1. Chryston High School
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2. Why are we here? To give you information about the S4 Curriculum
To improve parents understanding and awareness of the choice process
To give you the opportunity to hear about subjects taught in S4
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3. Stages of Learning
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4. Stages of Learning BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION
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5. SENIOR Phase - Pupils will study the following certificated courses
National 3
National 4
National 5
Alternative accreditation
Courses at N3 and N4 are modular based and attainment is measured on pupils performance throughout the year. (Graded pass or fail)
Courses at N5 are examined at the end of the year. (Graded A-D)
Many courses at N4 and N5 have an internal course component which contributes to final award. Many externally assessed by SQA.
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6. S4 Curriculum 2018 7 subjects – English and Maths compulsory
Pick from current 11 subjects
Choice from a menu
Does not have to remain in curricular areas
BGE complete
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7. Important Dates 25th January - S3 Reports to parents
2nd February - Extended assembly
22nd February – S3 Parent’s Information Evening 6.30 pm
23rd February - Options info on the website
27th February – S3 Parent Consultation Evening
Fri 1st March – Option interviews
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8. Curricular options 4
Lucas Kane
Designer 3 R 2 1 5 4
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9. So WHAT DO I PICK ? What am I good at?
Best vs most enjoyable ( Tracking, reports, Teacher conversations/ feedback )
What do I want to do?
What do I need to do?
Are there coursework elements which I am good at?
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10. Your role?
Discuss report card, what does your child enjoy? What are they doing well in? What career path would they like to follow?
Ask your Son / Daughter why they are picking subjects?
Discuss alternative choices
Ask advice from staff at parents’ evening.
Above all – be supportive, pupils will have an idea of what they are good at, what they enjoy and that should be enough to guide them along the right lines.
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11. What happens at the end of S4?
Choose 5 subjects – No Compulsory subjects
National 4.
National 5.
Higher.
Alternative accreditation.
Careers preparation
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12. Subject Stations Please step out and speak to our subject specialists
Careers advisor – Claire Bruce
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