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HSC Subject Selection Information Session The HSC

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HSC ATAR

HSC Eligibility Requirements • Satisfactorily complete Years 9 and 10 • Attend an accredited school • Complete “All My Own Work” • Satisfactorily complete the courses in Yr 11/12 • Sit for and make a serious attempt at the required HSC exams

HSC Minimum Standards • 10th of August - Practice session • 14th August - Writing • 16th August - Reading • 17th August - Numeracy

Course of Study • Preliminary (Yr 11) - at least 12 units • HSC (Yr 12) - at least 10 units

Course of Study • 6 units of Board Developed courses • 2 units of Board Developed courses in English or English Studies • 3 courses of 2 or more units • 4 subjects

Course of Study TAS manages this for • 6 units of Board Developed courses • 2 units of Board Developed courses in English or you English Studies • 3 courses of 2 or more units • 4 subjects

The non-negotiables in Year 11 • Students must study at least 12 units (usually 6 x 2 Units) • 2 units of English is compulsory • At least 4 subjects (eg. Advanced English & English Ext 1 are the same ‘subject’) • Must satisfactorily complete the course to move into the corresponding HSC course. Monitored by TAS

The non-negotiables in Year 12 • Students must study at least 10 units - we recommend 11 or 12 • 2 Units of English is compulsory • At least 4 subjects • Must satisfactorily complete the course to be eligible for the HSC Monitored by TAS

Satisfactorily Completing the Course • Follow the course developed or endorsed by NESA • Apply themselves with diligence and sustained e fg ort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school, and • Achieve some or all of the course outcomes • VET students are required to complete the mandatory work placement Monitored by TAS

HSC Subject Selection Information Session Subjects @ TAS

English - 2 units compulsory - All NEW Courses in 2018 • Extension 1 English + Advanced English = 3 units • English Advanced = 2 units (recommended for current A or B students - C students should have a discussion with Ms Flanagan) • Standard English = 2 units (recommended for some C students and all students receiving D’s or E’s) • English Studies = 2 units (school-based trainees only) • Ext 2 English (Yr 12 only - major work) --> 4 units (only those who study Ext 1 in Yr 11/12 and are approved by sta fg )

Maths - not compulsory • Mathematics Ext 1 + Advanced Mathematics = 3 units • Advanced Mathematics = 2 units • Mathematics Standard in Yr 11 = 2 units (NEW) • Mathematics Standard 2 in Yr 12 = 2 units (NEW) • Mathematics Standard 1 in Yr 12 = 2 units (NEW) (Category B - only 2 units counted towards ATAR) • Extension 2 Maths (Yr 12 only) --> 4 units (only those who study Ext 1 in Yr 11/12 and approved by sta fg )

Science • Biology = 2 units (NEW) • Chemistry = 2 units (NEW) • Physics = 2 units (NEW) • Investigating Science = 2 units (NEW) • Science Extension = 1 unit (Yr 12 only - NEW) • A maximum of 6 units of Science can be studied in Yr 11 • A maximum of 7 units of Science can be studied in Yr 12

HSIE • Ancient History = 2 units(NEW) • Business Studies = 2 units • Economics = 2 units • Geography = 2 units • Legal Studies = 2 units • Modern History = 2 units (NEW) • History Extension - major work (1 unit - Yr 12 only for Ancient or Modern History students) (NEW)

Languages • French Continuers (having studied French in Yr 9/10) = 2 units • Japanese Continuers (having studied Japanese in Yr 9/10) = 2 units • Japanese Beginners = 2 units • Other languages by correspondence at additional cost - not guaranteed

Creative Arts • Drama = 2 units • Music Course 1 or Music Course 2 = 2 units • Visual Arts = 2 units • Music Extension (1 unit - Yr 12 only for those studying Music 2)

