1. Senior Phase Course Choice
Parent Presentation
1st February 2017

2. Aims: To share the basics of the coursing and timetabling process
To share the key dates for your child
To give you the opportunity to ask questions
To help us to work together to get the best possible course portfolios for all students

3. The Process Evaluation of what currently exists
Careful study of current options
Proposed curriculum and course choice created and discussed
Course choice issued to pupils
Responses analysed to work out:
Number of classes required in each subject
Any classes that are not viable
Classes that need to be added or provided in different columns
Any other issues raised by pupils and parents

4. Levels of Study National 4 achieved = progression into National 5
National 5 achieved = progression into Higher
Higher achieved = progression into Advanced Higher
But…
Evidence suggests success most likely at the next level if an A or B achieved
Please encourage your child to listen to teacher recommendations…they are based on knowledge of the courses and your child’s skills

5. Key message (or a plea from us to you!)
The columns you receive home are not final – they are the next step in the consultation process. Please reassure your child not to panic.
You will be asked to note any issues/concerns regarding what your child wants to do that the columns don’t currently allow…please do this!
Every concern is looked at and discussed – we want your child to get the best possible outcome too
We will share solutions with you/your child and we will contact you if there is no possible solution
Please do not get upset with us until then… 
Please do contact us and come in to chat it through – we are always willing to communicate and explain

6. Key Dates: February 8th Paperwork issued to pupils
February 9th Parents night for current S5
SMT and Pupil Support Leaders available for advice/discussion
February 20th Coursing meetings ongoing all week
February 24th All S4/5 pupils coursed
April 21st Draft timetable created allowing for final solutions to problems to be sought…
June 5th Pupils return from exam leave

7. Questions? Lisa.coffey@balernochs.edin.sch.uk
(Cockburn)
(Malleny)
(Bavelaw)