1. Parents Information Session
S2 Course Choice 2018
Parents Information Session
Pauline Walker
Headteacher
Jen Menzies
Depute Headteacher

2. Our Curriculum

3. S1 & S2 Broad General Education
English
Numeracy (S1)
Literacy (S2)
Maths
Modern Languages
Social Subjects
Science
Expressive Arts
Technologies
Core
4bpw
1bpw
3bpw
French (3) German (1)
Geography
History
Modern Studies
Art
Drama
Music
Creative Industries
Bus Ed (S2 1)
CDT
Comp
HE (S1 2)
PE x 2, RME x1
PSE x1

4. S3 Broad General Education
At the end of S2, pupils will make a choice. They will study up to 8 subjects and this will be within the curricular areas. S3 will also follow a skills based courses for 2 blocks a week.
English 4bpw
Maths 4bpw
Mod Lan Choice 3bpw
Social Sub Choice 3bpw
Science Choice 3bpw
Expressive Choice 3bpw
Technology Choice 3bpw
Optional Choice 3bpw
Enhancement 2bpw
Core
4bpw PE x 2, RME, PSE

5. Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway One
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Core
Choice 1 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Choice 2 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Choice 3 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Choice 4 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Choice 5 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Choice 6 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Choice 7 Nat3/4/5 4bpw
Core Subjects
PSE, PE, RE, Tutor Time
7 Choices at Nat 3/4/5
4bpw
Progression from Broad General Education in S3

6. Senior Phase (S4-6) Pathway Two
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Core
Choice 1 Higher/AH 6bpw
Choice 2 Higher/AH 6bpw
Choice 3 Higher/AH 6bpw
Choice 4 Higher/AH 6bpw
Choice 5 Higher/AH 6bpw
Core Subjects
PSE, PE, RE, Tutor Time
5 Choices at Higher
6bpw

7. Senior Phase (S4-6)
Pathway Three
Up to 5 choices at Higher – 6 bpw
Add in National 4/5 courses or vocational, volunteering, study etc.
Menu of options to create what is best for you

8. What support do we offer?

9. Support We Offer Careers Input into PSE
PSE discussions focusing on: strengths, qualities, skills, decision making, future pathways
Pupils talked through process and possibilities
Preparation for how to complete course choice form
Workplace Awareness Event
Careers Advisor: Carolyne McArdle
Introduction to My World of Work website
S2 Careers Days in subjects
All pupils will receive an interview from Pupil Support Leader

10. Where Can I Get Support? Guidance Staff Year Head – Mr Chambers
DHT Curriculum – Ms Menzies
Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work website

11. Making good choices: Look at Nationals in a Nutshell
for course summaries.
Look at Edinburgh College’s Career Coach designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Look at the ‘My World of Work’ website: for careers advice or make an appointment to see one of the SDS advisors based in school.

12. My World of Work

13. Our Course Choice Process

15. The 8 subjects pupils choose in S3 will allow them to continue studying 7 of them at National level in S4.

16. Everyone has to take: English Maths French, German or Languages for Life and Work (not offered as an option in S4). Languages for Life and Work is an option for pupils who, without doubt, do not intend to study a language beyond S3.

17. LANGUAGES FOR LIFE AND WORK
Modern Languages for Life and Work Awards develop learners’ language and employability skills, through studying one or two modern languages in practical and relevant contexts for life and work.
The focus is on employability. The course comprises 2 units which focus on practical employability skills such as interview skills, CV writing, searching for jobs.
Assessment is naturally occurring and pupils can be assessed during day-to-day learning and teaching.

18. 32 blocks a week 4 blocks for English and Maths
3 blocks for the other 6 subjects
2 core blocks of Physical Education
1 core block of Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
1 core block of Personal and Social Education
2 core blocks of Enhancement (Volunteering, Princess Trust Award, Fabric and Fashion, School of Rugby, School of Football and Design Engineering Compute).

19. S2 Options Complete with Guidance
Mon 5th/Tues 6th Feb

22. Classics

27. This is an Email Confirmation from The Royal High School
To: the Parent or Guardian of Jen Menzies 
Dear Parent or Guardian,
This is to confirm that you have requested the following choices:
1=French
2=Biology
3=Modern Studies
4=Physical Educat
5=Hospitality
6=Art
R=Desig and Manuf
Please contact me if your child's choices require amending.