Parent Presentation 7th March 2017 S3 Course Choice Parent Presentation 7th March 2017

Aims: To share the basics of the coursing and timetabling process To share the key dates for your child To give you the opportunity to ask questions To help us to work together to get the best possible course portfolios for all students

The Process Evaluation of what currently exists Proposed curriculum and course choice created and discussed Course choice issued to pupils Responses analysed to work out: Number of classes required in each subject Any classes that are not viable Classes that need to be added or provided in different columns Any other issues raised by pupils and parents

Key message (or a plea from us to you!) The columns you receive home are not final – they are the next step in the consultation process. Please reassure your child not to panic. You will be asked to note any issues/concerns regarding what your child wants to do that the columns don’t currently allow…please do this! Every concern is looked at and discussed – we want your child to get the best possible outcome too We will share solutions with you/your child and we will contact you if there is no possible solution Please do not get upset with us until then…  Please do contact us and come in to chat it through – we are always willing to communicate and explain

Levels Your child won’t pick a level, just a subject Subject teachers will continue to offer level 3 and level 4 experiences within the Experiences and Outcomes Work done will prepare pupils for Nationals but will not be essential for S4; skills developed will be transferable across the curriculum

SMT and Pupil Support Leaders available for advice/discussion Key Dates: March 8th Paperwork issued to pupils SMT and Pupil Support Leaders available for advice/discussion March 13th Coursing meetings ongoing all week March 17th All S2 pupils coursed April 21st Draft timetable created allowing for final solutions to problems to be sought… May 5th Timetables issued May 8th New timetable starts

Questions? Lisa.coffey@balernochs.edin.sch.uk Neil.McCallum@balernochs.edin.sch.uk Lindsay.Fullarton@balernochs.edin.sch.uk Jacqueline.Thompson@balernochs.edin.sch.uk (Cockburn) Vaila.wright@balernochs.edin.sch.uk (Malleny) Shaun.ferguson@balernochs.edin.sch.uk (Bavelaw) 0131 477 7788