1. S3 Course Choice Information Evening Thursday 7th February 2019
Balfron High School
S3 Course Choice
Information Evening
Thursday 7th February 2019

2. Welcome & Introductions
Elaine Bannatyne Head Teacher
Phil Slavin DHT, SQA, (Campsie)
Claire Appelquist DHT, Pupil Support, (Endrick)
Amanda Short DHT, Timetable, (Lomond)
Tracey Patrick DHT, Developing the Young Workforce
PTs & Other Teaching Staff Atrium
Many other partners Atrium

3. Purpose of this evening
Equip parents and carers with the information required to work with us in best supporting young people
Aspirations, Expectations of our young people, Qualifications
Curriculum, course choice and timelines
Support and communication
Course information

4. Rationale for our curriculum
21st century learners
Skills
Academic pathways
Vocational pathways
Modern world
Knowledge
Partnerships
Rural context

5. Curriculum and Course Choice Mrs Short

6. Period Allocation in S4 (Senior Phase)
The number of periods allocated for each subject is:
English 4
Maths 4
5 choices 4 periods for each subject
PSE/RE 1
Core PE 2

7. The Course Choice Form French Music Technology Subjects available
Art and Design
French
Music Technology
Biology
Geography
Music (Performing)
Business Management
German PE
Chemistry
Graphic Communication
Physics
Design and Manufacture
History
Practical Woodwork
Drama
Hospitality
Spanish
Engineering Science
Modern Studies
SCOTS (Mondays FVC)

8. The Course Choice Form English Maths Subject choice Level? N5 / N4
Subject choice
Level?
N5 / N4
Office only
English (Compulsory)
English
Maths (Compulsory)
Maths
Subject Choice 1 (highest priority)
Subject Choice 2
Subject Choice 3
Subject Choice 4
Subject Choice 5 (lowest priority)
Alternative Subject Choice
Forth Valley College (SCOTS)

9. Proviso … A subject can only run if we have enough pupils in the class
a subject specialist to teach the class
some classes may have S5/6 pupils in as well, if there is space for them

10. Course choice Advice: Subjects
Speak to teachers/PTs
Subject information
Link:

11. Mrs Patrick

12. Future Pathways S3 Course Choice Advice and Support
Destination planning
Learning Pathways
How to stand out
Support

13. Future Pathways - Destination planning:
what career?
what pathway?
what opportunities?
what support?
College
GAP year
You are here
Destination/Career
Own Business

14. Research Future Pathways - Destination planning:
S3 Course Choice Advice
What are your interests?
What are your skills?
What job/career area?
Choose a variety of subjects
Research

15. Future Pathways - Destination planning:
S3 Course Choice Advice
Future Pathways website:

16. Research Career/ Pathways Career area Destinations
Future Pathways - Destination planning:
Career/
Career area
Pathways
Research
Destinations

17. Research – Career/Career Areas
Future Pathways - Destination planning:
Research – Career/Career Areas
My Career Options

18. Research – Career/Career Areas
Future Pathways - Destination planning:
Research – Career/Career Areas
My Career Options

19. Research – Destinations
Future Pathways – Learning Pathways:
Research – Destinations
College/University
- own website, UCAS
Employment
- INDEED,
Apprenticeships

20. Research – Destinations
Future Pathways - Destination planning:
Research – Destinations
Entry requirements
minimum, usual, *CHANGES*
Subjects
essential, approved

21. Future Pathways - Destination planning:
Research - Pathways

22. Future Pathways - Destination planning:
Research - Pathways

23. Future Pathways – Learning Pathways:

24. Skills Development Scotland SDS
Future Pathways – Support:
Skills Development Scotland SDS
Careers adviser – Aileen Crawford
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Office on top floor (above library)
Form at reception for Appointment
Drop-in – lunch

25. Future Pathways – Support:
Future Pathways Twitter
Future Pathways Website
My World of Work

26. Timeline Key Dates Procedure Dates
Course Choice Information pm 7th February
S3 Reports Issued th March
FCL Interviews th March
Course Choice Form deadline 22nd March
New timetable begins Monday 3rd June

27. STALLS curricular tables (incl SfL) Further and Higher Education
- College and Univ
Apprenticeship providers
Skills Development Scotland

28. Stay in touch…
Follow us on twitter
@balfronhigh