Transcript Thoughts for S3

Senior Phase Course Choice
Information Evening
Monday 8 February 2016
Welcome
Four Capacities
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successful learners
confident individuals
responsible citizens
effective contributors
(with particular focus on developing attributes
and capabilities for each capacity)
The Senior Phase
• Senior Phase covers S4 to S6
• All pupils will leave with a portfolio of
qualifications at their exit point from school,
whether that be at the end of S4, S5 or S6
• We aim for all learners to achieve at the highest
level they can, and will provide various pathways
to enable them to do so
Progression into S4 in June 2016
• 27-period week (each period lasts one hour)
• Pupils will continue to study the core subjects:
English – 4 periods
mathematics – 4 periods
PE – 2 periods
RME and PSE – 1 period per week on a rota
• This leaves 16 periods per week for pupils’ other
chosen subjects
Progression into S4 cont.
• Follow a further 4 subjects for 4 periods per week
each, from any curriculum area
• Courses will be at National 3, National 4 or
National 5 level as appropriate
• Allows for the depth of study required – notional
160 hours per course
Why return to school for S5/S6?
• Post-compulsory education
• Return as a positive decision
– I want to achieve more qualifications
– I want to take up opportunities for wider
achievement
– I want to play a role in the senior school
Senior Phase
S4
S5
S6
National 3
National 4
National 5
National 4
National 5
Higher
National 5
Higher
Advanced
Higher
Progression into S5 June 2016
• 5 Higher and/or National courses
Higher – 5 taught hours per week
National – 4 taught hours per week +
1 supervised study period
Progression into S5 cont.
PLUS
• PSE with Guidance Teacher – five morning
blocks in terms one and two
• Rota: PE/RME/health promotion/enterprise
Progression into S6 in June 2016
• Up to 5 courses – National, Higher or
Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher – 4 taught hours per week*
Higher – 5 taught hours per week
National – 4 taught hours per week
* May be fewer, dependent on uptake
Progression into S6 cont.
PLUS
• PSE with Guidance teacher 1 hour per week
• Volunteering in school or community
• Supporting younger pupils, e.g. as peer
mentor, paired reader, in-class supporter
• Committees
• Extra-curricular activities
Nat 4
Nat 5
Higher
Administration
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Art and design
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Biology
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Business management
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Chemistry
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Classical studies
Adv Higher
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Computer games development (NPA)
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Computing science
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Cyber security (NPA)
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Design and manufacture
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Drama
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Engineering science
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English
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Environmental science
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Fashion and textile technology
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French
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Geography
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German
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Graphic communication
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Hairdressing (SFW)
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Economics
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Health and food technology
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History
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Hospitality
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Lifeskills mathematics
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Mathematics
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Modern studies
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Music
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Human biology
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Philosophy
Physical education
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Physics
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Practical woodworking
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Psychology
Religious, moral and philosophical studies
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Skills for life and work (SFW)
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Spanish
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Making Decisions
• Do I enjoy learning in this subject?
• What is appropriate level for me in subject?
• Take account of possible future pathways –
investigate/explore/research
• Have high aspirations
Monitoring of Progress
• Target setting – pupil identifies own next
steps in discussion with teacher
• Monitoring and tracking
• Reports
• Parents’ Evening
• Prelims
• Crucial role of parents
Pupils’ Responsibilities
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Attendance and punctuality
Dress code
Demeanour and manners
Keeping on track with learning – fully
committed to studies
• Leadership in the school – a vital role
Progression beyond school
exit point = a positive destination:
• Employment
• Apprenticeship
• College
• University
Education Scotland Parentzone
• Parentzone is organised into distinct,
user-friendly areas covering issues of
interest to parents during the different
stages of their children's education
www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk
National Parent Forum of Scotland