S2 Course Choice 2017 Parents Information Session Pauline Walker Headteacher Jen Menzies Depute Headteacher
What support do we offer?
Support 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 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 Education English Maths Modern Languages French or German Social Subjects Geography/H istory/moder n Studies Science Expressive Arts Art, Drama, Music Technologies Bus Ed, CDT, Comp, HE Core PE x 2, RME, PSE
S3 Broad General Education 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. English Maths Mod Lan Choice 3bpw Social Sub Choice 3bpw Science Choice 3bpw Expressive Choice 3bpw Technology Choice 3bpw Optional Choice 3bpw Enhance ment 2bpw Core PE x 2, RME, PSE
Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway One Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Choice 1 Nat3/4/5 Choice 2 Nat3/4/5 Choice 3 Nat3/4/5 Choice 4 Nat3/4/5 Choice 5 Nat3/4/5 Choice 6 Nat3/4/5 Choice 7 Nat3/4/5 Core Core Subjects PSE, PE, RE, Tutor Time 7 Choices at Nat 3/4/5 Progression from Broad General Education in S3
Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway Two Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 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 Core Subjects PSE, PE, RE, Tutor Time 5 Choices at Higher 6bpw
Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway 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 Thurs19/01/2017 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 Thurs19/01/2017 S2 Tracking Report sent home Mon 23/01/2017
S2 Parents Evening Wed 25/01/2017 Carolyne McArdle Support Officer Additional Appointments Thursday 26/01/2017 https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-wedo/our-products/our-careers-service-in-schools/ Fiona.White@royalhigh.edin. sch.uk
Making good choices: Look at Nationals in a Nutshell http://www.npfs.org.uk/nationals-in-a-nutshellfor 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.ukfor careers advice or make an appointment to see one of the SDS advisors based in school.
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 Tutorial Physics Geography Drama Design and Manufacture Chemistry Chemistry Geography History Dance Graphic Communications Business Management Business Management Modern Studies Physical Education Health and Food Technology History History RMPS Hospitality Modern Studies Modern Studies Physics RMPS RMPS S2 Options Complete with Guidance Mon 30/01/2017 Art and Design Music Computing Science Design & Manufacture Practical Woodworking Hospitality Physical Education Media Studies Art and Design Music Computing Science Design & Manufacture Practical Woodworking Hospitality Physical Education 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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