Navigating the Junior Cycle Student Award: Subject Choices and Future Opportunities
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The Junior Cycle Student Award (JCSA) offers a broad general education, allowing students to select up to 11 subjects, which will be streamlined to 8. With the introduction of a new curriculum, students can explore diverse options such as Digital Media, Artistic Performance, and more. Subjects like Science, Home Economics, and languages are essential for a well-rounded education. When choosing subjects, consider your interests, strengths, and hobbies. This decision shapes future paths, ensuring that students remain curious and engaged throughout their learning journey.
Navigating the Junior Cycle Student Award: Subject Choices and Future Opportunities
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Subject Choice Incoming First years 2014
Junior Cycle Student Award (JCSA) • Broad general education • Up to 11 subjects currently, to be reduced to 8 subjects • 2014 New Curriculum for English • New Option: Digital Media & Artistic Performance Junior Cycle – Future Changes
Science • Home Economics • Art • Music • Digital Media Technology + Artistic Performance • Languages – French / Italian. Option Subjects in ColáisteBríde
Exemptions from Irish/ Language • Additional support at Irish and Modern Language times • Reduced Curriculum • ESS combines History and Geography – Option at Second Year Learning Support
Choose subjects you enjoy and have an interest in • Choose subjects you are good at and have an aptitude for • Hobbies and current interests may guide you. How do you Choose?
Include Science • Include a Third Language • Include Business Keeping Options Open
Is your daughter • Creative • Curious • Artistic • Musical • Interested in languages Does she like to work with a hands on approach Does she read a lot How does she use her spare time Finally…