Barrhead High School Transition from S4 into S5 And S5 into S6 Session 2016-2017.

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Barrhead High School Transition from S4 into S5 And S5 into S6 Session

 Introduction to the Evening by Mr Sinclair Head Teacher  How the option process works by Mrs Crawford Depute Head (S5/6) and timetabler  Vocational options by Ms Potter Depute Head  Higher English by Mrs Richardson Faculty Head  Advanced Higher Geography by Mrs Allan Faculty Head  Question and Answer Session with all speakers and Sheona Coutts – Career Advisor Programme

 4 Booklets on the school web site  Time in Pastoral Support for research/access to booklets  Options (Progression) Sheet issued prior to interview  No columnar option sheet issued  Make time to discuss future career and options choices  Every S4 and S5 pupil will have a one-t0-one interview with their Pastoral Support Teacher  Parental/Carer signature required before returning to school office The process

How many subjects? S4 into S5 – all pupils must choose 5 subjects S5 into S6 – all pupils must choose 4 subjects unless doing Advanced Higher Crashing a Higher

Where to seek help? Paisley, Greenock, Clydebank

What happens next? ERC - EMIS UNIT A B C D E Wed 1 st June 2016 – new timetable running for 3 weeks AMBITIOUS CHOICES CONSORTIUM ARRANGEMENTS DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL END OF AUGUST VOCATIONAL COURSES DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL AUGUST

PRESENTATION BY MS POTTER DEPUTE HEAD VOCATIONAL COURSES

Programme Details  2.5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday all day,  2 half days – Tuesday/Thursday afternoons  Friday morning Periods 1,2,3

2 half days Mon Tue pastoralDD Wed Thur D Dpastoral Fri DD

2.5 days per week Mon BBS Tue pastoralDD Wed BB Thur AA BB D Dpastoral Fri DD

Programme Details  Opportunity to gain qualifications and practical experience  Most courses run from August to May  Progress reports provided  Attendance/attitude/performance monitored  Transport provided

Benefits of Vocational Courses  Relevant for career / work  Practical  New Environment / opportunity to try college  Treated as an adult (responsibility)  Qualifications – Access, National 4, National 5, National Progression Awards, Higher, National Certificate & University Level 1 & 2.

Programme Details Open to S5 and S6 pupils some places available to S4

Our Partners Airport Academy Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College West College Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University Encroute Catering Maxxell Training Neilston Development Trust U Concept

Courses Available Animal Care Animal Care – SCQF Level 4 Aviation Airport Operations Business & Finance Accounting – SCQF Level 6 Human Resources and Law – SCQF Level 6

Courses Available Care & Health Applied Anatomy - SCQF Level 7 Human Body Structure and Function - SCQF Level 8 First Aid (HSE) – SCQF Level 6 Forensic Science – SCQF Level 6 Health and Social Care - SCQF Level 6 Early Education and Childcare - SCQF Level 4 Playwork - SCQF Level 5 Politics - SCQF Level 6 Psychology - SCQF Level 6 Sociology – SCQF Level 6

Courses Available Creative & Digital Industries & Music Computer Games - SCQF Level 5 Photography - SCQF Level 6 Photography: Digital Imaging - SCQF Level 6 Professional Theatre Preparation – SCQF Level 6 Sound Production - SCQF Level 6 T.V. Production - SCQF Level 5/6 Events Management Events Co-ordination - SCQF Level 5/6

Fashion & Design Fashion Brand Retailing - University Level 1 Hair & Beauty Barbering - SCQF 3 Hair, Beauty and Make-Up - SCQF 5 Hairdressing - SCQF Level 4 Hairdressing Design - SCQF Level 5 Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy - SCQF Level 4 Nail Art - SCQF Level 5 Courses Available

Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping Cake Decoration - SCQF Level 4 Grow, Cook and Eat - SCQF Level 1 Professional Cookery - SCQF Level 5 Shoestring Cookery Timber Decking - SCQF Level 5 Courses Available

Personal Development Steps to Work - Style for Success Sports Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 4 Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 5 Courses Available

Vehicle Systems Automotive Skills - SCQF Level 4 Cycle Maintenance – City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance – City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Courses Available

 Speak to Pupil Support teacher  Complete application form, (including parental consent)  Interview  School report Applying for a Course

The Vocational Training Programme booklet can be downloaded from:

PRESENTATION BY MRS RICHARDSON FACULTY HEAD OF ENGLISH

HIGHER ENGLISH

ESSENTIAL BUT NOT COMPULSORY

Essential = life skills  Compulsory = Deadlines…

Literature study Set Scottish Text study Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE) Folio of Writing 4 Internally assessed units : no marks, assessing skills called “Outcomes”. Monthly homework

Internal assessments (UASPs) Analysis and Evaluation (A+E) Reading – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Listening - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Creation and Production (C+P) Writing - 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Talking - 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Pass – Reading UASP Pass - Listening UASP Pass – Writing UASP Pass – Talking UASP Completed Writing Folio – submitted by March Completed Literature study Completed Set Scottish Text RUAE Skills To sit final exam

Literature – read independently Monthly homework – by deadlines GLOW : www. glow.rmunify.com www. glow.rmunify.com Website: Higher English Twitter – access through website All deadlines met Commitment EXPECTATIONS

Monthly homework on web GLOW GROUPS set up for all classes NOTES added by class as well as teacher TARGETTED supported study Easter school Deadlines on class walls and in corridor Requests from previous Higher pupils

Course STARTS in June Before Summer hols start: First draft of folio 1 completed Listening UASP completed

Planners homework AND monthly homework Web and TWITTER GLOW Deadlines Discuss writing folio Discuss Literature texts- quotes/analysis How can you help?

PRESENTATION BY MRS ALLAN FACULTY HEAD OF SOCIAL SUBJECTS

Advanced Higher

Why choose Advanced Higher Gives you the opportunity to… undertake independent learning bridge the gap between the class-based learning, typical of Highers, and the more self-motivated and proactive study of Higher and Further Education deepen knowledge and develop higher-level transferrable skills, such as problem solving, research and analysis, extended essay-writing, critical evaluation techniques

Entry Requirements Preferably an A at Higher Good pass at English Higher or Maths depending on subject

Course Arrangements without close supervision apply the skills of independent/autonomous working making independent and rational decisions based on evidence independent planning, research and presentation of their knowledge and understanding the learners are expected to work independently demonstrate independent research and critical evaluation undertaking independent research

Learning to be independent Seminar style classes Visits to university/Mitchell library/field centres for specialist research skills Regular meetings with teacher Sense of pride in completing major pieces of work

What does the young person need to do? Find out about the course in advance Be aware when deadlines (interim and final) are, and ensure these are met Complete all research early on in the course where appropriate Communicate with your teacher – ask for help Attend!!

What can parents/carers do? Be aware when deadlines are, and ensure your child meets these Ask about coursework Accompany them on any visits, for example to libraries or for fieldwork Proof read drafts of coursework