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Monifieth High School Parent Information Evening on Preparing for S3

Information evening for parents on preparing for S3 at Monifieth High School. Learn about the curriculum, personalisation options, and pathways for the Senior Phase. Get answers to your questions.

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Monifieth High School Parent Information Evening on Preparing for S3

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  1. Parent Council Thursday 23rd January 2014 Monifieth High SchoolParent Information EveningonPreparing for S3

  2. Agenda • Welcome • Preparing for Third Year • If you have any questions please note them on the post-it notes and we will make the answers available on School Website • Available at the end for any individual questions

  3. Curriculum for Excellence atMonifieth High School • Broad General Education (S1-3) • Increased personalisation and choice • Senior Phase (S4-6) • Skills for learning, life and work • Qualifications for the future • Personal support • Offering different routes

  4. The Monifieth High School Learning Triangle Thinking Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills

  5. The Monifieth High School Learning Triangle Successful Learners Thinking Skills Communication Skills Confident Individuals Effective Contributors Responsible Citizens Interpersonal Skills

  6. Fourth Level S4-6 S2-3 S1-2 Third Level P5-7 Second Level P1-4 First Level Curriculum Areas Subjects

  7. Personalisation for S3 • Third Year will look and feel different to S1&2 • Introducing an increasing focus on Subjects in preparation for Fourth Year and Qualifications • Maintaining breadth • Increased personalisation and choice

  8. Personalisation and Choice in S3

  9. Senior Phase Qualifications

  10. http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/59033.html

  11. Progression to Senior Phase • Continue with English and Maths • Continue with PE, RE and SE • Continue with 4 other subjects of the 10 studied in S3 • Option to study National qualifications in subjects not offered as part of S3 Personalisation e.g. Early Education and Child Care

  12. University of Aberdeen Curriculum for Excellence Statement “The University of Aberdeen currently does not stipulate a minimum number of Standard Grade and/or Intermediate 2 qualifications. This will be extended to include National 5 subjects. “ “We remain committed to promoting a fair admissions policy to ensure we give equal consideration to candidates who apply on time and who possess the necessary knowledge and skills, irrespective of the route travelled through the Senior Phase, S4 to S6.” “In at least one of the Senior Phase years – S4 or S5 or S6, there is an expectation that a minimum of three Highers or Advanced Higher subjects are studied and presented for examinations.”

  13. University of Aberdeen Curriculum for Excellence StatementMedicine • National 5 qualifications : English and Maths are required (currently Grade B minimum); Biology and Physics are recommended but not compulsory (Grade B minimum). • Higher qualifications : Chemistry (Grade B minimum). • Two subjects are required from Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Physics. • Two further Highers in most other subjects – applicants should check with the Medical Admissions office if clarification required. These may be taken across the Senior Phase – S4 to S6 • There is no requirement, and therefore no advantage given, to obtaining the three sciences required in one sitting. Maths is regarded as a science.

  14. Skill-based Highers & National 4/5?  5 Highers in S5?  Extra Highers “from scratch” in S6?  3 Science Highers?  Approved by Scottish Government, HMI, SQA?  www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/cfe

  15. WIDER ACHIEVEMENTS

  16. Perspective Mindset Planning Diet Technique Focus Exercise Resilience Organisation THE SUCCESS DIAMOND

  17. Support the school in its work with pupils Report back to all the parents in the school Represent the views of all parents Encourage links between the school, parents, pupils, pre-school groups and the wider community Support the school and pupils during school inspections Play a role in the appointment of head teachers and depute head teachers

  18. Provide regular feedback on the recently introduced Tracking Reports across the senior phase Lobby for an improved transport service to help more of our rural based pupils take part in after schools clubs and activities Feedback on progress being made with the new national qualifications system for - National 4 and 5 Assist staff to develop a range of parent friendly study guides across all subject areas Help us set up up a new network - 'Friends of Monifieth High‘ in 2014 Review proposals for new course structures, timetables and choices

  19. Parent Council • We meet each term • Next Meeting • Tuesday 27th January at 7pm • School Library • Everyone is welcome

  20. What happens next... • “Preparing for S3” booklet/Personalisation sheet issued 14 January • S3 Personalisation sheet completed in SE • Thursday 23 January: S2 Parents’ Evening • Friday 31 January : return Personalisation Sheet with parental signature

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