S5 Options Presentation K Sinclair 5 March 2013
Transition point S4 transitions last year: Full-time at school 92% Part school / Part college 4.4% Left school for employment/ 3.6% further training/college
Full-time at school Highers only Intermediate 2 & Highers Intermediate 1 & 2
S5 Curriculum • Pupils study 8 or 9 subjects in S3/S4 • 5 subjects in S5 • 6 periods per subject plus PE/PSHE • Elective (1 period) • English - compulsory • Continuity in S5
Pathways through National Qualifications S4 S5 S6 Biology Chemistry Higher Intermediate 2 Adv. Higher Physics Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Higher Access Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2
National Qualifications • 3 units of work • 40 hours per unit History History • Assessment at end of each unit (NAB) • One final exam in May/June Modern Studies • Certificate awarded at A, B, C or D
How many Highers in S5? 5 Highers in S5 % of S4 Roll 2010 2011 2012 Williamwood 46 39 46 ERC 32 34 32 National 11 11 11 Graphic Communication
How many Highers in S5? 3+ Highers in S5 Art & design Music % of S4 Roll 2010 2011 2012 Williamwood 68 62 65 ERC 53 56 52 National 24 25 25
Predicting success at Higher in S5 Subject Int 2 A Int 2 B Int 2 C English 96% Administration Mathematics 85% French 90% History 95% Art & Design Chemistry Biology 97% Computing 91% Spanish Art and design 96% Chemistry 98% Hospitality Drama
Predicting success at Higher in S5 Subject Int 2 A Int 2 B Int 2 C English 96% Administration Mathematics 85% French 90% History 95% Art & Design Chemistry Biology 97% Computing 91% Spanish Art and design 96% Chemistry 98% Hospitality Drama
Predicting success (%) at Higher Subject Int 2 A Int 2 B Int 2 C English 96% 73% Mathematics 85% 48% French 90% 22% History 95% 83% Biology 97% 53% Computing 91% 15% Art and design 96% 89% Chemistry 98% 77%
Predicting success (%) at Higher Subject Int 2 A Int 2 B Int 2 C English 96% 73% 38% Mathematics 85% 48% 0% French 90% 22% 0% History 95% 83% 50% Biology 97% 53% 29% Computing 91% 15% 100% Art and design 96% 89% 71% Chemistry 98% 77% 31%
Example Subject (S4) Int 2 % Pass S5 Grade rate English A 96% Higher Mathematics B 48% Higher French A 90% Higher History B 83% Higher Biology B 53% Computing A 91% Art and design C 71% Chemistry C 31% Higher
Example Subject (S4) Int 2 % Pass S5 Grade rate English A 96% PASS Mathematics B 48% PASS? French A 90% PASS History B 83% PASS Biology B 53% ? Computing A 91% ? Art and design C 71% ? Chemistry C 31% PASS?
Progression from Int 1 to Int 2 • Pupil support staff will advise • Not all subjects are equally difficult
Vocational Programme • S5 and S6 students S5 and S6 students • • Transport provided to and from school Transport provided to and from school • • Option 1 Option 1 Mon full day, Tues/Wed/Thurs pm • Mon full day, Tues/Wed/Thurs pm • Option 2 • Option 2 Tues/Wed pm Tues/Wed pm
Courses 2013/14 • Commercial Culinary Arts • Rural Skills/Landscaping • Digital Photography • SfW Construction • Fashion & Design • SfW Early Years & Childcare • Fashion Brand Retailing • Health and Social Care • Sound Engineering • Vehicle Maintenance • SfW Hairdressing & Beauty • Sports • Building Services Engineering
Entrance requirements University of Glasgow Medicine - AAAAB at first sitting including chemistry, biology and either physics or mathematics (minimum Intermediate 2 English)
Entrance requirements University of Strathclyde Apprenticeship Opportunity Mechanical Engineering £9474 (first year) £11249 (second year) The job entails manufacture and assembly of components using hand and machine tools. Four Intermediates needed at A-C including English, mathematics and a science subject.
Making the right choice All students study English plus 4 other subjects: • which are relevant to their chosen career; • which may involve a vocational subject; • in which they have achieved success; • which they have enjoyed; and • which provide a good balance if career is undecided.
Support for pupils and parents • PSHE programme • S5/S6 Options booklet (website) • Careers library/careers officer • University and college literature/admissions • Advertisements for vacancies/apprenticeships (website) • Pupil support teacher • Kate Sinclair (DHT)
Next steps • Presentation to S4 pupils this week • Tracking reports (prelim marks) issued Friday 15 March • S4 into S5 options interviews begin Monday 11 March • Completed forms returned by Friday 22 March • DHT tracking interviews • SQA Estimate report week beginning 22 April
S5 Options Form
Other important dates • Easter school • SQA examinations begin Tuesday 7 May • New timetable begins Wednesday 5 June • SQA results issued August • Option renegotiations Thursday 8 August • School re-opens Monday 12 August
You can help by … • discussing choices with your child; • encouraging your child to research possible careers; • communicating with Pupil Support/DHT; and • encouraging your child to focus on studying for the forthcoming examinations
Finally… • Vocational information • Depute headteachers in The Street
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