S2 Course Choice 2017

Parents Information Session

Pauline Walker

Headteacher

Jen Menzies

Depute Headteacher

What support do we offer?

• Careers Input into PSE

• PSE discussions focusing on: strengths, qualities, skills, decision making, future pathways

• Pupils talked through process and possibilities

• Preparation for how to complete course choice form

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• All pupils will receive an interview from Pupil Support Leader

• Support given to staff

• Careers Advisor: Carolyne McArdle, Thurs & Fri

• Introduction to My World of Work website

• S2 Careers Days in subjects

My World of Work

Where Can I Get Support?

• Guidance Staff

• Year Head – Mr Chambers

• DHT Curriculum – Ms Menzies

• Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work website

Our Curriculum

S1 & S2 Broad General EducationS1 & S2 Broad General EducationS1 & S2 Broad General EducationS1 & S2 Broad General Education

English

4bpw

Maths

4bpw

Modern

Languages

4bpw

French or

German

Social

Subjects

4bpw

Geography/H

istory/Moder

n Studies

Science

4bpw

Expressive

Arts

4bpw

Art, Drama,

Music

Technologies

4bpw

Bus Ed, CDT,

Comp, HE

Core

4bpw

PE x 2, RME,

PSE

S3 Broad General EducationS3 Broad General EducationS3 Broad General EducationS3 Broad General Education

English

4bpw

Maths

4bpw

Mod Lan

Choice

3bpw

Social

Sub

Choice

3bpw

Science

Choice

3bpw

Expressive

Choice

3bpw

Technology

Choice

3bpw

Optional

Choice

3bpw

Enhance

ment

2bpw

Core

4bpw

PE x 2,

RME, PSE

At the end of S2, pupils will make a choice. They will study up

to 8 subjects and this will be within the curricular areas. S3

will also follow a skills based courses for 2 blocks a week.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Core

Choice 1

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 2

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 3

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 4

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 5

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 6

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Choice 7

Nat3/4/5

4bpw

Core

Subjects

PSE, PE,

RE, Tutor

Time

• 7 Choices at Nat 3/4/5

• 4bpw

• Progression from Broad General Education in S3

Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4----6)6)6)6)

Pathway OnePathway OnePathway OnePathway One

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Core

Choice 1

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 2

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 3

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 4

Higher/AH

6bpw

Choice 5

Higher/AH

6bpw

Core

Subjects

PSE, PE, RE,

Tutor Time

Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4----6)6)6)6)

Pathway TwoPathway TwoPathway TwoPathway Two

• 5 Choices at Higher

• 6bpw

Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4Senior Phase (S4----6)6)6)6)

Pathway ThreePathway ThreePathway ThreePathway Three

• Up to 5 choices at Higher – 6 bpw

• Add in National 4/5 courses or vocational,

volunteering, study etc.

• Menu of options to create what is best for you

Our Course Choice Process

The S3 experience is when, through personalisation,

choice, and specialisation, learners have the opportunity to

pave the way to qualifications at the Senior Phase.

S2 Parents Information Evening 7pm Thu 19/01/2017

S2 Course Information Issued Thurs 19/01/2017

S2 Tracking Report sent home Mon 23/01/2017

S2 Parents Evening Wed 25/01/2017

S2 Options Complete with Guidance Mon 30/01/2017

S2 Options Closed Friday 03/02/2017

S2 Course Information Issued Thurs 19/01/2017

S2 Tracking Report sent home Mon 23/01/2017

S2 Parents Evening Wed 25/01/2017

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-

do/our-products/our-careers-service-in-schools/

Carolyne McArdle – Support

Officer

Additional Appointments

Thursday 26/01/2017

Fiona.White@royalhigh.edin.

sch.uk

Making good choices:Making good choices:Making good choices:Making good choices:

Look at Nationals in a Nutshell

http://www.npfs.org.uk/nationals-in-a-nutshell for course summaries.

Look at Edinburgh College’s Career Coach https://edinburghcollege.emsicareercoach.co.uk/ designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.

Look at the ‘My World of Work’ website: http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk for careers advice or make an appointment to see one of the SDS advisors based in school.

S2 Options Complete with Guidance Mon 30/01/2017

ML Science Social Studies Expressive Arts Technologies Free Choice Reserve Free Choice

My Options

Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 R

Modern Language Science Social Studies Expressive Arts Technologies Free Choice Reserve Free Choice

French Biology Business Management Art and Design Accounting Spanish Spanish

German Chemistry Classical Studies Music Computing Science Biology Biology

Support for Learning

TutorialPhysics Geography Drama Design and Manufacture Chemistry Chemistry

Geography History Dance Graphic Communications Business Management Business Management

Modern Studies Physical EducationHealth and Food

TechnologyHistory History

RMPS Hospitality Modern Studies Modern Studies

Physics RMPS RMPS

Art and Design Art and Design

Music Music

Computing Science Computing Science

Design & Manufacture Design & Manufacture

Practical Woodworking Practical Woodworking

Hospitality Hospitality

Physical Education Physical Education

Media Studies Media Studies

ML

My Options

Ranking 1

Modern Language

French

German

Support for Learning Tutorial

Science

My Options

Ranking 2

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Geography

Social Studies

My Options

Ranking 3

Social Studies

Business Management

Classical Studies

Geography

History

Modern Studies

Religious, Moral and

Philosophical Studies

Expressive Arts

My Options

Ranking 4

Expressive Arts

Art and Design

Music

Drama

Dance

Physical Education

Technologies

My Options

Ranking 5

Technologies

Accounting

Computing Science

Design and Manufacture

Graphic Communications

Health and Food

Technology

Hospitality

Physics

Free Choice

6

Free Choice

Spanish

Biology

Chemistry

Business Management

History

Modern Studies

RMPS

Art and Design

Music

Computing Science

Design & Manufacture

Practical Woodworking

Hospitality

Physical Education

Media Studies

Reserve Free Choice

R

Reserve Free Choice

Spanish

Biology

Chemistry

Business Management

History

Modern Studies

RMPS

Art and Design

Music

Computing Science

Design & Manufacture

Practical Woodworking

Hospitality

Physical Education

Media Studies

S2 Options Closed Friday 03/02/2017

This is an Email Confirmation from The Royal

High School

To: the Parent or Guardian of Jen Menzies

Dear Parent or Guardian,

This is to confirm that you have requested the

following choices:

1=French

2=Biology

3=Mod Studs

4=Art and Design

5=Hospitality

6=Chemistry

R=Physical Ed

Please get back to your child’s guidance

teacher if there are any issues.

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