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Year 11, 2014 Subject Information Evening

Year 11, 2014 Subject Information Evening. Welcome and Opening Prayer. Mrs Julie Sampson Curriculum Director. Purpose of the Evening. To guide you through the course and subject selection process for Year 11 in 2014 To provide information about SACE, career paths and tertiary study

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Year 11, 2014 Subject Information Evening

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  1. Year 11, 2014 Subject Information Evening

  2. Welcome and Opening Prayer Mrs Julie Sampson Curriculum Director

  3. Purpose of the Evening • To guide you through the course and subject selection process for Year 11 in 2014 • To provide information about SACE, career paths and tertiary study • To highlight the available support in this process

  4. Program For the Evening 7.10pmPathways, Careers, Tertiary Info 7.25pm Year 11 Subject Information for 2014 7.35pm SACE Information 7.45pm The subject selection process & completing the subject selection form 7.55pm Questions & Close 8-9.00pm Subject Expo (discussion with subject teachers)

  5. Pathways, Careers, Tertiary Information Mr Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

  6. Students leaving school need • generic employment skills • understanding of work environments • career options (PLP) • pathways to further study • positive attitudes to lifelong learning

  7. Choosing a Career Pathway?? • Realistic expectations & awareness of academic ability • Personal interests identified • Career ideas mapped(Revisit planning in PLP) • Tertiary requirements

  8. What is Tertiary Education ? The word “Tertiary” reflects any training and education that happens after school. In SA it is compulsory to attend school until 17, unless attending an alternative training organisation or in employment.

  9. Tertiary Education can beprovided by a: • University • TAFE • Private Provider • Traineeship and Apprenticeship All of these options better equip young people for the world of work.

  10. Tertiary education can begin in Year 11 by including VET (Vocational Education and Training) • Many options available • AHMPs • TAFE short courses • Other trainers eg. Clipjoint

  11. TAFE Certificate 4 and Diploma/Advanced Diploma • Generally require Cert 3 or Stage 2 SACE completion Certificate 1,2 & 3 • Admission requirements depend on competitiveness of course • Check TAFE website carefully for courses of interest Some courses also have special requirementse.g. interviews, auditions, aptitude tests, portfolios

  12. Traineeships and Apprenticeships • Generally prefer completion of Stage 1 SACE • have basic literacy, numeracy and mechanical reasoning assessments • previous work experience or part time work completed • some students commence ASBA’s (Australian School-Based Apprenticeship) within Stage 1 and 2 studies

  13. University Entrance To be able to “get into” a course at university you must: • complete SACE • obtain a ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) above the “cut off” for that year • complete 4 Stage 2 subjects & the Research Project • meet university subject prerequisites for the course • VET involvement can continue through Workplace Practices subject

  14. Needing Help? • Make an appointment with a member of the Careers Team (Mr Doyle, Mrs Mason, Mrs Gare) or Mrs Sampson • Mr Doyle - VET Manager for information on ASBA’s and off-campus training packages • Better if have met with Mr Doyle (or others) before the formal subject counselling interview • Revisit Career Voyager

  15. Subject Information & SACE Mrs Sampson

  16. Stage 1 Subject Information for2014 Compulsory for SACE • Numeracy (Maths) • Literacy (English) Compulsory at Cornerstone College • Christian Living (2 lessons) • Health & Fitness (2 lessons) • 1 supervised Study lesson

  17. Year 11 English at Cornerstone • Students select 2 themes, one for each semester (same skills & assessments) • Topics: • British literature • Speculative Fiction • Issues in War • American literature • Film Studies (requires an application) • Social Justice • Australian literature

  18. English Pathways • option available for students needing support to meet the SACE literacy requirements • Staff will advise students/families if they recommend this option • Not recommended option if planning to do Year 12 English.

  19. Theme selection in Term 4 in English lesson • Teachers contact parents re Pathways option • Rank the themes in order of preference • Any combination can lead to English Studies or English Communications at Year 12 in 2015

  20. Year 11 Maths options at Cornerstone College • Year 10 to Year 11 transition… Check the different Maths Which Maths do you have the background for? • Maths Studies 1 and 2 • Maths Applications 1 and 2 • Maths for Industry 1 and 2 • Specialist Maths • Must do minimum one semester for SACE

  21. Year 11 Christian Living • 2 lessons per week • 2014 themes will include Decision Making Spiritual Thinking Death & Dying Relationships & Sexuality

  22. Year 11 Vetamorphus– Mr Yeager Requirements: Peer Group-42 hrs. Retreats-3 per year Mentoring-10 hrs. Christian Community -14hrs. Bible Reading/Journaling – 84 entries Ministry – 40hrs. + 16hrs. From Here: Application due August 16th Interview with Pastor Al and Adam Vetamorphus application to be done electronically this year Outcomes: Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology 30 SACE points Better understanding of the Christian faith

  23. Year 11 Health & Fitness • Promotes regular physical activity for benefit of health and life • A range of sporting activities including some not experienced in the middle school. • Non-graded assessment of student work in Year 11 with the emphasis on fitness for life • Correct PE uniform is required • 2 lessons per week

