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What’s it All About?

Sue Littman HOD Senior Schooling

Report Cards for Semester 1‐ What are they telling us;

Achievement A =VHA; B =HA; C=SA; D=LA: E=VLA Effort Behaviour

Parent Teacher Interviews Letters from HODs re: subject choices


What are the Choices?


Topic Page

The Senior Phase of Learning

Overview of important topics for the Senior School 2

Types of Subjects to Select From 5

Guidelines For Assisting Students To Select Appropriate Subjects 7

Eligibility For Tertiary Subjects 9

What is the QCS Test 10

Assessment 11

TAFE Pathways and Partnerships 11

School‐Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships ( SATs) 12

University and Study Links 13

Southbank Institute of Technology Diploma / University Pathway Courses 14

Appendix A

Overview of the Certificate of Education ( QCE)

17

School Assessment Policy for Senior School 23

Appendix B

School FormsAppendix C‐ Subjects and Pre‐requisites

Student Subject Choices

Table of Contents.


QCE Awarded when the following is achieved:

20 credits a minimum of 12 credits from completed core courses of study.3 “chunks” of completed core learning eg3 subjects at SA or above over 4 semesters

the remaining 8 credits from a combination of core, preparatory, enrichment, advanced courses of study.

Has met the requirement for literacy and numeracy


OP

Vocational PathwayVocational Pathway

Com

bination

University Pathway

QCS TEST

Authority Subjects Non‐ Authority

•SAS•Certificate s (Levels I, II, III)•Traineeships/•Apprenticeships

Queensland Certificate of Education ( 20 Points)Queensland Certificate of Education ( 20 Points)

•TAFE•University•Work

•TAFE•Work

QCS TESTTo improve rank

6 Authority Subjects

PATHWAYS


QCS testFirst Tuesday/ Wednesday September

Achievement Test – not an intelligence or aptitude test Tests a student’s achievement in 49 common curriculum

elements that are found in the Queensland senior curriculum A common statewide scaling test for Queensland Year 12

students. Used to scale (adjust results based on achievement) within class

groups and across schools Four papers over two days of the year

Four papers:• Writing Task (WT)• Short Response (SR)• two Multiple Choice papers (MC)

Three modes of assessment:• extended writing• short response• multiple choice


No,19 credits only, no credit for exiting with a D in MSCSue Littman HOD Senior Schooling

No, completed core not achievedSue Littman HOD Senior Schooling

• Students have been involved in a career education program during welfare

• Students working on SET Plan ( Student Education and Training Plan)‐ online through Oneschool

• Students have access to teachers and HODS and the GO for specialist advice


OP Studying at least 5 Authority subjects ( select 6)

Aiming for a HA standard in these subjects

Will be ranked in top percentage of subject cohort

Are preparing for QCS test

Can be looking at University options to study whilst completing year 12

Will be at school 5 days per week

Vocational Are studying Certificate courses and a mix of

authority and authority registered subjects.

Intend to go for a Rank order by sitting the QCS test

Are completing a school‐based traineeship/ Apprenticeship or a certificate III or higher course.

Are pursuing work experience opportunities

NB‐ an OP or a Rank is awarded if QCS test is sat. OP eligible students who are also getting a certificate will be awarded an OP. The certificate stands outside this and is used separately.‐ it DOES NOT contribute to your OP, only your Rank


Assessment policy‐ Student Handbook‐ clearly states responsibilities

Pre‐requisites ( in subject selection booklet and in student handbook)

Applying for TAFE course – how and when Applying for traineeships – roles and responsibility Know the forms that need to be completed before certain processes can occur


Choose your pathwayCheck subject selection book descriptors ( Student MOODLE and School Website)

Look at subject lines for the combinations available

Complete the form in the back of student handbook


OP

Vocational PathwayVocational Pathway

Com

bination

University Pathway

QCS TEST

Authority Subjects Non‐ Authority

•SAS•Certificate s (Levels I, II, III)•Traineeships/•Apprenticeships

Queensland Certificate of Education ( 20 Points)Queensland Certificate of Education ( 20 Points)

•TAFE•University•Work

•TAFE•Work

QCS TESTTo improve rank

6 Authority Subjects

PATHWAYS


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