Arklow CBSArklow CBS 2012/20142012/2014

Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate Subject OptionsSubject Options

Core Subjects

•English•Irish•Mathematics•Physical Education•Information Technology•Religion•Career Guidance

Optional Subjects1. History2. Geography3. French4. German5. Biology6. Physics7. Chemistry8. Business9. Accounting10. Art11. Construction Studies12. Design & Communication Graphics13. Music14. LCVP – Additional Option

Advice

1. What subjects is your son most interested in and Enjoys?

2. Which subjects is he likely to do best in?3. What subject(s) will he need?4. Try to strike balance between subjects –

Projects Work V None, Academic V Practical5. Select subjects that will maximise your son’s

opportunities after Leaving Cert.

Subject Selection Process

1. Students select levels for Core Subjects

2. Students will select their 6 subjects from the range available

3. Subjects are placed in 4 blocks whereby each student can only take 1 subject from each block

4. Students make their final subject choice from the 4 blocks

5. LCVP – Optional extra subject depending on other subject combinations

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