InfoRMATION for S3 students

What do S3 need to do now?

S3 students and their families, working with the school, must plan a programme of study for next year and beyond, having made an initial decision about how many years they intend to commit to our Senior Phase.

When will I find out about the levels my S3 child is capable of achieving in the Senior Phase?

• Subject teachers will recommend students for the level of study in S4 that will best challenge them and meet their aspirations. 

• Recommended levels of study are discussed in subject classes, in Course Choice Family Meetings and in subject parents’ evening appointments.  

• We distributed recommended levels to students and families on 20 February.

• If any parent/carer would like to discuss level recommendations they should speak with their child’s guidance teacher at their family meeting.

Does it matter when particular subject qualifications are gained over S4 – S6?

Some universities and courses still insist students sit a certain number of Highers in one “sitting”.  This picture, however, is changing all the time and guidance teachers and our careers adviser will keep students up-to-date through the course choice process about what is required.

How do I work out the right learning pathway through such a broad curriculum?

The general guidance on learning pathways can be found on the learning pathways page. There are many possible “pathways” through our curriculum, and that section elaborates on some of these possibilities at a subject level.