Course Choice for S3 (moving into S4) Balfron High School Session 2013/14

Balfron High School – Aims To enable all young people to become: Successful Learners Confident Individuals Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors

Doctorate Masters Honours Degree Ordinary Degree Higher National Diploma Advanced Higher Higher SG Credit/Int2 SG General/Int1 Access 3/SG Foundation Access 2 Access 1 Existing Qualifications Advanced Higher Higher National 5 National 4 National 3 National 2 National New Qualifications

Responsibilities Keys to Success: Good attendance & timekeeping Being prepared & organised for class Having the right (working) frame of mind Actively participating while behaving well Completing work & reading over lessons Enjoying being part of Balfron High School!

Course Choice for S3 (moving into S4) Balfron High School Session 2013/14

Monitoring, Tracking and communicating… The Role of the Form Class Leader …Pupil Progress.

Key Issues for the FCL Attendance Timekeeping Behaviour Homework Assessments Reporting Supporting Learning

Having a holistic view Mr Smith, Paul’s Form Class Leader, is monitoring him in all his classes and can see that he is trying his very best. He is able to help and support Paul by speaking to Paul, Paul’s parents and Paul’s teachers.

The Student Planner Used to record: Personal Timetable Homework Key Dates, including tests etc But also (ideally?) To allow more effective communication between parents and the school.

Course Choice for S3 (moving into S4) Balfron High School Session 2013/14

S1 (Transition Phase) EnglishHome Economics MathematicsDesign Technology FrenchBusiness Enterprise ScienceArt & Design Social SubjectsMusic PSERMEPE

S2/S3 (General Phase) EnglishHome Economics FrenchDesign Technology MathematicsBusiness Enterprise BiologyArt & Design ChemistryMusic PhysicsPSE GeographyRME HistoryPE Modern Studies Masterclasses

Period Allocation in S4 (Senior Phase) 6 Subjects (inc English & Maths)27 Periods PSE/RME 1 Period P.E 2 Periods Total 30 Periods

The Course Choice Form EnglishMathematicsPhysical Education GeographyHistoryModern Studies PhysicsBiologyChemistry Business ManagementFrenchSpanish Art and DesignMusic PerformanceMusic Technology Graphical Communication Practical Woodworking or Metalworking Skills Product Design English (Compulsory) English1 Mathematics (Compulsory) Maths2 Subject Choice 3 (Highest Priority)3 Subject Choice 44 Subject Choice 55 Subject Choice 6 (Lowest Priority)6 Subject Choice 7 (Alternative Choice)Alt

Advice & Guidance PTs available tonight Career’s Advisor available tonight S3 Course Choice Handbook ( ed) S3 P.S.E. Classes Assemblies S3 Reports Interview with Form Class Leader Self-referral to Careers Advisor Internet research

Doctorate Masters Honours Degree Ordinary Degree Higher National Diploma Advanced Higher Higher SG Credit/Int2 SG General/Int1 Access 3/SG Foundation Access 2 Access 1 Existing Qualifications Advanced Higher Higher National 5 National 4 National 3 National 2 National New Qualifications Understanding the “Nationals”

“We like to see you offering a broad range of subjects…..” “Think about subjects which will give you relevant skills and information…” “You should be aware of subject-specific requirements for university courses…” “You can safely base your choices on the subjects you enjoy and feel that you are good at…”

Important Dates ProcedureDates S3 Reports Issued 14 th March 2013 Course Choice Forms & Subject Guides 12 th / 13 th March FCL Interviews 18 th – 21 st March Option Form Return Deadline 25 th March New timetable begins 20 th August 2013