1. Year 9 2014 Elective InformationYear 9 2014 Elective Information
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3. The elective selection processThe elective selection process
Year Assemblies with Mr HibberdYear Assemblies with Mr Hibberd
Extranet process with Mr DoyleExtranet process with Mr Doyle
Elective Information HandbookElective Information Handbook
Q and A by Leaders of LearningQ and A by Leaders of Learning
Curriculum evening Thursday 18Curriculum evening Thursday 18thth
August 6.30pmAugust 6.30pm
Elective selection completed online byElective selection completed online by
Thursday 25Thursday 25thth
July, 4pm.July, 4pm.
Print out 2 copies, 1 to keep and 1 to hand to yourPrint out 2 copies, 1 to keep and 1 to hand to your
Homeroom Teacher.Homeroom Teacher.
4. Emily and WillEmily and Will
200hrs200hrs
MusicMusic
CommerceCommerce
100hrs100hrs
World HistoryWorld History
200hrs200hrs
Information andInformation and
Software TechnologySoftware Technology
JapaneseJapanese
100hrs100hrs
CommerceCommerce
5. John Paul College p6 courses and periodsJohn Paul College p6 courses and periods
How do lines look for a broad curriculum?How do lines look for a broad curriculum?
Example of Year 9 Subject Lines –yr10 we add Geography and History
100hr E 200hr C 200hr D English Maths PDHPE RE Science Sport
Drama Music Art
7 classes
of English
at the
same
time
7 classes
of Maths
at the
same
time
7 classes
of PDHPE
across
the time
table
7 classes
of RE
across
the time
table
7 classes
of
Science
across
the time
table
All year
9/10 do
sport at
the same
time
Art French Commerce
Commerce Japanese PASS
PASS PASS Agriculture
Food
Technology
Agriculture Food
Technology
Multimedia Design &
Technology
Multimedia
Timber
Technology
Food
Technology
Metal
Technology
Textiles
Technology
Information
&
Software
Technology
Textiles
Technology
Timber
Technology
6. Course SelectionCourse Selection
Elective lines are formed on student choiceElective lines are formed on student choice
1 elective for Year 9 only (100hrs)1 elective for Year 9 only (100hrs)
2 electives for Year 9 and 10 (200hrs)2 electives for Year 9 and 10 (200hrs)
Choose a different reserve as wellChoose a different reserve as well
Follow-up for clashes, use of Reserve ifFollow-up for clashes, use of Reserve if
neededneeded
Letter to parents: confirmation of electiveLetter to parents: confirmation of elective
courses early Term 4.courses early Term 4.
7. Satisfactory completion for your Record ofSatisfactory completion for your Record of
School Achievement? (RoSA) p5School Achievement? (RoSA) p5
Attend an accredited school or College
Follow approved pattern of study
Complete four years of secondary education
applied themselves with diligence and
sustained effort to set tasks and experiences
in the course
have achieved some of the course outcomes.
make a genuine attempt at assessment
tasks.
8. Satisfactory Completion 2 p7-8Satisfactory Completion 2 p7-8
Failure to meet one or more of the criteriaFailure to meet one or more of the criteria
outlined on the previous slide may resultoutlined on the previous slide may result
in a N Determinationin a N Determination
• You will be warned in writingYou will be warned in writing
• May impact on your final result, Year 10May impact on your final result, Year 10
Board of Studies Grade for the RoSABoard of Studies Grade for the RoSA
• You may appealYou may appeal
9. P7 and 8 The BOS grading System, A to EP7 and 8 The BOS grading System, A to E
and Mathematicsand Mathematics
Literacy & Numeracy Tests for Year 10Literacy & Numeracy Tests for Year 10
Leavers –leaving the school system egLeavers –leaving the school system eg
gained employment, only twice throughgained employment, only twice through
the year.the year.
10. A cumulative credential starts at the end of Year 10A cumulative credential starts at the end of Year 10
11. Mandatory Curriculum Requirements
English 400 hours
Mathematics 400 hours
Science 400 hours
Human
Society and
Its
Environment
400
hours
Stage 4 History
Stage 5 Australian History
100 hrs
100 hrs
Stage 4 Geography
Stage 5 Australian Geography
100 hrs
100 hrs
To be studied substantially throughout each of Years 7–10.
12. Mandatory Curriculum Requirements
PDHPE
300-hour
integrated course to be studied
in each of Years 7–10
Languages
Other than
English
100 hours
one language over one continuous
12 month period
Creative
Arts
200 hours
Visual
Arts
100 hrs
Music 100 hrs
Technology
Technology (Mandatory) Years 7– 8 syllabus
to be studied for 200 hours
13. Additional (Elective) Studies
• Students can also study elective courses of 100 or
200 hours duration.
• Electives can be credentialed on the Record of
School Achievement (RoSA).
14. Stage 5 Change of Course
• Most students complete the courses they start
(usually only a problem if changing schools).
• Students stay in the elective courses that they have
chosen for Year 9 for the 100hr course and until the
end of Year 10 for the 200hr course.
