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COURSE CHOICE
Introduction to Course Choice
Session 2026 - 2027
In term 3, pupils in S2, S3, S4 and S5 will be asked to make course choices which will help them progress on their educational journey and beyond. Relevant information which can help families to make informed decisions is provided by the school in several ways:
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the course choice section of the website contains information on courses, learning pathways within each faculty and links to external organisations such as My World of Work and theparentguideto.co.uk
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guidance teachers dedicate SE lessons to aspects of course choice and conduct course choice interviews prior to placement of pupils in classes.
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face to face parents’ evenings in January and February 2026.
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our careers advisor, Mr Graeme O’Neill is available to meet with pupils and their parents/carers. Appointments can be arranged by speaking to your child’s guidance teacher.
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an online course choice meeting will take place on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 7pm. A link to this event will be sent out via email to parents and carers.
Pupils, parents and carers should read course descriptions carefully and watch the course videos that have been prepared by our teachers before selecting a particular course. In Monifieth High School we actively encouraged our young people to take the subjects/courses where they are achieving the greatest success.
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​Young people who are considering moving on to university after school should consult each university’s prospectus for entrance requirements. Entrance is usually based on the number and quality of Higher passes, with many courses specifying specific subjects to be taken at Higher.
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​Please note that no course can be guaranteed - the availability of courses depends upon staffing levels and pupil uptake which change on a yearly basis.
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S2 Languages
In S1 our young people studied French for two periods and Spanish for one period. Pupils in S2 next session will choose to study either French or Spanish, with the option of taking both subjects in S3.
S2 into S3
The document below shows the subjects in each of the S3 course choice columns. One subject should be chosen from each of columns A-D and two subjects should be chosen from column E.
In S3, our young people will continue to receive a broad general education while also beginning to cover work for SCQF level 4 and 5 qualifications. Pupils will begin studying towards qualifications in English, Maths, and six additional subjects selected from the course choice form. Pupils will also participate in Social Education, Personal Support, Religious and Moral Education, and PE (core PE or School of Sport in rugby or netball). Scottish Studies will be taught as part of the English, History, Geography, and RE courses.
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S3 into S4
During the course choice process in January 2026, S3 pupils will review their progress in certificate level courses and continue in to S4 with English, Maths and 5 out of the 6 additional subjects chosen in S3. They will continue with Social Education, Personal Support, Religious and Moral Education and PE. Where subject choices allow, pupils will continue with Scottish Studies with the aim of achieving a pass at SCQF level 5.
S4 into S5 / S5 into S6
Course Choice Columns
A wide range of school and college courses are available to our young people as they move through S5 and S6. These include SCQF level 4, 5, 6 and 7 courses, D&A College courses on Monday/Wednesday afternoons as well as a range of wider achievement options for S6 pupils.
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Pupils in S5 are expected to select one subject from each of columns A-E. Pupils who are choosing 3 or more level 5 courses must choose an additional level 5 course from across the columns.
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Pupils in S6 are expected to select a minimum of 4 subjects from across the school and college course offer. Some SCQF level 7 Advanced Higher courses are offered by the Tayside Regional Improvement Collaborative (TRIC) or Angus Academy. Angus Academy courses include a combination of online and in person learning.
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TRIC courses are taught through online learning delivered by secondary school teachers from across Tayside. More information about TRIC courses can be obtained by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
