Mearns Castle High School S4/5 Options Presentation S4/5 Options Presentation Head Teacher: Dean Smith Jim McKenna – S4 Year Head Anne Lewis – S5 Year Head Anne Lewis – Vocational Programme Hazel Griffith – SDS Careers Adviser February 2013
Choices to Make Choices to Make
PUPIL SUPPORT TEACHERS SUBJECT CAREERS Advisor TEACHERS INFORMED CHOICES UNIVERSITIES INTERNET PARENTS & COLLEGES
Supporting Your Choice Supporting Your Choice
Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices • PSE / Tutor Groups • S4 Parents Meeting & T Report • S4 Reports (Fri 1st Feb) • The Way Ahead Booklets
Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices • Careers Talk • Careers Library • Careers Interviews • Careers Fair
Supporting Pupils’ Option Choices • Options Presentation to Parents • Pupil Support Teacher Interviews (5 th ‐ 15 th Feb) • Completed Option Forms (by 22 nd Feb) • Renegotiate choice if necessary (Aug )
Timeline Important dates for your Diary • Friday 1st February 2013 S4 Reports home • Monday 4 th February 2013 S4/S5 Options Evening (7pm) • Tuesday 5th to Friday 15th February 2013 Options Interviews Deadline 22nd February 2013
What’s on Offer? What’s on Offer? For information on School For information on School Courses Courses See “The Way Ahead” booklet and on school website
The School Week • 5 subjects to choose – (6 periods each) • Core PE – (2 periods) • PSE – (1 period) = 33 Periods
S5/6 Option Structure • “cafeteria ‐ choice” • Progression from S4 where numbers allow – Int. 2 � Higher – Int. 1 � Int. 2 – Others where possible
Awards & Progression S3/S4 S5 S6 • Int 2 • AH � Higher Higher � • Higher � Int Int 2 2 � • Int 1 • Int 2 � Int Int 1 1 � • Access
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60%
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28%
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35%
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33%
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47%
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47% Modern Studies 94% 58%
Progression to Higher Chance of passing Higher From Int 2 – A pass From Int 2 – C Pass Subject English 95% 60% Maths 82% 28% Biology 98% 35% Chemistry 99% 33% Art 97% 47% Modern Studies 94% 58%
OPTIONS TUTOR ___________________________________ INTERVIEW DATE: _________________________ MEARNS CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL S5 OPTION SHEET – SESSION 2013 - 2014 NAME_______________________________________________ SECTION ____________ S4 NQ COURSES Int 2 Int 1 Access Interested In….. SUBJECTS FOR S5 Higher Vocational Programme Course Intermediate 2 Intermediate 1 Adviser ___________________ Adviser date of return Date of Interview _____________________________ I am happy with this course choice If you have any concerns, please tick the box Parent/Carer’s signature ________________________ Date ________ and note them overleaf.
Progression to Higher ‐ the message from this is … • An ‘A’ pass at Int 2 gives a good chance of passing a Higher. • … but that does not necessarily mean an ‘A’ pass • A ‘C’ pass at Int 2 gives a 50 ‐ 50 chance in some subjects • … but much less in others
Progression to Higher ‐ the message from this is … • These are statistics – Statistics make general statements about general results • Each pupil is an individual – An individual can make their own statement
Progression to Higher ‐ the message from this is … • Be ambitious • Be committed • Be realistic
Entry Requirements Accountancy and Finance Strathclyde University 4 or 5 Highers at AAAA or AAABB (first sitting) 6 or 7 Highers at AAAABB or AAABBBB (two sittings) including English and Maths Glasgow University 4 or 5 Highers at AAAA or AAABB (first sitting) 5 or 6 Highers at AAAAA or AAAABB (two sittings) including Maths and an English based subject, preferably English at B. Business (HND) City of Glasgow College 2 Highers in appropriate subjects such as Business Management, Modern Studies, Economics, English, History Applicants who achieve 3 Higher Grade passes may be able to access the Diploma of Higher Education in Business.
