S5/6 INFORMATION EVENING Thursday 26 August 2010

PRESTON LODGE HIGH SCHOOL S5/6 Information Evening 26 August 2010 Programme WelcomeG Clark S5/6 Course ProvisionJ Robertson Support for StudentsJ Robertson Our Experience Neil Moyes Jennifer Walker

Preston Lodge High School UCAS and Higher EducationLynsey Noble Pastoral Support and Careers GuidanceC Blakey S6 Contribution to SchoolP Christie QuestionsJ Robertson Refreshments

S5/6 COURSE PROVISION Advanced Higher Higher Intermediate 2 Intermediate 1 Units (40 hours) Internal assessment (NABS) marked by teachers moderated by SQA Reassessment Final Exam

S5/6 COURSES – THE DIFFERENCES Changes in content Change in pace and expectations of independent working Preparation for internal unit assessments

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS Making S5/6 Work for You

Department:Biology Subject:Biology Level:Higher COURSE OUTLINE (Brief outline or list of topics) Three units: The ‘Genetics and Adaptation’ unit covers cell division, genetics, evolution, and adaptations of plants and animals to their surroundings. The ‘Cell Biology’ unit covers respiration, photosynthesis, DNA structure, protein synthesis, viruses and cellular defence. The ‘Control and Regulation’ unit covers the effect of genetics, hormones, chemicals and light on the growth of plants and animals. It also deals with homeostasis and population studies. UNIT ASSESSMENT – DEADLINE DATES Unit 1 Cell Biology – October/November Unit 2 Genetics and Adaptation – January Unit 3 Control and Regulation – End of March There is also a prelim exam in February HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS It is imperative that you stay on top of your work. Homework is set each week. This may take the form of two hours of work to be marked plus one hour reading over work done in class, or two hours learning for a test plus e.g. a data interpretation.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS Timeline for internal assessments Homework/Homework Clubs Easter revision sessions Target setting and tracking Guidance Teacher and Head of House Careers Adviser

HOW CAN I HELP AS A PARENT? Homework and homework clubs Timeline for Assessment Discuss targets Attendance Contact school if you have concerns Personal Statement Balancing Act!