The year 9 Options process (KS4)
Choosing Options
In Key Stage 4 students study up to 10 GCSEs, depending on their ability. The varied options system allows for the study of three separate sciences, as well as two languages and a range of courses, including vocational options. We have produced lots of information to help parents/carers and students make decisions about their Options.
*Please note that the dates in the video above relate to the 2021 options process but the general information provided is still useful for parents and students.
The timeline for the OPTIONS PROCESS for 2025 will be shared later this term
Options Timeline
The Option Timeline (for last year) can be found here - the Option Timeline for 2025 (for the current Year 9 students) will be shared later this term
Options Booklet and slides
Click this link to see the 2024-26 Options Booklet
Click this link to see the slideshow from the options evening
When choosing your Options, please ensure that you enter them in priority order. Number 1 is your first choice subject, Number 2 is your second and so on.
Department Option Videos
Art
BUSINESS
computer science
Creative Media Production (BTEC)
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (Textiles/Graphics/Product Design)
DRAMA
ECONOMICS
engineering
ENGLISH
GEOGRAPHY
Health & Social Care (BTEC)
HISTORY
Hospitality and Catering
Maths
MEDIA STUDIEs
Modern Languages
MUSIC GCSE & Music Technology BTEC
For 2024 onwards the Music Technology course is NCFE Music Technology Level 1/2. See departmental information for guidance
photography
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
Religious studies
science
SOCIOLOGY
SPORT (BTEC)
Click here for a link to the BBC Bitesize webpage that provides further information on GCSE/KS4 option subjects.
Submit Your Options
Click here to Submit your Options:
https://www.studentoptions.co/fortismere/
Usernames and Passwords have been emailed to all students
When choosing your Options, please ensure that you enter them in priority order. Number 1 is your first choice subject, Number 2 is your second and so on.
Additional Information
Click this link for more information on Attainment 8.
You might like to see the list of qualifications that count for the English Baccalaureate here.
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
Choosing GCSE Options in Year 9 can be a daunting experience for parents/carers and students. Should you require a careers advice and guidance appointment to talk over GCSE options with a careers advisor concerning potential career routes, you can contact the careers service via email.
Ms Andreou is available should parents require an appointment to talk over yr.9 option choices. Contact details: aandreou@fortismere.org.uk.
Important Names
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Ms K Jackson - Head of Year 9 kjackson@fortismere.org.uk.
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Ms A Andreou - Careers Advisor aandreou@fortismere.org.uk.
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Mr D Barsby- Assistant Head -Pupil Progress/ Data and Progression dbarsby@fortismere.org.uk
You may also wish to discuss Options with your child's Tutor. For contact details, please go to our Contact Us page.
