1. Saint Peter the Apostle High School S5 Parent Information Evening Tuesday 11 th June 2013

2. Outline of Evening Introduction / Expectations Principal Teachers (English / Maths) New Configuration of School Week Senior Phase Consultation & Implications for S5 The S5 Experience 2013-2014 Progression Pathways EMA Options Interviews – Ms Gaughan

3. Why Return for S5? Your child should have valid reasons for returning –Build upon qualifications from S4 –Apply to UCAS for entry to university –Experience community work placements –Identify vocational college course –Christmas leaver –Rectify previous mistakes?

4. Our expectations of your child in S5 To be the best they can be! –U–Uniform –A–Attendance –P–Punctuality –B–Behaviour –E–Effort –H–Homework –C–Contribution to our Community To more fully develop the 4 capacities of Curriculum for Excellence

5. Monday & Tuesday PeriodTime Registration8.50 am P19.00 am P29.50 am Break10.40 am P310.55 am P411.45 am Lunch12.35 pm P51.20 pm P62.10 pm P73.00 pm School Day Finishes3.50 pm Configuration of School Week

6. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday PeriodTime Registration8.50 am P19.00 am P29.50 am Break10.40 am P310.55 am P411.45 am Lunch12.35 pm P51.20 pm P62.10 pm School Day Finishes3.00 pm Configuration of School Week

7. Senior Phase 2013-2014 Curriculum for Excellence Senior Phase (S4-S6) Senior Phase Consultation (January – March 2013) Key Issues –Core Entitlements –Number and Range of Subjects –Time Allocations

8. Consultation QuestionStaff ResponsePupil ResponseParent Council Response 1. Social subjects, art, music, business studies and computing return to time allocations prior to the introduction of Learning for Life. 100% in favour.In agreement. 2. S3 experience 2 periods of PE, 1 period of HWB and 1 period of Learning for Life as core. 91% in favour.In agreement.In agreement but would like the school to evaluate added value of enrichment element. 3. S4 experience 4 periods of each subject and 5 of English and Maths 44% in favour. 31% no response. 25% against. In agreement.Supportive but would like the school to gather baseline information over the first few years and to review model in partnership with WDC. 4. S4 experience 2 periods of PE, 1 period of HWB and 1 period of Learning for Life as core. 61% in favour.In agreement but some concern regarding the value of HWB. In agreement but would like the school to evaluate added value of enrichment element. 5. S5/S6 experience up to 6 subjects of 5 periods (6 for Higher English and Maths) – most will experience enrichment through 6 th column 70% in favour.In agreement but against timetabled HWB and PE as core for all. Liked the idea of Learning for Life enrichment column. Supportive but would like the school to scrutinise added value of enrichment element and report annually to Parent Council regarding the approach.

9. S5 Experience Pupils will undertake a range of Access, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Higher one year courses in session 2013 – 2014. All pupils will study English for a minimum of 5 periods each week. Pupils studying Higher English will be allocated 6 periods each week. All pupils will choose at least 4 additional courses. Pupils studying Higher Maths will be allocated 6 periods each week. Pupils who are not studying English and Maths at Higher level will have the opportunity to study up to 5 additional courses.

10. S5 Experience All courses will be allocated a minimum of 5 periods each week. All pupils will experience 2 periods of RE and most 1 period of HWB each week. Pupils will be timetabled with a teacher for every period. Pupils who choose an enrichment column will select from a range of Learning for Life experiences which will vary from column to column. This choice will be determined by the range of staff timetabled. There may be scope for rotation of pupil groups within each column during the course of the session.

11. StageCore ExperiencePersonalisation & Choice S42 x RE 2 x PE 1 x HWB 1 x Learning for Life 5 x English & 5 x Maths 4 additional subjects (4 periods each) Range of 1 year vocational options. S52 x RE 1 x HWB (unless choosing 6 courses) 5 x English Minimum of 4 and up to 5 additional subjects (5 periods each). Range of Learning for Life Options (single period) Range of 1 year vocational options. S62 x RE 1 x HWB (unless choosing 6 courses) Minimum of 4 and up to 6 additional subjects (5 periods each). Range of Learning for Life Options (single period) Range of Higher & AH Consortia Courses Range of 1 year vocational options.

