S2 into S3 Course Choice
Welcome to the S2 into S3 Course Choice page. All the information young people require to make their choices will be shared here. Parent/Carer(s) will be able to access this information too in order to support decision making. Please click on the relevant section below for further information.
Introduction
Welcome from the Headteacher
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Mrs J Shaw, Headteacher
Rigour, Aspiration & Perseverance
In this section, staff share the importance of our raising attainment approaches to maximise the attainment potential for all young people.
Role of the Year Head
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Mr C Struth, Acting Depute Headteacher (S2 Year Head)
Role of the PT Guidance (Head of House)
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Mrs A Final, PT Guidance (Head of House)
Partners
To support young people, the follow partners are available to help families.
Skills Development Scotland
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Please note that S2 into S3 do not have access to the Schools College Partnership. This will become available during S3 into S4 Course Choice.
David Harvey, Careers Coach, Skills Development Scotland
Course Choice Form & Learner Pathways
In this section, you will find the course choice and learner pathways document.
For S2 into S3 Course Choice, young people will choose 6 subjects to study in S3. In addition, two backup choices will be given in the event that curriculum choices cannot be met. All young people will continue to study Maths, English and a Modern Language into S3.
Overview from Curriculum & Timetable Lead
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Mr J Bain, Depute Headteacher
S2 into S3 Course Choice Form
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S2 into S3 Learner Pathways
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about the S2 into S3 Course Choice, please let us know. We will populate this section with answers throughout the course choice period.
What choices am I making?
In S3, you study nine subjects including Maths, English and a Modern Language. You then have a free choice of six subjects from any curricular area. You are asked to put your free choices in preference order. In addition, you are asked for 2 backup options in case some subjects cannot be accommodated.
Why do I need to study a Modern Language?
The Scottish Government’s policy, Language Learning in Scotland: A 1+2 Approach, is aimed at ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn a modern language from P1 until the end of the Broad General Education (BGE) in S3. This policy is known as L2. Additionally, each child is entitled to learn a second modern language from P5 onwards. This policy is known as L3.
What if I do not know what I want to do in the future?
If you are unsure about your choices, then the best advice is to keep your S2 into S3 Course Choice as broad and general as possible. For example, you should choose a subject from each of the curricular areas: Technologies, Expressive Arts, Science, Health and Wellbeing and Social Subjects.
How do you make your choices?
You should speak with your teachers, parents/carers and utilise all the subject information on the learning pathways section of this website. You can also speak with your PT Guidance (Head of House) to have a 1:1 meeting where you can be guided through your course choice. If you or your family need this support, please speak with your PT Guidance (Head of House).
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