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S4/5 Into S5/6 Option Form and Interviews
Thank you to the many S4/5 parents and carers who have completed the online Preliminary Subject Availability Form in conjunction with their child. Your responses have been invaluable and have enabled us to create an S4/5 into S5/6 Option Form that offers all young people appropriate and meaningful opportunities for success in the Senior Phase
The S4/5 into S5/6 Option Form is now available for you to access. Please click the link below to view the form.
Option interviews with the Principal Teacher of Pupil Support will begin shortly. Parents and carers, if not already done so, are asked to discuss and finalise subject choices for next session with their young person, using the option form above.
Paper copies of the option form will also be issued to all pupils. Once final choices have been agreed, these should be clearly recorded on the form and brought by the pupil to their option interview, where it should be handed to the Pupil Support teacher at the start of the meeting.
If any subject choices cannot be accommodated due to building, uptake or teacher constraints pupils and parents/carers will be informed, and a second interview will be arranged to discuss alternative options.
S3 into S4 Option Form and Process
Thank you to the many S3 parents and carers who have completed the online S3 into S4 Preliminary Subject Availability Form. Your responses have been invaluable and have enabled us to create an S3 into S4 Option Form that offers all young people appropriate and meaningful opportunities for success in S4.
The S3 into S4 Option Form is now available for you to access. Please click the link below to view the form.
S3-into-S4 Option-Form-2026-27
Option interviews with the Principal Teacher of Pupil Support will begin from next week ( Monday 2nd March ). Parents and carers are asked to discuss and finalise subject choices for next session with their young person in advance of the interview, using the option form above.
Paper copies of the option form will also be issued to all pupils during PSHE classes this week . Once final choices have been agreed, these should be clearly recorded on the form and brought by the pupil to their option interview, where it should be handed to the Pupil Support teacher at the start of the meeting.
If any subject choices cannot be accommodated due to previously identified issues or over-subscription, pupils and parents/carers will be informed, and a second interview will be arranged to discuss alternative options.
S3 Parents Evening Reminder – Tuesday 24th February
Dear Parent/Carer,
Just a short reminder that parents of S3 pupils who have yet to do so still have a short space of time to make appointments for tomorrows Parent/Carer consultation evening. The appointments can be booked online, and are held in-person at the school.
The evening is on Tuesday February 24th between 4:00pm and 6:30pm
To make your appointments please login at the parents booking website using the details provided in the previous SMS/email. If you have not received or deleted this email please, in the first instance phone the school office for advice on how to progress with your booking.
S4 and S5 Option Process Update
Thank you to the many pupils and parents who have already completed the online S4/5 into S5/6 Preliminary Subject Availability Form. Your responses are greatly appreciated and are helping us plan effectively for next session.
At present, there are still a number of pupils for whom we have not yet received a completed form. We would therefore kindly ask pupils and parents to complete the preliminary form as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. Please click on the link below.
As outlined in a previous post on the school website, the information gathered from this form is essential in helping the school develop a well-balanced and effective final subject options form that will be issued prior to the parents evening.
Why completing the form promptly is important:
- Supports pupil choice – your child’s interests help shape the subjects we can offer.
- Enables effective planning – early responses support accurate decisions around staffing, timetabling and class sizes.
- Improves subject availability – timely information helps ensure pupil demand is reflected as closely as possible in the final options.
- Keeps the options process on schedule – allowing the next stages to run smoothly for pupils and staff.
Thank you for your continued support in this important stage of your child’s learning.
S4/5 into S5/6 Option Process – Information for Parents
As pupils progress through S4/S5 they take part in our into S5/S6 subject options process. This is an important step in preparing all pupils for the next stage of learning at Cumbernauld Academy.
The information below explains:
- What the S4/5 into S5/6 options process involves
- What it means for your child
- How parents and carers can support decision-making at home
What Is the S4/5 into S5/6 Options Process?
During S4 and S5, pupils begin to make choices regarding the subjects they will study in the following session. This will be a continuation of Senior Phase where our young people follow and build upon their National Qualifications.
For pupils moving from S4 into S5 they will reduce subjects from a maximum of seven to 5 in turn freeing up more time for their chosen subject areas.
How the Process Works
The process is already underway with pupils supported through the options process in several ways. This includes:
- participating in assemblies and class-based discussions
- having opportunities to speak with subject teachers and Pupil Support staff
- being given access to information about S5/6 subjects and pathways.
Supporting Your Child at Home
Parents and carers play an important role in supporting pupils during this process. You can help by:
- encouraging your child to choose subjects they enjoy, feel engaged in.
