S3 Parents CfE Presentation

Monday 3rd March 2014

Qualification Framework

Old System Revised System Curriculum for for Excellence

1/2 Access 1 and 2 Access 1 and 2 National 1/2 1/2

3 Foundation S Grade Access 3 National 3 3

4 General S Grade Intermediate 1 National 4 4

5 Credit S Grade Intermediate 2 National 5 5

6 Higher Higher Higher 6

7 Advanced Higher Advanced Higher Advanced Higher 7

Assessment in the New Qualifications

National 1/2/3/4 are entirely internally assessed. 3 units plus a value added task. They are pass/fail.

National 5/Higher/Advanced Higher have 3 internally assessed units and an external examination. Graded A to D, with A, B and C being passes.

S4 – S6 The Senior Phase from 2013/14.

S4 – 6 subjects English and Maths plus 4 others at N3, N4, N5.

S5 – 5 subjects at N3, N4, N5, H.

S6 – Minimum 4 subjects at N3, N4, N5, H, AH.

Progression Routes

N5 in S4 - H in S5 - AH in S6. N4 in S4 - N5 in S5 - H in S6. N3 in S4 - N4 in S5 - N5 in S6.

(The S4 Choice Sheet shows Higher Courses available this year.)

However there will be subjects you can start in S5 and S6 at N5 or Higher with no previous study.

How to Choose!

What am I good at?

What do I enjoy?

What do I plan to do in S5 and S6 if I stay on?

What career might I follow after school?

What do I need for my next steps?

How Not to Choose!

I like/dislike that teacher!

My pal is doing that so I will as well so I am in their class!

My brother/sister/parent liked that!

Planning for the future: Next Steps

City & Guilds SCQF Level 5 Diploma Vehicle Engineering Need National 4 in Maths, English and

preferably also with a Science or Technical Studies.

Introduction to Beauty Therapy (incorporating SVQ Level 1) Students must want to become a

beauty therapist, be genuinely interested in the profession and have a minimum of three National 4’s 

Planning for the future: Next Steps

HNC Early Education & Childcare Typical applicants will be expected to

have two Highers, one of which must be English.

HND Animal Care Typical applicants will be expected to

have two Highers, one of which should be Biology

HND Textiles Typical applicants will be expected to

have a minimum of two Higher passes - one of which should be Higher Art

Planning for the future: Next Steps

Medicine Glasgow University Higher AAAAA - AAAABB

Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics. Must have English at either Grade 2 Standard Grade or an Intermediate 2.

Candidates are not considered for entry from S5 and must complete S6 at High School and are advised to achieve a minimum of two Advanced Highers in S6 at grades AB

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Planning for the future: Next Steps

Chemical Engineering Heriot Watt University Higher AABB

Maths and Chemistry required(This is Minimum more will be needed)

Advanced Highers at BB in Maths and Chemistry plus AABB in Highers for level 2 entry that is straight to second year.

Planning for the future: Next Steps

English and History Aberdeen University Higher BBBB obtained at a single sitting

required or BBBBC obtained over two sittings. English at a minimum of Standard Grade (1,2,or 3) is also required. (This is Minimum more will be needed)

Applicants with Advanced Highers only: First Year Entry: A minimum of BCC. Second Year Entry: A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus CC, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus C.

Finding Out About Courses.

School website…. www.westhillacademy.org

National Courses – click on the N3/4/5 for details…. http://

www.westhillacademy.org/nationalcourses.htm

The Choice Form…..National 3 National 4 National 5

Highers available this session in S5/6

Art and Design Art and DesignGraphic CommunicationDesign and ManufacturePractical Woodworking

Art and DesignGraphic CommunicationDesign and Manufacture Practical Woodworking

Art and Design Graphic

Communication

Administration and ITComputing Science

Administration and ITComputing Science

Administration and ITComputing Science

AccountingBusiness Management

ComputingAccounting

Business Management

Health and Food Technology

Fashion and Textile Technology

Hospitality: Practical Cookery

Health and Food TechnologyFashion and Textile

TechnologyHospitality: Practical Cookery

Health and Food TechnologyFashion and Textile

TechnologyHospitality: Practical Cookery

GeographyHistory

Modern Studies

GeographyHistory

Modern Studies

GeographyHistory

Modern Studies

Geography History

Modern Studies

FrenchGermanSpanish

FrenchGermanSpanish

FrenchGermanSpanish

French German Spanish

DramaMusic

DramaMusic

DramaMusic

Drama Music

Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education

N3/4 BiologyN3/4 Chemistry

N3/4 Physics

N3/4 BiologyN3/4 Chemistry

N3/4 Physics

N5 BiologyN5 Chemistry

N5 Physics

Biology Chemistry

Physics

Media Studies EnglishMedia StudiesMathematics

Accounting and Business Management are only on offer at one level. A National 4 in Business may be available if additional work has been done.

Science courses split into two levels. Advice was given in reports. Please follow this.

If a pupil attempts a National 5 science course and is unsuccessful then a national 4 pass may be possible if an additional unit at that level has been done.

Some subjects do not currently have progression to Higher

PotentialSubject Subject(s) in S1 to 3 indicating Potential

Art and DesignGraphic CommunicationDesign and Manufacture

Practical Craft Skills

ArtTechnology/Art Technology/Art

Technology

Administration and ITAccounting

Business ManagementComputing Science

Computing/Business EducationMathematics

Business Education/English/Social StudiesComputing/Business Education

Health and Food TechnologyFashion and Textile TechnologyHospitality: Practical Cookery

Home Economics/ScienceHome EconomicsHome Economics

Geography/History/Modern Studies Social Studies

French/German/Spanish Modern Languages

DramaMusic

Drama/EnglishMusic

Physical Education P E

Biology/Chemistry/Physics Science/Mathematics

How to complete the form

Choice number

Subject

1 N5 Chemistry

2 N5 Physics

3Business Management

4Graphic Communication

RESERVECHOICE Computing Science

• You should choose 4 Subjects from the list

• Put your choices in order of importance to YOU

• Make sure for sciences you put N3/4 or N5

• Consult your Guidance Teacher to ensure you make the best choices.

• Write a 5th RESERVE choice in final box.

Planning for the future

Choice for S4English

Maths

N5 Chemistry

N5 Physics

Business Management

Graphic Communication

Possible choice for S5Maths H

Chemistry H

Physics H

Graphic Communication H

Computing Science N5

Choice for S4English

Maths

Geography

Art & Design

Fashion & Textiles

Design and Manufacture

Possible choice for S5English H

Art & Design H

Geography H

Business Management H

Admin and IT N5

Exceptions…

Additional Support If a pupil is identified as needing additional

support then this becomes one of the 4 choices

This applies to most pupils who have attended small groups with a Learning support teacher in S3.

Pupils should know if it applies to them. If anyone is unsure please contact guidance

staff

Please Note

It is hoped that we will be able to provide most if not all pupils with their first four choices.

However due to timetable considerations we cannot guarantee that every combination of courses will be possible or that every course listed above will run.

This will depend on the numbers opting for the course and available staffing.

Key dates

Thursday 26th February

S3 Parents Evening

Monday 3rd March

S3 Parents Information evening

Friday21st March

Return of S3 Choice forms

Monday2nd June

New TT S2,3,4

14th

The S3 Profile All pupils across Scotland in S3.

Profile is a record of their “latest and best” achievements both in and out of school to mark the end of the Broad General Education.

Completed on “I-Can” through GLOW in school and at home.