S6 Upper School Option Choices January 2020 I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Areas to be Highlighted • Options calendar • The S6 curriculum & Choices • Youth Employment Provision • Universities/UCAS • Private Study • Saltire: enhancements • Saltire: Scotland Reads/training • Focus West: Top Up & Reach • Prefects/Captains/School Captains (S6 Leadership Team) • Senior School Agreement • EMA • 33 period week • Options Literature I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
The Upper School Options Calendar S5 pupils • Thursday 9 January options consultation evening • Monday 13 January course choice booklet issued & gone over in PSE • Friday 17 January special assembly ‘Options presentation’ to pupils • Monday 20 January S5 options interviews commence • Friday 31 January S5 options interviews end • Thursday 6 February Careers Fayre 5-8 pm I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
S6 CURRICULUM • Individual learner journey • Upgrade results from S5 • Resit subjects from S5 • Revisit courses from S4 • Experience new courses • Youth Employment Provision • Saltire • FOCUS WEST: ‘Top up’, REACH, Access to Careers • SQA Leadership qualification: prefects only • A combination of all of the above I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Subject choice in S6 (think college/employment/university requirements) If you require additional qualifications you should use S6 to: • Meet any specific subject and grade requirements • Take subjects which will develop and demonstrate relevant skills, e.g. essay based subjects for Social Sciences or Business; Art/Graphic Communication for Architecture • Take subjects you are good at, to help you gain strong grades and ultimately build a strong CV I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Option Form Choices • Pupils must choose 4 or 5 subjects* • National 5 taken to Higher • Possibility of Advanced Higher courses – timetable dependant • ‘Crash’ subjects • General interest subjects • Youth employment provision • In addition one period of core PE/Private Study *Pupils will remain in courses until the January prelim diet, subjects cannot be dropped until this point. Be aware of college/employment/university entrance requirements I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Private Study, can replace one subject choice • One column – optional not compulsory • Responsibility • Enhancements 33 Period week I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
College/Training/Employment • On-line Prospectuses for college • Liaison with Pupil Support Teacher and SDS Advisor • Research entrance requirements now Universities/UCAS • On-line Prospectuses • UCAS process – programme within the school • Open Days • Research entrance requirements now I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Choosing courses What should be considered and reflected upon? • Now a one year pathway. Reflect on S5, successes, challenges, changes? • Change of career destination. Reprioritise for this. • Taking the right subjects. – What am I capable of? • Which courses do I need for university/college entry and/or employment? – What do I enjoy? – Where do I currently experience success? Where did I experience success in S4? • Exploring all routes (YE provision). • Building your skills. • Is attendance an issue? • Very important: entrance requirements to employment, training, college and university. Research these at this stage. • What new courses can I pick up in S6? What courses can I revisit from S4? • Ensure you are as competitive as possible. • Work towards striving to ensure a robust SQA and skills portfolio on leaving school in June 2021. • Make the most of a dialogue with appropriate people, attend our careers fayre. • A mature approach to this process. Probably moreso than this time last year. I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
FACT 90% attendance, sounds good? = FOUR weeks of absence a year! FACT FOUR weeks = 24 periods of missed learning! Expectations • Attendance, but also commitment • Homework • Folio Deadlines (planning is vital) • Prelims • Progress Reporting C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Progression from S4 to S6 NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Advantages Progression for all Advanced Higher into S5 and S6 Higher Higher National 5 National 5 National 4 I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Appropriate Progression is key to success S4 S5 S6 Advanced Higher Higher Year 2 of Higher National 5 (A/B) 2 year Higher Higher National 5 upgrade or alternative course National 5 (C) National 5 / alternative course National 5 National 5 / National 4 alternative course I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Internal External • NAR/tests • Final examination - To gain a Course award - To gain Unit passes • Appeals process - Timing - Reassessments - Evidence • Class tests All - Not just preparation for NARs Evidence assessment • Prelims matters - Preparation for the final exam Evidence I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Calderside Academy Draft Upper School Option Choice Sheet 2020-2021 Subjects At Higher Level/SCQF Level 6 Accounting Administration Art & Design Biology Business Mgt. Chemistry Classical Studies Computing Drama French Geography Graph Comm History Physics Modern Studies Music PE RMPS Personal Politics* Psychology* Spanish Development Subjects at National 5 Level/SCQF level 5 Accounting Administration & IT Art & Design Biology Business Mgt. Chemistry Drama Computing Science/Cyber Security Early Years/Childcare Electronics Employability French Graphic Comm History Hospitality Lab Skills Metalwork Modern Studies Music PE Photography Woodworking Personal Development PC Passport* RMPS Spanish Travel & Tourism Other: Carpentry and Woodworking course (school based) Sports Coaching* Youth Employment Provision: GradU8, Foundation Apprenticeships *denotes S6 only options I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROVISION • Approach to work related learning as part of the school curriculum - work placements - SQA accredited unit course delivered via PSE • Foundation Apprenticeships (if opted for as a subject option, 3 or 4 courses delivered in school and one course delivered outwith school) • GradU8 I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROVISION - Foundation Apprenticeships What are they: • A blended learning experience combine school, college and work based activities. • Time will be spent out of school at college and/or with an employer. • Linked to growth sectors in the economy. • Qualifications are recognised by industry employers that are the equivalent of higher / SCQF level 6. • Some of which (increasingly so) are recognised at university entrance requirement level equivalent to Higher. Subject areas generally available : Accountancy Business skills Financial Services Creative Digital Media ICT Hardware ICT Software Civil Engineering Engineering Systems Mechanical Engineering Children & Young People Food & Drink Technologies Scientific Technologies Social Services & Healthcare I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
Important points of note: • Of equivalent level to a Higher course, e ntrance requirements for all FA courses, state that candidates must be capable of working at higher level as well as other course specific entry requirements. • Express an interest on option sheet, pupils still select 5 courses, if successful in the application process, this option would replace the subject choice in column 3. • Taken over 2 years, Tues/Thur afternoon, would replace course option in column 3 of the course choice sheet. Normally 2 days out of school in S6. or • Taken over 1 year, 2 days out of school each week. Consider implications on other courses carefully. • Applications made to college for places, application form to be completed and normally received by March, applications often available from January onwards • Competitive entry, interview, aptitude tests. I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C A L D E R S I D E A C A D E M Y
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