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8 CURRICULUM
Blairgowrie High School
Prospectus 2012/2013
Blairgowrie High School has been taking advantage of the new curricular arrangements to allow
pupils to choose their Standard Grade courses at the end of S1. This will mean that pupils will
sit their Standard Grade examinations one year earlier than usual, i.e. at the end of S3. The big
advantage of this is that it will allow two years for study at Higher Grade instead of one. In 2014,
Standard Grades (and Intermediate exams) are due to be replaced by two new qualifications;
National 4 and National 5 Awards.
Further, it will allow vocational courses to be taken in S4 for non-Higher pupils.
The intention is to raise attainment within the school. Evidence from schools who have already
taken this step is very encouraging.
S1
Subject S1
English 4
Language 3
Maths 4
Science 3
Social Subjects
(Rota)
Art 2
Music 2
Technical 2
Home Economics 2
Religious & Moral
Education / Social
Education
Physical Education 2
ICT 1
3
1
S2/3
Subject S2/3
English 4
Language 3
Maths 4
Science 3
Social Subjects 3
Creative/Aesthetic 3
Technology 3
Option 3
Religious Education 1
Social Education 1
Physical Education 2
S2/3
Pupils in S2 and S3 will normally follow 8 subjects at Standard Grade or National
Qualification.
In all subjects with the exception of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Standard Grade is offered at
three levels, namely Credit Levels 1 or 2 (most able pupils), General Levels 3 or 4 (middle range of
ability), and Foundation Levels 5 or 6.
The 4 remaining periods are devoted to the core subjects which all pupils are required to take. These
are Physical Education, Religious Education, Social Education.
A booklet of specific subject-based information for courses available in S5 and S6 along with a
Course Selection Form is issued to all S4 pupils who intend to return to school in S5.
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