Barrhead High School Transition Guide for S4 to S6 Session 2016-2017
"Discover the comprehensive Barrhead High School transition process for students moving from S4 to S5 and S5 to S6 in the academic session 2016-2017. Learn about subject selections, vocational options, career guidance, and important dates for course commencement."
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Barrhead High School Transition from S4 into S5 And S5 into S6 Session 2016-2017
Programme Introduction to the Evening by Mr Sinclair Head Teacher How the option process works by Mrs Crawford Depute Head (S5/6) and timetabler Vocational options by Ms Potter Depute Head Higher English by Mrs Richardson Faculty Head Advanced Higher Geography by Mrs Allan Faculty Head Question and Answer Session with all speakers and Sheona Coutts Career Advisor
The process 4 Booklets on the school web site Time in Pastoral Support for research/access to booklets Options (Progression) Sheet issued prior to interview No columnar option sheet issued Make time to discuss future career and options choices Every S4 and S5 pupil will have a one-t0-one interview with their Pastoral Support Teacher Parental/Carer signature required before returning to school office
How many subjects? S4 into S5 all pupils must choose 5 subjects S5 into S6 all pupils must choose 4 subjects unless doing Advanced Higher Crashing a Higher
Where to seek help? Paisley, Greenock, Clydebank
What happens next? A B C D E ERC - EMIS UNIT Wed 1st June 2016 new timetable running for 3 weeks AMBITIOUS CHOICES CONSORTIUM ARRANGEMENTS DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL END OF AUGUST VOCATIONAL COURSES DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL AUGUST
PRESENTATION BY MS POTTER DEPUTE HEAD VOCATIONAL COURSES
Programme Details 2.5 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday all day, 2 half days Tuesday/Thursday afternoons Friday morning Periods 1,2,3
2 half days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mon Tue pastoral D D Wed Thur D D pastoral Fri D D
2.5 days per week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mon B B S Tue pastoral D D Wed B B Thur B B A A D D pastoral Fri D D
Programme Details Opportunity to gain qualifications and practical experience Most courses run from August to May Progress reports provided Attendance/attitude/performance monitored Transport provided
Benefits of Vocational Courses Relevant for career / work Practical New Environment / opportunity to try college Treated as an adult (responsibility) Qualifications Access, National 4, National 5, National Progression Awards, Higher, National Certificate & University Level 1 & 2.
Programme Details Open to S5 and S6 pupils some places available to S4
Our Partners Airport Academy Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College West College Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University Encroute Catering Maxxell Training Neilston Development Trust U Concept
Courses Available Animal Care Animal Care SCQF Level 4 Aviation Airport Operations Business & Finance Accounting SCQF Level 6 Human Resources and Law SCQF Level 6
Courses Available Care & Health Applied Anatomy - SCQF Level 7 Human Body Structure and Function - SCQF Level 8 First Aid (HSE) SCQF Level 6 Forensic Science SCQF Level 6 Health and Social Care - SCQF Level 6 Early Education and Childcare - SCQF Level 4 Playwork - SCQF Level 5 Politics - SCQF Level 6 Psychology - SCQF Level 6 Sociology SCQF Level 6
Courses Available Creative & Digital Industries & Music Computer Games - SCQF Level 5 Photography - SCQF Level 6 Photography: Digital Imaging - SCQF Level 6 Professional Theatre Preparation SCQF Level 6 Sound Production - SCQF Level 6 T.V. Production - SCQF Level 5/6 Events Management Events Co-ordination - SCQF Level 5/6
Courses Available Fashion & Design Fashion Brand Retailing - University Level 1 Hair & Beauty Barbering - SCQF 3 Hair, Beauty and Make-Up - SCQF 5 Hairdressing - SCQF Level 4 Hairdressing Design - SCQF Level 5 Make-Up Artistry and Beauty Therapy - SCQF Level 4 Nail Art - SCQF Level 5
Courses Available Horticulture, Hospitality & Landscaping Cake Decoration - SCQF Level 4 Grow, Cook and Eat - SCQF Level 1 Professional Cookery - SCQF Level 5 Shoestring Cookery Timber Decking - SCQF Level 5
Courses Available Personal Development Steps to Work - Style for Success Sports Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 4 Sport and Recreation - SCQF Level 5
Courses Available Vehicle Systems Automotive Skills - SCQF Level 4 Cycle Maintenance City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance City & Guilds Entry Level 3
Applying for a Course Speak to Pupil Support teacher Complete application form, (including parental consent) Interview School report
The Vocational Training Programme booklet can be downloaded from: http://bit.ly/VocationalProgramme2016-17
PRESENTATION BY MRS RICHARDSON FACULTY HEAD OF ENGLISH
HIGHER ENGLISH HIGHER ENGLISH
ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL BUT BUT NOT NOT COMPULSORY COMPULSORY
Essential = life skills Compulsory = Deadlines
COURSE OUTLINE Literature study Set Scottish Text study Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE) Folio of Writing 4 Internally assessed units : no marks, assessing skills called Outcomes . Monthly homework
COURSE OUTLINE Internal assessments (UASPs) Analysis and Evaluation (A+E) Reading 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Listening - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Creation and Production (C+P) Writing - 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Talking - 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
To sit final exam Pass Reading UASP Pass - Listening UASP Pass Writing UASP Pass Talking UASP Completed Writing Folio submitted by March Completed Literature study Completed Set Scottish Text RUAE Skills
EXPECTATIONS Literature read independently Monthly homework by deadlines GLOW : www.glow.rmunify.com Website: www.barrhead.e-renfrew.sch.uk/ Higher English Twitter access through website All deadlines met Commitment
Requests from previous Higher pupils Monthly homework on web GLOW GROUPS set up for all classes NOTES added by class as well as teacher TARGETTED supported study Easter school Deadlines on class walls and in corridor
Course STARTS in June Before Summer hols start: First draft of folio 1 completed Listening UASP completed
How can you you help? Planners homework AND monthly homework Web and TWITTER GLOW Deadlines Discuss writing folio Discuss Literature texts- quotes/analysis
PRESENTATION BY MRS ALLAN FACULTY HEAD OF SOCIAL SUBJECTS
Why choose Advanced Higher Gives you the opportunity to undertake independent learning bridge the gap between the class-based learning, typical of Highers, and the more self-motivated and proactive study of Higher and Further Education deepen knowledge and develop higher-level transferrable skills, such as problem solving, research and analysis, extended essay-writing, critical evaluation techniques
Entry Requirements Preferably an A at Higher Good pass at English Higher or Maths depending on subject
Course Arrangements without close supervision apply the skills of independent/autonomous working making independent and rational decisions based on evidence independent planning, research and presentation of their knowledge and understanding the learners are expected to work independently demonstrate independent research and critical evaluation undertaking independent research
Learning to be independent Seminar style classes Visits to university/Mitchell library/field centres for specialist research skills Regular meetings with teacher Sense of pride in completing major pieces of work
What does the young person need to do? Find out about the course in advance Be aware when deadlines (interim and final) are, and ensure these are met Complete all research early on in the course where appropriate Communicate with your teacher ask for help Attend!!
What can parents/carers do? Be aware when deadlines are, and ensure your child meets these Ask about coursework Accompany them on any visits, for example to libraries or for fieldwork Proof read drafts of coursework
