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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 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
You are here The journey ….. VCAL A Employment TAFE Yr 9 VCE Yrs 11 & 12 University Yr 10 Employment
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
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
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/
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
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.
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)
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.
Further information on VET • Mr Martin Ramsay - VET Case Manager ramsay.martin.m@edumail.vic.gov.au 9488 2327
Work Experience • Guides distributed in Term 4 • To get the most, start planning NOW • Use family contacts • Valuable to evaluate career options.
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
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.
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
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