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Optional Subjects (Choose in order of preference 1 – 8, students will study 4) Science
Music
Business Studies
Geography All studied at Common level
Visual Art
Wood Technology
Engineering
Graphics<br>
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French Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
French > French
This subject may be a requirement for entry to third level and can be used as a third language for entry to a number of courses
Specific careers in which French is of benefit include: Teaching, Translation, Business, Journalism and Media.<br>
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Spanish Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Spanish > Spanish
This subject may be a requirement for entry to third level and can be used as a third language for entry to a number of courses
Specific careers in which Spanish is of benefit include: Teaching, Translation, Business, Journalism and Media.<br>
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Science Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Science > Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Agricultural Science
Physics is a useful subject for many courses and career areas and a good foundation for a broad range of scientific and technical careers in particular.<br>
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Science Chemistry is considered extremely useful for a wide range of career areas such as: Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Engineering, General Sciences, Dietician
Biology is a great subject if you are considering nursing or medicine. Other careers where studying Biology at second level is useful include: Veterinary, Dentistry, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Ecology, Earth Science and Environmental Science, Genetics, Marine Science
Agricultural Science Careers include: Food Science, Agricultural Advisers, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Farming, Marine Science, Careers in Renewable Energy and Teaching<br>
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Business Studies Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Business Studies > Accounting
Business
Career pathways might include Accountancy, Actuarial Studies, Marketing, Business or Finance.
Business is useful for careers in a wide range of areas including Banking, Finance, Administration, Law, Insurance, Management and Marketing among others.<br>
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Geography Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Geography > Geography
It is useful in a wide variety of careers such as Town Planning, Environmental Science, Tourism, Meteorology<br>
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Art Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Visual Art > Art
Art is useful for careers in Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography and Art Therapy.<br>
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Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Music > Music
Music is useful for media work or studies, primary teaching, sound engineering, public relations, library work, speech therapy, film, physical education, communications, production, performance and music at third level. Music<br>
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Wood Technology Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Wood Technology > Construction Studies
Studying this subject will be useful for anyone thinking of working/studying in the following areas: Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Carpentry, Furniture Design and Manufacture.<br>
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Engineering Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Engineering > Engineering
Engineering is useful for the following careers: mechanic, panel beater, welder, plumber, electronic and mechanical engineering, architecture, aircraft technician, army/air corps and industrial design<br>
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Graphics Junior Cycle Leaving Cert
Graphics > Design & Communication
Graphics
DCG is a core element of many third level options including: Engineering, Product Design, Construction and Architecture. Knowledge of this subject will greatly enhance a student's ability in any third level engineering-based programme.<br>
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Resources to assist in Subject Choice Clonakiltycc.ie click on Career Guidance link
www.careersportal.ie (very comprehensive)
Information on the % of grades awarded in each subject is available on www.examinations.ie and gives access to past exam papers
www.curriculumonline.ie (allows you to see what is involved in the JC subject)
www.ncca.ie information on the new junior cycle<br>
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How to tell us your subject choice Go to www.clonakiltycc.ie
Click on VSware icon
Go to Student Options
Click on the box next to each number below and a drop down menu of subjects will appear.
Choose 8 in order of preference
When complete – Options Completed will appear.<br>
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Discuss . . . Discuss your thoughts with:
Subject Teachers
Guidance Counsellor
Current Pupils
Parents/Guardians, Older Siblings<br>
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Reflect . . . Think about your Son/Daughter’s interests and how they learn.
Have them ask themselves the following questions:
Do I enjoy this subject?
Do my strengths/talents/attribute reflect this subject?
Am I choosing because of friends/teachers?
Will I be motivated to achieve ?
Is there a chance I might need it for further study/career?
Am I keeping my options open?<br>
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Advice on Subject Choice Do the research – this is hugely important
Be realistic about ability and possible future course and career choice
Closing date for options is October 10th 2024
Once classes begin students should try and stick with a subject and give it their best as too much uncertainty and indecision may be detrimental in the long term<br>
