1. AIMING FOR SUCCESS Graham Keith, S3 Year Head

2. Purpose of Tonight To be motivated To understand Standard Grade results To understand how to be successful To learn what support is available To have questions answered

3. Standard Grade Levels Credit1/2 Credit1/2 General3/4 General3/4 Foundation5/6 Foundation5/6

4. Entry into S5 Courses HigherCredit 1 or 2 HigherCredit 1 or 2 Intermediate 2Credit 2 Intermediate 2Credit 2 General 3 or 4 Intermediate 1Foundation 5 or 6 Intermediate 1Foundation 5 or 6

5. It’s ATTITUDE Which breeds SUCCESS Not APTITUDE

6. How? Attendance and punctuality Attendance and punctuality Attitude and behaviour in class Attitude and behaviour in class Planning homework and revision Planning homework and revision Use of ICT Use of ICT Time and space Time and space Rewards Rewards Work vs. relaxation/sport/leisure Work vs. relaxation/sport/leisure

7. Support? Teachers- classroom, pastoral care, dht Teachers- classroom, pastoral care, dht Friends Friends Other pupils Other pupils Parents Parents Supported Study (S 3 Coordinator Mrs Gillian Fyffe) Supported Study (S 3 Coordinator Mrs Gillian Fyffe)

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