8/08/2012 Junior Secondary Curriculum Handbook Subject Selection Evening Compulsory Units Elective Units Information Technology Science Religion Creative Arts English Unit Prerequisites Maths Humanities Health & Physical Education Commerce Japanese Year 9 in 2013 Year 10 in 2013 Prayer Lord, Teach me to accept my children for who they are, not for what they do; to listen to what they say, to encourage their goals, not mine. May I give them the courage to be true to themselves; the independence to take care of themselves and the faith to believe in a power much greater than their own. See that their responsibilities are real but not burdensome, that my expectations are high but not overwhelming and that my thanks and praise are thoughtful and given when they're due. Help me teach them that excellence is work's real reward, and not the glory it brings. But when it comes, and it will, let me reveal in each honour, however small, without once pretending that it's mine; my children are glories enough. Above all, let me ground these children so well that when they grow up they will be so blessed. Amen. Year 8 Applied Design & Technology How to select subjects. Select subjects that; you find interesting and enjoyable will allow you to experience success may be prerequisites for further studies challenge and extend you ensure you have a balanced education lead to the desired pathways you and your parents consider suitable Compulsory Units- Year 9 2013 Currently in Year 8 your son studies a ‘fixed’ course of study. 8 electives • Japanese • Art • Drama • Music • Business • Metal Technology • Wood Technology • Graphics This provides a broad base from which to select future semester units. 1 8/08/2012 Compulsory Units – Year 10 2013 Year 10 Electives Why electives? Key points to consider To provide flexibility:Read the Handbook carefully Plan your units. Talk and discuss the options. Consider possible career options. Consider prerequisite requirements. Consider subjects that will provide the necessary background to prepare you for future study. 7. Be prepared to ask for help. 1. To meet the needs and interests of each student To provide pathways so students can progress at varying rates and in different directions To provide more interesting units of work, which improves motivation and dedication to studies To provide access to a more broadly based general education across the key learning areas. Year 9 Electives 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Religion Mrs Kay Gleeson 2 8/08/2012 English Humanities History Geography Law (ACARA) HU571 HU572 The Making of the Modern World Maps and World Records HU 671 HU673 HU672 The Modern World Australia Tourism and Development Law and Order Mr Andrew Street Mathematics Ms Philippa Alroe Commerce Mr John Dunne Science Information Technology Year 9 SC571 – Life in the balance SC571 – The Changing Earth SC572 – Waves and Particles SC572 – The Patterns of Chemistry Year 10 SC691 – Chemical Reactions Matter SC691 – The Recipe of Life SC692 – Galileo’s New Science\ SC692 – The Big Ideas of Science Mr Jeff Nolan Mr Brendon Willocks 3 8/08/2012 Health & Physical Education Metal Technology Mr Anderson Japanese Wood Technology Year 9 Year 10 Mrs Maree Nunn Applied Technology & Design Creative Arts Art Graphics Mr Alwyn Rix Mr John Condon 4 8/08/2012 Music Online subject selection Drama Online Subject Selection https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/stmarystmbayr9subsel Opens Monday 20th August To be completed by Friday 24th August If you have any concerns please contact the school. Where to get more information You can get more information from the following: Junior Secondary Curriculum Handbook Heads of Department Year 8 Teachers Careers Advisor, Mr. Jeff Nolan VET Coordinator, Mrs. Goodman Mentor Teachers or Heads of House Ms Davidson (Assistant Principal (Curriculum) Mrs Gillespie (Junior Curriculum Coordinator) 5 8/08/2012 Before you leave tonight Please make sure you have • Picked up the appropriate subject selection form • Completed the online survey on the computers down the back of the hall to receive the Subject Selection Online Form • Take the opportunity to speak with as many of the teaching staff as required Thank you 6