shawlands academy
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S5/6 Options Information Evening. Shawlands academy. Jonathan Graham Depute Head Teacher Head of Fifth and Sixth Year. Shawlands academy. Programme. Why return to school? Qualifications - An Explanation Choosing Subjects The Curriculum Expectations Support Timeline and next steps - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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SHAWLANDS ACADEMYS5/6 Options Information Evening
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SHAWLANDS ACADEMY
Jonathan GrahamDepute Head TeacherHead of Fifth and Sixth Year
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PROGRAMME Why return to school? Qualifications - An Explanation Choosing Subjects The Curriculum Expectations Support Timeline and next steps Results
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WHY RETURN TO SCHOOL? Study subjects to more advanced levels Gain more or better qualifications Broaden your range of interests and
qualifications Enhance career prospects Obtain specific qualifications needed for
intended career route Develop your capacity to work with others
and contribute to society. Continue to learn in a safe and secure
environment
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QUALIFICATIONS
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QUALIFICATIONS – S4
National Qualifications Standard GradeIntermediate 2 Credit Level (Grade 1 – 2)
Intermediate 1 General Level (Grade 3 – 4)
Access 3 Foundation Level (Grade 5 – 6)
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QUALIFICATIONS – S5/6
National QualificationsAdvanced Higher
Higher
Intermediate 2
Intermediate 1
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PROGRESSION
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PROGRESSION
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
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PROGRESSION
Intermediate 1
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
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PROGRESSION
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
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PROGRESSION
Intermediate 2
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
Grade A/B
Strong General
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PROGRESSION
Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
Grade A/B
Strong General
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PROGRESSION
Higher
Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
Grade A/B
Grade A/B
Strong Credit
Strong General
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PROGRESSION
Advanced Higher
Higher
Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit ( 1 – 2)
Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade General (3 – 4)
Access 3 or Standard Grade Foundation (5 – 6)
Grade A/B
Grade A/B
Grade A/B
Strong Credit
Strong General
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PROGRESSION
FOURTH YEAR FIFTH YEAR SIXTH YEAR
SG FOUNDATION / ACCESS 3
INTERMEDIATE 1 INTERMEDIATE 2
SG GENERAL / INTERMEDIATE 1
INTERMEDIATE 2 HIGHER
SG CREDIT / INTERMDIATE 2
HIGHER ADVANCED HIGHER
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CHOOSING SUBJECTS
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WHICH SUBJECTS?
Think about ..... Career aspirations FE/HE course aspirations and
requirements Strengths, best grades Interests, preferences Level of study (Higher / Int 2 / how many
Highers?)
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OTHER COURSES
SfW Cources (S5 & 6)
Int. 2 Lab Science Int. 2 Energy Int. 1 Engineering Int. 1 Sport &
Recreation Int. 1 Child Care And others
Highers (S6) Psychology Media studies Sociology Photography Others?
Advanced Highers TBC Talk to us!
In conjunction with local partners we may also be able to offer:
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THE CURRICULUM
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S5 CURRICULUM
Pupils study 5 subjects plus PSE Choose one subject from each
column. Pupils should progress from S4
subjects Also choose from ‘5X’ curriculum Need flexibility? – Talk to us.
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S6 CURRICULUM Pupils can progress or choose new
subjects. Pupils should have a full timetable
consisting of: 5 Subjects, or 4 Subjects and DtC activities
In some circumstances pupils may be permitted a reduced timetable of: 4 Subjects, or 3 Subjects plus DtC activities
Pupils may opt into ‘5X’ Curriculum Need flexibility? – Talk to us.
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5X CURRICULUM
Opportunity to Engage in wider achievements
activities. Learn through recreational activities. Include Physical Education in the
curriculum. Gain additional skills Gain certification
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DETERMINED TO CONTRIBUTE
Develop your capacity to work with others and contribute to society.
Focus on the person, skills and values
Opportunities include: Paired reading Subject classroom assistant Paired reading Classroom assistant in primary school Work experience
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EXPECTATIONS
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YOUR EXPECTATIONS Good teaching
Support
Challenge
Regular tracking
Opportunities to develop
Demands
High expectations
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OUR EXPECTATIONS
A mature and focused approach to education
Working with staff
Full cooperation in 5 key areas: Attendance Punctuality Uniform Effort Conduct
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SUPPORT Depute Head Teacher Pastoral Care Teacher Subject Teachers and Department
Heads Careers Adviser ‘Which Way Now?’ booklet (school
website) Course Planning Book Web based resources
Planitplus.net Careers-scotland.org.uk
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TIMELINE AND NEXT STEPSFebruary Options Information AssembliesFebruary Pupil progression info collated1st March Options information book
issued12th March PC Options interviews begin23rd March PC Options interviews complete7th / 8th June 5th and 6th Year Induction Days7th – 27th June S5/6 Courses run6th August SQA Results Issued8th – 10th August
Revised options interviews
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RESULTS
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SENIOR SCHOOL RESULTS
3 Pupils pass 6 Highers at Grade A 6 Pupils pass 5 Highers at Grade A 33 Pupils achieve 5 Higher passes Well above national average Ranked top against comparator
schools 3rd best in Glasgow
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SENIOR SCHOOL RESULTS
Top, or very close top, of comparator school for 5+ Level 4, 5+ Level 5, and 5+ level 6 for S5 pupils
38 Pupils achieved one or more Advanced Higher pass
Advanced Higher passes amongst best in Glasgow and near top of comparator schools.
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AND FINALLY......
Talk to us!