  24. Study Lessons One study lesson per week Extra time for completing class work, assessments and revision, and to promote good study habits Supervised for support

  25. SACE • South • Australian • Certificate of • Education Now starts in Year 10.

  26. SACE Glossary of terms in your booklet Fully implemented in 2011 Less complicated

  27. How to Achieve The SACE 200 Credits in total 10 credits = one semester length subject 20 credits = one full year subject Year 10 = 10 credits - PLP Year 11 = 100 credits – 10 semester subjects Year 12 = 90 credits – 4.5 full year subjects

  28. SACE Year 10 • Year 10 = 10 credits • Personal Learning Plan = PLP • Compulsory • MUST pass with C grade or better

  29. What if a Year 10 fails PLP? Required to do additional assignments after exams this year and/or Year 11 We will determine when the catch-up PLP class is, so you may find you can’t choose one of your preferred subjects as it clashes with PLP AND you have to do PLP Advice – PASS it THIS year!!

  30. SACE Year 11 Course pattern: • Two units of English [whole year] (20 credits) MUST pass English with C grade or better • One unit of Maths at Stage 1 (10 credits) MUST pass Maths with C grade or better • Any 7 other semester units (70 credits)

  31. For compulsory subjects • Different English & Maths options to help all students meet standards for literacy & numeracy in SACE • Extra catch up for students that don’t meet C grade passes • C grade passes for compulsory elements is a more stringent requirement in SACE than before

  32. Most common reason for not passing not handing up assignments!! • Advice PASS up ALL assignments!!

  33. VET in SACE • SACE can include VET • 70 hours of competence = 10 credits (ie one semester subject equivalent)

  34. VET options Examples • Hairdressing • Plumbing • Electrical • Construction • Animal Studies • Mechanics Lots more options – see Mr Doyle asap

  35. VET options • Require application form • Once accepted, school has to pay fee • Students who drop out will still be charged the course fee • Choose carefully • Discuss with Mr Doyle before your interview please

  36. SACE Year 12 Research Project • Exciting flexible subject • Students research a topic or area of interest • Very broad possibilities • Academic/Hobby/Subject Related • Community or work-related

  37. Research Project • Two options Tertiary (ATAR) & non-tertiary option. • 10 credits (half a subject) • Semester 1 • Compulsory - Min C grade or better • 2/3 of our students have RP grade included in their ATAR to get their best score

  38. Year 12 Subjects • 4 other subjects • Most Year 12 subjects prefer equivalent Year 11 background • Need to plan Year 11 and 12 subjects now • Uni prerequisites in SATAC guide • Need to do your research

  39. Try New Subjects at Year 11 Eg Philosophy, Psychology, Child Studies, Nutrition, Tourism Investigate the options Talk to teachers so informed

  40. How Do I Work Out What Subjects To Do? • Possible Career options • Possible Tertiary pathways – some uni courses have compulsory Year 12 subjects • Preferred subjects • Results from Year 10 (C or better) • Discussions with careers advisors • Keep options open

  41. Planning Work Backwards Step 1: Tertiary, training or career path Do you have to do any prerequisites? Step 2: Stage 2 (Year 12) subjects required to meet these requirements and/or open up the pathway to your career. Step 3: Stage 1 (Year 11) subjects required

  42. The next step? Step 1: Received Course Guide via email (if this did not come, do we have your latest email address – ring college, Mrs Janine Kubenk) Step 2: Attended Subject Information Evening

  43. Step 3: Make Subject Counselling Interview booking online by 12.00 noon Tuesday August 20 Step 4:Attend Subject Counselling Interview on Wednesday August 21 to formally choose subjects for 2014 Step 5:Receive confirmation of subject choices by beginning of Term 4

  44. Booking Process Online PTO – Parent Teacher Online Bookings open Thursday 8.00am Refer to email to be sent tomorrow morning regarding booking process If you don’t receive an email, do we have your latest email address? Please ring College (Janine Kubenk)

  45. Choose only one Counsellor (there are four to select from) for interview Unless doing VET or TAFE then choose VET Counsellor Any problems contact Mrs Janine Kubenk 8398 6002 jkubenk@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

  46. Completing the Subject Choice Form • All students complete 2 semesters of English • Choose Maths option for first semester (Maths Studies 1/Maths Applications 1 Maths for Industry 1) • Choose 7 other subjects or VET (including second semester of Maths if desired) • Indicate interest in Vetamorphus or Peer Support

  47. Choosing 7 Electives • Look at recommended background for Year 12 subjects

  48. Investigate prerequisite subjects for University courses (in SATAC Guide) • Follow interests • Consider 2 semesters of Maths – for future options for Uni or jobs. Employers strongly recommend students continue with Maths for all of Year 11.

  49. Community Learning • SACE credits for recognised community courses Examples • CFS courses • Cadets – Army etc • Duke of Ed • Music Exams (Grade 5 up) • Need to apply to get SACE credits – see Mrs Mattsson, bring award certificate

  50. Duke of Edinburgh • Bronze – 10 SACE credits • Silver – 10 extra credits • Gold – further credits • Physical activity, personal development, service and journey Mr Yeager/Ms Chumbley

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