Entry Requirements (cont) Medicine Glasgow University Minimum requirements are 5 Highers at AAAAB (at first sitting) including Biology and Chemistry and either Maths or Physics plus English at Intermediate 2. Dundee University 5 Highers at AAABB including Chemistry and another science subject plus English and Biology at Intermediate 2. Applicants are expected to demonstrate some knowledge of, and commitment to, medicine. Mechanical Engineering Herriot Watt University 4 or 5 Highers at AABB or BBBBC including Maths and Physics. Chemistry preferred. Strathclyde University 5 Highers at AAAAB (first sitting) or 6 Highers at AAAAAB (two sittings) including Maths at A or B and Physics. Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.
Entry Requirements (cont) Primary Education University of the West of Scotland 4 Highers at BBBB including English plus Maths at Intermediate 2. Strathclyde University 4 Highers at BBBB or ABBC (first sitting) 4 or 5 Highers at ABBB or BBBBC (two sittings) including Higher English plus Maths at Intermediate 2. Fashion Textiles (HND) Cardonald College 2 Highers including Art and Design NQ Fashion Design or equivalent. Candidates will be expected to present a folio of artwork at an interview.
Entry Requirements (cont) Social Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University 4 Highers at BBBC including English. Modern Studies, History, Sociology or Psychology recommended Social Work Strathclyde University 4 or 5 Highers at BBBB or BBBCC (two sittings) including English or a Social Subject plus Maths at Intermediate 2. Where to find this information? www.planitplus.net
It’s Time to It’s Time to Make Your Mind Up! Make Your Mind Up! S4 � S5
OPTIONS TUTOR _____ Mrs Crilledge __________ INTERVIEW DATE: _________________________ MEARNS CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL OPTION SHEET – S5 – SESSION 2013- 2014 NAME_______ Ima Fifthyear _________ SECTION ____________ S4 NQ COURSES ENG MATHS CHEM BIO HIS FRE ADMIN ART A C B C B C Int 2 A B A Int 1 Access SUBJECTS FOR S5 Eng Adm Maths Bio Higher Interested in Vocational Programme Fre Intermediate 2 Intermediate 1 Adviser ___________________ If you have any concerns, please tick the box and note them overleaf. Date of Interview _____________________________ I am happy with this course choice If you have any concerns, please tick the box Parent/Carer’s signature ________________________ Date ________ and note them overleaf.
Vocational Programme Ms A Lewis
Benefits of Vocational Courses • Relevant for career / work • Practical • New environment / try college • Treated as an adult (responsibility) • Qualifications –Access, Intermediate1, Intermediate 2, National Progression Awards, Higher, University level1
Training Providers • Cardonald College • Reid Kerr College • En Croute Catering (Commercial Kitchen) • Riverside Recording Studios • Glasgow Caledonian University • ERC Training Centre (Rouken Glen) • North Glasgow College • Langside College • Young Enterprise Scotland • Scottish Football Association
Courses • Construction • Early Years & Childcare • CSCS • Hair & Beauty • Building Engineering • Beauty • Energy • Fashion • Rural Skills & landscaping • Culinary (Hospitality) • Sound Production • Health & Social Care • Automative Skills • Psychology • Vehicle Maintenance • Photography
Time out of School Most courses take place on Tues pm & Wed pm Involves dropping one school subject (still take another 4 school subjects ) Miss one period each week of one school subject A few courses are all day Mon, plus Tues pm, Wed pm and Thurs pm (still take 3 school subjects ) S4 Pupils MUST select 5 subjects at forthcoming Option Interviews
Other Opportunities • All S5 pupils doing a vocational option do an Employability course in school • There are also some Friday morning options for S5 pupils who gain a place on the Vocational Programme • Some of the Friday courses may be suitable for S6 pupils
Transport • Bus / taxi picks up from school • Courses run until 4pm • Return to school at about 4.20 pm • This transport is free • Pupils make their own way home from school
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