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JANUARY 2014
Calderglen High School S4/S5 OPTIONS INFORMATION
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S4…….Where are we now?
Michael Brady/Jacquie Bradley-Heeps S4 DHTs
Our Formal Exam Experience diet is well underway
The objective is to give pupils a realistic experience of exam procedures
The results of these will inform the Parental Reports – due out early March
Parents evening 5th March – enable discussion with teachers about pupils’ progress
S4……What next?
Presentation levels – National 4/5 will be finalisedThis will include: Pupils, Parents, Pupil SupportFinal exam in May for National 5 pupilsNo formal exam for National 4 pupils
Findings …… All of this information will inform provisional option
choices – this process will begin March 11th.
S4 PSHE/CAREERS
Pupils will work alongside PSHE teachers in preparation for the Options process - as in previous years.
This time, pupils will move from 7 to 5 subjects
Specific curricular information will be provided by class teachers to inform Options
This will determine the route each individual pupil takes
S4 CAREERS SUPPORT
Unlike previous years, pupils now have transitional choices to make:
Speak to Pupil Support Manager
Maureen McMullen, Skills Development Scotland
Information on school websiteEmail Maureen - appointmentDialogue to ensure choices are appropriate and
young people take the correct path for them
Leaving School
POST-COMPULSORY EDUCATION:Pupils whose birthdays fall between:
1st March 1996 – 30th September 1996 Are eligible to leave school in June 2014
Pupils whose birthdays fall between: 1st October 1996 – 28th February 1997 Are eligible to leave school Christmas S5
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Skills Development Scotland (SDS)
Website www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk for advice for parents to help support your child.
Helpline - 0845 8 502502 (local call rate)
Skills Development Scotland in Schools and CS Centres
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Happy to help…..
If you have any questions about S4, please contact us:
Michael Brady: [email protected]
Jacquie Bradley-Heeps:[email protected]
Options Programme Timeline
Monitoring report early NovemberOptions information 28th January In school exams end 31st JanuaryFull report 4th MarchConsultation evening 5th MarchProv. options interviews 10th – 21st MarchSQA exams 29th AprilProv. S5 Timetable early JuneSQA results early AugustOptions finalised mid August
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New Qualifications
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It’s All About Progression
Building on prior knowledge and skills gained is vital to pupil
progression.--- AND SO ---
Narrowing of subjects from 8 in S3 to 7 in S4 to 5 in S5.
Picking ‘new’ subjects in S5 is discouraged, although in some cases, a related subject may be acceptable.
--- BUT ---Constraints of exam results, career aspirations,
class sizes, class viability may have an impact on this.
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Progression and your child
At the end of S4, your son/daughter will have 7
qualifications at Nat 3, Nat 4 or Nat 5.
---Ideally, they should choose 5 of those subjects to progress in S5.
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New Progression Routes
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Attained in S4 Progression in S5
National 3 National 4
National 4 National 5OR Nat 4 in related
subject
National 5 HigherOR Nat 5 in related
subject
HigherAdvanced
HigherOR Higher in related
subject
S4 Results Really Matter
Will a pupil scraping a ‘C’ pass at
Nat 5 in S4 find Higher in S5 too
challenging?I don’t know!Pupils in that position will be
advised on their most appropriate
S5 course by subject specialists.S4 exam results will really matter!
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Options Process
Provisional Option Form issued 4th March.Options booklet available on website 4th March.Family discussion taking heed of Reports advice
and Consultation Evening conversations.Choose 1 subject in each of Columns A to E.Choice ratified/moderated at Options interview.Provisional timetable begins in June.SQA results in early August.Provisional choice confirmed/amended in light
of SQA results/career aspirations/class viability/class size.
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S5 Workload
5 subjects = 15 units all internally assessed
+5 Prelim exams
+5 SQA external exams
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Warning for the Future - Obstacles to Progress
Insufficient hours dedicated to home study
Irregular attendance (90%) / lack of punctuality
Reluctance to attend supported study
Misjudging the jump from S4
Part time work
Time spent on X-Box/Facebook
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Supporting Learners
School supported study at lunchtimes or after school.
Subjects and levels to suit pupil needs.
School website with subject details and revision.
S6 study buddies in Library.
Resources on shared area & Scholar.
Subject specific study packs.
Study Advice evening in September.
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EMA
This year’s information for example
A weekly payment of £30
Born between 1st March 1992 and 28th February 1996
Household income is below £20,351 for 1 dependent
or £22,403 with 2 or more dependents
Form from school office - post to address on form!
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Thanks
Thank you for attending this evening.
Thank you for listening.
I hope you have found this evening informative.
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