Senior Phase Information evening Thursday 6th September 2018 Cumbernauld Academy Senior Phase Information evening Thursday 6th September 2018

How did we do last session? SQA Results I could give a lengthy statistical analysis of the results and how they compare. They are available for anyone who wants them

S4 Results @ N3,N4 & N5 S4 Results at N3 Maintained last year’s performance. Only one other school managed to improve on previous year. 7.7% above NLC average S4 Results at N4 Improvement on pervious year. 9% above NLC average Calculation based on Average tariff point. Take total number of tariff points and divide by number of students. At that level. How well did the students do that were presented? We don’t have the largest number taking AH but 5th best in NLC is very good S4 Results at N5 An increase in the number achieving 5+ N5.

S5/6 Results @ N6 & N7 Very creditable performance. 6 students got 5As or better Amy Keys got 6As, got 5As and a B, Cira Bowen , Emma Brown

Where do we want your child to be next year? Continuing on their learning journey having gained the best set of results they could possibly have achieved this session Taking their qualifications to the next level – challenged again to attain the very best they can and with a clear vision of what they want to do beyond school. More experienced in a range of wider achievement opportunities which will develop a range of personal skills . For your son/daughter to be developing as confident, responsible learners with much to contribute to the school and wider community.

How are we going to get your child there? Setting clear goals Motivating and Encouraging Offering good reliable advice and support Through engagement, hard work and dedication Promoting good attendance and timekeeping With the help of all our partners

School Partnerships Student School Support Parental Support Encouragement and Support Learning & Teaching and supported study Effective communication

What can Cumbernauld Academy offer ? To Students Effective teaching Supported study Target setting Career Planning Personal Support each week Providing motivation for success To Parents Regular Reports throughout the session Parental Meetings Monitoring and tracking of progress Accessible pupil support and SMT

How can parents/Guardians help ? With School Communicate any issues Seek advice from class teachers and PS teachers Encourage attendance Promote Supported study Discuss future Career plans At Home Try to remove distractions Prioritise what is important Encourage you child Be understanding of the demands placed on them

Wider Achievement Opportunities @ CA Volunteering for Primary Schools Buddying in the school Captain and Prefect duties Work Experience opportunities in Senior Phase YPI Scotland Community Involvement

Ongoing Changes to NQs In 2017 the Scottish Government directed the SQA to start removing compulsory units from all qualifications: National 5 from 2017–18 Higher from 2018–19 Advanced Higher from 2019–20

Changes to NQs The removal of the units may mean some of the following changes are implemented by the SQA: Extend or revise the existing question paper (exam) Extend or revise the existing coursework Introduce a new question paper (exam) Introduce a new item of coursework All the changes and current specifications with regard to assessment can be found on the SQA website

Changes to NQs The units being removed from National 5 and Higher courses will still be available as free-standing units for schools to use, where appropriate This could be when a pupil is clearly not going to attain at the level being attempted but has already attained at the qualifying level. e.g. attempting Higher but has already attained at Nat 5 – may be appropriate to attempt the units only (if applicable). This option is discretionary as the units are now no longer compulsory and cannot be guaranteed to be on offer in all subjects. Those on offer will be subject to normal SQA verification procedures to ensure the ongoing credibility of national standards.

Assessment In National 4 courses pupils must pass internal units ( no exam) Each unit assessment can be attempted twice If your child fails you will be informed by letter/email In the event of a second fail – we will inform you and discuss presentation at Nat 3. National 5 / Higher / AH will have an exam element, plus Some will involve an assignment/practical element or folio work that contributes to the overall mark. Progress will be monitored throughout the year and contact will be made where attainment at a particular level might be at risk.