Stage 6 Subject Selection Information Evening Tuesday June 13 2017

Program: Simon Kelly – RHHS Deputy Principal Subject Categories Expression of Interest Process Timelines Kathryn Henson – RHHS Careers Advisor Subject Choices

Subject Categories

HSC Eligibility Requirements To qualify for the HSC: 12 units Preliminary (usually 6 subjects) 10 units HSC (usually 5 subjects) Students must satisfactorily complete courses comprising this pattern of study. Students must also: Complete the practical, oral or project works required for specific courses Satisfactorily complete the internal assessment requirements for each course Sit for and make a serious attempt at the Higher School Certificate examinations

Eligibility Requirements Board Developed Courses Category A count towards HSC and ATAR VET courses (Hospitality + TAFE delivered) have competency assessment. They are category (B) courses and only 2 units of these will contribute to an ATAR Board Endorsed Courses (BEC) have no external HSC examination – only school unmoderated assessment marks appear on the HSC record of achievement. They will not count towards an ATAR

To achieve the HSC: 6 units of Board Developed courses 2 units of a Board Developed course in English OR English Studies 3 courses of 2 unit value or greater Four subjects (eg: English, Maths)

To be eligible for an ATAR: Be eligible for an HSC plus 8 units of Category A courses plus 2 units of a Board Developed course in English 3 courses of 2 unit value or greater Four subjects (eg: English, Maths) No more than 6 units of Science

Expression of Interest Process

Expression of Interest form This is NOT your Subject Selection form

Tomorrow emailed to each student in Years 1.0 and 1.1 Can be accessed through http://bit.ly/RHHS10EOI http://bit.ly/RHHS11EOI

Subject Selection Timelines

Timeline – Term 2 Mon 5th June - Week 7 Term 2 Year 10 HSC Information Evening Wed 7th June – Week 7 Term 2 Subject Selection booklets Issued electronically Tuesday 13th June – Week 8 Term 2 Subject Selection Information Evening Expression of Interest Google Form Issued

Timeline – Term 2 and 3 Tues 20th June - Week 9 Term 2 Subject Selection meeting with Head Teachers Fri 23rd June – Week 9 Term 2 EOI collated Mon 26th June to Fri 30th June – Week 10 Term 2 Mon 17th July to 21st July – Week 1 Term 3 Subject Selection Interviews Wed 26th July – Week 2 Term 3 Subject Selection forms issued – Google Form

Timeline – Term 3 Wed 2nd Aug – Week 3 Term 3 Subject Selection Google Forms collated Wed 25th Aug – Week 6 Term 3 Students notified of Stage 6 Subject allocation

Subject Selection Senior 1.0 and 1.1 Careers Advisor /Vet Co-ordinator Ms Henson

Points To Consider Student ability and ongoing commitment to a subject. Future career plans Previous elective success HSC with an ATAR –Australian Tertiary Admission Rank necessary for entrance into university Or HSC with a Non ATAR University prerequisites

VET COURSES Vocational Education and Training Courses The courses available at Rouse Hill HS are: Hospitality Food & Beverage ,Entertainment and Construction Are written by industry and are competency based-”hands on learning” Board Developed –Count towards the ATAR The completion of these Framework courses is equivalent to a Certificate 11 at TAFE

VET COURSES VET COURSES Students must complete 70hours of Workplace Learning – (2 weeks) developing employability skills such as: Problem–solving Initiative/enterprise Planning & organisation Self-management Learning & Communication Team work Technology

Resources and Support Subject Selection ebooklet Careers Advisor, Faculty Heads and teachers Bullseye Career Information ebooklet Job Guide website UAC Handbook and University websites course prerequisites TAFENSW website and institute booklets Western Sydney Careers Expo

Further Research There are many websites with a wealth of information These include: The Rouse Hill HS Careers webpage www.australiaapprenticeships.gov.au SKILLSROAD.COM.AU http://joboutlook.gov.au www.defencejobs.gov.au Job Jump >schooltowork.com.au

Organising Information Save websites and information electronically in your favourites, on your phones, laptops ,ipads or other devices in an organised way for easy access as you complete your Senior years. Make sure your information is digitally organised and good luck with your ongoing Career planning.