{"id":286,"date":"2021-03-10T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T10:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2022-02-25T10:21:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T10:21:25","slug":"s5-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/s5-options\/","title":{"rendered":"S5 Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-293\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/10105003\/s5-options.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"48\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Taylor High School students progressing into fifth year study fewer subjects within the senior phase curriculum in greater depth.<\/p>\n<p>As our S4 pupils move to S5 they will be asked to make choices about their subjects, ensuring progression allowing them to develop more 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For example, if there are too few pupils choosing a subject in order for it to run. If this happens Mrs Murphy or Mr McQuaid will conduct a second interview and help select an alternative subject.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-289\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/10104805\/making-choices.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/10104805\/making-choices.png 452w, https:\/\/glow-prod-nl.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/10104805\/making-choices-300x36.png?X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEF0aCWV1LXdlc3QtMSJGMEQCIG95bp4O1cQw36Fgk0H%2Btuq%2FCz%2FHJvFYwg7MdoASkQ0AAiARVVL0ifvWTrkG%2FD4VmXArUVkEb%2Frgr9lU07kbRvZH9iq5BQglEAUaDDI3MzU3MDE5NTQzMyIMsRINP%2FqHj23A1IhkKpYFrIM3s5ed3NCs2lf1Qe0pdaj%2FWomWMbfUKEq9%2BWe82Y5JGLW9HaVC%2FVwKYBBN0U%2FxP5jgvCH7sSQCrTVPzoSYueVhW6DzGzA9x6PrvDdFP23wdSyN7lkylDnjAG42ZSugDxyzAeZwYRtk3QJLRx2hn1fsaN424EUmIkZXEocs0SKKuicCHZXDDfaO1GWJyF2E2oWUNE8ZN%2FF05ofj8hABKUcuD1%2FfxwnD2F911GpssyeBtS7OlZGbY4MYyKmGeB%2BNYl5J4xVKn%2FGRwjyP98chYn4bdlt7MTJUgaQdGHBw2zsx%2FAj2O1XxjgjQHM2m3nFfKYxUl11oKdbzHW%2BNoq538pnsm0qQj9n%2BcPtppeEb5j5isRo2OXv%2BrOqUhJcqvPLVXWBdUNRWu9ivHAz3vlmJpymNzSueAM1PQ5oPh9hqzrICZOFr4Tt%2FaL5eeWJ%2F30MGTynM4lXQSQavbG%2F5%2FE2bdebwatvjN9%2FeHRyGza2ApunXvvXoQmLMHtUHhTHj2rWPhRLsyKlCRDwimaAlY723B%2Bj%2F5sYO5aVyd7cCSM27A0MooiNCPIQ4gXCOov8Q3Z9A6aXbPyIXQbdJz%2BgXI0TP%2BxJFuJQ0fv0l9QROJSB8k8f51fhRKVFkwgS%2BGMTxz6YYRYNjU2NTa6fw7xzRvAQYLQv6v8jW4LvKQLxKsDP3qjyiaDpzxC4jNfR3uAj4%2FXInlIABtJYKIU0pk1b23v%2FBmXUif%2BAXbo9flEm%2F5BPOnAz4x9OEoEUR1FM3XFAY%2B%2F2tNIsuaZdSt%2FhIsR0B1YkLDIbCl9dmmD%2BYuyKMH9uZvNC6hWOFAOeB6D7hC3oEA3RGWG4Kg0etzjSR9FRnLNmAzSrIoxjRwT%2B3xv0uLg8gO8GvHEc%2FYjEw2bSU0wY6sgGKw4U7a67pP40G23eXelmgSGZ8mnMHFfvWMAbL0cxnatTrqkrNQr%2Byu5C918kvM85JkfeW7WbssXJQY%2BqzHvBQ0jqyc03CAl71NfbnwS3vicboE6OaaRBqaKBfcfgjlbabSC33nBY7Lu%2BcA2xsBl90aBVBARde%2BM0w6YWKO7YBhsS%2F2F%2FFnvBW4RFBkz9AN%2F11lKQtkWMqg0vOEXKxK9WdjLxRLumiA4nkrv6hHr6E1Vpl&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIAT7MQN47UVWWLPLV3%2F20260725%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260725T203309Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-Signature=e8085542caffdfef9601c4fa9bf1f2c67b3bfd9c4df7558652c1fdca84ea006e 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Choosing the Right Subjects for You<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students should ensure that they make choices for the correct reason &#8211; not because they like the teacher or their friend is picking it! Each pupil should research careers online before making their choices.