WELCOME TO THEYEAR 11 2014 INFORMATION EVENING

THURSDAY 18TH JULY 7.30PM

• A positive learning environment, catering for diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

Excellence in Catholic Education

COLLEGE EXTRANET HTTP://WWW.COFHSLISM.CATHOLIC.EDU.AU

JOHN PAUL COLLEGEBroad curriculum catering for academic achievement and

vocational studies

2012… 136 students in the HSC, some high lites:

Over $17000 raised for our local Paediatric and school in Kawalazi Africa

  48 students gain early entry to the University of New

England and Southern Cross University (STAR entry)

Scholarships of $2000 to $4000 to Bond-Newcastle-NSW University

Defence Force Technical Scholarships of $3000 to 4 students

TAFE Wednesday afternoon, St Vincent de Paul, Street Retreats

JOHN PAUL COLLEGE

17 courses over state averageStand out courses at JPC included: • English Extension 2, Earth & Environmental

Science• Design & Technology, Ancient History• PDHPE, Industrial Technology-Timber, Legal

Studies• General Mathematics, Modern History, Music• Hospitality.

• 55 Band 6 results, over 160 Band 5 results• 31 Students made the Distinguished Achievers List

• 11 students 90+ ATAR (Jaspreet Nagra 99.35)

THE YEAR 11 PROCESS

Careers Lessons with Mr CorsaliniProcess and information with Mr Doyle

Curriculum HandbookQ and A by Leaders of Learning

Curriculum Expo evening Thursday 18th

JulySubject selection completed by Thursday

25th July 4pm

THE SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS

Subject lines are formed based on student choice

Student/Parent interviews occur during week 6, Tuesday 20th August (online)

Students and parents notified of final course success early Term 4.

Page 2 of booklet, time line for easy reference.

NATHAN

Advanced English

Studies of Religion 1

Physics

Economics

Mathematics

Mathematics Extension 1

Ancient History

TASCHA

Advanced English

Studies of Religion 1

Chemistry

Biology

Mathematics

PDHPE

Marine Studies 1 (Non ATAR)

JORGIA

Advanced English

Studies of Religion 1

Mathematics

Mathematics Extension 1

Business

Hospitality

Business Studies

Aviation -TAFE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Students have the opportunity to select from a wide variety of pathways leading to the HSC. These include;

ATAR program (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank)Pathwaysnon ATAR programmixing TAFE courses into the HSC programmixing a school based traineeship (SBAT) with the HSC program

Page 7-10 of booklet

EXTENSION COURSES

P13 of bookletExtension courses build on the content of

the corresponding 2 unit course

Only English & Mathematics have Preliminary Extension Courses

In the HSC year JPC also offers History

MODES OF DELIVERY• Classroom delivery at John Paul College

• Other school delivery - single subject eg Dance

• TAFE delivered – at Coffs Harbour Education campus or Glenreagh Street Campus.

• Online Distance Education – Diocese of Lismore Online

• Distance Education – Open High School (DEC) eg for languages not offered at John Paul College.

• Pp10-13 of booklet

ALL MY OWN WORK (AMOW)

HSC: All My Own Work:program designed to help HSC students follow the principles and practices of good scholarship

Understanding and valuing of ethical practices when locating and using information as part of HSC studies.

All students must complete HSC: All My Own Work before they can be entered for any Preliminary or HSC course.

Yr10 will do this late in Term 4

HSC REQUIREMENTSPreliminary courseTerms 1-2-3, 2014Minimum 12 units

HSC course Term 4, 2013 and Terms 1-2-3 2014Minimum 10 units

P11 and 21 of booklet (checklist)

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A PRELIMINARY COURSE?

Follow the course developed by the BOS

applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to set tasks and experiences in the course

have achieved some of the course outcomes.

complete work placement for VET courses

make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that total more than 50% of the available school assessment marks for that course.

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION 2

Failure to meet one or more of the criteria outlined on

the previous slide may result in a N Determination

You will be warned in writingMay impact on the HSCYou may appealMust also make a serious attempt at the HSC Exam

Requirements for the HSC at the College

• at least SIX units of Board Developed Courses (those with HSC exams or a BDC)

• at least two units of English

• at least four subjects (including English)

• at least three courses of two units value (or greater)

• at most, 6 units in Science

• at least 1 unit of Studies of Religion or Catholic Studies

P21 of booklet

AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSION RANK (ATAR)

University calculation for rank only

Students who want to go to university from school There are other pathways to university

The best 10 units of courses with a HSC exam (BDC courses).

You must count your best 2 units of English (English Studies is non ATAR) At least 4 BDC

You can only count 2 units of Category B courses eg Retail, Hospitality

P9 of booklet

ASSESSMENT AND THE HSC P12 AND 18

Receive 3 marks and a performance band for each subject at the completion of the HSC

School based assessment mark -4 to 5 tasks (50% of the HSC mark)

HSC exam mark (50%) A HSC mark which is a combination of these two and

also includes a performance band from 1-6.

