---
title: "Year 9 Options Information"
url: "https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/options"
school: "Holy Family Catholic High School"
---

# Year 9 Options Information

## Year 9 Options

### Pupil Information Booklet

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### ### Options Documents

 Parent summary sheet  346 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Parent_summary_sheet_V3.pdf)

 Year 9 Options Information Letter - March 2026  206 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Year_9_parent_letter_options_evening_Feb_2026.pdf)

 Year 9 Options 2026 Subject Information Booklet  4.05 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_Options_booklet_V3.pdf)

 "Informed Choices" to help you understand which subjects open up different degrees, particularly at Russell Group universities  [**https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/**](https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/)

The key dates are as follows:

| **Year 9 Options Evening -Thursday 5th March. Start time - 6.00 p.m.** |
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| This will be an opportunity for parents to hear about the options process and to explain the pathways students can follow, along with guidance on how to choose. This will be held in the school hall. |
| **Thursday 12th March, Year 9 Parents' Evening on the School Cloud** |
| This is an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their subject teachers and for them to answer any questions you may have about options. |
| **Friday 20th March** |
| **Deadline for options to be submitted online.**  **Click on the image link below or scan the QR code.**  **[![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/Curriculum/Y9Options/QRCode_for_Year_9_GCSE_Options_Form_2026_-_Final.png)](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=I4XFah9L6Ua95Z8f_x4PVh58fWPAIaNJpOEYmK4pjxlUOVMzME1IMVJDSlowUEtYNFpIRExPOEhYRS4u)** |

Remember, we are here if you want to talk to us or need any more information.

### Curriculum

- [Curriculum Statement](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum)
- [Subjects](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/subjects)
- [BEST Resource Base](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/best-resource-base)
- [Options](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/options)
- [Reading](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/reading)
- [Numeracy](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/numeracy)
- [Assessment](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/assessment)
- [Careers Education, Advice & Guidance](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/careers)
- [Study support](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/study-support)
- [Exam information](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/curriculum/exam-information)

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 Virgins Lane
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