<\/p>\n<p>If the young person is unsure of a career path then the best advice is to choose a broad curriculum. Mrs Murphy and Mr McQuaid are always on hand to offer advice.<\/p>\n<p>Consult with your teachers, especially your Pupil Support teacher, before finalising your choices. You should also consult the Careers Adviser and the careers information online.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to consider entrance requirements to the colleges\/universities and\/or modern apprenticeships you are interested in.<\/p>\n<p>Take care when considering any \u201cnew\u201d subjects;<strong><em> in S5 you will usually only choose subjects you studied in S4 in order to ensure progression<\/em><\/strong>. You will have the opportunity in August to adjust your choices, after considering your SQA results.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Help and Support <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Should you require any help or support please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Murphy or Mr McQuaid.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-231\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/08113307\/Untitled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/08113307\/Untitled.jpg 356w, https:\/\/glow-prod-nl.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/nl\/public\/taylorhighschoolpathways\/uploads\/sites\/39827\/2021\/03\/08113307\/Untitled-300x44.jpg?X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEF0aCWV1LXdlc3QtMSJGMEQCIG95bp4O1cQw36Fgk0H%2Btuq%2FCz%2FHJvFYwg7MdoASkQ0AAiARVVL0ifvWTrkG%2FD4VmXArUVkEb%2Frgr9lU07kbRvZH9iq5BQglEAUaDDI3MzU3MDE5NTQzMyIMsRINP%2FqHj23A1IhkKpYFrIM3s5ed3NCs2lf1Qe0pdaj%2FWomWMbfUKEq9%2BWe82Y5JGLW9HaVC%2FVwKYBBN0U%2FxP5jgvCH7sSQCrTVPzoSYueVhW6DzGzA9x6PrvDdFP23wdSyN7lkylDnjAG42ZSugDxyzAeZwYRtk3QJLRx2hn1fsaN424EUmIkZXEocs0SKKuicCHZXDDfaO1GWJyF2E2oWUNE8ZN%2FF05ofj8hABKUcuD1%2FfxwnD2F911GpssyeBtS7OlZGbY4MYyKmGeB%2BNYl5J4xVKn%2FGRwjyP98chYn4bdlt7MTJUgaQdGHBw2zsx%2FAj2O1XxjgjQHM2m3nFfKYxUl11oKdbzHW%2BNoq538pnsm0qQj9n%2BcPtppeEb5j5isRo2OXv%2BrOqUhJcqvPLVXWBdUNRWu9ivHAz3vlmJpymNzSueAM1PQ5oPh9hqzrICZOFr4Tt%2FaL5eeWJ%2F30MGTynM4lXQSQavbG%2F5%2FE2bdebwatvjN9%2FeHRyGza2ApunXvvXoQmLMHtUHhTHj2rWPhRLsyKlCRDwimaAlY723B%2Bj%2F5sYO5aVyd7cCSM27A0MooiNCPIQ4gXCOov8Q3Z9A6aXbPyIXQbdJz%2BgXI0TP%2BxJFuJQ0fv0l9QROJSB8k8f51fhRKVFkwgS%2BGMTxz6YYRYNjU2NTa6fw7xzRvAQYLQv6v8jW4LvKQLxKsDP3qjyiaDpzxC4jNfR3uAj4%2FXInlIABtJYKIU0pk1b23v%2FBmXUif%2BAXbo9flEm%2F5BPOnAz4x9OEoEUR1FM3XFAY%2B%2F2tNIsuaZdSt%2FhIsR0B1YkLDIbCl9dmmD%2BYuyKMH9uZvNC6hWOFAOeB6D7hC3oEA3RGWG4Kg0etzjSR9FRnLNmAzSrIoxjRwT%2B3xv0uLg8gO8GvHEc%2FYjEw2bSU0wY6sgGKw4U7a67pP40G23eXelmgSGZ8mnMHFfvWMAbL0cxnatTrqkrNQr%2Byu5C918kvM85JkfeW7WbssXJQY%2BqzHvBQ0jqyc03CAl71NfbnwS3vicboE6OaaRBqaKBfcfgjlbabSC33nBY7Lu%2BcA2xsBl90aBVBARde%2BM0w6YWKO7YBhsS%2F2F%2FFnvBW4RFBkz9AN%2F11lKQtkWMqg0vOEXKxK9WdjLxRLumiA4nkrv6hHr6E1Vpl&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIAT7MQN47UVWWLPLV3%2F20260725%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260725T203309Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-Signature=47a4c4f252cf9cbe607e4d56b89b2c3bbd073747235f0bbdd403205dc2ba06e0 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk with your son or daughter about how they are getting on in school \u2013 what they like or dislike, and how they feel about their subjects.<\/li>\n<li>Talk about options and encourage them to start thinking about what they might like to do in the future.<\/li>\n<li>Generally, it\u2019s a good idea to encourage them to keep their options as open as possible. 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