HSC Subject Selection at Elderslie High School
Learn about the HSC Subject Selection process at Elderslie High School for Year 11 and Year 12 students. Discover the unit requirements, types of courses offered, and Vocational Education pathways available. Ensure you meet the necessary criteria and explore the various course options to make informed decisions for your academic journey.
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Elderslie High School HSC SUBJECT SELECTION YEAR 11 2019
The HSC Stage 6: Two years Year 11 = Preliminary HSC, 12 units (6 courses) Year 12 = HSC, minimum of 10 units (5 courses)
What are Units? All courses have a unit value Most courses are 2 units 2 units = 6 periods per fortnight & 100 marks 1 unit = 3 periods per fortnight & 50 marks
Requirements for the HSC You must complete: 12 units in Year 11 (Preliminary Course) 10 units in Year 12 (HSC Course) Six units must be Board Developed including two units of English At least three 2 unit courses At least four subjects
Types of Courses Board Developed Courses (White section of booklet) - These are examined by NESA - They count towards an ATAR - Most VET courses are also Board Developed (Yellow section of booklet) - Most courses we offer are Board Developed Board Endorsed Courses (Blue section of booklet) - These courses are approved by NESA but do not have HSC exams - They do not count towards an ATAR
Board Endorsed Courses at EHS At Elderslie High School, we offer a variety of Board Endorsed courses including: Exploring Early Childhood Work Studies Sport, Fitness & Recreation (VET)
Vocational Education Courses (VET) Yellow section of booklet Can be Board Developed such as: - Construction - Entertainment - Hospitality - Primary Industries Some are Board Endorsed such as: - Sport, Fitness & Recreation
VET Courses These are dual accredited courses that allow students to complete TWO qualifications at the same time Are skills based courses An opportunity to make an early start on accreditation in a vocation they may enter after school A mandatory work placement 70 hours over two years
Extension Courses These are 1 unit courses Designed for students with a talent in a particular course Build on the content of the corresponding 2 unit course Elderslie High School staff guidance is crucial
Extension Courses Preliminary Extension courses available Mathematics Extension 1 English Extension 1
Extension Courses HSC Extension courses available English Extension 1 or 2 Mathematics 1 and 2 History Music Science some languages some VET courses
TAFE Courses These are mostly held on Tuesday afternoons from 2-6pm A list of most of the courses is on page 14 of the booklet Expression of Interest forms will be due in August. See Mr El-Haj or Mrs MacMahon (Careers Advisers) for information
The ATAR ATAR = University pathway The HSC results are used by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) to calculate a rank order of students known as the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
The ATAR The ATAR is not a mark, nor is it a summary of the HSC. It is a ranking system used to allocate university placements. You must satisfy certain requirements to be eligible for an ATAR
The HSC and the ATAR HSC is for all students reports student achievement in terms of a standard achieved in individual courses presents a profile of student achievement across a broad range of subjects ATAR is for students wishing to gain a place at a university is a rank NOT a mark provides information about how students perform overall in relation to other students provides the discrimination required by universities for the selection process
The Requirements for an ATAR Must have studied at least 10Board Developed Units in your HSC year Courses which count towards an ATAR are: Board Developed courses VET courses provided you sit the optional examination (only 1 VET course can be included in your ATAR)
The Requirements for an ATAR Satisfactory completion of: at least 10 units of Board Developed Courses including 2 units of English at least 4 Board Developed Courses at least 8 units of Category A courses no more than 2 units of Category B courses
Category B courses ONLY ONE (1) CATEGORY B COURSE MAY COUNT TOWARDS AN ATAR This includes: VET courses (Construction, Entertainment, Hospitality, Primary Industries) TAFE courses except Accounting TVET courses
The HSC Year Keeping 12 Units While the NESA minimum requirement is 10 units in Year 12, Elderslie High School prefers the study of 12 units We do not advise that students drop a course
Keep in Mind English is the only compulsory course Many subjects have major projects: Visual Arts, Industrial Technology, Drama, Music, Society and Culture, Community and Family Studies, Textiles & Design, Dance etc.
Keep in Mind Some subjects have extra costs that you must meet e.g.: Practical Projects. Course costs are indicated in the Subject Selection Booklet Consult the Head Teacher of the Faculty for further information
Expectations You earn a Preliminary HSC and the HSC- it is not given away Attendance is crucial to doing well. You are expected to attend school and each class
Expectations Class work, homework and assessment tasks are all important aspects of each course It is expected that you satisfactorily attempt all set work
Satisfactory Completion of a Course Students must: follow the course developed or endorsed by NESA apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort achieve some or all of the course outcomes complete work placement for VET Board Developed Courses make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that total more than 50% of the available school assessment marks
How is the HSC Mark Determined? Internal School Assessment 50% External HSC Examination 50% HSC Mark 100%
School-Based Assessment Why is it important? Contributes 50% of HSC mark (and ATAR if student is eligible) Is a course completion requirement Is used to calculate an HSC mark in the case of a successful Illness/Misadventure appeal
HSC Examinations Contribute 50% of HSC mark VET exams are optional Some courses have practical examinations and/or submitted works or projects in addition to the written HSC examination Written examinations are held in October and November each year
Good Advice Dos and Donts Choose what you are good at Choose courses you are interested in Choose according to your career plans Don t choose according to what your friends are choosing Don t choose according to staff If in doubt: ASK
Finally. Use your support network: discuss with teachers, Careers Adviser, Deputy Principal, Principal, friends and family etc. Take this process seriously Make informed choices Submit your Subject Selection form by Wednesday 25 July 2018
Selecting Your Electives Step 1 Access your DEC email. You will be sent a web site address and a private password. Access the email from Elderslie High School. Copy the website address which will read as https://spring.edval.education/login. You will be asked to login. The login is your private password sent to your DEC email. Step 2 Step 3 Select the subject you want from the drop-down, in order of your PRIORITY. Click [Submit] You must print the submitted form and have your parents sign and then email to yourself as a record. Return the signed copy to Ms Amos by 25th July 2018. Then press exit. Step 4 Step 5
