The Pupil Journey through JTHS
Pupils are taught in three 100-minute lessons during the day with break and lunch druing periods 1 and 2, respectively. We are currently operating a two-week timetable. All pupils have a 30-minute registration session with their form tutor each morning in year-based tutor groups, of which one session is allocated as an assembly. The information below sets out our curriculum allocation over a two week timetable.
Year 7
Pupils arrive in year 7 and are taught in their mixed ability horizontal groups for the following subjects: Art (2), English(4), French(4), Geography(2), History(2), Maths (4), Technology (2), Computer Science (1), Music(1), RE(1) and Science(4). Some pupils are taken out of the two lessons per week to have additional support from the SEN and English departments in order develop progress in English, Literacy and personal skills. This follows through to Year 8 and 9. Further to this, pupils have 2 lessons of PE. A further lesson in the cycle is allocated to our tutor program.
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Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
Fr x4 |
PE x2 |
Art x2 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Music x1 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Tech x 2 |
RE x 1 |
Tutor x1 |
Year 8
There is a similar structure in Yr 8 with the majority of the lessons taking place in mixed ability horizontal form classes. With the skills-based curriculum currently only delivered to Yr7, the lesson allocation is slightly different: Art (2), English(4), Geography(1), History(1), Computer Science (1), MFL(4)*, Music(1), RE(2), Science(4), and Technology(2). Maths is taught in setted classes in four lessons per cycle. PE also has three lessons per cycle. Tutor program is the same as Yr 7.
*MFL – French is taught in Year 7 and 8 with German being brought in for most students during Year 8. Some individuals are taken out of languages altogether for additional SEN support.
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Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
MFL x 4 |
PE x3 |
Art x2 |
Geog x1 |
Hist x1 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Music x1 |
RE x2 |
Tech x2 |
Tutor x1 |
Year 9
Horizontal mixed ability classes remain in the following subjects: Art (1), English (4), Geography (2), History(2), Computer Science(1), MFL (3)*, Music(1), RS GCSE (2), Science (4) and Technology(2). PE continues with three lessons per cycle with one lesson for tutor program. Setting continues in Maths in 4 periods per cycle.
*MFL – Most students have the opportunity to study both French and German during the course of the year. Some individuals are taken out of languages altogether for additional SEN support.
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Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
MFL x3 |
PE x3 |
Art x1 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Music x1 |
RS x2 |
Tech x2 |
Tutor x1 |
Year 10 and 11
In the Spring term of Year 9, pupils will begin to receive advice and guidance on which options to take into GCSE. In English, pupils study English Language and English Literature (2 GCSEs) in 6 lessons per cycle, Maths is delivered in 5 lessons per cycle. Science is taught in 6 lessons per cycle with two progression routes: Separate or Combined Science. In Yr 10 and 11, pupils study RS in a single lesson in Year 10 and two lessons in Year 11 following on from the work done in Year 9. Tutor Program has a single lesson in Year 10 with Core PE taking a double lesson in both years.
GCSE Options
Pupils currently have three blocks from which to choose subjects to make up the remaining time during their GCSE studies. These lessons are taught in three lessons per cycle.
Pupils choose their Options within designated Pathways. For the current year 10, pupils following Pathway J will choose one humanity (Geography or History), one language (French or German) and once further subject from the list below. Pupils following Pathway T will choose one EBacc subject (Geography, History, French, German or Computer Science) and two from the list below.
Options subjects include: History, Geography, French, German, Business, Art, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Music, Product Design, Drama, Computer Science, and BTEC Health and Social Care, and Cambridge National in Sports Science.
Year 10
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Maths x5 |
Eng x6 |
Sci x6 |
PE x2 |
RS x1 |
Opt A x3 |
Opt B x 3 |
Opt C x3 |
Tutor x1 |
Year 11
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Maths x5 |
Eng x6 |
Sci x6 |
PE x2 |
RS x2 |
Opt A x3 |
Opt B x 3 |
Opt C x3 |
Year 12 and 13
Students can opt to study 3 main A-Levels in Yrs. 12 and 13 (dependent upon GCSE attainment) plus enrichment subjects such as Further Maths and Extended Project or MOOCs. Each of the main subjects are taught in 6 lessons per cycle with Enrichments ranging from 5 lessons in Further Maths to 1 in Extended Project. Any additional lessons in a student’s timetable are allocated to personal study time.
Again there is a single lesson of tutor period in the students’ timetables.
Subjects offered at JTHS include:
A-Levels
Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Law, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology, Philosophy and Ethics, and Design and Technology.
BTEC Level 3
Art and Design, Business, Health and Social Care (CTEC), ICT, Music, Sport, Human Biology and Applied Science. (these are studied to the equivalent of either one or two A-Levels)
Overview
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Year |
Subject and number of sessions per two week cycle |
Total |
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7 |
Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
Fr x4 |
PE x2 |
Art x2 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Music x1 |
RE x1 |
Tech x2 |
Tutor x1 |
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30 |
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8 |
Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
MFL x 4 |
PE x3 |
Art x2 |
Geog x1 |
Hist x1 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Music x1 |
RE x2 |
Tech x2 |
Tutor x1 |
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30 |
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9 |
Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
MFL x3 |
PE x3 |
Art x1 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Music x1 |
RS x2 |
Tech x2 |
Tutor x1 |
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30 |
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10 |
Maths x5 |
Eng x6 |
Sci x6 |
PE x2 |
RS x1 |
Opt A x3 |
Opt B x 3 |
Opt C x3 |
Tutor x1 |
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30 |
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11 |
Maths x5 |
Eng x6 |
Sci x6 |
PE x2 |
RS x2 |
Opt A x3 |
Opt B x 3 |
Opt C x3 |
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30 |
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12 |
Option A x6 |
Option B x6 |
Option C x6 |
Enrichment x5 |
Private Study |
Tutor x1 |
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30 |
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13 |
Option A x6 |
Option B x6 |
Option C x6 |
Enrichment x5 |
Private Study |
Tutor x1 |
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30 |
GCSE Options
English Literature, English Language, Maths, Science (either Separate or Combined Science), RS, History, Geography, French, German, Business, Art, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Music, Product Design, Drama, Computer Science, and BTEC Health and Social Care, and Cambridge National in Sports Science.
A –Level Options
Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Law, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology, Philosophy and Ethics, and Design and Technology.
BTEC Level 3
Art and Design, Business, Health and Social Care (CTEC), ICT, Music, Sport, Human Biology and Applied Science. (these are studied to the equivalent of either one or two A-Levels)
6th Form Enrichment: Extended Project Qualification or MOOCs.
