1. WELCOME TO S4 & S5 CURRICULUM EVENING

2. Principles Enjoyment Ability in subject Relevance to career aspirations

3. Patterns of progression S6 Advanced Higher Course Higher Course National 5 Higher CourseNational 5National 4 National 5National 4National 3 S4    S5

4. Advanced Higher National 4 Pathways of Progression National 5 (Grades A - C) Higher S4 S5S6 National 5 (Grade D) National 4 No previous experience Higher National 5

5. S4 PROGRESSION ENGLISHMATHEMATICSMODERN LANG. SOCIAL SUBJECTS SCIENCESTECHNOLOGYOPTIONS ENGLISHMATHEMATICSFRENCHGEOGRAPHY HISTORY MODERN STUDIES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION & IT COMPUTING GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION FRENCH SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE AND WORK ART & DESIGN BIOLOGY BUSINESS MAN. MUSIC P.E. RMPS PRACTICAL WOODWORKING ART & DESIGN CHEMISTRY HISTORY HOSPITALITY ITALIAN S5 PROGRESSION SOCIAL SUBJECTS SCIENCESTECHNOLOGYOPTIONS GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MODERN STUDIES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS ADMINISTRATION & IT COMPUTING GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION ART & DESIGN BIOLOGY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MUSIC P.E. PRACTICAL METALWORKING RMPS ART & DESIGN CHEMISTRY HEALTH AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY HOSPITALITY HISTORY ITALIAN FRENCH MATHEMATICSENGLISHMATHEMATICSENGLISH CROSS SETTING CHEMISTRY COMPUTING PHYSICS

6. Douglas AcademyS5/6 Course Planning Form 2016/2017 A 6 Periods B 6 Periods C 6 Periods D 6 Periods E 6 Periods HIGHER/ NATIONAL 5 MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MODERN STUDIES SPANISH ENGLISH BIOLOGY #CHEMISTRY #PHYSICS SENIOR PHASE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME MATHEMATICS ADMINISTRATION & IT COMPUTING FRENCH GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION ENGLISH ART & DESIGN #BIOLOGY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FRENCH MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL METALWORKING (N5) RMPS ENGLISH ART & DESIGN #CHEMISTRY ITALIAN HISTORY *HOSPITALITY PHOTOGRAPHY (H) *TRAVEL & TOURISM NATIONAL 4 MATHEMATICSENGLISH SENIOR PHASE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME *SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE AND WORK PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICAL METALWORKING *HOSPITALITY *TRAVEL & TOURISM ADVANCED HIGHER MATHEMATICSENGLISH PHYSICS COMPUTING FRENCH ART & DESIGN BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY MUSIC S6 PSE(1) (Limited Time Allocation) O. U. YASS MODULE MUSIC(3) O. U. YASS MODULE MUSIC(3) O. U. YASS MODULE

7. ASSESSMENT Positive opportunities to demonstrate achievement at all levels A mix of internal and external assessment Regular monitoring of student progress

8. National 5 to National 4 fallback A pupil obtaining a ‘No Award’ at National 5 can be awarded a National 4 award only if : The pupil has passed all Nat 5 internally assessed unit assessments The pupil has passed the Nat 4 Added Value unit For English/Maths the pupil has also passed the Literacy/Numeracy unit at Nat 4

9. Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework SCQFLevel 4-National 4 SCQFLevel 5-National 5 SCQFLevel 6-Higher SCQFLevel 7-Advanced Higher

10. New S6 Pupils S6 Opportunities Form S6 School Contract Out of School Agreement S6 opportunities 2011/2012 Name _________________________________ Class____ Choose form the options shown. If you have any questions about any of the options please see Mr Gray or Mrs Bomba. Place a cross in the box next to the activities you would like to take part in. Community involvement Work shadowing S6 Prefect (subject to application) Young Enterprise Film and media project Radio project Basic survival cookery Yearbook committee Fashion show committee Leaver’s function committee H2H (Here to Help) Paired reading Higher psychology Mark Scott leadership for life Sports coaching/leadership (Please indicate sport preference) _________________ PE performance units Fair Trade group S6 Community Debating and Public Speaking

11. February 2016

12.  Return to school for S5 and S6  University  College  Employment  Modern Apprenticeships  Employability Fund (Training)  Volunteering

13. 176 pupils left Douglas Academy in 2014/15 65.9% 12.5% 16.5% 0.6% 2.8% 1.1%

14.  Wide range of courses which offers young people a variety of options with all courses accredited by the SQA  purpose is to help young people develop skills for learning, life and work and support the transition from school  open to pupils in S4-6 from August 2016  delivery is over 2 afternoons for 1 academic year  courses are delivered by staff from partner colleges  courses range from SCQF Level 3 – 7  more information on level and location of courses can be found in the online prospectus

