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Dunblane High School

This is an information evening for parents regarding the option choices process for S5 and S6 students at Dunblane High School. The event will include discussions on subject surveys, option form drafts, and final option forms. Analysis of the initial form draft shows some problematic combinations, which were resolved in the final form. The available course combinations will be presented, including options for languages and Scottish Baccalaureates. The options for S5 and S6 will be outlined, including period allocation and elective choices. There may be tensions between aspirations, motivation, and attainment. Options interviews will be held in March and August.

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Dunblane High School

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  1. Prospice Ultra Montes Dunblane High School S5 & S6 2015-16Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 26 February 2015

  2. Option Choices Process 1. Subject Survey of S4 2. Option Form Draft 1: to S4 and to Principal Teachers 3. Option Form Draft 2: to S4 & S5 and to Principal Teachers 4. Parents’ Information Evening 5. Final Option Form: February 2015

  3. Analysis – 1S4 (Roll 130) : after Options’ Form Draft 1 0 pupils had any difficulty choosing 4 subjects 39 pupils had problems with their 5th choice after Draft 1 - Problematic combinations were: 4 choices + Art/BM/Media/ModStuds/PE/RMPS ~ 24 Chemistry + Art/Graphic Communication/Music ~ 12 Nat 5 Maths & Art/ Graphic Communication ~ 5 Engineering Science & Business Management ~ 1 Final Options’ Form resolves most greenissues.

  4. Analysis - 2 Final Options’ Form • Available combinations (with English and Maths) : • 3 Sciences • 3 Social Subjects • 3 Technological Subjects • 3 Creative Subjects • 2 Languages • Scottish Baccalaureates (S6 only - in Languages & Science)

  5. S5 & S6 2015-16: Options’ Form

  6. S5 2015-16 33 Period Asymmetric Week 5 full courses ~ 6 periods per week + Inserts ~ 3 periods per week: • PSHE (assemblies) • Education for Work • Lifeskill Cooking • Sports Leadership • Physical Activity

  7. S6 2015-16 Any course from S5 may be repeated Minimum 3 full courses (4 taught periods + 2 research) + 1 column Personal Study (6 periods per week) + Elective(s) (2/3 periods per week each) + Inserts Electives Peer Mentoring (Asdan Award) Make a Difference Group Sports Leadership (SQA Award) Supporting Younger Learners (SYL) Possible Inserts Education for Work / Lifeskill Cooking / Physical Activity

  8. Evidence-based Decision Making Possible Tensions Aspiration Vs Attainment Motivation Vs Attainment Effort Vs Attainment Options Interviews: Thursday 12 March & August 2015

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