S4 Parents’ Information Evening 6 October 2014 CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia”

Why the CHS model ? 1. The 2-term dash to Higher in S5 = setting a large number of our pupils up to fail. 2. The “new” Highers are more challenging. How would our pupils cope without more time ? CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia”

S3S4S5 Higher Int 2 Int1 Standard Grade Difficulty Old System

S3S4 S5 Difficulty Level 2/Level 3/ Level 4 Higher National 5/National 4 National 3 Higher National 5 National 4 Curriculum for Excellence

S4 Aug-OctOct-Dec Jan-Apr Apr-June S5 Aug-OctOct-Dec Jan-Apr Apr-June Exams PrelimsPrelims PrelimsPrelims TestingTesting

Curriculum for Excellence National 3Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit

Curriculum for Excellence National 4Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 3Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit

Curriculum for Excellence National 5Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 4Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 3Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit

Curriculum for Excellence National 5Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit Final Exam National 4Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 3Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit

Curriculum for Excellence HigherUnit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 5Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit Final Exam National 4Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 3Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit

Curriculum for Excellence HigherUnit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit Final Exam National 5Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit Final Exam National 4Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit National 3Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3 Added Value Unit

CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia” The New Qualifications SCQF Levels Standard Grade Higher Still CoursesCurriculum for Excellence National Qualifications SCQF Levels 7Advanced Higher Scottish Baccalaureate 7 6Higher 6 5CreditIntermediate 2National 55 4GeneralIntermediate 1National 44 3FoundationAccess 3National 33 2Access 2National 22 1Access 1National 11

CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia” Our Curriculum Model 2 year programme of study, Nat4/5 or Nat5/H End-point Examinations -bypassing of examinations in year 1 of a 2 year programme. 1 st SQA Examinations in May diets of ‘prelim’ style exams. Additional Learning and Teaching time.

Col A Col B Col C Col D Col E Col F English1Mathematics Chemistry Accounting Administration and IT Art & Design PE Computing Science Art & Design Computing Science Biology French Biology Design & Manufacture Business Management German Games Design French Geography Home Economics (including Health & Food Technology and Hospitality) History German Graphic Communication Laboratory Skills Music Music Technology Modern Studies Physics PE Music Spanish RMPS Physics Mathematics Lifeskills Travel & Tourism Practical Electronics Science / Environmental Science College ** See over page Uniform & Emergency Services Social Subjects Fabric & Fashion Personal Development Award Woodwork Leadership Robotics All the subjects listed below are offered at National 4, National 5 and Higher All the subjects in these columns below are offered only at National 4

Col ACol BCol CCol DCol ECol F Wider Achievement Col J Nat 4 x4 Nat 4 x4 Nat 4 x4 Nat 4 x4 Nat 4 x4 Nat 4 x42x2 PE/RE/Study Skills x4 Senior Phase – S4 Total 32 periods Route for those planning to study Nat 4s during S4 CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia”

Column AColumn BColumn CColumn DColumn EColumn FColumn J Higher/ Nat 5 x5 Higher/ Nat 5 x5 Higher/ Nat 5 x5 Higher/ Nat 5 x5 Higher/ Nat 5 x5 Higher/ Nat 5 X5 PE/RE x2 Senior Phase – S4 Total 32 periods Route for those planning to study Highers/Nat 5s over S4/S5 CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia”

Higher National 5 National 4 Broad General Education After the Broad General Education, S1-3, there are various routes which pupils can follow, leading to a range of destinations in each subject

Select course and level Short course National 4 National 5 Higher S4 S5 S6 Short course National 4 Higher Adv Higher

CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia” Delivery Models Consecutive Model – Lower level in the 1 st year followed by the upper level in the 2 nd year. e.g. Nat 4 then Nat 5 Nat 5 then Higher Blended Model – 2 levels delivered together over 2 years. e.g.Nat 4/5 blended together Nat 5/Higher blended together

CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia” Safety Mechanisms Tracking of pupil progress SQA/NAB/Homework Alerts Dual Presentation Level Change

CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL “Labore et Scientia” University Expectations “Applicants may study a subject at Higher Level, even though no qualification is held at National 4 or National 5 Level” “The level of attainment by the end of S5 is all that is regarded” University of Glasgow CfE Statement “We recognise that some students, may progress directly from the Broad General Education to Highers in some, or all, of their subjects, and will therefore not achieve any National 5 qualifications. Our selection criteria and processes will ensure that applicants following this route will not be disadvantaged” University of Edinburgh CfE Statement