15. Attendance
• Absence may result in the course criteria not
being met.
• Leave may be granted:
at the discretion of the school’s Principal
16. Assessment in Year 9 and Year 10Assessment in Year 9 and Year 10
A range of formal and informal tasks (3-5) perA range of formal and informal tasks (3-5) per
SemesterSemester
Receive Assessment Schedules, dates, guidelinesReceive Assessment Schedules, dates, guidelines
start of 2014 and in Year 10start of 2014 and in Year 10
Available on the extranet as wellAvailable on the extranet as well
Expectations are higher, Variation of AssessmentExpectations are higher, Variation of Assessment
(VOA) forms, due before 9am etc(VOA) forms, due before 9am etc
17. School Certificate, Why Did it Change?
Now-Record of School Achievement
(RoSA)
Why change?
Increase in school leaving age to 17
National Testing, NAPLAN
Australian Curriculum
Retention rates, most complete HSC
Cumulative Comprehensive
Credential?
18. Course Fees…Course Fees…
Please check each course, there may bePlease check each course, there may be
fee’s and these are compulsory for thefee’s and these are compulsory for the
course.course.
19. What doWhat do
I like?I like?
What do I
need to or
want to
know ?
What
am I
good
at ?
20. First three decisions: p8First three decisions: p8
1.1.
2.2. What electives fit these interests?What electives fit these interests?
3.3.
21. Select courses because you want to do it.Select courses because you want to do it.
Choose a course because it matches yourChoose a course because it matches your
interest.interest.
22. Please…
Make your choices or
combinations of subjects that
appeal to you.
Remember, no changes can be made
once course lines are finalised
23. Further InformationFurther Information
Board of Studies website:Board of Studies website:
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.auwww.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
John Paul College ExtranetJohn Paul College Extranet
www.cofhslism.catholic.edu.auwww.cofhslism.catholic.edu.au
24. Year 9 &10 Electives…Year 9 &10 Electives…
First …the extranet!First …the extranet!
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you have questionsyou have questions
Editor's Notes
ACE Manual 4.2.1 Mandatory curriculum requirements The Board’s mandatory curriculum requirements for the award of a School Certificate are listed below. This core curriculum for the School Certificate is mandatory for all government schools, accredited non-government schools, schools outside NSW recognised by the Board and for all students who are candidates for the School Certificate…. English The Board Developed syllabus to be studied substantially throughout each of Years 7–10. 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Mathematics The Board Developed syllabus to be studied substantially throughout each of Years 7–10. 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Science The Board Developed syllabus to be studied substantially throughout each of Years 7–10. 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. Human Society and Its Environment To be studied substantially throughout each of Years 7–10. 400 hours are to be completed by the end of Year 10 and must include 100 hours of each of History and Geography in Stage 4 and 100 hours of each of Australian History and Australian Geography in Stage 5.
Languages Other than English 100 hours to be completed in one language over one continuous 12-month period between Years 7–10 but preferably in Years 7–8. Technological and Applied Studies The Board’s Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 syllabus to be studied for 200 hours. Creative Arts 200 hours to be completed consisting of the Board’s 100-hour mandatory courses in each of Visual Arts and Music. It is the Board’s expectation that the 100-hour mandatory courses in these subjects will be taught as coherent units of study and not split over a number of years. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education The Board’s mandatory 300-hour integrated course in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. This integrated course is to be studied in each of Years 7–10.
ACE Manual 4.2.3 Additional (elective) studies The Board does not require schools to offer additional studies. However, it provides a wide range of additional courses that, if taught during Stage 5 in accordance with Board Developed or Board Endorsed syllabuses and indicative time requirements, will be credentialled for the School Certificate. In some cases schools provide, and students choose, courses that include mandatory requirements and that also represent additional (elective) study. Except for History and Geography, such courses will be credentialled with a single grade on the School Certificate Record of Achievement.
ACE Manual 4.2.7 Change of course While it is expected that most students will complete the courses started, principals may approve changes of courses that they consider are in a student’s best interest. During Stage 5, the overall requirement of providing sufficient time for students to achieve the objectives and outcomes of each course must be met (refer also to Section 4.3 and to Section 5). Students who have satisfied overall requirements and have satisfactorily completed any 100 hours of study of any Board Developed or Board Endorsed Stage 5 Course should be allocated a grade. The grade should be determined with reference to the relevant Course Performance Descriptors.
ACE Manual 4.3.2.1 Granting of leave Granting of leave is a matter for the individual school principal. The principal has discretion in granting leave for legitimate purposes. Requests for leave for a continuous period of less than one term may be dealt with by the principal without effect on School Certificate eligibility. Educational progress can be ensured by a variety of means, including assignments set by the school, tuition, or attendance at another school, including distance education. Where the period of leave requested exceeds one term, the student must demonstrate that School Certificate requirements will be met. In such cases, full details and a recommendation from the principal must be submitted in writing, in advance, to the Board for determination.