15. 1.North Glasgow College 2.Stow College 3.John Wheatley College 1.Cumbernauld College 2.Motherwell College 3.Coatbridge College 1.Anniesland College 2.Cardonald College 3.Langside College 1.Clydebank College 2.James Watt College 3.Reid Kerr College 1.College of Commerce 2.Nautical College 3.College of Building & Printing

16. 34 courses offered over 4 sectors:  Care, Health and Sports Industries  Creative and Digital Industries  Business and Service Industries  Science, Engineering, Design and Manufacture Industries

17. CARE, HEALTH & SPORTS  Applied Anatomy  Early Education & Childcare  Psychology  Forensic Science  Health Care  Dance  First Aid  Coach4Success  Coach of Tomorrow  Sport Fitness and Outdoor Education  Dental Nursing CREATIVE & DIGITAL  Fashion Brand Retailing  Hairdressing  Beauty & Make-Up Artistry  Beauty & Holistic Therapy  Digital Media Animation  Jewellery Design  Interior Design  Sound Production: Recording  Professional Theatre BUSINESS & SERVICE  Supply Chain Management  Professional Cookery  Intro to Food Services  Journalism  Sports and Media Journalism  Travel and Tourism  Scots Law  Intro to Uniform Services  Mandarin SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, DESIGN & MANUFACTURE  Construction  Building Services Engineering  Motor Vehicle Engineering  Practical Science EMPLOYABILITY & SKILLS FOR WORK  Volunteer Champions  Saltire Awards  Skills for Life  Transitions Programme 

18. Partnership between school, college and employer 2 year programmes offered to S5 pupils 5 frameworks available in EDC 2016/17:  Civil Engineering  Hardware and Systems Support  Software Development  Children and Young People  Social Services and Healthcare  Financial Services

19. WHY DO IT?  gain a qualification recognised by employers  gain experience in your chosen career while still at school  develop self-confidence, problem solving and leadership skills  enhance your job prospects or college/university application ENTRY REQUIRMENTS  S5 pupils with a strong desire to work in industry  4+ National 5 (A-C)  currently undertaking 1+ Higher subjects PROGRESSION  Accredited entry to a Modern Apprenticeship  College/University ATTENDANCE PATTERN  Tuesday and Thursday 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm delivered in Glasgow City, Glasgow Clyde or Glasgow Kelvin Colleges HOW TO APPLY See the prospecuts for a detailed course descriptor.  Apply on-line www.edopps4all.comwww.edopps4all.com

20.  Online prospectus available on www.edopps4All.com - Feb 2016  Hard copies of the prospectus available in schools – Feb 2016  Pupils discuss senior phase courses with their Guidance Teacher during the option choice process - Jan/Feb 2016  Online Application Forms completed - 11 March 2016  Applicants invited to Partnership Information Evening - March 2016  College induction/interview process - June 2016  Courses start for successful pupils – August/September 2016

21. Website under construction Website under construction

23. Other Opportunities in S6 Open University Modules – YASS www.openuniversity.co.uk/yass SQA Scottish Baccalaureates Science, Languages, Social Sciences, Expressive Arts http://www.sqa.org.uk/baccalaureates

24. GUIDANCE To prepare for entry to the post-16 curriculum by making appropriate choices of subject and level of study To ensure familiarisation or induction into programmes of study To receive ongoing support to progress along their chosen pathway or to change pathway if needed To plan progression beyond National Qualifications To make an appropriate choice of career

25. Subject reports S5/S6 Course Choice planning forms Senior Phase Handbook – contains information about subjects and levels – on School website SQA information booklet – Your Exams 2016 Personal SQA examination timetable Examination accommodation details (includes start times of examinations and rooms) Study leave letter: study leave dates, restart of classes etc. Key Materials

26. Friday 11 MarchS5 Course Choice Form Friday 18 MarchS6 Course Choice Form Friday 1 April School closes for holiday Monday 18 April School re-opens Tuesday 3 MayStart of S4/S5/S6 study leave Wedn’day 4 May N5, Higher and AH exams begin Important dates

27. Tues 31 MayS4 summer leavers date Mon 6 June Timetable changeover Mon 6 June New S5/S6 start classes Tues 28 June School closes for summer Wed17 Aug. School re-opens for pupils We wish our young people every success Important Dates

32. SCQF levels SQA National Units courses and group awards Higher Education (HE) qualificationsSVQs SCQF levels 12 Doctorate 12 11 MastersSVQ 511 10 Honours degree 10 9 Ordinary degree 9 8 Higher National DiplomaSVQ 48 7 Advanced Higher Scottish Baccalaureate Higher National Certificate7 6Higher SVQ 36 5 Intermediate 2 Skills for Work Int 2 Credit S Grade SVQ 25 4 Intermediate 1 Skills for Work Int 1 General S GradeNational Certificate SVQ 14 3 Access 3 Foundation S Grade 3 2Access 2 2 1Access 1 1