OPTIONS FOR S 4 COURSE COMMITMENT 6 courses
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OPTIONS FOR S 4
COURSE COMMITMENT 6 courses eg English Maths 4 free options can be in school or at college Core RME, Core PE, Learner Journey
CAN I DO WHAT I LIKE? Yes and No! You choose options to suit where you want to get to (job, college, uni etc) BUT You must meet the course commitment Your final options must be approved based on your recommendations
EXPECTATIONS You are working towards leaving to reach a positive destination of your choice You are gathering qualifications and skills which will enhance any application You are expected to pick courses which are meaningful to what you want to do You are expected to commit fully to every course and work hard
OPTIONS SHEET No choice sheet, therefore no set columns Choose your options from the list available Rank them in order of priority – very important Remember to put in a reserve subject Information goes in to an S 4 -S 6 computer program and it generates the columns/choice sheet Meet the deadline given because there is a lot of input after that
INFORMATION ON OPTIONS Information about all options will be available on the school website soon (no course booklet) Read the details carefully, especially entry requirements
EXTRAS Fashion and Textiles Technology (Nat 4/5) Computer Science (Nat 4/5) Borders College (Tuesday and Thursday afternoon) Application form and interview
MORE EXTRAS SRU School of Rugby (to be confirmed) Delivered in school by outside coaches Must have genuine interest in rugby Mr Changleng to have an input to who is accepted
BLENDED LEARNING School plus something outside College? Work Experience? Must be linked to your learner journey
OTHER OPTIONS Do your research Different routes to positive destination – check them out Have a back up plan Use your report card and tracking report to help find a way forward
WHAT NEXT? Research what you need to do to get to the next stage beyond school Meet Guidance teacher and discuss way forward Think carefully about options in order of priority Think about extras which may enhance future applications Check out all routes to get to where you want