19 January 2018

Dear Parent/Carer,

Year 9 Parents’ Evening and KS4 Options Process

Year 9 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 1 February 2018

Year 9 Parents’ Evening is scheduled for Thursday 1 February 2018, between 4.30 and 7.00pm.
I hope that you are able to attend. You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s 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. We ask that you complete the
Attendance Form to confirm whether you will or will not be able to attend the evening.

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, building to the Key Stage 4
Courses Evening on Thursday 1 March. 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 1 FEBRUARY Year 9 Parents’ Evening (4.30 – 7.00pm)

FEBRUARY & MARCH SLT option pathways interviews for students

THURSDAY 1 MARCH Key Stage 4 Courses Evening

TUESDAY 6 MARCH Option surgery for parents/carers with Pastoral Leader

TUESDAY 13 MARCH

FRIDAY 16 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