secondary Option Process

In S1 and S2 pupils follow a standard broad general education curriculum that introduces them to most of the subjects on offer in S3 and senior phase.

About half way through S2, pupils will start to make choices about what they will study in S3 and S4.  This page gives links and information to various resources to help pupils and parents/carers make informed decisions about what to chose.

Subject Options Booklet 2026-27

S3 options

S2 Option Information

S3 Subject Choices

My World of Work

Subject Choices tool on MyWorldofWork

Option Choices classroom discussions for BGE and senior phases

S5/6 options

As part of the S5/6 options, there is the opportunity for pupils to apply for a school/college course which allows them to study both in school and college.  There is a group which runs on a Friday in Miss McNeil's classroom which supports the application process.

More information can be found in the website https://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/schools/  

NAC School/College Programme 2025

Deadline dates for NAC School/College Programme 2025

Learners talk about their subject choices.

https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-in-scotland/senior-phase/learners-talk-about-their-subject-choices/

Check out the myworldofwork tool kit to help leavers with their option choices:

School Leaver Toolkit