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2021 Year 10 Course Information Session

Year 10 Course Information

This session will provide information relating to your course selection options for 2021 and contain everything that you need to know to transition from Year 9 into Year 10 and into the Senior Sub-School. This presentation will cover the following:

• 1. Overview and Curriculum Structure
• 2. Year 10 Subjects Offered
• 3. VCE Enhancement
• 4. VCE VET
• 5. Careers and Pathways Planning
• 6. Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Resources

This presentation will be made available on the Eltham High School website (Handbooks tab) - http://www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au/handbooks.html

Overview and Course Structure

Ms Amanda Saliba Senior School Leader (Acting)

Year 10 Option 1 – Standard Year 10 program 7 Year 10 Subjects Option 2 – Year 10 plus 1 x VCE Units 1 & 2 enhancement subject 6 Year 10 Subjects plus 1 Year 11 Subject

Year 10 Course Structure

Year 10 Year 11 (Units 1 & 2) Year 12 (Units 3 & 4) Option 1 - Standard Year 10 program 6 x VCE unscored subjects 5 x VCE scored subjects Option 2 - Year 10 plus 1 x VCE Units 1 & 2 enhancement subject 5 x VCE unscored subjects 1 x VCE Units 3 & 4 scored subject 5 x VCE scored subjects

Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) with an Australia Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) Year 10 Course Pathway to Year 12

Year 10 Subjects Offered & Course Selection Process

Ms Amanda Saliba Senior School Leader (Acting)

Year 10 Curriculum Structure

English Mathematics Science Arts & Technology Health and Physical Education Humanities Languages Tutorial VCE Enhancement - by application

SEMESTER 1 LINE 1 (6 period) LINE 2 (6 period) LINE 3 (6 period) LINE 4 (6 period) LINE 5 (6 period) LINE 6 (6 period) LINE 7 (3 period) CORE ENGLISH CORE MATHEMATICS CORE HUMANITIES Students must choose 1 x ART elective Students undertaking a LANGUAGE OR Students must choose 1 x elective Students undertaking a UNIT 1&2 ENHANCEMEN T OR Students must choose 1 x elective CORE PE SEMESTER 2 CORE ENGLISH CORE MATHEMATICS CORE SCIENCE Students must choose 1 x Technology elective Students undertaking a LANGUAGE OR Students must choose 1 x elective Students undertaking a Unit 1&2 ENHANCEMEN T OR Students must choose 1 x elective Students must choose 1 x 3 period elective

• ffered

YEAR 9 INTO YEAR 10 COURSE PLANNING TEMPLATE

Please note :

• Students who are currently undertaking a Language - > This will count for a possible elective and run across both semester 1 and semester 2.
• Students who are currently undertaking a Unit 1 & 2 Enhancement -> This will count for a possible elective and run across both semester 1 and semester 2.

Subject Selection Process: 1. RESEARCH:  Handbook, Teachers, KLA Coordinators  EHS Website / Handbooks / Year 10 Handbook  Careers Teacher, Senior School Team  Friends, Family, Guardians/Parents 2. SET TIMELINES:  Decisions, on-line procedure, printing form, parent signature, submitting form. 3. DECIDE:  Set- subject electives, your choice subject electives and ALL reserve choices.  Read the Handbook.

Year 10 Subject Preference Selection Reminders..

1) Webchoice link from Edval will be sent to your school email address Webchoice Opens: Friday 31st July 2020 Changes can only be made during this time. 2) On-line selections MUST be entered by Sunday 9th August 2020. Print, parent/guardian to sign. 3) Webchoice Closes: Monday 9th August 11:5pm Submit all forms in person to Senior School.

VCE Enhancement Studies

Ms Hannah Allen Senior School Co-ordinator

WHY STUDY AN ENHANCEMENT SUBJECT?

• Provides early experience of VCE Unit 1 / 2 study
• Provides additional units of studies to contribute towards the

completion of the VCE

• Allows students to complete an extra Year 12 subject as part
• f their course
• Allows students to challenge themselves

HOW SHOULD I CHOOSE A VCE ENHANCEMENT SUBJECT?

Think about :

• subjects you enjoy
• subjects that may not fit into your plan for year 12
• career pathways

*A number of factors determine the subject allocation including timetabling and availability of student places so be prepare to do second preference if first preference is unavailable.

WILL I BE APPROVED FOR AN ENHANCEMENT SUBJECT? To be considered for a VCE Enhancement you must demonstrate the following

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Achievement - Excellent level in all subject areas at the Year 9 level and Very Good and above in all Common Assessment Tasks

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Demonstrated well developed abilities- in organisation, planning, self management and attendance as stated on the Year 9 Report

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All assessment deadlines have been met.

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The subject teacher has recommended that the student will have the ability to adhere to SAT and SAC Guidelines. N.B. A number of factors determine the subject allocation including timetabling and availability of student places.

