1. Parent Presentation 7th March 2017
S3 Course Choice
Parent Presentation
7th March 2017

2. Aims: To share the basics of the coursing and timetabling process
To share the key dates for your child
To give you the opportunity to ask questions
To help us to work together to get the best possible course portfolios for all students

3. The Process Evaluation of what currently exists
Proposed curriculum and course choice created and discussed
Course choice issued to pupils
Responses analysed to work out:
Number of classes required in each subject
Any classes that are not viable
Classes that need to be added or provided in different columns
Any other issues raised by pupils and parents

4. Key message (or a plea from us to you!)
The columns you receive home are not final – they are the next step in the consultation process. Please reassure your child not to panic.
You will be asked to note any issues/concerns regarding what your child wants to do that the columns don’t currently allow…please do this!
Every concern is looked at and discussed – we want your child to get the best possible outcome too
We will share solutions with you/your child and we will contact you if there is no possible solution
Please do not get upset with us until then… 
Please do contact us and come in to chat it through – we are always willing to communicate and explain

5. Levels Your child won’t pick a level, just a subject
Subject teachers will continue to offer level 3 and level 4 experiences within the Experiences and Outcomes
Work done will prepare pupils for Nationals but will not be essential for S4; skills developed will be transferable across the curriculum

6. SMT and Pupil Support Leaders available for advice/discussion
Key Dates:
March 8th Paperwork issued to pupils
SMT and Pupil Support Leaders available for advice/discussion
March 13th Coursing meetings ongoing all week
March 17th All S2 pupils coursed
April 21st Draft timetable created allowing for final solutions to problems to be sought…
May 5th Timetables issued
May 8th New timetable starts

7. Questions? Lisa.coffey@balernochs.edin.sch.uk
(Cockburn)
(Malleny)
(Bavelaw)