Chryston High School @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

SQA RESULTS S4 @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

SQA RESULTS S5 @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

SQA RESULTS S6 @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

The coming months for S5/6 pupils termly monitoring Unit Assessment – Ongoing throughout year Parent’s night – 16th November Christmas Holiday – 23rd December - 6th January Prelims begin - Wed 11th January February / March - Folios / Practical work completed in certain subjects and submitted to SQA SQA Exams begin – 2nd May @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

An Example of a MONITORING Report S4, 5, 6 pupils will receive one report termly. 6 6

SQA CALENDAR @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

School WEBSITE @CHS_CHRYSTON http://www.chrystonhigh.n-lanark.sch.uk

What is Unit Assessment ? Each course split into 3 sections (Units) Outcomes to be met at the end or during each Unit Much easier standard than final exam, generally to “C” level. Part of coursework includes an “Added Value Unit” (AVU) which typically contributes to overall grade. Each outcome MUST be passed in order to sit exam One re-sit / resubmission allowed 9

Why are prelims important? No appeals, now replaced with results service. Practise for the final exam Let pupils, staff and parents know about current attainment May be used if pupil is unable to sit the exam

What exams are our pupils sitting? National 5 Higher Advanced Higher There are no exams for National 3 or 4, however both of these levels are open to external verification in every subject to ensure grades are appropriate.

National 3– Advanced Higher Pupils cover units of work over less than one year. End of unit assessment’s must be passed. Final exam in May. (N5, Higher, Adv Higher) Necessary to pass ALL assessments and final exam to gain a course award. Graded A – D on certificate. (N3, N4 pass / fail only) If not mentioned on certificate then No award has been given ( Generally less than 40%) 12 12

What are teachers doing? Identifying what needs to be done to achieve targets Offering additional support Lunchtime Supported Study after school GLOW, Edmodo, Twitter (@CHS_CHRYSTON) Mentoring Encouraging pupils to be positive and believe in themselves Notifying parents should there be any concern or any real areas of outstanding success.

What can parents do? Discuss targets and share in agreed goals Remind your son/daughter to ask for help from teachers if and when needed Encourage attendance at Supported Study Discuss revision – you may suggest: Note taking Summarising work completed Making mindmaps / spider diagrams / lists Help look over completed work Ask about progress Encourage and praise

Studying is more than just homework Find space for them to work Monitor time watching TV, playing consoles, on Facebook, out with friends etc… Help them get organised Make sure they have enough resources – pencils, paper, highlighters, calculator etc… Be interested Be patient Be available Contact us if you have concerns 15 15

What do we expect of our pupils? Attend school every day on time Identify with teachers what needs to be done Show commitment and complete individual tasks Take advantage of support offered by teachers Persevere – it won’t always be easy ASK QUESTIONS – when unsure seek the answers Be positive, aim high, believe in their ability and enjoy their personal achievements

Some Final Points Notes of Concern Homework / Unit assessment text alerts Study Periods Additional wider accreditation. Part time jobs 17 17

Chryston High School Making the Grade Achieving Success for All