Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace St Modan’s High School Setting the Highest Standards SENIOR SCHOOL OPTIONS Parents’ Information Evening 17 th January 2017 BM
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace PRAYER Setting the Highest Standards Be near us Father as we meet today Inspire our thoughts and light our understanding Guide us towards your vision for our school and grant that we may wisely lead and ever humbly serve, this community of St Modan’s entrusted to our care Amen BM
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Outline: Setting the Highest Standards The Senior Phase - Overview The Vocational Training Centre College Options Curriculum and Options Process UCAS and Work Experience Subject Fayre in the Atrium BM
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace The Senior Phase Setting the Highest Standards Advanced Higher Advanced Higher Higher Higher National 5 National 5 National 5 National 4 National 4 National 4 National 3 National 2 National 3 National 1 National 2 National 1 4 BM
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace How are Nationals assessed? Setting the Highest Standards In-School Assessment - NAT 1 TO 4 NAT 5 - In-School & External Assessment HIGHER ADVANCED HIGHER BM
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Sources of Information Setting the Highest Standards S3 or S5/6 Options Booklet SQA Subject pages The National Parent Forum of Scotland Nationals in a Nutshell Highers in a Nutshell 6
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Progression S3 into S4 Setting the Highest Standards RE COMPUTING S4 Subjects (7) MATHS ENGLISH English PE Maths HISTORY French MODERN LANGUAGES Computing BUSINESS PE ART BIOLOGY Art Business + CORE PE and CORE RE 7
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Progression S4 into S5 Setting the Highest Standards N4 N3 COMPUTING MATHS N4 S5 Subjects (5) ENGLISH Higher Art N5 English N4 BUSINESS N5 Retail N4 FRENCH N4 Maths N5 Sports & N5 N5 ART Recreation PE OR Apply for College/Work or Training 8
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Progression S5 into S6 Setting the Highest Standards S6 Subjects (5) N5 Higher English ENGLISH N5 Business N4 MATHS Higher PE N5 RETAIL N5 Numeracy & Craft Leadership N5 SPORTS AND RECREATION Higher ART OR Apply for College/Work or Training
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Pathways & Progression Setting the Highest Standards If students choose not to stay on at school, what are the options? Remain on the academic route? Apply for college (must see Julia Mitchell/ Careers Adviser) Winter Leaver – pupils going into S5 whose 16th birthday is between 1 October and end of February. Exceptional entrant to college. Apply for University (although not common after S5. Students must see PSD teacher)
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Take the working route? Setting the Highest Standards Apply for a Modern Apprenticeship (must see Julia Mitchell) Apply for training (must see Julia Mitchell) Employability Fund Targeted Pathways to Apprenticeships
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace The Vocational Training Centre Setting the Highest Standards Fantastic and exciting new resource. Courses will be delivered in school, in partnership with Forth Valley College. Applications and Interviews required. S4 – National 4 Construction and National 4 Automotive Skills S5/6 – National 4 Early Education and Childcare and N5 Energy S6 – N5 Creative Industries
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace F.V.C – SCOTS Programme Setting the Highest Standards Designed to support the transition from school to college. Open to S4 pupils and some S5. Taster courses offered over the course of a year. Pupils attend one morning per week. Pupils will also work towards SQA units in Enterprise and Employability in school. Interested? See Mrs Pert or your Head of House for more information.
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace FVC Courses Setting the Highest Standards College Skills for Work Courses HNC Courses Skills for work – Creative Industries (National 5) Skills for work – Construction Crafts (National 5) Computing Early Education and Childcare - (National 4) Civil Engineering Hair and Beauty (City and Guilds Award) Electrical Engineering NPA Sound Production (SCQF Level 6) Sports Coaching Hospitality (National 4) And many more… Psychology – Higher (1 day per week - 2 year) And many more…. ( 1 day per week – 1 year)
F.V.C – Foundation Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Apprenticeships Setting the Highest Standards 2 Year commitment beginning in S5. Opportunity to complete elements of a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) while still at School. Social Services and Healthcare, Children and Young People and Financial Services all based at the Stirling Campus Mechanical Engineering based at the Falkirk Campus. See Mrs Pert if interested
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace The F.A.S.T group Setting the Highest Standards Open to S5 and S6 pupils who are looking to enter into a Modern Apprenticeship on leaving school. SMART afternoons. Organised by Miss Kettles, PT DYW Excellent partnerships with employers. Fantastic range of support to support our young people to improve their employability skills, improve their applications/interview skills and an opportunity to network with potential employers.
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace S4 Curriculum Setting the Highest Standards Every pupil must study the following subjects: - English - Maths - One Modern Language – either French or Spanish - Core RE & Core PE
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace S4 Curriculum Setting the Highest Standards • Every pupil must then choose a further 4 subjects • Any subjects can be chosen – there are no restrictions (‘free choice’) • Pupils must also choose 1 ‘reserve’ subject – choose wisely • Pupils will study 7 National courses: English, Maths, French OR Spanish + Any 4 others
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace S3 into S4 Flexible Curriculum Setting the Highest Standards Involves a small number of our pupils and will be discussed with PSD staff and parents. Only choose Environmental Science if it has been discussed and agreed by Head of House/Mrs Pert prior to options interviews. Only choose Scottish Studies if it has been discussed and agreed by Head of House/Mrs Pert prior to options interviews. Also, Support for Learning will be provided on an individual basis as in BGE (S1 – 3).
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace S5 Curriculum Setting the Highest Standards • Every pupil must choose 5 subjects • Any subjects can be chosen – there are no restrictions (‘free choice’) • Pupils must also choose 1 ‘reserve’ subject – choose wisely • Pupils will study 5 National courses • Pupils will also have Core RE and Core PE on their timetable throughout S5. • HWB in the Senior Phase will be delivered through PSD, Assemblies, External speakers and SMART afternoons.
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace S6 Curriculum Setting the Highest Standards • Every pupil must choose 5 subjects • Pupils will study at least 4 National Courses • Only exception will be those studying 3 Advanced Highers – these pupils must make an appointment with Mrs Pert following their course choice interview. • Pupils will be able to choose some S6 only choices designed to enhance their experience beyond the academic. • Pupils will also have Core RE Core and Core PE on their timetable throughout S6
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace UCAS Applications: Setting the Highest Standards Key Dates in process: - June 2017 – UCAS packs issued to pupils - Early Sept 2017: Tutors allocated to pupils - End of Sept 2017: 1 st draft of Personal Statement and Higher Education reports from teachers completed - Nov 2017: Pupil application and Tutor references complete Personal Statement - Why me?, why this course?, what have I achieved so far? - Strengths, skills, achievements, success - Goals and future aspirations - Demonstrate skills and positive character traits - Must all be relevant to the course applying to PSD input - Research opportunities, advice, support, relationship
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Work Experience Setting the Highest Standards Information available in the Atrium Current S4 pupils/parents should take home: A Work Experience leaflet A Self-found placement form Any questions regarding work experience then please see Mrs Pert or Mr Paoli.
Supporting your child Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Setting the Highest Standards Careers Advisor, Skills Development Scotland S3/S5 - SMART Afternoon on Fri 3 rd Feb is focused on Planning for Choices and Changes S3 HWB Lessons – Planning for Choices and Changes Extended Assemblies
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Further Support Setting the Highest Standards Subject Teachers Pupil Support & Development Teachers Parental Involvement Course Choice Booklet (including important dates) University and College websites. My World of Work – invaluable support.
Sapientia et Gratia - In wisdom and Grace Parents As Partners Setting the Highest Standards
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