Coláiste Naomh Cormac

Junior cycle lies within the compulsory period of education and is usually taken by students between the ages of 12 and 15. Most students who begin junior cycle have spent eight years in primary school and the curriculum at junior cycle builds on the learning of the primary curriculum. An important aim of the junior cycle curriculum is to provide students with a broad and balanced programme of study across a wide range of curriculum areas in order to prepare them for transition to senior cycle education.

Generally students take ten subjects for examination but some students opt to take twelve. Irish, English and Mathematics are offered at three levels - Foundation, Ordinary and Higher Level except Civic, Social and Political Education which is taken at Common Level.

Core Examination Subjects
Irish, English, Mathematics, Civic, Social and Political Education, History, Geography and French.

Optional Examinations Subjects
Music, Business Studies and Science.

Practical Subjects
Home Economics, Metal Technology, Wood Technology, Technical Graphics and Art, Craft and Design.

Non Examination Subjects
Social, Personal and Health Education, Relationships/Sexuality Education, Religious Education and Computer Studies.

Students during the three year period of the Junior Cycle are continuously assessed by teachers for learning and assessment of their learning is carried out twice yearly. Reports are issued after these assessments and there is a follow up parent/student/teacher meeting for every student after the first assessment.

The Junior Certificate examination is taken at the end of three years study.