, and I have not directly requested an
appointment, please ensure that your son/ward arranges one. I will also be available on the Key
Stage 4 Courses Evening (see below) if you have any questions.

Key Stage 4 Options Process

This term, the Key Stage 4 Options process begins in earnest. This is a crucial period for your
son/ward, as he makes important decisions regarding his next two years of education. Included
for your convenience below is a timeline of important dates related to the process.
THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY

Year 9 Parents Evening (4.30 7.00pm)

MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY

SLT option pathways interviews for students

THURSDAY 2 MARCH

Key Stage 4 Courses Evening

MONDAY 6 MARCH
FRIDAY 17 MARCH

Option surgery for some students with Pastoral Leader

FRIDAY 17 MARCH

Deadline for option choices forms

SUMMER TERM

Confirmation of KS4 option choices

* Please note: the Parent/Carer Options Surgery is an optional meeting which gives you the additional
opportunity to ask me any questions or queries hat you may have about the process.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours faithfully,

Mr S McAlinden
Assistant Headteacher / Pastoral Leader Years 9/10