S T. A N N E ' S C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

SENIOR CHOICES

INFORMATION EVENING

THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2014

Agenda

IntroductionLeaving Cert EstablishedTransition YearQuestions and Answers

What we’re doing….

3rd Year briefings on subjects from staffClass group presentations from Guidance

CounsellorWebsites to research Parents Information eveningAppointments as requiredPresentation available to download from

www.stanneskillaloe.scoilnet.ie

Leaving Cert established

Core SubjectsExamined at LC (3)

Irish English Mathematics

Non Exam PE RE including RSE Careers

Option Subjects (4) Choose from 17

Subjects Option form in your

pack Total of 7 subjects

examined at Leaving Certificate plus LCVP if eligible

Next Steps!

Option Subjects

Think ahead to the next step

Keep options open for 3rd level

College entry : Points + Entry

Requirements

Points Six best subjects

All worth the same except: H.L. Maths

LCVP

LCVP

What is it? An add on programme where you study two modules namely

Enterprise Education and The world of Work. It aims to prepare young people for both.

How do I get it? By having the correct combination of subjects

Why is it a good idea? If you do any ordinary level subjects it is very useful for points It is common level It is assessed completely before the LC 60% portfolio including items like CV, Career Investigation etc

LCVP Subject Combinations

Specialist Groupings

• Construction Studies; Engineering; Design and Communication Graphics; Technology - Any Two

• Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design & Communication Graphics

• Agricultural Science and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design & Communication Graphics

• Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry • Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology - Any Two• Home Economics and Art - Design Option or Craft Option• Accounting; Business; Economics - Any two • Physics and Chemistry• Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry• Biology and Agricultural Science• Art - Design Option or Craft Option and Design & Communication

Graphics

LCVP Subject Groupings

Services GroupingsEngineering or Technology or Construction Studies

or Design & Communication Graphics and Accounting or Business or Economics

Home Economics and Accounting or Business or Economics

Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business or Economics

Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or Business or Economics

Music and Accounting or Business or Economics

Points System

LCVP Common Level

Distinction 70

Merit 50

Pass 30

Higher Level Maths

25 bonus points (A1-D3)

Ladder Approach

Different General Entry Requirements for each level

Entry Requirements

Level 8 Courses 6 Subjects: 2HC3 + 4

OD3Trinity 3HC3 + 3OD3 IT’s Level 6/ 7 courses

5OD3

Post Leaving Cert Courses

Pass Leaving Cert + Interview

General Entry Requirements

For almost all courses:

English and Maths

Be careful with Foundation Level

Choosing Leaving Certificate Subjects

It is important to realise that choosing your subject options for the Leaving Certificate is different from choosing your career.

Subjects…..Required Vs Helpful

For example you don't have to do any

business subject to become an accountant…. But it would be very helpful

you don’t have to do Engineering in the Leaving Certificate to become an engineer but it may be helpful. However Honours Maths and Physics are very helpful. (and often essential)

Specific Subject Requirements

Science: One or two science subjects depending on the course or university. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Ag.

Science (sometimes accept Maths or Applied Maths) Engineering: Honours Maths for Universities (Special Maths

exam) Primary Teaching: C in Higher Level Irish Veterinary medicine /Dietetics/Pharmacy/Dentistry:

Chemistry Medicine: HPAT + Chemistry + one science depending on

location Art: Portfolio Trinity: Paramedical/science 2 Science Subjects

College information is subject to change and should be verified on the college website

Specific Subject Requirements

Nursing: Science subjectBeautician: BiologyMedical Sciences: 1/2 science subjects

Many of these courses also have specific grade requirements e.g. HB3 etc

College information is subject to change and should be checked directly on the college website

Languages

A Pass in a European Language is required for entry to most courses in NUI colleges e.g. UCC, UCD, NUIM, NUIG, RCSI,NCAD, St. Angela’s Sligo, Shannon College of Hotel Management, Milltown Institute, Institute of Public Administration – the main exceptions are

(a) NCAD which will accept Art instead of a language (b) Some Science, Nursing and Engineering courses

UL, Trinity, DCU, DIT and all Institutes of Technology either Engish and Maths OR English, Maths and ANOTHER language which can be Irish Irish Exemptions carry through if OFFICAL exemptions Gardaí, Army cadetships, Primary Teaching exemptions do not

apply

All college information is subject to change and should always be verified on the college website

NUI Colleges 3rd Language Requirement

University College Dublin Colleges of: Arts & Celtic Studies;

Business & Law; Engineering, Mathematical & Physical Sciences;

Human Sciences; Life Sciences. University College Cork

Colleges of: Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences; Business & Law; Medicine & Health; Science, Engineering & Food Science.

National University of Ireland, Galway Colleges of: Arts, Social Science &

Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy & Law; Engineering and Informatics; Medicine & Health Sciences; Science.

National University of Ireland, Maynooth Faculties of: Arts, Celtic Studies and

Philosophy; Social Sciences; Science and Engineering.

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

in Medicine and related Medical Sciences.

National College of Art and Design Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

in Design, Education, Fine Art and Visual Culture.

Shannon College of Hotel Management Undergraduate courses in the Faculty of

Commerce. Institute of Public Administration

Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the Faculties of Arts and Commerce.

