Transcript Shawlands academy

S5/6 Options Information Evening
SHAWLANDS ACADEMY
Jonathan Graham
Depute Head Teacher
Head of Fifth and Sixth Year
SHAWLANDS ACADEMY
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 Grade
Intermediate 2
Credit Level (Grade 1 – 2)
Intermediate 1
General Level (Grade 3 – 4)
Access 3
Foundation Level (Grade 5 – 6)
QUALIFICATIONS – S5/6
National Qualifications
Advanced 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)
Grade A/B
Strong General
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
PROGRESSION
Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Grade A/B
Strong General
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
PROGRESSION
Higher
Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)
Grade A/B
Strong Credit
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Grade A/B
Strong General
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
PROGRESSION
Advanced Higher
Higher
Grade A/B
Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)
Grade A/B
Strong Credit
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Grade A/B
Strong General
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
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
In conjunction with local partners we may also be
able to offer:
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!
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:
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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 STEPS
February
Options Information Assemblies
February
Pupil progression info collated
1st March
Options information book issued
12th March
PC Options interviews begin
23rd March
PC Options interviews complete
7th / 8th June
5th and 6th Year Induction Days
7th – 27th June
S5/6 Courses run
6th August
SQA Results Issued
8th – 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......
 Talk to us!