Exam Support
Information and advice to support you with your exams
Exam Support 2026
How to revise and prepare for your assessments throughout the senior phase is another skill to develop in school. What works for each individual varies as we take in information in different ways. This powerpoint, which is also visible in the dinner hall, has information on a range of strategies to try out to see which work best for yourself: Study Techniques (gi.ui.mediatype.powerpoint, 21 MB)(opens new window)
Supported Study 2026/2027
Supported study classes will run from October to April this year. These are helpful in supporting your knowledge and understanding, whilst providing a space for you to work on areas for development that are identified from your learning conversations and feedback from teachers. Below are the current timetables for Twilight classes and Assessment's. If you require further information please see your subject teacher.
Twilight Class Timetable for 2026/2027
Monday
| Subject | Level | Time | Staff |
| Drama | N5 - Higher | 3:30pm | Mr Stewart |
| Music | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Miss Luke |
| Business | N5 | 3:30pm | Mr Clark |
| History (Structured) | N5 | 3:30pm | Mr Laurie |
| History (Drop in) | N5 | 3:30pm | Miss Cunningham |
| Modern Studies | N5 | 3:30pm | Mrs Stewart |
| English | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Mr Henry |
Tuesday
| Subject | Level | Time | Staff |
| Music | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Miss Gemmill |
| PE | Higher | 3:30pm | Mr Croser |
| PE | N5 | 3:30pm | Miss Evans |
| Maths | N5 / Higher | 3:30pm | Maths staff |
| Spanish | N5 / Higher | 3:30pm | Miss Cabezudo |
| Geography | N5 / Higher | 3:40pm | Mr Gibson |
| History (general revision) | Higher | 3:30pm | Miss Cunnigham |
| Modern Studies | N5 | 3:30pm | Miss Duller |
| RMPS (drop in) | Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs McNicol |
| Drama | All levels | 3:30pm | Mrs Kolozsvari |
| Art | N5 / Higher | 3:30pm | Art staff |
| Computing | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Mr Winton |
| French | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Language Staff |
Wednesday
| Subject | Level | Time | Staff |
| Music | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs Gordon |
| Accounting | Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs Yates |
| Administration & IT | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs Yates |
| Computing | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs Bell |
| Childcare | Higher | 3:30pm | Ms Campbell |
| Applications of Mathematics | N5 / Higher | 3:30pm | Maths staff |
| Geography | N5 | 3:30pm | Miss Richmond |
| History (drop in) | N5 | 3:30pm | Mrs Duffy |
| Modern Studies | N5 | 3:30pm | Miss Duller |
| Modern Studies | Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs Stewart |
| RMPS | N5 | Lunch | Mrs Brown |
Thursday
| Subject | Level | Time | Staff |
| Business | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Mrs Findlay |
| History (general revision) | Higher | 3:30pm | Mrss Duffy |
| Art | N5 / Higher | 3:30pm | Art staff |
Friday
| Subject | Level | Time | Staff |
| Maths Masterclasses | Higher | 12:30pm - 2pm Fornightly(see staff) | Miss Thomson |
| English | N5/Higher | 3:30pm | Miss Welsh/Miss Jenkins |
Science Immersion Classes 2026/2027
Will run in the two week's before the December and March Assessments for all National 5 and Highers'. Chemisrty, Physics and Biology classes will be available. The classes are 3:30pm to 5pm, dates will be confirmed closer to the time.
Study Leave 2026/2027 dates to be confirmed
DCHS Student study guide
To support students to achieve their full potential in their upcoming exams, we have created the Deans Community High School study guide for 2026. This is a practical resource which offers generic study advice, subject specific study advice and practical resources such as study timetable templates. We hope to add to this over the coming years.
Please click here to access - DCHS Study Guide 2026 (PDF, 6 MB)(opens new window)
E-Sgoil Online Study Support
Please use this link Study Support 2025-2026 e-sgoil (opens new window) to access the National E-Learning for all subjects. For further information please speak with the Head of the department.