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YEAR 10 2013

YEAR 10 2013. General Information Evening. PROGRAM. Welcome Ms Kate Morris, Principal The Year 10 Program Mr Sean Butler: Assistant Principal (Middle Years) Ms Natalie Wood: Head of Middle Years. Year 10. Developing pathways through Exploration & Preparation. Keeping options open.

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YEAR 10 2013

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  1. YEAR 10 2013 General Information Evening

  2. PROGRAM Welcome • Ms Kate Morris, Principal The Year 10 Program • Mr Sean Butler: Assistant Principal (Middle Years) • Ms Natalie Wood: Head of Middle Years

  3. Year 10 Developing pathways through Exploration & Preparation

  4. Keeping options open

  5. You are here The journey ….. VCAL A Employment TAFE Yr 9 VCE Yrs 11 & 12 University Yr 10 Employment

  6. Options/Expectations • Employment: minimum age is 16 (full time) • Apprenticeships/Traineeships: minimum = completed a sound Yr 10 • TAFE: minimum = completed a sound Yr 10. Many courses require Yr 12, some with an • VCAL: Depending on institution, can begin Yr10 or Yr11. • University = completed Yr 12 with exams, generating an ATAR score

  7. Course Structure Each student studies 12 Units over the year: • 2 Units of English/ESL (one in each semester) • 2 Units of Maths (one in each semester) • 1 Unit from Humanities • 1 Unit from Science • 1 Unit Health & Physical Education • 5 Units selected by the student to create their individual course

  8. Mathematic Pathways

  9. CORE SUBJECT CHOICES

  10. SUBJECT CHOICES

  11. SUBJECT CHOICES

  12. Key Selection Criteria All Yr 10 units are pathways to VCE / VET options. HOWEVER.... Pre-requisite guidelines: • Science – Chemistry Physics & Biology • Music See Year 10 2013 Course SelectionHandbook & online: http://nhs-handbook.wikispaces.com/

  13. Choosing a VCE subject VCE subjects offered in 2013 are online: http://nhs-handbook.wikispaces.com/ Who Should Choose? Students who have demonstrated • Excellent organizational skills • A high performance in subject • A sense of academic maturity Some indicators include • Attendance • Homework habits • Attention and contribution in class • Exam grades In 2012 65% of Year 10 students are undertaking a VCE Unit

  14. VET – What is it? • Two-year program combining VCE studies and accredited Vocational Education and Training. • Completion of a nationally recognised vocational qualification and the VCE at the same time. • Students undertake a Structured Workplace Learning placement. • There is a materials cost associated with each course.

  15. VET as part of VCE • VET courses count as VCE Units • first year = Units 1 & 2 • second year = Units 3 & 4 • All completed (1st & 2nd year) VET courses contribute to the ATAR, either through scored assessment (study score) or block credit (10% increment)

  16. NHS VET options 2013 NHS VET Courses WHERE? • at NCAT@Northland Secondary College or Santa Maria College. WHEN? • Wednesday afternoons • Students will travel independently to the host school for a 1:30pm start. Student access to these courses will depend on timetable considerations in relation to other subjects selected.

  17. Further information on VET • Mr Martin Ramsay - VET Case Manager ramsay.martin.m@edumail.vic.gov.au 9488 2327

  18. Work Experience • Guides distributed in Term 4 • To get the most, start planning NOW • Use family contacts • Valuable to evaluate career options.

  19. Key Dates Year 10 2012 • Mon 30/07/12 Information Evening Distribution of course selection material • Fri 17/08/12 Individual Student Course Counselling Day No timetabled classes Subject Selections entered online • Mon 20/07/12 Subject Selections DUE online • Week 1 Term 4Course Confirmation day • Week 10 Term 4 Pre-VCE Orientation workshops

  20. Successful Completion of Year 10 • Regular attendance at school (100% attendance in all subjects) • Satisfactory completion of all Year 10 units of study Full Promotion policy: Year 10 2012 Course Selection Handbook, pg 10.

  21. Don’t Panic! • Intense counselling to come • Many “options open” courses available • Read unit descriptions to get a feel for your areas of interest • Check Maths & Science requirements for VCE & post secondary options

  22. Where to from here...... • Read subject information online http://nhs-handbook.wikispaces.com/ • Prepare for course counselling • Talk to your teachers • Talk to current Yr 10 students • Attend Tertiary Open Days • FOCUS on Semester 2. • Students must bring their completed subject selection form as a discussion point for counsellors

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