SUBJECT SELECTION 2015 Yr

Students must complete 12 units 12 units (6 subjects) in Prelim Year 10 units (5 subjects) in HSC Year (minimum ) English is compulsory for all students English Studies will not entitle you to an ATAR (University entry) BUT will support a HSC

Subjects on offer at DHSVAD Aboriginal Studies Ancient History Biology Business Studies Chemistry Community & Family Studies Design and Technology Drama Economics English Studies (non ATAR) English -Advanced English – Standard English –Preliminary Extension 1 Entertainment (VET/ Category B) Food Technology Geography German Beginners Legal Studies Physics Hospitality Operations (VET/ Category B) Industrial Technology, Timber Information Technology (VET/ Category B) Japanese Beginners Japanese Continuers Mathematics – General Mathematics - 2U Mathematics Preliminary Extension 1/Mathematics HSC Extension 1/ Mathematics HSC Extension 2 Modern History Music 1 Music 2 Physical Development Health and Physical Education Retail Services (VET/ Category B) Society and Culture Studies of Religion 1 and 2 Textiles and Design Visual Arts Visual Design Over 40 courses

Choose carefully Be guided by your: ability and aptitude - choose subjects and levels you are good at, or have demonstrated that you have the potential to develop your knowledge skills and understanding further. interest - choose subjects in which you are interested and want to learn more about. university requirements - most university courses require/assume or recommend the study of particular subjects. Check the UAC Tertiary Entrance guide career plans - what are your career interest areas?

RoSA and Preliminary Year RosA Anytime after the completion of yr10 and before the HSC Yr11 Preliminary Year Completion of Preliminary Year courses A- E grade, awarded based on demonstration of achievement Course information will also appear on the Higher School Certificate

When can you receive a RoSA? Anytime a student leaves during Stage 6 – Year 11 & 12. Starts Year 12 but doesn’t finish – ( this will be recorded on the Record of Achievement. This is the cumulative Record of School Achievement.

What will it look like?

What does a student have to do to satisfactorily complete a Prelim/HSC course?  follow the course prescribed by the Board of Studies  achieve a minimum of 50% or all of the course outcomes  apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks provided in the course by the school  Maintain an attendance rate of at least 85%.

Teaching in the HSC is divided into two parts:  The Preliminary Year (Year 11)  The HSC Year (Year 12) The Preliminary course is taught over 3 school Terms; this means the HSC for 2017 will begin in Term Students wishing to leave during or at the completion of Yr 11 can apply to receive their RoSA Students who remain at school will continue to complete the Higher School Certificate.

NEW Yr 11 grades will appear on the HSC

Are there subjects I must study ? Prelim/HSC courses are divided into:  Board Developed Courses: these have an external exam at the end of Year 12 and count towards a University entrance (ATAR) All students must study 6 units of these, including English  Board Endorsed Courses: these subjects do not count towards University entrance (ATAR).They may or may not have an external examination.

For your HSC you will receive two marks for each course:  School assessment – based on assessment tasks and tests  Examination mark – based on the HSC examination Your HSC marks These marks indicate the standard you have reached in the course.

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank Formerly called the UAI The ATAR is a number between 0 and It provides a measure of a student’s overall academic achievement in the HSC in relation to other students and it helps Universities rank applicants for selection. The ATAR is a RANK and not a MARK. It is calculated by the Universities in NSW. ATAR

A myth … I can only maximize my ATAR if I study hard subjects. So what is a hard subject? The talk is that chemistry, physics and extension mathematics are subjects that will give you a high ATAR ! WRONG What if you are not good at these subjects? We advise students to do subjects they are good at and that they will do well in. This is the only way to maximise your ATAR.

Further support Yr 10 Mentor teacher Subject teachers & Head Teachers Careers advisor : Mr Spetere Curriculum coordinator : Ms Dracopoulos Yr advisor : Ms Kurtulmus Counsellor: Mr Davies

Timetable Subject selection will be online. (collect your code) All students will receive their subject selections in Term 4 this year All students must select by Friday 14 th August 2015 See Ms Dracopoulos or Mr Spetere for assistance Good Luck!

We look forward to working with you in the Prelim and HSC years

HSC vs ATAR HSC 12 units (6 subjects) in Prelim Year 10 units (5 subjects) in HSC Year English is compulsory Min of 6 units Board Determined Subjects (3 subjects) including English NB : English Studies qualifies (but not for ATAR) Any Board of Studies endorsed course contributes ATAR Based on 10 best Board Determined units comprising Best 2 units of English Best 8 units of remaining Board Determined units Only 2 units of Category B Courses (eg VET courses) contribute NO Board Endorsed course contributes –including English Studies