Options Process

Please see below an overview of the key dates and information regarding the Options process this year. 

Week Commencing 9th January 2023 – Year 9 Options Assemblies 

This week, students will start to have a series of subject assemblies in which Heads of Department will inform students about GCSE courses in their subject areas; including curriculum content and methods of assessment. 

Thursday 19th January 2023 – Year 9 Options Evening 
5.30pm to 7pm at Stamford Raffles Campus 

The Year 9 Options Evening will detail the options process. Following a talk in the main hall, parents and students will be able to speak to heads of each department about GCSE courses. In addition, members of the Senior Leadership Team, the Inclusion Department, the Head of Year 9 and our Careers and Aspirations Manager will be available to answer any specific questions. After this event, subject PowerPoints (delivered during assemblies) and the Year 9 Options Booklet will be available on the school website.  

Thursday 2nd February 2023 – Year 9 Parents'/Carers’ Consultation Evening  
4.30pm to 7.30pm online on our Parents’ Evening System 

The Year 9 Parents’/Carers’ Consultation Evening will provide an opportunity to discuss your child's learning and progress based on their recent Autumn Term report and current performance. This will help to inform your decisions when making GCSE choices.  

An e-mail will be sent during the week commencing Monday 30th January which will contain a link to submit GCSE options and the deadline for completion will be Friday 10th February. 

We look forward to working with you closely over the coming weeks as your child makes important and exciting decisions. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to e-mail year9options@smsj.london.