Recap on where we are in Curriculum for Excellence Purpose of the evening Recap on where we are in Curriculum for Excellence What happens next S3 Course choice process 27 January 2015

The story so far . . . Stage CfE level Nursery Early stage P1-7 Levels 1 and 2 S1-3 Levels 3 and 4 S4 – 6 Senior phase (+National exams) 27 January 2015

Third Year Last year of the BGE Continue working on experiences and outcomes Gradual move to specialisation by the end of S3 Final chance to alter courses in Feb 2018 27 January 2015

Moving to the Senior Phase At end of S3 move to the Senior phase Courses for presentation settled During S4 follow National courses which are all one year Considerable pace and challenge Internal coursework National exams in May 2019 27 January 2015

National Qualifications ( SQA, other ) Higher Advanced Higher 27 January 2015

The course Choice Process S2 Reports Course booklets released Information evening Discussion with your young person about possible choices Guidance interview Final choices Timetable drawn up 27 January 2015

Course Choice sheet

How to choose Which subjects do I like? Which am I good at ? NOT which are my friends taking? NOT which teachers do I like ? If you know which career you want to follow do some finding out 27 January 2015

More than one science or other area? Oversubscribed classes? FAQs More than one science or other area? Oversubscribed classes? 27 January 2015