Welcome to Kemnay Academy S3 Parents’ Information Evening

Overall Curriculum Structure S1,2 – Broad General Education S3 S4,5,6 – Senior Phase

Curriculum in the Senior Phase Building a portfolio of qualifications gathered over a two or three year period. The beginning of National Qualifications and SQA accreditation.

Learner Pathways Learner pathways help to map out: Courses and qualification Deliver skills and knowledge Create opportunities for new interests Improve employment prospects

Design Principles for the Curriculum ethos and life of the school curriculum areas and subjects interdisciplinary learning opportunities for personal achievement Challenge and enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation and choice Coherence Relevance 5 5

S4-S6 and Course Choice CfE progression S6 S5 S6 S1 – S3 S4 S5 S6 S4 A Higher CfE progression S5 Higher S6 Higher S1 – S3 Level 4 S4 National 5 S5 National 5 S6 National 5 Level 4/3 S4 National 4 S5 National 4 S6 National 4 Level 3 S4 National 4 S5 National 3 S6 National 3

Nationals Course Structure The National 4 course contains internally assessed units and an Added Value Unit. This will require the learner to demonstrate depth of understanding and/or application of skills. Internally assessed. For National 5 the course will include an external assessment. This will sample breadth, depth and application from across the Course. The external assessment & coursework element will be graded (A – D).

Breadth and Depth Pupils study a minimum of 6 qualifications. Free guided choice. English and Maths. Choice of 4 further subjects to continue with from S3. Most pupils will look to continue with a subject from S3. 7th core option.

Core Option All pupils have an entitlement within the curriculum to PE, PSE and RMPS. *PE (2 x periods) *RMPS (1x periods) PSE (1x periods) * additional NQ Accreditation option available

NQ Accreditation option National 4/5 PE. Taught through core PE + 2 x periods Option 2 NQ RMPS. Taught through core RMPS + 2 x periods. Option 3 PE – Health & Wellbeing qualifications Taught through core + 2 x periods. Options

Supported Curriculum Enhanced curriculum opportunities available for pupils with ASN profile. Choice process managed through discussion with guidance/ASN staff. Range of courses available from N3 upwards along with supported tutorials available.

S4 College Experience Students can attend college courses on a Wednesday alongside their normal school timetable. Application process supported by guidance staff in school. Courses on offer: Motor Mechanics, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Construction Crafts.

New Senior Phase Courses from 2019-20 Foundation Apprenticeships (from S5) National Progression Awards Skills for Work courses - Community Learning Development experience

Student A By end of S3 S3 Profile By end of S4 A range of National 3/National 4 qualifications By end of S5 Progression to College or a personalised curriculum based on personal strengths, previous attainment and achievement and focused on Skills for Learning, Life and Work. By end of S6

Student B By end of S3 S3 Profile By end of S4 A range of National 4/5 qualifications perhaps including Skills for Work By end of S5 Maths & English National 5/Higher qualifications Additional National 4/5/Higher qualifications FE College or Employment By end of S6 Further Higher qualifications

Student C By end of S3 S3 Profile By end of S4 A range of National 5 qualifications By end of S5 Maths & English Higher qualifications Additional Higher qualifications By end of S6 Further Higher qualifications and/or Adv Higher qualifications and Baccalaureate Mention opportunities with partners such as Aberdeen University or Open University (YASS)

Course Choice Form Pupils to identify courses that they would like to study in order of preference. Discuss choices and level of study with guidance teacher. Identify ‘Core option’ Identify 2 reserve options

Process For Making Choices Information Evening – tonight Parents Evening – Tuesday 5th February Course choice form issued w/c Monday 4th February Pupil/Guidance discussion – on-going Deadline for return of choices – Friday 1st March

Any questions? ?