Transcript S3/S4 Curriculum - Chryston High School

Welcome to Chryston High School
SENIOR OPTIONS EVENING
New Information
Programme for the Evening
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Options Process to Date
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Options Form
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Routes of Progression S4 » 5 » 6
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Qualifications
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Completing the Options Process
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Expectations of Senior School Students
The Options Process To Date
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January:
S4 Parents’ Consultation Evening 22nd January
Prelims
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February:
S4/5 Parents’ Information Evening – 12th February
Trial run completed & option form constructed
Option booklet & form to S4 w/b 16th February
S6 pupils to talk to S4 about subject requirements
S4 Interviews commence w/b 16th February
Issue of S4 reports – 26th February
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March:
S4 Interviews completed by 6th March
S4 Option Forms returned by Friday 13th March
Process repeated for S5 two weeks later
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April:
Easter holiday 3rd – 21st April
SQA exams start Tuesday 28th April
The Options Process To Date
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In S1/S2, pupils studied up to 16 subjects
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In S3/S4, pupils studied 8 subjects
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In S5/S6, students will study a maximum of 5 subjects
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Subjects offered at different levels.
S3/S4 Curriculum
A broad curriculum
8 subjects at National 3, 4 or 5
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English
Maths
Modern Language
Social Subject
Science
Creative/Aesthetic
Technology
ICT.
S5/S6 Curriculum
A narrower curriculum - less subjects - more time
8 subjects in S3/S4
5 subjects in S5/S6
English
No compulsory subjects,
but Pupil Support staff
will ensure that all pupils
have a balanced
curriculum which will suit
their future plans.
Maths
Modern Languages
Social Subjects
Sciences
Creative/Aesthetic
ICT/Technology
S5/S6 Specimen Option Sheet
CHRYSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Name
Class
SENIOR CHOICE FORM 2015
Students must choose 5 subjects – one from each column A to E
Indicate your choice by circling the subject in the appropriate column and return the form as advised by Mr Kane.
Please note – Some classes may not run. This will depend on the availability of staff, accommodation and a reasonable
uptake from students.
Level
AH
(S6 only)
Higher
National 5
National 4
A
B
C
Mathematics
Art and Design
D
LEAVER TICK HERE
E
Art and Design
Accounts
Computing
English
Physical Education
Religious, Moral and
Philosophical studies
French
German
History
Leadership
Mathematics
Physics
Art and Design
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Geography
Human Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
English
Graphic Communication
Human Biology
Physical Education
Administration
Art and Design
Design and Manufacture
Drama
Geography
Modern Studies
Music
Accounts
Computing
English
Physical Education
Religious, Moral and
Philosophical studies
French
German
History
Leadership
Mathematics
Physics
Music
Health and Food
technology
Art and Design
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Geography
Mathematics
Chemistry
English
Graphic Communication
Hospitality
Biology
Physical Education
Administration
Art and Design
Design and Manufacture
Drama
Geography
Modern Studies
Music
Mathematics
Mathematics
Environmental Science
Art & Design
Please list any subject
which was unavailable
to you.
Pupil Signature
Parental Signature
Pupil Support Signature
Additions to columns
In order to provide additional subjects relevant to a larger
number of pupils we are currently considering adding
• Horticulture
• Community Involvement
• Yearbook
• Performance and fitness
• Personal finance
• Life and Language for work
• Befrienders
• Photography
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Young Enterprise
Each of these subjects would be available with another in 1
column and would amount to 3 periods per week
Example Befrienders and Yearbook may be paired.
Example…Only an example
CHRYSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Name
Class
SENIOR CHOICE FORM 2015
Students must choose 5 subjects – one from each column A to E
Indicate your choice by circling the subject in the appropriate column and return the form as advised by Mr Kane.
Please note – Some classes may not run. This will depend on the availability of staff, accommodation and a reasonable
uptake from students.
Level
AH
(S6 only)
Higher
National 5
A
B
C
Mathematics
Art and Design
Accounts
Computing
English
Physical Education
Religious, Moral and
Philosophical studies
French
German
History
Leadership
Mathematics
Physics
Music
Art and Design
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Geography
Human Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
English
Graphic Communication
Human Biology
Physical Education
Administration
Art and Design
Design and Manufacture
Drama
Geography
Modern Studies
Music
Accounts
Computing
English
Physical Education
Religious, Moral and
Philosophical studies
French
German
History
Leadership
Mathematics
Physics
Music
Health and Food
technology
Art and Design
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Geography
Mathematics
Chemistry
English
Graphic Communication
Hospitality
Biology
Physical Education
Administration
Art and Design
Design and Manufacture
Drama
Geography
Modern Studies
Music
Mathematics
Mathematics
Environmental Science
Art & Design
Life and Language for
work &
Personal Finance
Community Involvement &
Young Enterprise & Duke
of Edinburgh.
Befrienders &
Yearbook (S6 Only)
Photography &
Cake Decorating
National 4
Vocational
Horticulture &
Chryston S4Performance
Parents Information
and fitness
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Art and Design
Please list any subject
which was unavailable
to you.
Pupil Signature
Parental Signature
Pupil Support Signature
Routes of Progression
S4
S5
S6
National 5
Higher
Advanced Higher
National 4
National 5
Higher
A or B
Progression in any subject is dependant on success at the lower
level. It may however be possible, each year, to choose a different
set of subjects at the lower level instead.
Also Pupil Support staff will be able to advise if college or training
may be a more beneficial choice.
Qualifications
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Courses and qualifications at up to 5 levels to
allow progression from S4 to S6
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Courses made up of units and the chance to
gain recognition for units
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Internal and external assessment
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Core skills qualifications for all.
Terminology
Course
Unit
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Part of a subject course.
Internally assessed.
Must pass each unit,
although one resit is
allowed
Made up of a group of units –
usually 3.
 Same study time regardless of
the level (120 hours + revision
and assessment time)
 Nat 5, Higher and Advanced
Higher are externally assessed –
final exam
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Assessment
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Mixture of both internal – units
external – final exam
(Not National 3 or 4)
Students must pass both assessments to
gain the full course award
One system and one certificate
All passes – units and final exam –
certificated
National Certificate.
The Finishing Touches
Pupil Support staff interview every S4/5 pupil.
 Once option forms are returned, SMT will consider
timetable implications (which may restrict some
choices).
 Note, if forms are returned late, then choices may be
limited.
 Study leave will end just before the last exam
 New courses will start at the beginning of June, so
pupils must be in attendance at this time.
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Expectations of S5/6 Students
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S5 study 5 subjects, S6 study at least 4 subjects, for
the duration of the year
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S5/6 pupils should be setting example to others
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Treated in a more mature way - Personal development
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S6 Mentors
Expectations of S5/6 Students
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Senior Contract
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Good attendance and timekeeping
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Education Maintenance Allowance
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No Term time holidays
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Part – Time Employment
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New courses – June start
Other Information
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SQA Results will received by post on 5th August
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I will be in school from 5th August for any problems
following results
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SQA Information available at www.sqa.org.uk