12. Possible Learning for Life Options? Core HWB & Study Skills Independent Study Debating Creative Writing Managing Household Budget Film Study Jewellery Making Astronomy Practical Craft Painting Clay Modelling Photography Drama Classroom Assistant Needlework Guitar Football Conversational Spanish Latin Cake Decorating Netball Reading Circle The Daily What? Apostle on Air SPTA Promotional Team Samba Drums Interview Skills Applying for HE / FE Driving Test Theory ICT for the home

13. StudentSQA CoursesCore ExperiencesEnrichment A5 Higher Courses2 RE & 1 HWBStudy Periods B5 Higher Courses2 RE & 1 HWB Mix of Study Periods and Learning for Life Options C6 Higher Courses2 RE- D 4 Higher Courses 2 Intermediate 2 Courses 2 RE- E 4 Higher Courses 1 Intermediate 2 Course 2 RE 1 HWB Learning for Life Options F 6 Intermediate 2 Courses 2 RE G 3 Intermediate 2 Courses 1 College Course 1 Intermediate 1 Course 2 RE 1 HWB Learning for Life Options H 1 Intermediate 2 Course 5 Intermediate 1 Courses 2 RE 1 HWB - I1 College Course 4 Intermediate 1 Courses 2 RE 1 HWB Learning for Life Options S5 Student- Some Possible Pathways

14. Qualifications Standard Grade Credit - 1, 2 General - 3, 4 Foundation - 5, 6 National Qualifications Higher – A, B, C Int 2 – A, B, C Int 1 – A, B, C Access – Pass/Fail

15. StageATimeB C D E F CORETime Learning for Life TimeTotal S5 English (H) 6 Maths (H) 6 Chemistry (H) 5 Computing (H) 5 Spanish (H) 5-- 2x RE 1x HWB 3 2 x Study Periods 2 32 periods S6Spanish (AH) 5Maths (AH) 5 -- English (AH) 5PE (H) 52x RE 1x HWB 36 x Study Periods 1 x Astronomy 1 x Classroom Assistant 1x Caritas 932 periods Donald’s Journey (2013 – 2015)

16. Eva’s Journey (2013 – 2015) StageATimeB C D E F CORETime Learning for Life TimeTotal S5 English (H) 6 History (H) 5 Music (H) 5-- Art & Design (Int. 2) 5 Drama (Int. 2) 5 2x RE 1x HWB 3 1 x Photography 1x Apostle On Air 2 32 periods S6Media Studies (H) 5--Music (AH) 5Dance (H) 5Art & Design (H) 5Drama (H) 52x RE 1x HWB 31 x Study Period 1 x Film Study 232 periods

17. Sean’s Journey (2013 – 2015) StageATimeB C D E F CORETime Learning for Life TimeTotal S5 English (Int. 2) 5 Bus. Manag (Int. 2) 5 Music (Int. 2) 5 Maths (Int. 2) 5 PE (H) 5 Motor Vehicle (Int. 2) 4 2x RE 1x HWB 3-- 32 periods S6Media Studies (H) 5Duke Of Edinburgh 5--Graphic Comm. (Int. 2) 5Product Design (Int. 2) 5Sports Leader (H) 52x RE 1x HWB 32 x Study Periods 1 x Photography 1x Guitar 432 periods

18. Amy’s Journey (2013 – 2015) StageATimeB C D E F CORETime Learning for Life TimeTotal S5 English (Int. 1) 5 History (Int. 1) 5 Music (Int. 1) 5 Maths (Int. 1) 5 Art & Design (Int. 1) 5 Child Care (Int. 2) 4 2x RE 1x HWB 3-- 32 periods S6Media Studies (Int. 2) 5--Music (Int. 2) 5Dance (Int. 2) 5Art & Design (Int. 2) 5Drama (Int. 2) 52x RE 1x HWB 32 x Study Periods 1 x Interview Skills 1x Netball 432 periods

19. Education Maintenance Allowance An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a government initiative aimed at helping your child stay on in education. Your child may be eligible for an EMA if you are aged 16-19 and attend a West Dunbartonshire school. An EMA entitles you to up to £30 a week. The amount depends on your parents income. To apply for an EMA you must: –submit the form before 30 September if you are 16 before this date –apply by 29 February if you are 16 after 30 September West Dunbartonshire Council will post EMA forms to your home!

20. Final Options Interviews Exam Results – Tuesday 6 th August 2013 Finalise Option Choices – 7 th & 8 th August –Parent / Pupil / Teacher Interview (letter home with date, time & location) –Attendance Vital (let us know NOW if you’re not around!) –Come prepared! Course Choice – be ambitious but realistic! –Number of Subjects / Levels / Enrichment Preferences –Listen to advice from Pupil Support Teacher Questions / Concerns