SHAWLANDS ACADEMYS5/6 Options Information Evening

SHAWLANDS ACADEMY

Jonathan GrahamDepute Head TeacherHead of Fifth and Sixth Year

PROGRAMME Why return to school? Qualifications - An Explanation Choosing Subjects The Curriculum Expectations Support Timeline and next steps Results

WHY RETURN TO SCHOOL? Study subjects to more advanced levels Gain more or better qualifications Broaden your range of interests and

qualifications Enhance career prospects Obtain specific qualifications needed for

intended career route Develop your capacity to work with others

and contribute to society. Continue to learn in a safe and secure

environment

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS – S4

National Qualifications Standard GradeIntermediate 2 Credit Level (Grade 1 – 2)

Intermediate 1 General Level (Grade 3 – 4)

Access 3 Foundation Level (Grade 5 – 6)

QUALIFICATIONS – S5/6

National QualificationsAdvanced Higher

Higher

Intermediate 2

Intermediate 1

PROGRESSION

PROGRESSION

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

PROGRESSION

Intermediate 1

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

PROGRESSION

Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

PROGRESSION

Intermediate 2

Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

Grade A/B

Strong General

PROGRESSION

Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)

Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

Grade A/B

Strong General

PROGRESSION

Higher

Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)

Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

Grade A/B

Grade A/B

Strong Credit

Strong General

PROGRESSION

Advanced Higher

Higher

Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)

Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)

Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)

Grade A/B

Grade A/B

Grade A/B

Strong Credit

Strong General

PROGRESSION

FOURTH YEAR FIFTH YEAR SIXTH YEAR

SG FOUNDATION / ACCESS 3

INTERMEDIATE 1 INTERMEDIATE 2

SG GENERAL / INTERMEDIATE 1

INTERMEDIATE 2 HIGHER

SG CREDIT / INTERMDIATE 2

HIGHER ADVANCED HIGHER

CHOOSING SUBJECTS

WHICH SUBJECTS?

Think about ..... Career aspirations FE/HE course aspirations and

requirements Strengths, best grades Interests, preferences Level of study (Higher / Int 2 / how many

Highers?)

OTHER COURSES

SfW Cources (S5 & 6)

Int. 2 Lab Science Int. 2 Energy Int. 1 Engineering Int. 1 Sport &

Recreation Int. 1 Child Care And others

Highers (S6) Psychology Media studies Sociology Photography Others?

Advanced Highers TBC Talk to us!

In conjunction with local partners we may also be able to offer:

THE CURRICULUM

S5 CURRICULUM

Pupils study 5 subjects plus PSE Choose one subject from each

column. Pupils should progress from S4

subjects Also choose from ‘5X’ curriculum Need flexibility? – Talk to us.

S6 CURRICULUM Pupils can progress or choose new

subjects. Pupils should have a full timetable

consisting of: 5 Subjects, or 4 Subjects and DtC activities

In some circumstances pupils may be permitted a reduced timetable of: 4 Subjects, or 3 Subjects plus DtC activities

Pupils may opt into ‘5X’ Curriculum Need flexibility? – Talk to us.

5X CURRICULUM

Opportunity to Engage in wider achievements

activities. Learn through recreational activities. Include Physical Education in the

curriculum. Gain additional skills Gain certification

DETERMINED TO CONTRIBUTE

Develop your capacity to work with others and contribute to society.

Focus on the person, skills and values

Opportunities include: Paired reading Subject classroom assistant Paired reading Classroom assistant in primary school Work experience

EXPECTATIONS

YOUR EXPECTATIONS Good teaching

Support

Challenge

Regular tracking

Opportunities to develop

Demands

High expectations

OUR EXPECTATIONS

A mature and focused approach to education

Working with staff

Full cooperation in 5 key areas: Attendance Punctuality Uniform Effort Conduct

SUPPORT Depute Head Teacher Pastoral Care Teacher Subject Teachers and Department

Heads Careers Adviser ‘Which Way Now?’ booklet (school

website) Course Planning Book Web based resources

Planitplus.net Careers-scotland.org.uk

TIMELINE AND NEXT STEPSFebruary Options Information AssembliesFebruary Pupil progression info collated1st March Options information book

issued12th March PC Options interviews begin23rd March PC Options interviews complete7th / 8th June 5th and 6th Year Induction Days7th – 27th June S5/6 Courses run6th August SQA Results Issued8th – 10th August

Revised options interviews

RESULTS

SENIOR SCHOOL RESULTS

3 Pupils pass 6 Highers at Grade A 6 Pupils pass 5 Highers at Grade A 33 Pupils achieve 5 Higher passes Well above national average Ranked top against comparator

schools 3rd best in Glasgow

SENIOR SCHOOL RESULTS

Top, or very close top, of comparator school for 5+ Level 4, 5+ Level 5, and 5+ level 6 for S5 pupils

38 Pupils achieved one or more Advanced Higher pass

Advanced Higher passes amongst best in Glasgow and near top of comparator schools.

AND FINALLY......

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