1. PARENTS’ INFORMATION MEETING 4 February 2015 WELCOME successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors confident individuals HAZLEHEAD ACADEMY

2. Purpose of the Evening To outline: curricular choices available to S5/6 students an update on new qualifications and SQA arrangements the range of support to assist choices wider achievement choices (skills for life and work)

3. Programme Overview of curricular choices, progression routes, opportunities and expectations Curricular choices and pastoral support for S5 students Curricular choices and pastoral support for S6 students A Murison – Assembly Theatre A Murison, S Craig, Ralph Fairhurst (S5) – Assembly Theatre S O’Rourke, C Milne, Stuart Gomes (S6) – Staffroom

4. successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors confident individuals Opportunities Add value/gain points each year – UPS (unified point score) Curricular choices – increased specialisation Wider achievement choices (skills for life and work) Prefects/House Captains Sports Leaders Buddy System/Peer Tutors Working Groups

5. successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors confident individuals Expectations A strong work ethic Time for Homework Dress Code Attendance and Punctuality Positive Attitude Commitment to complete courses Entry Requirements Add to qualifications and accreditation Senior Student Agreement

6. PREVIOUS QUALIFICATIONSCURRENT QUALIFICATIONS Replaced by (Revised) Senior Phase Current Qualifications Advanced Higher (New) Higher (New) National 5 National 4 National 3 National 2 National 1

7. ASSESSMENT Target Setting Tracking Unit Assessments Enhanced Assessments Quality Assurance, Moderation and Verification Final Examinations successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors confident individuals

8. Curricular Choices

9. successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors confident individuals HMIe Feedback on Wider Achievement “Pupils are clear about their targets and next steps. There is an increasing focus on learning conversations between teacher and pupil to discuss progress. There is a range of relevant contexts across the school for pupils to develop and apply their literacy and other skills. This includes the very wide range of opportunities built into the curriculum. For example, the SQA accredited Leadership Award, Enterprise and Employability, Creative Industries, Go4Set and Girls into Energy.” “Learners develop leadership qualities” “Provision is made within the senior school timetable to promote achievement both within the school and the wider communty”

10. S5 Course Choice and Support Alison Murison Stuart Craig Ralph Fairhurst

11. successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors confident individuals S5 Course Choice Form

12. RGU Enhancement Courses Access to Art and Architecture (ACES) 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm Days to be confirmed RGU Campus Access to Communication and Media Access to Health Sciences Access to Management Access to Law/Law Management Access to Engineering Access to Computing

13. Learner Journey Ralph Fairhurst (S5) S5National 5 Woodwork Higher Maths Higher Physics Higher Geography Higher Chemistry Wider Achievement Go4Set Goldcrest S6 Higher English AH Maths AH Physics * Higher Bus Mgmt Wider Achievement PE Performance S4National 5 English National 5 Maths National 5 Physics National 5 Geography National 5 Chemistry National 5 Bus Mgmt * City Campus

14. Curricular Support Course Choice Information issued – 26 January Recommended level of study provided by PTs Parents’ Information Evening – tonight S4 Reports issued – 19 February S4/5 Guidance interviews – 26 Jan – 6 March Deadline for Course Choice submission – 6 March Monitoring and tracking performance - ongoing

15. S6 Course Choice and Support Sandra O’Rourke Carol Milne Stuart Gomes

16. S6 Presentation Why choose S6? Gain further qualifications More focussed curricular experience Bridge between school and Further Education Personal and wider skill development

17. Curricular Demands Higher and National courses Advanced Higher courses Open University courses (YASS) Mixture of taught and supported self-study Increased academic expectations Homework

18. S6 Subject Course Choice 5 column structure + 1 wider achievement Minimum timetable required 4 courses at Higher/AH/National/OU 3 courses – all at Advanced Higher 1 wider achievement course

19. S6 Course Choice

20. RGU Enhancement Courses Access to Art and Architecture (ACES) 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm Days to be confirmed RGU Campus Access to Communication and Media Access to Health Sciences Access to Management Access to Law/Law Management Access to Engineering Access to Computing

21. Learner Journey Stuart Gomes (S6) STANDARD GRADES/INTERMEDIATES S3/4 Credit Maths Credit English Credit Graphic Comm Credit Physics Credit PE Credit Geography Int 2 Art and Design Credit French S5 Higher Maths Higher English Higher Graphic Comm Higher Physics Higher Art Wider Achievement Go4Set S6Advanced Higher Art and Design Advanced Higher Maths Advanced Higher Physics* Wider Achievement YASS** * City Campus at Harlaw Academy ** Run by Open University – self-supported study

22. Curricular Support Course Choice Information issued – 26 January Recommended level of study provided by PTs Parents’ Information Evening – tonight S5 Reports issued – 20 February S4/5 Guidance interviews – 26 Jan – 6 March Deadline for Course Choice submission – 6 March Monitoring and tracking performance - ongoing