1. INTEGRITY COMPASSION AMBITON RESPECT EQUITY
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2. Aims: To give you information about the S4 Curriculum
To improve parents understanding and awareness of the choice process
To give you the opportunity to hear about subjects taught in S4
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3. Stages of Learning
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4. Stages of Learning
BROAD
GENERAL
EDUCATION
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5. SENIOR Phase - National 3 National 4 National 5
Pupils will study a range of courses from the following National courses
National 3
National 4
National 5
Alternative accreditation (NPA, City & Guilds, CSCS, REHIS)
Courses at N3 and N4 are modular based and attainment is measured on pupils performance throughout the year. (Graded pass or fail)
Courses at N5 are examined at the end of the year. (Graded A-D)
Many courses at N4 and N5 have an internal course component which contributes to final award. Many externally assessed by SQA.
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6. S4 Curriculum 2019 7 subjects – English and Maths compulsory
Pick from current 11 subjects
Choice from a menu rather than traditional columns
Does not have to remain in curricular areas
BGE complete
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7. Curricular options 7.11.04 CURRENT OPTIONS FROM S3
L Kane – A – English L Kane – G -Art
L Kane – B – Maths L Kane – H - Music
L Kane – C – Design L Kane – I – Computing
L Kane – D – Physics L Kane – J - Biology
L Kane - E – RMPS L Kane – K - Graphics
L Kane - F - Business
Curricular options
Lucas Kane 3
CURRENT OPTIONS FROM S3 4 1 R 5 2
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8. What happens at the end of S4?
Choose 5 subjects – No Compulsory subjects
National 4.
National 5.
Higher.
Alternative accreditation.
Further careers preparation
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9. Subject Stations Please step out and speak to our subject specialists
Pupils also keen to share views.
Careers advisor – Claire Bruce (available at Parents Evening on Tuesday)
Any further information – please contact your child’s PT Pupil Support in the first instance
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10. Thank You
Please feel free to visit subject stalls and staff in the social area.
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