YEARS 9 AND 10 ACADEMIC INFORMATION HANDBOOK OLD

INTRODUCTION

THE PATHWAY PLANNING AND SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS EXPLAINED 

Our new 2020 Timetable for Year 9 and 10 students is designed to provide students with greater opportunity and flexibility, maintaining our focus on Academic rigour and success and enabling students to progress through Advanced Placement.

 

The Pathway Planning and Subject Selection Process for Year 9 and 10 students has 5 key steps:

  1. Selecting MESH Options
  2. Selecting remaining Curriculum Options
  3. Applying for Advanced Placement (if required)
  4. Meeting with a Mentor to discuss and finalise Pathway Plan
  5. Submitting preferences online.

The Handbook is designed to guide you through this process.

1. SELECTING MESH OPTIONS

Students in Years 9 and 10 are required to complete studies that cover the West Australian Curriculum in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities. In Mathematics, English and Science, different pathways will be recommended based on the student’s performance.

 

Mathematics Options

Year 9:

  • Mathematics Essentials 09
  • Mathematics Applications 09
  • Mathematics Methods 09
  • Mathematics Specialist 09
  • Year 10 Mathematics Methods (Advanced Placement required)

Year 10:

  • Mathematics Essentials 10
  • Mathematics Applications 10
  • Mathematics Methods 10
  • Mathematics Specialist 10
  • Year 11 Mathematics Methods ATAR (Advanced Placement required)

English Options

Year 9:

  • English Empowerment (for students who require additional support in English)
  • English Engagement (for all other students)
  • Year 10 English (Advanced Placement required)

Year 10:

  • English Empowerment (for students who require additional support in English)
  • English Engagement (for most students)
  • English Enhancement (for students invited to be part of the Extension program)
  • Year 11 Literature ATAR (Advanced Placement required)
  • Year 11 English ATAR (Advanced Placement required)

2. SELECTING CURRICULUM OPTIONS

  • Students will need to select two options for Semester 1 and two options for Semester 2
  • Languages and Specialist Music are year-long courses and are prerequisites for studying ATAR Music and ATAR Language courses

Whilst we hope to provide students with their top preferences, it is important that students select additional options that they would be happy to complete (remembering that they may get the opportunity to do a similar/the same option in the next semester or the next year.

3. APPLYING FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT 

  • Students in Year 9 can apply for advanced placement in Year 10 MESH courses
  • Students in Year 10 can apply for advanced placement in Year 11 ATAR and VET courses (please see the2020 VET Handbookfor more details)

Please note: students who wish to undertake Year 11 ATAR courses will need to demonstrate a) that they have completed the curriculum content of the relevant Year 10 course and b) that they have the capacity to be successful in the advanced placement course.

 

For Advanced Placement Applications click HEREto download and complete your application. Applications for Advanced Placement will need to be submitted to CurriculumSupport@allsaints.wa.edu or handed to Student Services.

 

Applications will be assessed by the Dean of Teaching and Learning and the relevant Head of Department. A meeting may be required to discuss the application.

4. MEETING WITH MENTOR TO DISCUSS AND FINALISE PERSONAL PATHWAY PLAN 

  • Year 8 students will meet with their Tutor teacher during Weeks 8 and 9 to discuss their Personal Pathway Plan and submit their preferences for their Year 9 program.
  • Year 9 students will meet with their Head of House during Weeks 8 and 9 to discuss their Personal Pathway Plan and submit their preferences for their Year 10 program
  • Students will have a meeting with the Curriculum Team to discuss the process of mentoring and selection prior to their mentoring session.

5. SUBMITTING PREFERENCES ONLINE 

Further details will be emailed to parents and students.