Average mark in any HSC course is now 70% and above. The average student will score 70/100.

To rank highly then they would need to be in the 80-90% range

SCALING OF SUBJECTS 1

Universities undertake a complex mathematical process of determining the relative difficulty of each and every subject.

Student’s marks in each subject are raised or lowered (scaled) accordingly.

The ATAR is then calculated by comparing students academic ability across a range of subjects. (10 best units)

SCALING OF SUBJECTS 2

Scaling of subjects is NOT a good basis on which to choose subjects.

Doing a more difficult subject or less enjoyable subject can work against you.

Students are better off studying subjects which they can do well in, that is, rank highly, despite any perceived degree of difficulty.

Scaling has the least effect on students who are good at a subject and ranked highly.

P9 of booklet

ACCELERATED STUDIES OF RELIGION & CATHOLIC STUDIES 1 UNIT (SOR1)

• Will complete the HSC in 2014.• Benefit from consistency of face to face,

staff expertise and 1 unit completed.• SOR1 is academic, for an ATAR and essay

writing. The study of world religions.

• Catholic Studies is Non ATAR, 1 unit.• SOR2 remains a two year course

Course NameUnit Value – 1 or 2

Category – A or B

Type of Course – (BDC) or (BEC)

ATAR – Subject can be included in the ATAR calculation

Course Descriptions p8

BUSINESS STUDIES – 2 UNITATAR: CATEGORY ABOARD DEVELOPED COURSE

COURSE FEES…

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION•Vocational Education Courses are Category B subjects (BDC)

•1 of these courses can be included in the ATAR calculation but a combination can be selected if an ATAR is not required.

•VET 35hrs compulsory Work PlacementPp14-17 booklet

Offered at JPCOffered at JPC Run at TAFERun at TAFEUsually Wednesday pmUsually Wednesday pm

Hospitality- Hospitality- Kitchen OperationsKitchen Operations

Retail ServicesRetail Services

AccountingAccounting

AutomotiveAutomotive

Business ServicesBusiness Services

ConstructionConstruction

ElectrotechnologyElectrotechnology

EntertainmentEntertainment

Primary IndustriesPrimary Industries

Tourism & EventsTourism & Events

RetailRetail

Metal and Metal and EngineeringEngineering

TAFE• TAFE courses (BDC) are included as part of the HSC and count

towards the ATAR

• TAFE courses (BEC) are included as part of the HSC but do not count towards the ATAR

• Students study at TAFE (CHEC or Glenreagh Campus) usually on Wednesday afternoons. Students leave JPC at lunchtime and study from 1.30pm – 5.30pm Students need to provide their own transport . They will miss classes at JPC.

• Course costs are $700 per year. This cost is a subsidised amount of the actual cost to study at TAFE. Selection of a TAFE course should be done in consultation with the Careers Advisor .

• School Based Trainees – Combine TAFE (2 Units) and Industry Based Learning (2Units)

Pp 14-17 booklet

SCHOOL LEAVING AGE P10

Students complete Year 10 and stay in education, training or work,

or a combination of these, until 17.

How this works (after Year 10 but under 17):In addition to staying in school, students may choose to

undertake arange of eligible options:

• A TAFE course• A course with a Registered Training Organisation• An apprenticeship or traineeship• A combination of some form of education or training with

part-time work• Employment for an average of 25hours per week.

What do I like?

What do I need to or

want to know ?

What am I

good at ?

FIRST

DECISIO

N IS:

WHAT

DO I LI

KE?

THEN THE NEXT THREE DECISIONS:

1. ATAR or Non ATAR

2. English-Advanced, Standard or English Studies?

3. Studies of Religion 1 (SOR1) or Catholic Studies 1 unit or Studies of Religion 11 (SOR2) 2unit

• Pp19-23

NEXT, MATHEMATICS?

Mathematics is not compulsory…-Mathematics -Preliminary Maths Extension-HSC Mathematics Extension 1-HSC Mathematics Extension 2

General Mathematics 1 (NON ATAR) (same preliminary courses)

General Mathematics 2 (ATAR)

INITIAL SUBJECT CHOICES FOR YEAR 11, EXAMPLES

You may select a maximum of 13 units but a minimum of 12 units is

required.

