Welcome to Chryston High School SENIOR OPTIONS EVENING
Programme for the Evening
Options Process to Date
Options Form
Routes of Progression S4 » 5 » 6
Qualifications
Completing the Options Process
Expectations of Senior School Students
The Options Process To Date January: S4 Parents’ Consultation Evening 22nd January
Prelims
• February: S4/5 Parents’ Information Evening – 12th FebruaryTrial run completed & option form constructed
Option booklet & form to S4 w/b 16th FebruaryS6 pupils to talk to S4 about subject requirementsS4 Interviews commence w/b 16th February Issue of S4 reports – 26th February
March: S4 Interviews completed by 6th MarchS4 Option Forms returned by Friday 13th March
Process repeated for S5 two weeks later
April: Easter holiday 3rd – 21st April
SQA exams start Tuesday 28th April
The Options Process To Date
In S1/S2, pupils studied up to 16 subjects
In S3/S4, pupils studied 8 subjects
In S5/S6, students will study a maximum of 5 subjects
Subjects offered at different levels.
S3/S4 Curriculum
A broad curriculum8 subjects at National 3, 4 or 5
English Maths Modern Language Social Subject Science Creative/Aesthetic Technology ICT.
S5/S6 Curriculum
A narrower curriculum - less subjects - more time
8 subjects in S3/S4English
Maths
Modern Languages
Social Subjects
Sciences
Creative/Aesthetic
ICT/Technology
5 subjects in S5/S6
No compulsory subjects, but Pupil Support staff will ensure that all pupils have a balanced curriculum which will suit their future plans.
S5/S6 Specimen Option Sheet CHRYSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Students must choose 5 subjects – one from each column A to E Indicate your choice by circling the subject in the appropriate column and return the form as advised by Mr Kane. Please note – Some classes may not run. This will depend on the availability of staff, accommodation and a reasonable uptake from students.
Level A B C D E AH (S6 only)
Mathematics Art and Design Art and Design
Please list any subject which was unavailable to you.
Higher Accounts Computing
English Physical Education
Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies
French German History
Leadership Mathematics
Physics
Art and Design Biology
Business Chemistry Geography
Human Biology Mathematics
Chemistry English
Graphic Communication Human Biology
Physical Education
Administration Art and Design
Design and Manufacture Drama
Geography Modern Studies
Music
National 5 Accounts Computing
English Physical Education
Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies
French German History
Leadership Mathematics
Physics Music
Health and Food technology
Art and Design Biology
Business Chemistry Geography
Mathematics
Chemistry English
Graphic Communication Hospitality
Biology Physical Education
Administration Art and Design
Design and Manufacture Drama
Geography Modern Studies
Music Pupil Signature
National 4
Mathematics Mathematics
Environmental Science
Art & Design
Parental Signature
Pupil Support Signature
Name Class
LEAVER TICK HERE
SENIOR CHOICE FORM 2015
Additions to columnsIn order to provide additional subjects relevant to a larger number of pupils we are currently considering adding • Horticulture • Community Involvement• Yearbook• Performance and fitness• Personal finance• Life and Language for work• Befrienders• Photography• Duke of Edinburgh• Young Enterprise
Each of these subjects would be available with another in 1 column and would amount to 3 periods per week
Example Befrienders and Yearbook may be paired.
Example…Only an example
Chryston S4 Parents Information
CHRYSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Students must choose 5 subjects – one from each column A to E Indicate your choice by circling the subject in the appropriate column and return the form as advised by Mr Kane. Please note – Some classes may not run. This will depend on the availability of staff, accommodation and a reasonable uptake from students.
Level A B C D E AH (S6 only)
Mathematics Art and Design Art and Design
Please list any subject which was unavailable to you.
Higher Accounts Computing
English Physical Education
Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies
French German History
Leadership Mathematics
Physics Music
Art and Design Biology
Business Chemistry Geography
Human Biology Mathematics
Chemistry English
Graphic Communication Human Biology
Physical Education
Administration Art and Design
Design and Manufacture Drama
Geography Modern Studies
Music
National 5 Accounts Computing
English Physical Education
Religious, Moral and Philosophical studies
French German History
Leadership Mathematics
Physics Music
Health and Food technology
Art and Design Biology
Business Chemistry Geography
Mathematics
Chemistry English
Graphic Communication Hospitality
Biology Physical Education
Administration Art and Design
Design and Manufacture Drama
Geography Modern Studies
Music Pupil Signature
National 4 Vocational
Horticulture & Performance and fitness
Mathematics
Life and Language for work &
Personal Finance
Mathematics Community Involvement & Young Enterprise & Duke
of Edinburgh.
Environmental Science
Befrienders & Yearbook (S6 Only)
Art & Design
Photography & Cake Decorating
Parental Signature
Pupil Support Signature
Name Class
LEAVER TICK HERE
SENIOR CHOICE FORM 2015
Routes of Progression
S4 S5 S6
National 5 Higher Advanced Higher A or B
National 4 National 5 Higher
Progression in any subject is dependant on success at the lower level. It may however be possible, each year, to choose a different set of subjects at the lower level instead.
Also Pupil Support staff will be able to advise if college or training may be a more beneficial choice.
Qualifications
• Courses and qualifications at up to 5 levels to allow progression from S4 to S6
• Courses made up of units and the chance to gain recognition for units
• Internal and external assessment• Core skills qualifications for all.
Terminology
Unit
Part of a subject course. Internally assessed. Must pass each unit,
although one resit is allowed
Course
Made up of a group of units – usually 3.
Same study time regardless of the level (120 hours + revision and assessment time)
Nat 5, Higher and Advanced Higher are externally assessed – final exam
Assessment
Mixture of both internal – units
external – final exam
(Not National 3 or 4) Students must pass both assessments to gain
the full course award One system and one certificate All passes – units and final exam – certificated National Certificate.
The Finishing Touches
Pupil Support staff interview every S4/5 pupil. Once option forms are returned, SMT will consider
timetable implications (which may restrict some choices).
Note, if forms are returned late, then choices may be limited.
Study leave will end just before the last exam New courses will start at the beginning of June, so
pupils must be in attendance at this time.
Expectations of S5/6 Students
S5 study 5 subjects, S6 study at least 4 subjects, for the duration of the year
S5/6 pupils should be setting example to others Treated in a more mature way - Personal development S6 Mentors
Expectations of S5/6 Students
Senior Contract Good attendance and timekeeping Education Maintenance Allowance No Term time holidays Part – Time Employment New courses – June start