140 likes | 293 Views
S3 - 4 Option Choice Parents’ Information Evening Wednesday 20 February 2013 . Lanark Grammar School. Lanark Grammar School. Context (1) Curriculum for Excellence New National Qualifications S3: ‘bridge’ between Broad General Education and Senior Phase
E N D
S3 - 4 Option ChoiceParents’ Information EveningWednesday 20 February 2013 Lanark Grammar School
Lanark Grammar School Context (1) Curriculum for Excellence New National Qualifications S3: ‘bridge’ between Broad General Education and Senior Phase Outcomes of previous consultation: 6 courses x 5 periods
Lanark Grammar School Context (2) ‘Dry run’ – creation of Option Column model 2 or 3 year plan: S4, S5 and S6 Planning for post-school destination
Lanark Grammar School Focus Qualifications Skills Attributes 4 Capacities: Successful learner Confident individual Responsible citizen Effective contributor
Lanark Grammar School The curriculum
Lanark Grammar School Progression Full range of experiences from National 1 to National 5 Appropriate progression: at the same level but in different contexts for learning; or at a higher level.
Lanark Grammar School Courses
Lanark Grammar School Assessment (1)
Lanark Grammar School Assessment (2)
Lanark Grammar School SQA Appeals 2 new services: Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Post-Results Service
Lanark Grammar School Support/Expectations Meeting student needs through our range of provision: Courses Units, experiences, involvement, leadership, contribution Support: universal; targeted; and key adult Our expectations
Lanark Grammar School Social Education Essential aspect of S4 provision Timetabled for ASN pupils Inserts for wider school and ASN Focus on… Careers, Health and Wellbeing, finance, driving road safety
Lanark Grammar School Process Discussions/liaison/partnership Students Parents Teachers Principal Teachers Pupil Support and ASN Skills Development Scotland (Kay Wilkie) S3- S4 Options Booklet – Course Flyers Research - responsibility