1. Recap on where we are in Curriculum for Excellence
Purpose of the evening
Recap on where we are in Curriculum for Excellence
What happens next
S3 Course choice process
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2. The story so far . . . Stage CfE level Nursery Early stage P1-7
Levels 1 and 2
S1-3
Levels 3 and 4
S4 – 6
Senior phase (+National exams)
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3. Third Year Last year of the BGE Continue working on experiences
and outcomes
Gradual move to specialisation by
the end of S3
Final chance to alter courses in Feb 2018
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4. Moving to the Senior Phase
At end of S3 move to the Senior phase
Courses for presentation settled
During S4 follow National courses
which are all one year
Considerable pace and challenge
Internal coursework
National exams in May 2019
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5. National Qualifications ( SQA, other )
Higher
Advanced Higher
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6. The course Choice Process
S2 Reports
Course booklets released
Information evening
Discussion with your young person about possible choices
Guidance interview
Final choices
Timetable drawn up
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7. Course Choice sheet

9. How to choose Which subjects do I like? Which am I good at ?
NOT which are my friends taking?
NOT which teachers do I like ?
If you know which career you want to follow do some finding out
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10. More than one science or other area? Oversubscribed classes?
FAQs
More than one science or other area?
Oversubscribed classes?
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