1. S3 Information Evening 14/2/17
CLYDEVIEW ACADEMY
S3 Information Evening 14/2/17

2. Tonight we will be looking at:
Re-Cap of S3
Structure of S4 Curriculum
S4 Options/Senior Phase
Changes to N5 Qualifications /18
S4 College Options - West College Scotland
Careers’ Information
Useful Websites
S3 Reports and Next Steps
Key Messages

3. S3 COURSE CHOICE PROFILE
CLYDEVIEW ACADEMY
S3 COURSE CHOICE PROFILE A B C D E F G H I J 4 3 2
(1 x 2) 8
(4 x 2)
(3 x 1)
180
720
180 in each
English
Maths
Mod Langs PE
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Business
Geography
History
Mod Studies
Graphics
Woodwork
Computing
Cybersecurity
Admin
Health & Food
Music - T
Art& Des
Design & M
Hospitality
Music – P
Duke of Edinburgh
Modern Studies
Art & Des
Music P
Music T
French
Spanish RE
PSE
REG

4. Senior phase S4 Curriculum Structure
All courses will build on prior learning from Broad General Education (BGE)
English and Maths compulsory
Health & Well-being - Reg, PSE, PE & RME
Choice of four subjects

5. S4 in Clydeview Academy S4 English 4 Maths 4 subjects (x5) 20 PE 2 PSE1 RE
REG

6. 6 subjects for S4
Each NQ course requires 160 hours. Provides sufficient time for each subject.
Allows for specialisation and progression
Supports increased depth of study
There is an option to apply for a college course in Engineering, Construction, Hair & Beauty, Computer Games Development, Introduction to Employability Skills, TV Production and Sound Production with DJ Skills

7. S4 Results
This year, we have found that the quality of results that have been achieved by our students has improved
2014 (181)
2015 (176)
2016 (175)
6+ A’s
19 (10%)
18 (10%)
26 (15%)
5+ A’s
30 (17%)
28 (16%)
39 (22%)

8. S4 Attainment Results August 2012 August 2013 August 2014 August 2015
5Year Average
5+ N5
53%
49%
56%
57%
54%

9. S4-S6 Senior phase Timetabled as a Single Group
Increases the choice of subjects and the combination of subjects on offer
Allows for efficiency when timetabling
More flexible progression routes
Allows S5/6 students to do 5 subjects for 6 periods
Continues with consortium arrangements

10. Course Qualifications
Courses will be offered from Nat 3 – Nat 5
National 3 & National 4 are graded internally with no external exam – Pass/Fail
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher are graded A – D with external assessment

11. Session 2017/18 More availability of subjects across columns
Cybersecurity is not available for S4 Students – available in S5/6

12. Admin & IT Art and Design Health and Food Tech Music PerformingA B C D E 1 S6
Advanced Higher
(6 periods)
Biology
English
Spanish
Maths
Art
Business Management
French
History
Physics
Computing
Graphic Communication
Chemistry
Music 2
S5/6
Higher
Human Biology
Accounts
Geography
Modern Studies PE
Administration
RMPS
Graphic Comm
Admin
Graph Communication 3
NAT 5
Hospitality
Practical Craft Skills
Creative Cake
Graph Comm 4
S4/5/6
(5 periods + 1 RE/PSE/PE/Study)
Admin & IT
Art and Design
Health and Food Tech
Music Performing
Art & Design
Computing Science
Design & Manufacture
Admin and IT
Practical Woodwork
Accounting
Music Technology
Practical Cookery
Practical Woodworking
English and Maths
(both compulsory)
(4 periods each) 5
NAT 4
Art and Design (N4/N3)
Science 3

13. Key Questions What do others think you are good at?
How do you like to learn?
Where could they take you?
What subjects do you enjoy?
What subjects are you good at?

14. Things to avoid
It’s easy to choose subjects for the wrong reasons, too. Avoid picking subjects just because:
You like the teacher – the teacher may change
There isn’t much homework – that will change
Your friends are taking the subject – it might be right for them, but not for you

15. Changes to National 5 Assessment
Internal Unit Assessments for N5 will be removed Session 2017/18
These changes will result one of the following –
Extension of the existing question paper
Extension/modification of the existing item of coursework
A new question paper
A new item of coursework

16. Changes to National 5 Assessment 2017/18
Grade scale may change
Recognising Positive Achievement will not operate
No changes to N3 and N4 Course Assessment

17. West College Scotland
Sandra Gardiner (Schools’ Liaison Officer)

23. S3 Reports
In addition to strengths and areas for development the S3 Reports will indicate progress within the current level of study
Progress within level
Likely Progression
Very good progress within 4th level
National 5
Good progress within 4th level
Some progress within 4th level
National 4 (National 5 may be possible)
Very good progress within 3rd level
National 4
Good progress within level 3rd level
Some progress within level 3rd level
National 3 (National 4 may be possible)

24. KEY MESSAGES Every National Subject is equal
All subjects are open to all students
College takes place in core time – Wed pm
Choose subjects that you will do well in
Choose subjects which are right for your pathway
Consider a broad range of subjects as you may change your mind about your pathway
Write down any subject choice that you would like, but doesn’t allow on the form

25. What next? S3 Reports issued - Wednesday 22/2/17
S3 Parents’ Meeting - Wednesday 1/3/17
Individual pupil interviews with Guidance team from 2/3/17
Completed option form signed and returned to Guidance Teacher 10/3/17
Choices confirmed April/May 2017
New timetable 5/6/17

26. Questions