Year 8 into Year 92018

Peter GovanHead Teacher Administration

Stage 4 into 5

The progression by students to Year 9 marks another significant step in the pathway of learning heading toward the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and the Higher School Certificate.

Record of School AchievementThe Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is the credential for students who leave school after Year 10 and before they receive their Higher School Certificate (HSC).

This provides an ongoing, cumulative record for students

It records grades for courses completed in Year 10 & Year 11

Record of School Achievement

EligibilityTo be awarded the Record of School Achievement all students must have:

• Undertaken and completed courses of study that satisfy mandatory curriculum and assessment requirements

• Complied with any other regulations or requirements (such as attendance) imposed by the Minister or NESA

• Completed Year 10

CurriculumDuring Stage 5 our students study NESA – NSW Education Standards Authority courses that prepare them well for their study of Stage 6 courses for the HSC.

The core curriculum remains consistent for students between Stages 4 and 5, however students in Stage 5 are afforded greater choice in their learning paths with elective subjects available to them for the first time.

Stage 5 Key Learning AreasEnglish, Mathematics and ScienceHistoryGeographyPD/H/PE

Elective XElective Y100hrs Course Year 9100hrs Course Year 10

400hrs – 8 periods 100hrs – 8 periods Yr10100hrs – 8 periods Yr9150hrs – 5 periods

200hrs – 6 periods200hrs – 6 periods100hrs – 6 periods Yr9100hrs – 6 periods Yr10per fortnight/cycle

Stage 5 Additional (elective) Studies

Year 9 & 10 - X Electives - 2 year courseYear 9 & 10 - Y Electives - 2 year course

Year 9 - 100 Hour Course - 1 year courseYear 10 - 100 Hour Course - 1 year course

Stage 5 200 Hour (Two Year) Elective Courses

AgricultureCommerceDesign & TechnologyD & T FashionDramaFood TechnologyFrenchGraphics Technology

Information & Software Technology

STEMPhysical Activity &Sports Science

MusicVisual Arts

History ElectiveIndustrial TechnologyIT Art, Metal & JewelleryIT ElectronicsIT EngineeringIT MetalIT MultimediaIT Timber

Stage 5 100 Hour (One Year) Elective Courses

100 HR Ceramics100 HR Dance100 HR Design & Technology100 HR DT Building Construction100 HR DT Cabinet Making100 HR DT Electronics100 HR DT CAD100 HR DT International Gourmet

100 HR Power Mechanics100 HR Information & Software100 HR Legal Studies100 HR Philosophy – Big History100 HR Photography & Digital Media100 HR Physical Activity & Sports Science100 HR STEM100 HR Visual Design

Course Completion Criteria Students are considered to have satisfactorily completed a course towards the award of the Record of School Achievement if they:

• Follow the Board Developed or Board Endorsed course apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school and achieve some or all of the outcomes.

• The principal may determine that, as a result of absence, the above course completion criteria might not be met.

WarningsStudents must be warned if they are in danger of not satisfactorily completing mandatory requirements.

This warning must be given by principals in enough time for students to meet the requirements.

If a student does not meet all mandatory requirements by the end of Year 10, then the student will not be eligible for the award of a Record of School Achievement in that year.

Non-Completion of Course Requirements

Students who have not complied with course completion criteria can be regarded as not having satisfactorily completed the course.

Two written warnings must be issued to students before an ‘N’ determination is applied.

Choosing Courses for 2018• Make sure you get your application in on time• Place your electives in order of preference• Choose subjects that interest you• Do not choose subjects because your friends are doing them• Talk to friends and teachers about your subject choices • You may not get your all choices• All classes have restricted numbers, some have to miss out• Some courses offered may not run due to insufficient numbers or changes in

staffing• Choose carefully as you may not be able to change at the beginning of next

year

Fees• Several of the elective subjects attract fees of up to $100 for

equipment.

• These fees are compulsory and are used to provide materials for the student.

• Students will need to have these paid by Week 3 of Term 1.

Online Subject Selection

Why Didn’t I Get My First Choice• The course didn’t run – too few students

• Student didn’t submit choices by the due date

• Priority given to Year 10 – 100Hr Courses

STRONGER HSC STANDARDS• For the NSW HSC in 2020• Students will be required to reach a minimum literacy and

numeracy standard before they are eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

• The minimum standard is set at a functional level of literacy and numeracy required for everyday life. The standard is not representative of the skills required for academic study but at the minimum level students will need to function after they leave school.

STRONGER HSC STANDARDSStudents can meet the NESA standard by achieving:

• a Band 8 in each of their Year 9 NAPLAN reading, writing and numeracy tests; or

• a pass in the online literacy and numeracy tests in Years 10, 11 or 12.

In 2018 students will complete their NAPLAN tests online

To Be Successful at SchoolDo your homeworkDo what your teachers direct you to doListen at all times so you can learn what the teacher is teaching.Learn to accept the consequences of your behaviour.Do all of your work to the best of your ability.Work quietly in class and ignore others who try to disturb you.Learn to follow directions.Study for tests in order to do your best.Come to school every day ready to learn.Strive to enjoy school and have positive interaction with other

students and staff.

Where to Get More InformationConsult with

• Mr Carthew HT Secondary Studies• Mr Govan HT Administration• Faculty Head Teachers• Class Teachers • Ms Olmos Student Adviser• Mrs Fisher Careers Adviser

More Information

Question Time

Subject Head Teachers are now available in the library if you have any questions.

Thank you