- using their most recent “Progress” Report to help guide and inform discussions (please check your email for accessing the most recent report)
- helping them plan for future careers.
- encouraging your child to speak to their Pupil Support Teacher if they have questions or concerns.
Starting the process
Parents/pupils can now access the S5/6 subject information booklet and the S4/5 into S5/6 preliminary subject availability form using the links below:
S5/6 Preliminary Subject Availability Form
S2 into S3 Option Form and Process
Thank you to the many S2 parents and carers who have completed the online S2 into S3 Preliminary Subject Availability Form. Your responses have been invaluable and have enabled us to create an S2 into S3 Option Form that offers all young people appropriate and meaningful opportunities for success in S3.
The S2 into S3 Option Form is now available for you to access. Please click the link below to view the form.
S2 into S3 Preliminary Option Form 26-27
Option interviews with the Principal Teacher of Pupil Support will begin from next week ( Monday 9th February). Parents and carers are asked to discuss and finalise subject choices for next session with their young person in advance of the interview, using the option form above.
Paper copies of the option form will also be issued to all pupils during classes today. Once final choices have been agreed, these should be clearly recorded on the form and brought by the pupil to their option interview, where it should be handed to the Pupil Support teacher at the start of the meeting.
If any subject choices cannot be accommodated due to over-subscription, pupils and parents/carers will be informed, and a second interview will be arranged to discuss alternative options.
S3 into S4 Preliminary Subject Availability Form
Thank you to the many parents and carers who have already completed the online S3 into S4 Preliminary Subject Availability Form. Your responses are greatly appreciated and are helping us plan effectively for next session.
At present, there are still a number of S3 pupils for whom we have not yet received a completed form. We would therefore kindly ask parents/carers of S3 pupils to complete the preliminary form as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. Please click on the link below.
S3 into S4 Preliminary Subject Availability form
As outlined in a previous post on the school website, the information gathered from this form is essential in helping the school develop a well-balanced and effective final subject options form that will be issued prior to the parents evening.
Why completing the form promptly is important:
- Supports pupil choice – your child’s interests help shape the subjects we can offer.
- Enables effective planning – early responses support accurate decisions around staffing, timetabling and class sizes.
- Improves subject availability – timely information helps ensure pupil demand is reflected as closely as possible in the final options.
- Keeps the options process on schedule – allowing the next stages to run smoothly for pupils and staff.
Thank you for your continued support in this important stage of your child’s learning.
S2 Parent/Carer Consultation Evening Feb 5th 2025
Dear Parent/Carer,
Just a short reminder that parents of S2 pupils who have yet to do so still have time to make appointments for the upcoming Parent/Carer consultation evening. The appointments can be booked online, and are held in-person at the school.
The evening is on Thursday 5th February between 4:00pm and 6:30pm
To make your appointments please login at the parents booking website using the details provided in the SMS/email sent out last Wednesday to S2 parents. If you have not received or deleted this email please, in the first instance phone the school office for advice on how to progress with your booking.
S3 into S4 Option Process – Information for Parents
As pupils progress through S3, they take part in our S3 into S4 subject options process. This is an important step in preparing all pupils for S4 and the next stage of learning at Cumbernauld Academy.
The information below explains:
- What the S3 into S4 options process involves
- What it means for your child
- How parents and carers can support decision-making at home
What Is the S3 into S4 Options Process?
During S3, pupils begin to make choices about the subjects they will study in S4. This is the first year of the Senior Phase where our young people embark upon their National Qualifications which hopefully lead on to gaining awards across subject areas from August 2027.
During S3 young people studied 9 Subjects this will reduce to 7 subjects for S4, in turn freeing up more time for most of the remaining subject areas.
How the Process Works
The process is already underway with pupils supported through the options process in several ways. This includes:
- participating in assemblies and class-based discussions
- having opportunities to speak with subject teachers and Pupil Support staff
- being given access to information about S4 subjects and pathways.
Supporting Your Child at Home
Parents and carers play an important role in supporting pupils during this process. You can help by:
- encouraging your child to choose subjects they enjoy and feel engaged in
- using their most recent “Progress” Report to help guide and inform discussions (please check your email for accessing the most recent report)
- Helping them plan for future careers. These choices will be further narrowed in S5.
- reassuring them that feeling unsure is normal
- encouraging your child to speak to their Pupil Support Teacher if they have questions or concerns.
Starting the process
Parents/pupils can now access the S3 into S4 subject information booklet, the S3 into S4 preliminary subject availability form and the formal S3 Options Process letter using the links below:
- S3 into S4-Option Booklet 2026-27
- S3 into S4 Preliminary Subject Availability form
- S3 into S4 Options Letter 26-27