Check you satisfy the requirements for a HSC

OPTIONS YEAR 11 CHOICES

Option 1: 5 x 2 unit subjects plus 1 Unit Studies of

Religion plus 1 unit from the following – Extension Maths, Extension English, Sport & Recreational Studies, Exploring Early Childhood, Marine Studies, Visual Design, Digital Photography & Video

Option 2:6 x 2 unit subjects plus 1 Unit Catholic Studies

Option 3 & 4 next slide

OPTIONS YEAR 11 CHOICES

Option 3:6 x 2 unit subjects – this includes 2 units of Studies of

Religion

Option 4:5 x 2 unit subjects1 Unit Catholic Studies plus Extension

Maths or Extension English

Note: Students cannot choose Marine Studies and TAFE subject

TYPICAL STUDENT PATTERN OF STUDY

Typical Student ATypical Student A

Option 1Option 1

Advanced EnglishAdvanced English

Studies of Religion 1Studies of Religion 1

MathematicsMathematics

GeographyGeography

Modern HistoryModern History

Design & TechnologyDesign & Technology

Marine Studies 1Marine Studies 1

12 Units12 Units

ATAR ATAR

Typical Student BTypical Student B

Option 2Option 2

Standard EnglishStandard English

Catholic Studies1Catholic Studies1

Business StudiesBusiness Studies

PDHPEPDHPE

TAFETAFE

MusicMusic

Legal StudiesLegal Studies

13 Units13 Units

ATAR ATAR

Typical Student Pattern of StudyTypical Student Pattern of Study

Typical Student CTypical Student C

Option 3Option 3

English StudiesEnglish Studies

PDHPEPDHPE

DramaDrama

TAFE – Automotive *TAFE – Automotive *

BiologyBiology

GeographyGeography

Catholic Studies 1Catholic Studies 1

13 Units13 Units

ATAR - NO ATAR - NO

Typical Student DTypical Student D

Option 4Option 4

Advanced EnglishAdvanced English

MathematicsMathematics

PhysicsPhysics

BiologyBiology

IPTIPT

Studies of Religion 1Studies of Religion 1

Extension EnglishExtension English

Extension MathematicsExtension Mathematics

13 Units13 Units

ATAR ATAR

MAKING THE CHOICES Based on interest and ability

Become knowledgeable about the HSC, ATAR, Vocational Education, TAFE requirements. This allows you to make good decisions

Use the career planning -handed out by Mr Corsalini in Careers

Look beyond school to what you want to do, then work backwards to determine which subjects will be of most benefit to you

Talk with people that can help you make the decisions – teachers, parents, other adults with knowledge in careers you are interested in.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Board of Studies website:www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

For the ATARcontact the Universities Admissions Centresee www.uac.edu.au

CURRICULUM EXPO…

FIRST …THE EXTRANET!

B 2unit C 2unit D 2unit E 2unit English Studies of Religion F

Visual Art 1 Business Studies 1

Music 1 1 Business Studies 3

Advanced English 1

Studies of Religion 2unit 1

TAFE

Geography 1 Modern History 1

Business Studies 2

Economics 1 Advanced English 2

SOR 1 1 Marine Studies 1unit 1

Extension1Mathematics 

General Mathematics

1

Sport, Lifestyle & Rec 2unit 1

Legal Studies 1

PDHPE 2 Advanced English 3

SOR 1 2 Marine Studies 1unit 2

 

Mathematics 1

General Mathematics 2

General Mathematics 3

Biology 2 StandardEnglish 1

SOR 1 3 SLR 1unit 1

 

Mathematics 2

Mathematics 4 Biology 1 Earth and Environment 1

StandardEnglish 2

SOR 1 4 Visual Design 1unit 1

 

PDHPE 1 Physics 1 Chemistry 1 Design and Tech 1

English Studies 1

SOR 1 5 EEC 1unit 1

 

Industrial Technology

Metal 1

Community & Family Studies 1

Physics 2 IPT 1 English Studies 2

SOR 1 6 Extension 1 English

 

Exploring Early

Childhood 1

Industrial Technology Timber 1

Hospitality 1 Agriculture 1   Catholic Studies 1

   

B 2unit C 2unit D 2unit E 2unit English Studies of Religion F Visual Art 1 Business

Studies 1 Music 1 1 Business

Studies 3 Advanced English 1

Studies of Religion 2unit 1

TAFE

Geography 1 Modern History 1

Business Studies 2

Economics 1 Advanced English 2

SOR 1 1 Marine Studies 1unit 1

Extension1 Mathematics

General Mathematics

1

Sport, Lifestyle & Rec 2unit 1

Legal Studies 1

PDHPE 2 Advanced English 3

SOR 1 2 Marine Studies 1unit 2

Mathematics 1

General Mathematics 2

General Mathematics

3

Biology 2 Standard English 1

SOR 1 3 SLR 1unit 1

Mathematics 2

Mathematics 4

Biology 1 Earth and Environment

1

Standard English 2

SOR 1 4 Visual Design 1unit 1

PDHPE 1 Physics 1 Chemistry 1 Design and Tech 1

English Studies 1

SOR 1 5 EEC 1unit 1

Industrial Technology

Metal 1

Community & Family Studies 1

Physics 2 IPT 1 English Studies 2

SOR 1 6 Extension 1 English

Exploring Early

Childhood 1

Industrial Technology Timber 1

Hospitality 1 Agriculture 1 Catholic Studies 1