31 March 2023
Dear Parents/Carers
Year 9 KeyStage 4 – Options
Options Evening – Thursday 27th April 2023 – 4.00pm to 6.30pm
Our students are now entering an important chapter within their life at the academy. They are about to make their option choices which will involve them selecting examination courses to follow from the next academic year in Key Stage 4.
We are now excited to begin the KS4 options process with our year 9 students. All of the important information that you will need can be found in the interactive ‘Options Guide 2023’ on our academy website, Google Classroom and our Facebook page. It is essential that both you and your child find the time over the Easter break to explore our curriculum offer within the guide so that we can all help, advise and support them to make the right curriculum choices.
Taster sessions of the options will be shared with your child during lessons from 17th April to 20th April. It is extremely important for you and your child to attend the options evening on Thursday 27th April between 4.00pm to 6.30pm, where you will have the opportunity to speak to the subject staff about each of the option choices. Please complete the attendance form link confirming your attendance.
There is a very important presentation to parents and carers to clarify the options process and implications of subject choice. There will be two opportunities to attend: at 4:00pm and 5:15pm in the Westaby Hall.. Please ensure that you are seated before the start time to ensure a prompt and uninterrupted options information presentation.
The key dates that you should be aware of can be seen below, these can also be found within the options guide.
| Options guide shared | Friday 31st March |
| Options taster week | Monday 17th – 20th April |
| Options form issued | Thursday 27th April 4pm to 6:30pm |
| Options evening for parents and students | Thursday 27th April 4pm to 6:30pm |
| Options form deadline | Thursday 4th May |
For further information, please click into the link below. This link will take you to our ‘Futures’ website where you can find our Options Guide 2023/24 alongside parental/student support, options information, career guidance and subject specific support. – The St Lawrence Academy Futures website – Link to options booklet
Yours sincerely
Mrs J Kock Mr J Stainton
Assistant Headteacher: Learning & Progress Year 9 Achievement Team Leader
