Parents Information Session S2 Course Choice 2018 Parents Information Session Pauline Walker Headteacher Jen Menzies Depute Headteacher

Our Curriculum

S1 & S2 Broad General Education English Numeracy (S1) Literacy (S2) Maths Modern Languages Social Subjects Science Expressive Arts Technologies Core 4bpw 1bpw 3bpw   French (3) German (1) Geography History Modern Studies Art Drama Music Creative Industries Bus Ed (S2 1) CDT Comp HE (S1 2) PE x 2, RME x1 PSE x1

S3 Broad General Education At the end of S2, pupils will make a choice. They will study up to 8 subjects and this will be within the curricular areas. S3 will also follow a skills based courses for 2 blocks a week. English 4bpw Maths 4bpw Mod Lan Choice 3bpw Social Sub Choice 3bpw Science Choice 3bpw Expressive Choice 3bpw Technology Choice 3bpw Optional Choice 3bpw Enhancement 2bpw Core 4bpw PE x 2, RME, PSE

Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway One Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Core Choice 1 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Choice 2 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Choice 3 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Choice 4 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Choice 5 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Choice 6 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Choice 7 Nat3/4/5 4bpw Core Subjects PSE, PE, RE, Tutor Time 7 Choices at Nat 3/4/5 4bpw Progression from Broad General Education in S3

Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway Two Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Core Choice 1 Higher/AH 6bpw Choice 2 Higher/AH 6bpw Choice 3 Higher/AH 6bpw Choice 4 Higher/AH 6bpw Choice 5 Higher/AH 6bpw Core Subjects PSE, PE, RE, Tutor Time 5 Choices at Higher 6bpw

Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway Three Up to 5 choices at Higher – 6 bpw Add in National 4/5 courses or vocational, volunteering, study etc. Menu of options to create what is best for you

What support do we offer?

Support We Offer Careers Input into PSE PSE discussions focusing on: strengths, qualities, skills, decision making, future pathways Pupils talked through process and possibilities Preparation for how to complete course choice form Workplace Awareness Event Careers Advisor: Carolyne McArdle Introduction to My World of Work website S2 Careers Days in subjects All pupils will receive an interview from Pupil Support Leader

Where Can I Get Support? Guidance Staff Year Head – Mr Chambers DHT Curriculum – Ms Menzies Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work website

Making good choices: Look at Nationals in a Nutshell http://www.npfs.org.uk/nationals-in-a-nutshell for course summaries. Look at Edinburgh College’s Career Coach https://edinburghcollege.emsicareercoach.co.uk/ designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training. Look at the ‘My World of Work’ website: http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk for careers advice or make an appointment to see one of the SDS advisors based in school.

My World of Work

Our Course Choice Process

The 8 subjects pupils choose in S3 will allow them to continue studying 7 of them at National level in S4.

Everyone has to take: English Maths French, German or Languages for Life and Work (not offered as an option in S4). Languages for Life and Work is an option for pupils who, without doubt, do not intend to study a language beyond S3.

LANGUAGES FOR LIFE AND WORK Modern Languages for Life and Work Awards develop learners’ language and employability skills, through studying one or two modern languages in practical and relevant contexts for life and work. The focus is on employability. The course comprises 2 units which focus on practical employability skills such as interview skills, CV writing, searching for jobs. Assessment is naturally occurring and pupils can be assessed during day-to-day learning and teaching.

32 blocks a week 4 blocks for English and Maths 3 blocks for the other 6 subjects 2 core blocks of Physical Education 1 core block of Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies 1 core block of Personal and Social Education 2 core blocks of Enhancement (Volunteering, Princess Trust Award, Fabric and Fashion, School of Rugby, School of Football and Design Engineering Compute).

S2 Options Complete with Guidance Mon 5th/Tues 6th Feb

Classics

This is an Email Confirmation from The Royal High School To: the Parent or Guardian of Jen Menzies  Dear Parent or Guardian,   This is to confirm that you have requested the following choices: 1=French 2=Biology 3=Modern Studies 4=Physical Educat 5=Hospitality 6=Art R=Desig and Manuf Please contact me if your child's choices require amending.