course planning presentation 1

8/6/2019 Course Planning Presentation 1

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Programme

National Courses and Qualifications, SubjectChoice form Margaret Logan

Course Planning Support for Pupils

Maura Thomson Careers Advisor Kevin Callan

Ask the Panel - we will try to keep thequestions of general interest.

Opportunity for an individual discussion aboutan issue related to your own son/daughter.


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Courses in the

Senior School

Mrs Margaret Logan


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Standard Grade

Standard Grade

Foundation (Grades 5 and 6);

General (Grades 3 and 4); and

Credit level (Grades 1 and 2).


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Intermediate 1

Pupils usually take these courses if they:

have finished Standard GradeFoundation (or Access 3) level; or

want to take an alternative to StandardGrade General level; or

want to take up a new subject at school.

Some pupils will have done Int 1Biology/Physics/Chemistry in S.4.


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Intermediate 2

Pupils usually take these courses if they:

have finished Standard Grade Generallevel; or

want to take an alternative to StandardGrade Credit level; or

want to take up a new subject at school.

want to build up to doing Higher in S.6


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Higher

Pupils usually take Highers in S5 and S6 ifthey have reached Standard Grade Credit(or Intermediate 2) level.

They should take 5 Highers if they have

done well at S-Grade. Pupils normally need Highers to get into

higher education courses (degrees, HigherNational Diplomas and Higher National

Certificates) at university or college. Many pupils have a two year plan to gain

the Highers they need.


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Advanced Higher

Many pupils have a two year plan togain the Highers they need.

Some Advanced Highers in S6 may beavailable for pupils who have passedHighers well.


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Core Skills

There are five core skills: communication,information technology, numeracy,problem-solving and working with others.

These are the skills pupils will need to getthe most out of learning, working and livingtheir lives.

They are built into national units and

national courses, so they dont need to sitextra assessments.


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Progression

SG 5 or 6 Int 1

SG 3 or 4 Int 1 Int 2

SG 1 or 2 Int 2 Higher

Higher Adv Higher


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Active Citizenship

S.5/6

Prefect, buddy, paired reading.

S.6

Classroom assistant, committee work,

supporting events throughout theschool year.


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Support for Pupils

S4/5 Transition

Mrs Maura Thomson


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P.S.E. ProgrammesAims:

to help pupils explore their options post 16

to help pupils make informed choices

to provide relevant, accurate information on

school courses

further and higher education

employment and training


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Opportunities

Pupils can attend

Careers focused talks arranged duringthe session

University Open Days

Jobs Fair


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AdviceIndividual interviews with Pastoral Care Principals

to

review prelim results

review recommendations for further study set targets to improve attainment

agree courses

provide advice and support for those consideringleaving school

Subject-specific advice from class teachers andsubject principals


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Careers Scotland

Careers Advisers

work closely with Pastoral CarePrincipals

contribute to the PSE Programmes

offer a wide range of supports for pupilsand parents


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Careers

Mr Kevin Callan


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ASK THE PANEL

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