Dear Parent or Carer,
I am writing to inform you that, following the success of previous years, we have once again decided to record and upload the Year 9 Options Evening, rather than hold it in person. This will allow you to revisit the content at your leisure. The presentation, which will outline everything that would have been discussed on the evening itself along with clear instructions on how to complete the options form, will be available to view on the school website from Monday 27th January.
The Year 9 options process itself will be completed online. Students will be directed to a custom-made website which will contain all of the information needed to successfully navigate the process. This will include advice on making good options choices, detailed information relating to each subject, a video presentation from each subject area and the options form itself. We would very much appreciate it if you would spend time looking through this information with your child prior to them completing their choices as students are required to confirm they have discussed their options with a parent or carer before submitting their form.
Options choices will need to be submitted by 7th March.
The Year 9 Academic Tutoring day will take place on 6th February (further information will be issued in due course). Following the conversation with your child’s tutor, there will be an opportunity to meet with a member of teaching staff to discuss your child’s option choices, should you wish to do so. These appointments do not need to be scheduled. Representatives from the Careers Service and University College Isle of Man will also be available at various times throughout the day.
Yours sincerely,
Mr P Wiles