Choosing your Options
Students
Please make sure you have read through all the information available, sought guidance and asked any questions you have before completing the options form.
Remember, you will have to study these courses for two years and will not be able to change your mind part way through Year 10! It is really important that you make the best choices for you. The deadline for submitting Options Forms is not until Friday 20th February (the last day of this half term) so you have plenty of time to think carefully about your choices.
Your Form Tutor will issue your Option Form. If you lose your form or area absent, please see either your Form Tutor, Mr Digby or Mrs Lennon. A blank form is also provided below.
If you are using a blank Option Form please check your pathway with your form tutor.
Blank Options Form
Parents/Carers
This is a very important time in your child's education and they will benefit from your support in making these decisions. Please go through the materials on the website with your child to help them make the best choices for their interests, strengths and future aspirations.
The school is here to support students through this process and if you or your child have any questions, would like any additional information or support please contact us by email at options@durhamjohnston.org.uk.
Key Dates
- w/b 19th January 2026 – Progress Report Issued
- Monday 26th January 2026 – Year 9 Options Evening 5pm - 7pm
- Monday 2nd February 2026 – Virtual Parents Consultation 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Friday 20th February 2026 – Options Choice deadline
- Monday 27th April 2026 – Year 9 PIP 4:30 pm-6:00 pm