S2 Course Choice 2016

Parents Information Session

Pauline Walker

Headteacher

Rationale for Change

• Curricular pathways should meet the needs of all all all all pupils

• Pupils should have clear opportunities to personalise their

choices

• Maximise final results by end of S6

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New School Day June 2016

S1 & S2 Broad General EducationS1 & S2 Broad General EducationS1 & S2 Broad General EducationS1 & S2 Broad General Education

English

4bpw

Maths

4bpw

Modern

Languages

4bpw

French or

German

Social

Subjects

4bpw

Geography/H

istory/Moder

n Studies

Science

4bpw

Expressive

Arts

4bpw

Art, Drama,

Music

Technologies

4bpw

Bus Ed, CDT,

Comp, HE

Core

4bpw

PE x 2, RME,

PSE

S3 Broad General EducationS3 Broad General EducationS3 Broad General EducationS3 Broad General Education

English

4bpw

Maths

4bpw

Mod Lan

Choice

3bpw

Social

Sub

Choice

3bpw

Science

Choice

3bpw

Expressive

Choice

3bpw

Technology

Choice

3bpw

Optional

Choice

3bpw

Enhance

ment

2bpw

Core

4bpw

PE x 2,

RME, PSE

At the end of S2, pupils will make a choice. They will study up

to 8 subjects and this will be within the curricular areas. S3

will also follow a skills based courses for 2 blocks a week.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Core

Choice 1

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 2

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 3

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 4

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 5

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 6

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 7

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Core

Subjects

PSE, PE,

RE, Tutor

Time

• 7 Choices at Nat 3/4/5

• 4bpw

• Progression from Broad General Education in S3

Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4----6)6)6)6)

Pathway OnePathway OnePathway OnePathway One

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Core

Choice 1

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 2

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 3

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 4

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 5

Higher/AH

6bpw

Core

Subjects

PSE, PE, RE,

Tutor Time

Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4----6)6)6)6)

Pathway TwoPathway TwoPathway TwoPathway Two

• 5 Choices at Higher

• 6bpw

Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4----6)6)6)6)

Pathway ThreePathway ThreePathway ThreePathway Three

• Up to 5 choices at Higher – 6 bpw

• Add in National 4/5 courses or vocational,

volunteering, study etc.

• Menu of options to create what is best for you

• Napier University Careers Students Input into PSE

• PSE discussions focusing on: strengths, qualities, skills, decision making, future pathways

• Pupils talked through process and possibilities

• Preparation for how to complete course choice form

Support We OfferSupport We OfferSupport We OfferSupport We Offer

• All pupils will receive an interview from Key Adult/Pupil Support Leader – PSL will retain overview

• Support given to staff

• Careers Advisor: Carolyne McArdle, Thurs & Fri

• Introduction to My World of Work website

• Monday 25th Jan: Course Choice forms issued

• Wednesday 27th Jan: Parents’ Evening

• Thursday 28th Jan – Friday 5th Feb: Pupil interviews with Pupil Support Leader/Key Adult

• Monday 8th Feb: Course Choice forms due in, collected and collated

TimelineTimelineTimelineTimeline

S2 into S3 Course Choice

Mr Simpson

Depute Rector

Structure of Option Sheet

� Based on national recommendations for 7

curricular areas

� Provides a broad curriculum

� These areas allow progression into Senior

Phase ( S 4-6)

Structure of Curriculum

Option Sheet details- A-B

4 blocks per week 4 blocks per week

Option Sheet details-Serial- C Modern Languages

Serial D- Science Column

Serial E- Social Studies Column

Serial F- Expressive Arts Column

Serial G- Technology column

Serial H- Elective column

� This column brings breadth to a student’s curriculum.

� It allows a second Social Subject, a second or third Science, a second Arts subject

S3 Broad General Education

CORE- 4 blocks per week:

• 2 Blocks Core PE

• 1 Block RMPS

• 1 Block PSE

S3 Broad General Education

Enhancement 2 blocks per week:

10 weeks - Looking After Self and Others

(Heartstart and Lifestyles)

10 weeks - Developing Skills and Meeting New Challenges

(D of E and employability)

10 weeks - Looking After Our Environment and Community

(Environmental and community activities, John Muir award)

• The Universities have changed their public statements

• They are interested in qualifications ‘ at point of leaving’

• High tariff courses specify 5 in one sitting at Higher(and more)

• Cumulative SQA Certificate means ‘below capacity’ subject performance is already visible to them.

• S4 Qualifications are sometimes specified for particular courses, at National 5, rarely for more than 2 subjects.

University/College Entrance RequirementsUniversity/College Entrance RequirementsUniversity/College Entrance RequirementsUniversity/College Entrance Requirements

Where Can I Get Support?

• Guidance Staff

• Year Head – Mr Chambers

• DHT Curriculum – Mr Simpson

• Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work website

My World of Work

Making Decisions

Forms issued to pupils –

• Choice form

• Guidance interviews

• Course description from website

Forms returned Monday February 8th 2016

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