Dunblane High Dunblane High SchoolSchool

Thursday 26 February Thursday 26 February 20152015

S5 & S6 2015-S5 & S6 2015-1616

Parents’ Parents’ Information Information

EveningEvening

Prospice Ultra MontesProspice Ultra Montes

Option Option ChoicesChoices

1.1. Subject Survey of S4 Subject Survey of S4

2.2. Option Form Draft 1:Option Form Draft 1:to S4 to S4 and to Principal Teachersand to Principal Teachers

3.3. Option Form Draft 2:Option Form Draft 2:to S4 & S5 and to Principal Teachersto S4 & S5 and to Principal Teachers

4.4. Parents’ Information EveningParents’ Information Evening

5.5. Final Option Form: February Final Option Form: February 20152015

ProcessProcess

Analysis – 1Analysis – 1S4 (Roll 130) : after Options’ Form Draft 1S4 (Roll 130) : after Options’ Form Draft 1

00 pupils had any difficulty choosing 4 subjects pupils had any difficulty choosing 4 subjects

3939 pupils had problems with their 5 pupils had problems with their 5thth choice after choice after Draft 1 -Draft 1 -

Problematic combinations were:Problematic combinations were:

4 choices + Art/4 choices + Art/BMBM/Media//Media/ModMod StudsStuds/PE/RMPS /PE/RMPS ~ 24~ 24

Chemistry + Chemistry + Art/Graphic Communication/Music Art/Graphic Communication/Music ~ 12~ 12

Nat 5 Maths & Art/ Nat 5 Maths & Art/ Graphic Communication Graphic Communication ~ 5~ 5

Engineering Science & Engineering Science & Business Management Business Management ~ 1~ 1

Final Options’ Form resolves most Final Options’ Form resolves most greengreen issues.issues.

Available combinations Available combinations (with English and Maths)(with English and Maths) : :

3 Sciences3 Sciences3 Social Subjects3 Social Subjects3 Technological Subjects3 Technological Subjects3 Creative Subjects3 Creative Subjects2 Languages2 LanguagesScottish Baccalaureates Scottish Baccalaureates (S6 only - in (S6 only - in

Languages & Science)Languages & Science)

Analysis - 2Analysis - 2Final Options’ FormFinal Options’ Form

Column Column AA

Column Column BB

Column CColumn C Column Column DD

Column EColumn E

1 Subject 1 Subject from:from:

1 Subject 1 Subject from:from:

1 Subject 1 Subject from:from:

1 Subject 1 Subject from:from:

1 Subject 1 Subject from:from:

BusinessBusinessManagemManagementent

BiologyBiology Art & DesignArt & DesignBusinessBusinessManagemeManagementnt

BiologyBiology

GeographGeographyy

ChemistryChemistry ChemistryChemistry EngineerinEngineering Science g Science

Computing Computing ScienceScience

ModernModernStudiesStudies FrenchFrench

Graphic Graphic CommunicatCommunicationion

FrenchFrench GeographyGeography

RMPSRMPSGraphic Graphic CommunicaCommunicationtion

Modern Modern StudiesStudies History History MediaMedia

PhysicsPhysics MusicMusic Physical Physical EducationEducation SpanishSpanish

MathsMaths Maths Maths (incl (incl Nat 5)Nat 5)

EnglishEnglish EnglishEnglish EnglishEnglish EnglishEnglishElective/ Pers Elective/ Pers Study (S6)Study (S6)

Elective/ Pers Study Elective/ Pers Study (S6)(S6)

Elective/ Pers Study Elective/ Pers Study (S6)(S6)

Elective/ Pers Study Elective/ Pers Study (S6)(S6)

Elective/ Pers Study Elective/ Pers Study (S6)(S6)

S5 & S6 2015-16: S5 & S6 2015-16: Options’ FormOptions’ Form

+ Inserts ~ 3 periods per + Inserts ~ 3 periods per weekweek::

• PSHE (assemblies)PSHE (assemblies)• Education for WorkEducation for Work• Lifeskill CookingLifeskill Cooking• Sports LeadershipSports Leadership• Physical ActivityPhysical Activity

S5 2015-S5 2015-1616

5 full courses ~ 6 periods 5 full courses ~ 6 periods per weekper week

33 Period Asymmetric 33 Period Asymmetric WeekWeek

S6 2015-16S6 2015-16Any course from S5 may be Any course from S5 may be repeatedrepeatedMinimum 3 full courses Minimum 3 full courses (4 taught (4 taught periods + 2 research)periods + 2 research)

+ 1 column Personal Study + 1 column Personal Study (6 periods per (6 periods per weekweek))

+ Elective(s) + Elective(s) (2/3 periods per week each)(2/3 periods per week each)

+ Inserts+ Inserts

ElectivesElectivesPeer Mentoring (Asdan Award)Peer Mentoring (Asdan Award)Make a Difference GroupMake a Difference GroupSports Leadership (SQA Award)Sports Leadership (SQA Award)Supporting Younger Learners (SYL)Supporting Younger Learners (SYL)

Possible InsertsPossible InsertsEducation for Work / Lifeskill Cooking / Education for Work / Lifeskill Cooking / Physical ActivityPhysical Activity

AspirationAspiration VsVs AttainmentAttainment

MotivationMotivationVsVs AttainmentAttainment

EffortEffort VsVs AttainmentAttainment

Evidence-basedEvidence-basedDecision MakingDecision Making

Options Interviews:Options Interviews:Thursday 12 MarchThursday 12 March & August & August

20152015

Possible TensionsPossible Tensions