Pupils moving into S3
In Maths and English pupils will be starting their National study. On their tracking report pupils will be given a recommended level of study as 'Working towards' N2, N3, N4 or N5.
For all other subjects pupils will be working towards Curriculum for Excellence Levels 1 - 4. When making choices pupils should consider picking those they are working best in.
Pupils moving in to S4
On the second tracking report pupils will be given a recommended level of study for S4 as a National level, N1 - N5.
Pupils moving to S5
The progression route from National 5 with an A or B pass is normally to Higher. With a C or D pass in National 5, the best progression route will be decided on an individual basis. For some learners completing the Higher over two years may be the most advisable. This is best discussed with the Subject teacher or Faculty Head.
S4 pupils with A-B National 5 passes will be expected to sit 5 Highers in S5 and Advanced Highers and/or more Highers in S6 particularly if their planned progression route is to University.
For those with a mix of National 4 or National 5 C-D passes, there is the possibility of National 5/Higher courses in S5 and more Highers in S6.
Those with good National 4 passes would study at National 5 level in S5 and possibly Highers in S6.
For some pupils with National 4 or National 3 passes there are other options available.
The individual course descriptors for each subject will detail these varied pathways.
Before deciding which level of course to choose, students should discuss their options with their subject teacher, Pupil Support teacher and their parents. The choices that are made at this stage can be changed if students have an unexpected success – or disappointment – in their certificate examinations. We would not otherwise expect pupils to make changes to their choices.