Milltown Institute Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

in Theology, Philosophy and Spirituality. St. Angela’s College, Sligo

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Faculty of Arts and in Home Economics Teaching

NUI Colleges

For entry to all degrees, English, Irish, and four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate (GCE/GCSE or other acceptable qualification) are required.

A third language must be included among the other subjects for Arts, Human Sciences, Law, Social Science, Commerce, Medicine and Health Sciences and some other degrees.

For Commerce the subjects presented must include Mathematics, and for courses in the Sciences (i.e. Science and also Agriculture, Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine) Mathematics and a Science subject.

Choose subjects the student:LikesHas achieved well inNeeds for their future Is prepared to work at Link talents to subjects Talk to teachers, siblings, neighbours, people on

the bus Look at senior cycle text books Choose a good mix of subjects to keep college

and career options open

Career Decisions?

Knowing aboutMyself

Abilities

Personality

Education

Achievements

Experience of\work

Interests

Skills/abilities/aptitudeWhat you’re good at naturally

Things you like doing

What kind of person am I? Do I prefer working on my own/with people?

Choosing a Career

Not sure? Safe option

Irish EnglishMathsLanguageAt least one Science subject

Resources

www.curriculumonline.ie Syllabus for LC Subjectswww.examinations.ie Look at past exam paperswww.qualifax.ie Check entry requirementswww.careersportal.ieGuidance Counsellor Blog:

http://stanneskillaloe.scoilnet.ie/blog/College websites www.ul.ie www.lit.ie

www.mic.ul.ie College ProspectusesGuidance Counsellor make an appointmentTeachers

Language Entry Requirements for Third Level

Two languages (English + One other) required for the following colleges: Trinity College Dublin Institute of Technology Dublin City University - University of Limerick you can use a Pass in Irish of a European language – unless

it is required for a particular course

Language Entry Requirements for Third Level

Cadetships in the Army, Army equitation, Air Corps and Naval Service. 3 HC3 and 3OD3 Irish +English + European Language

For the Gardaí - two languages are requiredA European Language is not required for

entry to the Institutes of Technology, unless it is part of the area of study

Subject Requirements

Science courses: Science Subject Engineering: Honours Maths

Research…

CAO App www.cao.ieQualifax/Student/useful tools/minimum entry

requirements/Leaving Cert Subjects Choose a subject and check the implications of not choosing

Qualifax/Student/coursefinder/higher education CAO/Keyword + Search Main sections of interest: LC Entry Requirements Course Content Subjects taught Careers or further progression

What next?

Research, research, researchDiscuss at homeFill form and return to officeMake appointment if necessary

What next?

Complete the option form and return to Ms. Walsh directly by Thursday March 13th

You must complete 1-6Any extra information please write on the

front of the formBe sure to complete the section listing the

four JC Subject Options

The Form

The form

Guidance Counsellor061 620086

killaloeguidance@clarevec.ie

Mission Statement of Transition Year

“To promote the personal, social, vocational and educational development of students and to prepare them for their role as autonomous and participative members of society” Dept. of Education & Skills

Transition Year is Optional

Junior Cert students may opt to go directly into 4th Year where they join students who have already completed TY

Why Do TY?

Bridges the gap between Junior and Senior Cycles in the school

MaturityMake more informed choices (option subject

sampling/careers)Work Experience Achieve improved Leaving Cert resultsBuild interpersonal and team skillsDevelop entrepreneurial skills

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Each school devises its own timetabled programme to cater for the needs of its students

Essentially the Transition Year programme in St. Anne’s Community College offers students a broad and balanced curriculum

TY in St. Anne’s

1. Curriculum: Core Subjects and Modules

2. Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities

3. Work experience4. Fees

Typical Core Subjects (full year)

EnglishIrishMathsMini-Company

Modern European Language

PEReligionYSI

Typical Modules (half year)

Art & DesignCareersChessCookeryDriving TheoryEngineering

European Studies

Film StudiesFirst AidGreen SchoolsHealth & SafetyHistory

All college information is subject t change and should be checked on the college website

Typical Modules (half year)CONTD.

Information Technology

International Current Affairs

LinguisticsMusicPoetry

AppreciationScience

Scratch Computing

Sign LanguageSolid WorksSpeech &

DramaToastmastersWoodwork/Craft

Co-curricular & Extra Curricular Activities

Outdoor Pursuits Centre (2 days)

Young Social Innovators

School BankCommunity Care

Sports & Leisure

ExcursionsGreen SchoolsSchool MusicalVisiting

Speakers

Work Experience

TY1 Tuesdays: September – December

TY2 Tuesdays: January – May

Students select 2 placements

TY Fee

TOTAL €400€200 Payable in May

€200 Payable in September

What is expected of TY Students?

A good record of attendanceActively participate in classwork and

activitiesDevelop work and study habitsBuild positive relationships with

classmates and teachersComplete assignments on time

Decision time!

Students get out of TY what they put into it!

Will they find it hard to settle again?

You know your son/daughter best

PARTICIPATION

Key to success

Decision Time

Return ONE form by Thursday 13th directly to Ms. Walsh

Questions