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Considerations when making choices:
Considerations when making choices:
Progression - from subjects you have already studied. The subjects that you have achieved the highest levels in should be your top choices.
Planned Positive Destination - Certain jobs or university/college courses ask for particular subjects. Find out whether yours does before making your choices.
Challenge - Choosing courses that will challenge you will keep you motivated. Future employers, universities and colleges will expect you to challenge yourself too.
Enjoyment - What you think you will enjoy studying? It is important to have a timetable that you are going to enjoy or your year could be miserable!
Teacher Input - Recommendation of class teachers and Guidance. They know your skills and previous achievements/attainment in subjects best.
Parent/Carer Views - They know you better than anyone else!
Personal hobbies - do these relate to any subjects you might pick?
Where are the jobs? Consider key sectors for employment including Health & Social Care, Food & Drink, Tourism and Construction!
Support available when making choices:
Support available when making choices:
View the information on this website thoroughly.
Discuss with subject teachers what your recommend progression would be in each subject you currently study/look at your reports.
Discuss with your parents/carers.
Research career plans – attend the “Your Future” evening (date TBC).
Use My World of Work - Choose My Subjects Advice. Discuss with Lorraine McGarry, our Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisor, and Guidance Teacher if appropriate – this is essential if you are a summer or winter leaver.
Complete your application form (S5 & S6 only) – this is quite lengthy so give yourself plenty of time.
If you are going against recommendations or choosing a course which requests you speak to staff then gain permission from Subject Head of Department.
Course Choice Interviews
Course Choice Interviews
To ensure pupils are as well informed as possible with their choices, all pupils in S2,S4 & S5 will attend a meeting with their Guidance teacher. This is to provide support for any pupils who may require help with:
Picking qualifications and level of study
College Applications
Career Advice
Progression in the Senior Phase
Pupils should look out for information in Year Group Google Classrooms to see when their appointment is due to take place.
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