S4/5 Parents CfE Presentation

Thursday 13th 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

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

S5 – 5 subjects at N3, N4, N5(Int2), H.

S6 – Minimum 4 subjects at N3, N4, N5(Int2), H, AH.

Progression Routes

National 5/Int2 in S4 - H in S5 - AH in S6.

National 4/Int1 in S4 - N5 in S5 - H in S6.

National 3 in S4 - N4 in S5 - N5 in S6. 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 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!

Advanced Higher or more Highers?

We would advise pupils going into S6 to: Consider additional Higher courses as

well as Advanced Highers. Consider 5 courses.Why? Universities can request additional

Higher passes in different subjects rather than Advanced Higher in the same subject and 5 courses shows commitment.

Finding Out About Courses.

School website…. www.westhillacademy.org

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

www.westhillacademy.org/nationalcourses.htm

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.

National 3 National 4 ( Intermediate1) National 5 (Intermediate 2) Higher Advanced Higher

Art and Design

Art and DesignGraphic Communication Design and Manufacture

Practical Craft Skills (Int 1)

Art and Design Graphic Communication Design and Manufacture Practical Craft Skills (Int2)

Art and Design Graphic Communication

Art and DesignGraphic Communication

Administration and ITComputing Science

Administration and IT Computing Science

Administration and IT Accounting

Business ManagementComputing Science

Computing (Int2)Information Systems (Int2)

Accounting Business Management

ComputingInformation Systems

AccountingBusiness Management

English English Media

English Media

English

Health and Food Technology

Fashion&Textile Technology

Hospitality:Practical Cookery

Health and Food Technology

Fashion&Textile Technology

Hospitality:Practical Cookery

Health and Food TechnologyFashion&Textile TechnologyHospitality: Practical Cookery

Hospitality:Practical Cake Craft

GeographyHistory

Modern Studies

Geography History

Modern Studies

Geography History

Modern Studies

Geography History

Modern Studies

GeographyHistory

Modern Studies

Mathematics (Int1) Mathematics (Int2) Mathematics Mathematics

FrenchGermanSpanish

French German Spanish

French German Spanish

French German

FrenchGerman

DramaMusic

Drama Music

Drama Music

Drama Music

DramaMusic

Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical EducationP.E. Performance Unit

Only( not a full course)

N3/4 BiologyN3/4 Chemistry

N3/4 Physics

N3/4 BiologyN3/4 Chemistry

N3/4 Physics

Biology Chemistry

Physics

Biology Chemistry

Physics

BiologyChemistry

Physics

Some subjects do not currently have progression to Higher

AH PE performance unit will not be counted as a full course.

The Choice Form…..

How to complete the form

Choicenumber

SubjectLeve

l

1 English H

2 Maths H

3 Chemistry H

4 Physics H

5Graphic Communication

H

RESERVECHOICE Computing Science H

• S4 should choose 5 courses from the list

• Put your choices in order of importance to YOU

• Make sure you put the level

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

• Write a RESERVE choice in final box.

How to complete the form

Choicenumber

Subject Level

1 Maths AH2 Chemistry AH

3Business Management

H

4 Modern Studies H5

(if wanted)

RESERVECHOICE Physics AH

Externalprovider Yass

• S5 should choose a minimum of 4 courses from the list

• Put your choices in order of importance to YOU

• Make sure you put the level

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

• Write a RESERVE choice in final box.

External providers

Psychology through community Education as an evening class. Counts as a course.

The Open University's Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (or YASS for short) Additional to courses.

Planning for the future

Choice for S5English H

Maths H

Chemistry H

Physics H

Graphic Communication H

Possible choice for S6Maths AH

Chemistry AH

Business Management H

Modern Studies H

Choice for S5English N5

Geography H

Art & Design H

Biology H

Accounts N5

Possible choice for S6English H

Art & Design AH

Accounts H

Business Management H

Exceptions…

Additional Support If a pupil is identified as needing

additional support then this becomes one of the choices

Identified pupils received a letter along with the choice form explaining what to do

If you think you should have received a letter and have not 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 13th March

S4/5 Parents Information evening

Friday14th March

Issue of S4,5,6 reports

Friday21st March

Return of S4/5 Choice forms

Monday2nd June

New TT S2,3,4