Technological & Applied Studies • Agriculture = 2 units • Design & Technology - major work = 2 units • Engineering Studies = 2 units • Software Design & Development = 2 units (*) • Automotive (VET - optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Metals & Engineering (VET - optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Primary Industries (VET- optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Construction (VET - optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Industrial Tech Timber - major work = 2 units • Textiles & Design - major work = 2 units

PDHPE • PDHPE = 2 units • Sport Lifestyle Recreation (non-ATAR)

HSC Subject Selection Information Session School-based Apprenticeships & Traineeships David Slade and David Lawrence

• Program designed for students wanting a trade or vocational career • You leave with an HSC but not an ATAR • Separate timetable designed to allow students to work 2 days per week (minimum 100 days work). • Limited Positions (selective) • Application and Resume • Aptitude Test, Job Interview and work trials- you need to be chosen by the employer • Dependent on availability of an employer - restricted Armidale job market - competitive with all other candidates • Places in VET classes are prioritised to students in this program

Year 11 Year 12 English Studies English Studies (optional HSC Exam) Maths Standard 1 Maths Standard (optional HSC Exam) Industry Based Learning Industry Based Learning (no HSC Exam or (no assessments) assessments) VET Course 1 VET Course 1 (optional HSC Exam) Students complete 2 VET Course 2 (optional HSC of these 3 VET Course 2 Exam) subjects in Yr 12 one other 2 Unit course one other 2 Unit course (mandatory HSC Exam)

How do I apply? • Organise an interview with Mr Slade and Mr Lawrence as soon as possible (dslade@as.edu.au) • Still choose subjects in case you don’t get a traineeship

HSC Subject Selection Information Session The Subject Selection Process

Subject Selection Process Step 1: * Read the handbook * Speak to people (teachers, parents, older students) * Refer to websites and other resources * Come up with a list of subjects in order of preference

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/year10-booklet-20.pdf

Choosing Subjects • Abilities • Interests/Motivation • Career aspirations and needs • Syllabus requirements - Practical/Major works • Subject combinations • Other commitments Most students know what they don’t want to study

A possible way to choose… Don’t be too narrow minded! • What one subject do you really want to do? • What 1 or 2 subject(s) do you really not want to do? • Consider all others - list them as ‘probably’ vs ‘possibly’ • Most students will need 7 or 8 subjects as well as English that they are prepared to do (in case the lines don’t match)

Subject Selection Process Step 2: Log in to web choices (using your webcode) and submit choices Refer to dates in upcoming emails Approximate times will be listed in the front of the handbook

Subject Selection Process Step 3: Wait for an email from Mrs Wark publishing subject lines for 2018. Expected - by the end of Term 3 Step 4: You will then enter your fj nal choices online over the holidays

SAMPLE of LINES

Subject Selection Process Step 5: Final con fj rmation of subject allocation Expected by the end of Term 4 We will be in contact earlier if there are any problems

What if I don’t get the subjects I want? • Mr Polson will know (from your preferences) and will speak with you about options in Week 4 to 7 of Term 4 • You may need to choose a di fg erent subject • Correspondence (additional costs approx. $800-1000 per year) - there are limits on our ability to access this.

Any problems at any stage? Students/parents to meet with Advisor, Mr Taylor or Mr Polson to look at possible solutions. Families will be contacted as soon as we know there are problems with any selections.

What if I change my mind between now and the start of Yr 11? • During 2017: let Mr Polson know (via email initially) • We will then determine if you still meet HSC eligibility criteria and advise as necessary • Be aware that you may not be able to swap to another class if it is already full - so consider carefully right from the start

What if I change my mind once Year 11 has started? • Let Mr Taylor know (via email) as soon as possible. • Who will then determine if you still meet HSC eligibility criteria and advise as necessary. Paperwork to be completed - signed by parents. • Be aware that you may not be able to swap to another class if it is already full - so consider carefully even for the initial survey. • You will have missed the introductory work - hard to catch up.

HSC Subject Selection Information Session TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 18-22 July 2016

HSC Subject Selection Information Session Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank

What happens to the marks? HSC Exam Marks Average 50 100