S2 Specialisation Information Evening 8th February 2018 HERMITAGE Academy S2 Specialisation Information Evening 8th February 2018

HERMITAGE Academy Mr Hotchkiss Depute Head Teacher

Hermitage Academy Curricular Vision Hermitage Academy aims to provide an education for all our young people which will enable them to: achieve their potential experience success be well prepared for life beyond school

Curriculum for Excellence 3 – 18 Broad General Education: S1 – S3 Senior Phase: S4 – S6

Specialisation Process SDS input to classes in S2 SDS interviews Parents’ evening Assemblies Transition and Pathways lessons Deadline for completed forms – 21st February Individual interview with a member of the year team – 27th February

Review findings More Specialisation Not a restrictive Option Choice Process All Curricular Areas still covered Specialisation = particular subjects in all areas of the curriculum.

Benefits Skills development – for Senior Phase and for life beyond school Deeper knowledge and understanding – but still retaining breadth Time – gives pupils greater contact time with their specialisation subjects and gives departments increased contact time with students – better prepared for study beyond S3 – Senior Phase. Personalisation and choice

Monitoring and Tracking Progress Tracking & Monitoring Reports will be produced 3 times per session. Timely and appropriate interventions by staff, at all levels, intend to help all young people reach their full potential. Staff, at all levels will intervene promptly and effectively if the progress of individuals is not maintained.

Form Curricular Area English Mathematics Languages Science Social Studies Technologies Expressive Arts/Health & Wellbeing FREE CHOICE Core Subjects Subject French   German Spanish Biology Chemistry Physics History Geography Modern Studies Business Management RMPS Computing Science Administration Practical Metal & Wood Design & Manufacture Graphic Communication Fabric & Textiles Art and Design Music Drama PE French German Spanish Biology Chemistry History Geography Business Management RMPS Health & Hospitality RE Home Economics My choices: Number of periods 4 3 2 + 1+ 1

Principal Teacher of Junior School Principal Teachers of Guidance Year Team Depute Head Teacher Mr Hotchkiss Principal Teacher of Junior School Mrs Harvey Principal Teachers of Guidance Mrs Biennier Pupil Support Mr McKenzie