ENHANCEMENT PATHWAYS BEYOND YEAR 10

• At the Year 11 level it is possible for eligible students to undertake a

VCE Unit 3 / 4 study

• At the Year 12 level it is possible for students to apply to study a

University Enhancement subject.

VCE SUBJECTS OFFERED AT ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL

There are over 40 VCE studies on offer from a range of Key Learning Areas:

Arts Ms Lisa Foote English Ms Lee McQueen Humanities Mr Rashad Seedeen Integ Studies Mr Cameron Laurence Languages Ms Catherine Considine Mathematics Mr Aaron Jensen PE/Health Mr David Allender Science Ms Anam Javad Technology Ms Yasemin Ziada

Please use the following link to access this information via a series of PowerPoints from each KLA area - http://www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au/handbooks.html

APPLYING FOR AN ENHANCEMENT STUDY

• 1. Access the Senior School Course Selection Handbook for detailed

course outline descriptions via:www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

• 2. Consult widely with members of staff, the Transition and Pathways

Coordinator, parents, friends and peers who have engaged in an enhancement study

• 3. Complete the Enhancement Program application form and submit

to the Senior School Office by: Monday, 10th August, 2020

FAQ about VCE ENHANCEMENT SUBJECT

Do all students who apply for an enhancement be allocated one? No, applications are based on recommendations and the achievement level and work habits

• utlined in the Semester 1 report and if necessary followed up with the Semester 2 report.

What happens if the enhancement subject I have applied for is full? This may occur as Year 11 students have priority due to the sequencing requirements of the VCE and in this case you may be offered an enhancement in your second choice. Should I choose my favourite subject as an enhancement? Not necessary, as having another year to develop skills will enable you to excel in this subject in Year 12. What happens if I perform poorly during Unit 1? Your achievement will be reviewed by your coordinator and if necessary you may required to withdraw from Unit 2 and instead complete a Year 10 elective. If I undertake an enhancement subject, can I complete only 4 subjects in year 12?

• No. You will be required to undertake 5 Unit 3 & 4 subjects at Year 12.

VCE VET Studies

Ms Terri Wood woo@elthamhs.vic.edu.au 9430 5148

VCE VET SUBJECTS - ENHANCEMENT

What is VET?

• VCE VET programs provide training in specific vocational areas
• These programs are based around the acquisition of industry specific skills
• Some VET programs contribute to your ATAR score, others will provide

units of credit towards the completion of your VCE. Which VET subject is an Enhancement option at EHS? – Certificate II in Kitchen Operations Can I do VET outside of school? Yes, this is sometimes a suitable pathway, however it must be done in close consultation with the VET Co-ordinator. All applications must follow correct

• process. There are a number of VET programs offered by the Northern

Melbourne VET cluster and variour TAFEs. Please consider all options carefully and submit your VET application from (yellow)

https://nmvc.vic.edu.au/wp- content/uploads/2019/06/2020- NMVC-Program-List-FINAL.pdf

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vet/ GetVET/GETVET.pdf

Pathways and Transition Mr Ross Pringle pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au 9430 5133

Personal Careers Discovery Tool (Morrisby Online)

• This is a project funded by Department of Education and coordinated by the CEAV Careers Advisory

Service to compliment and add to your current Year 9 careers programme.

• Assessments take 1 hour 40mins plus setup time and breaks.
• The assessment will take place across the week of July 20th during their Involve class and one other

session.

• This will be followed by an 30 min review session for each student across the week of August 10.
• This is an “ opt in “ assessment so parent’s will need to consent via Compass when the event

becomes active early term 3

Work Experience 7th – 11th December, 2020

• Students are required to complete one week of placement and can access forms

through the careers website at www.elthamhighcareers.com

• r from outside the

Careers Office. There is the standard Placement Form along with a Transport/Accommodation Form, if necessary. Forms need to be returned by Friday 27th November.

• For students competing in the Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup they are able to

complete their placement at another time prior to or following the scheduled week.

• Students who are not 15 years old by 9th December will be restricted to placements at

a kindergarten, pre-school or primary school. Alternatively private arrangements can be made by the family but please pass on the information prior to the placement.

• Any queries should be directed to Ross Pringle at

pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Resources

Ms Amanda Saliba Senior School Leader (Acting)

FAQ about Year 10 Course Selection

If I want undertake a VET subject what forms do I need to complete and submit? You will need to complete both the VCE Enhancement Form (red) and the VET Studies Course Selection Form (yellow). Who do I submit my completed Year 10 Course Selection Forms to? You must hand deliver Year 10 Course Selection Forms to any Senior School Coordinator who will check to see if you have included and completed all required forms correctly. Who do I contact if I am having technical issues with the Web Choices database? Please contact helpdesk@elthamhs.vic.edu.au How do I decided which Math subject is right for me? Ask your current Math teachers for their recommendation.

Useful reference from VCAA:

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/studentguides/where-to-now/Pages/Index.aspx