Grade 9 Subject Choice Evening History Life Orientation Information Technology Afrikaans Mathematics English Maths Literacy ART EMS Zulu Technology French Physical Science Life Science Accounting Geography Computer Applications Technology Consumer Studies Business Studies Engineering & Graphics Design BRYANSTON HIGH SCHOOL Grade 9 Subject Choice Evening

National Senior Certificate General education and training certificate Grade 9 GETC Education in SA Schools Further education and Training certificate Grade 10-12 FETC National Senior Certificate Matric NSC

At least 3 other subjects 40% New Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grade 8-9 English 50 % Afrikaans 40 % Maths 40 % At least 3 other subjects 40% and 2 other subjects 30%

Mathematics 1 - Pure Maths Mathematics 2 - Maths literacy 7 Subjects in Grade 10, 11, 12 4 compulsory subjects 1 English 2 Afrikaans or Zulu 3 Life Orientation 4 Maths Mathematics 1 - Pure Maths Mathematics 2 - Maths literacy

Language Priorities LOLT—Language of learning and teaching/medium of instruction - ENGLISH Pass TWO official languages to obtain a Matric Home language -- ENGLISH First additional languages Focus issues are IsiZulu and Afrikaans Immigrant Status arrived in the RSA within the last 5 years/grade 7 onwards Choose an alternative language Can choose an alternative subject Study permit/residency permit compulsory

Choose 3 from the Following List of Subjects - Electives Information Technology Engineering Graphics and Design Consumer Studies Computer Applications Technology Physical Sciences Life sciences History Geography Accounting Business Studies Visual Arts

Subjects with Conditions Physical Sciences Accounting Information Technology Engineering Graphics and Design CONDITION: Must do pure maths (not maths literacy, GDE requirement) Subject Change Policy: Subject changes may only occur after June exams or at beginning of Grade 11 (July and Jan only – no other time of the year) Two subject changes allowed in Grade 10 and one in Grade 11 No Subject changes are allowed in Grade 12 Permission from the GDE is necessary Time table constraints - combinations

4 IMPORTANT STEPS Forms to be completed 22 Subject choice combinations for learners with Afrikaans 10 Subject choice combos for learners with Zulu 4 IMPORTANT STEPS

STEP 1 Indicate whether it’s 1st or 2nd choice

STEP 2 In SUBJECT 3 column: write name of practical subject chosen (IT/CAT/CS/EGD/ART)

STEP 3 Indicate Math Literacy OR Math Core

STEP 4 Write the code in the relevant block at the top

Some Restrictions: Special requests can be made but may not be possible IsiZulu – Need a minimum of 25 learners for the subject to be viable Special requests need a minimum of 25 learners for that combination to be viable A minimum of 7 people have to select a certain combination for it to be viable

Parent & Pupil Appeal Be realistic. 90% Gr12 failures poor subject combination & choice. >30% gr9 maths – maths literacy > 30% gr9 NS – no PHSC Departmental policy allows for change If in doubt regarding the maths/maths literacy debate please contact Mr Vorster (011 -706 6010) who deals with tertiary institutions.

8th subject RECOMMENDED: Geography History Must conform to Business studies CAT Drama Must conform to All portfolio, practicals, Cycle test, Exam requirements Mostly self-study own responsibility Apply next year

Subjects Requiring Annual Additional Costs Visual art---------------- R850 Consumer studies---- R1000 (Ingredients, Materials for practicals) IT/CAT------------------- R800(Consumables/printing) Engineering------------ R2750 (Drawing equipment/A3 File and textbook)

Return Date: Wednesday 20th September 2017 Mr. Vorster Please include a copy of ID and Passport for immigrants

Promotion Requirements In Grade 8 and 9, Promotion marks are made up of CASS 40% and Final Exam 60% In Grade 10 the promotion mark comprises CASS 25% and Exams 75% Pass requirements become much more demanding

Minimum Marks Required Per Subject Grade 10, 11 and 12 Minimum Marks Required Per Subject English 40% Afrik/Zulu 30% Maths/Maths literacy 30% Life Orientation 40% First elective 40% 2 other electives 30% 4 compulsory subjects 3 choice subjects Bachelor’s pass = 4 x 50’s Diploma pass = 4 x 40’s