NSC Senior School Handbook

Non Satisfactory Completion of VCE Units

Students may receive an ‘N’ (Not Satisfactory) for a unit if they do not satisfactorily achieve an outcome. Reasons for this may include:

  • The work does not meet the specified outcomes of the relevant VCE Unit of Study.
  • Required coursework or a SAC/SAT was not attempted or submitted by the due date/time without exceptional circumstances, such as a medical certificate.
  • The student missed a school deadline for an assessment task, even if an extension was granted.
  • The work cannot be authenticated.
  • There was a substantial breach of VCAA rules, including school attendance rules, preventing the student from satisfactorily meeting an outcome. The ‘N’ result applies to students who only partially complete work or whose attendance breaches school rules.
  • Students who need to resit more than one SAC per subject per Unit must work with their Classroom Teacher and members of the Senior School Team to develop a plan or intervention strategies to improve their outcomes. A resit is required if a student scores less than 40% on the original SAC. Norwood Secondary College reserves the right to refuse resits if the student does not follow agreed intervention strategies.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements. Receiving an ‘N’ for a unit can have serious consequences, and students should speak to their Head of Year Level if they have any concerns.

 

Students at Risk: 

If a classroom teacher believes a student is at risk of not successfully completing an Outcome for their VCE Units, they must immediately complete a 'Letter of Concern’ on Compass. This will notify parents/carers that their child is at risk of receiving an 'N' for and Outcome and therefore, the Unit. This letter of concern will also alert the Coordinator and Head of Year Level.

 

The teacher must also ensure that any incomplete work or work not submitted is recorded on Compass to maintain a record of the student’s progress. The Year Level Coordinator and Head of Year Level should be informed of any ongoing concerns via email.