Post on 28-Dec-2015
Tonight’s Agenda• Timetable Profile• Timescale• Role of parent/carer• Pitfalls to avoid• Why am I returning to school?• High Expectations• Choices at 16/18
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S1 English (5) Maths (4)Modern
Languages (2)
Technologies (6)
2 x CDT2 x Computing2 x HE
Science (3)Social Subjects
(3)
Expressive Arts (4)
2 x Music2 x Art
Masterclass (1)
HWB (3)
2 x P.E.1 x S.E.
RP
S2 English (4) Maths (5)Modern
Languages (2)
Technologies (6)
2 x CDT2 x Computing2 x HE
Science (3)Social Subjects
(3)
Expressive Arts (4)
2 x Music2 x Art
Masterclass (1)
HWB (3)
2 x P.E.1 x S.E.
RP
S3 English (4) Maths (4)Mod Lang (2)
Technologies Choice (3)
ComputingHE GraphicsDesign & Manuf
Science Choice (3)
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Social Subjects Choice (3)
GeographyHistoryModern Studies
Expressive Arts Choice (3)
MusicArt
Free Choice (3)
ChemistryArtR.P.P.E.
Free Choice (3)
BiologyHistoryGraphicsSpanish
HWB (3)
2 x P.E.1 x S.E.
RP
S4 Option 1 (5) Option 2 (5) Option 3 (5) Option 4 (5) Option 5 (5) Option 6 (5)HWB (2)
1 x SE/RP1 x P.E.
S5/6 Option 1 (6) Option 2 (6) Option 3 (6) Option 4 (6) Option 5 (6)HWB (2)
1 x P.E.1 x SE/RP
Curriculum Model
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S4Option 1 (5)
Option 2 (5)
Option 3 (5) Option 4 (5) Option 5 (5) Option 6 (5)
HWB (2)
1 x SE/RP1 x P.E.
S5/6
Option 1 (6)
Option 2 (6) Option 3 (6) Option 4 (6) Option 5 (6)
HWB (2)
1 x P.E.1 x SE/RP
SENIOR PHASE MODEL
S4 S5 S6National
5Higher Advance
d HigherNational
4National
5Higher
National 3
National 4
National 5
No Award National 3
National 4
A dvanced H igher
H igher
N ational 5
N ational 4
N ational 3
N ational Q ualifications
•Unit-based study with internal assessment (NABs)
•Final Exam_____________________
• No Final exam – all internal assessment
Role of parent / carer
• What does your son/daughter enjoy?• What is he/she good at…
– In school?– Out of school?
• What is he/she best suited to?• Does he/she have any post-school ideas?• Encourage him/her to find out about
courses, jobs and qualifications
Pitfalls to avoid..
Do not make a choice because...
• Your friend is taking it• You like (or don’t like) a certain teacher• You feel “pressured” to do it• The subject is “easy”
Remember : You will have to do the work yourself
High Expectations•Current climate
•Be clear – choose wisely
•Read the Booklet; talk to people!
•Application Form
•Interview with Senior Leadership Team
•Mentoring
S5/6 – Why am I returning to School?
• Is Whitburn Academy the best place to prepare for my future?
• These are the questions every student must consider very seriously before, during and after reading the course choice booklet
S5/6 – Application to Return•All pupils will need to complete an application
•All pupils will receive a letter
•Interviews – may take place
•All pupils interviewed will receive a letter
•Monitoring will take place
•Critical study year
•Role models for younger pupils
•P7 Buddies during Transition Week
S5 – Staying on at the Academy?
S6 – Staying on at the Academy?•Additional duties e.g. buddying, lunch & break duties
•Head Boy & Girl / Depute Head Boy & Girl (Interviews)
•House Captains
•Prefects
•Study Room
Timescale
Pre-Xmas
January2014
This week
February and on
By end of Feb. 2014
March 2014
Deadline for CC Forms
S3 Settling In Reports
16+ Learning Choices Evening
Discussion in PSE lessons – making good choices
S3 Reports; SLT Course Choice interviews
S3 Parent Evening – 6th March;
31stMarch
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TimescalePre-Xmas
January2014
This week
February
By end of Feb
March Deadline for CC Forms
S4Work Experience
Parents Evening
16+ Learning Choices Evening
Discussion in PSE lessons – making good choicesPrelims 19th
SLT Course Choice InterviewsReports with prelim grades
31st March
S5 Parent Evening Prelims
16+ Learning Choices Evening
Discussion in PSE lessons – making good choices
Reports with prelim grades
SLT Course Choice Interviews;
31st March
Time Location Summary of topics covered Facilitator7.30 Music
room 1Job Search (SDS)Job search using internet.Job search and targeting employers.
Steven Smith
7.30 Music room 2
College course applications What kind of courses are available?What can college lead to?Funding, applications and interviews.
Margaret Hewitt
Time Location Summary of topics covered Facilitator8.00 Music
room 1Voluntary Sector Gateway (West Lothian)What is volunteering? What opportunities are available?How can young people get involved?Current developments.
Jim McGregor
8.00 Music room 2
Napier University (University options)Information regarding applications/ UCAS.What can university lead to?Funding and interview information.
Jonathan Mills
Time Location Summary of topics covered Facilitator8.30 Music
Room 1West Lothian Council (Employment options/Modern Apprenticeships)What are modern apprenticeships?What is involved in the application process?Do they involve college and how long do they last?
Matt Baxter
8.30 Music room 2
Skills Development Scotland(SDS)Role of SDS in career planning and job seeking.
Steven Smith