SUBJECT SELECTION
YEAR 11 2018
YEAR 12 2019
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT:
• Interests
• Abilities
• Career Aspirations
• Balanced Education
INFORMATION IS THE KEY
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Talk to current HSC students
Talk to your teachers and Heads of Faculty
Talk to family and friends
Review vocational testing results
Read the Year 11 subject information booklet
Look at the video presentations from the Heads of
Faculty
NESA REQUIREMENTS
(PRELIMINARY)
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At least 12 units must be studied
Almost all subjects are 2 unit subjects, the exception are
Extension subjects (Ext English and Ext Maths),
Photography, Visual Design and Computer Application,
these are 1 unit.
2 unit subjects have 9 lessons per fortnight while one unit
subjects have 4 lessons per fortnight.
There are some classes that are run outside the
timetable.
NESA REQUIREMENTS
(PRELIMINARY)
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2 units of English must be studied (this is the only
compulsory subject)
It is possible to study both 3 units of English and 3 units
of Maths on our timetable in Year 11
It is possible to study 14 units on the PLC Sydney
timetable
OTHER NESA REQUIREMENTS
(PRELIMINARY)
• All My Own Work must be completed by all students
• Each students program of study is submitted to the
NESA in March and students then confirm these entries
• Minimum 12 units of study in Year 11
• Changing subjects in the Preliminary program of study
should be done sooner rather than later
NESA REQUIREMENTS (HSC)
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At least 10 units are studied (with at least 4 subjects)
2 units of English (this is the only compulsory subject)
It is possible to study 4 units of English and 4 units of
Maths
Extension courses are available in English, Maths,
Science, Music, History and Continuers Languages
ATAR REQUIREMENTS
• ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is calculated
by using the best 2 units of English plus the best
remaining 8 units
• The mark used for calculating the ATAR is made up of
the average of the moderated school assessment mark
and the HSC examination mark
• Marks are “scaled” for the ATAR according to the overall
level of achievement of the candidates in each subject
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
• Look at the subject selection booklet for details of
each subject and the assessment program
• Watch the videos of the presentations by the
Heads of Faculty
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
English:
You must choose one of these:
• English EAL/D (eligibility criteria)
• English Advanced
• English Standard
All these subjects are 2 unit subjects
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Drama:
You could choose:
• Drama
This subject is a 2 unit subject.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
History and Studies of Religion:
You could choose:
• Ancient History
• Modern History
• Studies of Religion
These subjects are all 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Languages:
You could choose beginner courses in:
• Italian
• Japanese
These subjects are both 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Languages:
You could choose continuer courses in:
• Chinese
• French
• Italian
• Japanese
• Latin
These subjects are all 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Languages:
If you satisfy eligibility requirements you could
choose:
• Chinese and Literature (previously called
Chinese Background Speakers)
• Chinese in context (previously called Heritage
Chinese)
These subjects are both 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Please note:
All language students need to meet the NESA
eligibility requirements to ensure students are in the
appropriate course.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Mathematics:
You could choose one of these:
• Mathematics Standard (previously called General
Mathematics 2)
• Mathematics Advanced (previously called 2 unit
Mathematics)
These subjects are both 2 unit subjects.
Be aware the University of Sydney has advised they will have
prerequisites of min of Band 4 in 2 unit maths for some courses from the
2019 intake. These courses can be found at the back of the subject
selection booklet.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Music:
You could choose:
• Music 1
• Music 2
These subjects are both 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
PDHPE:
You could choose:
• Community and Family Studies
• PDHPE
These subjects are both 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Social Science:
You could choose:
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Geography
• Legal Studies
These subjects are all 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Science:
You could choose:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Physics
• Investigating Science
These subjects are all 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Technological and Applied Studies:
You could choose:
• Design and Technology
• Textiles and Design
• Food Technology
These subjects are all 2 unit subjects.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Visual Arts:
You could choose:
• Visual Art
This subject is a 2 unit subject.
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
1 unit subjects:
You could choose:
• Extension 1 English
• Extension 1 Mathematics
• Computer Applications
• Visual Design
• Photography
You cannot choose both Visual Design and Photography
WHAT TO CHOOSE?
Please note:
If you do NOT choose a mathematics subject, you
will need to either:
• take 2x 1unit subjects (see previous slide) or
• enrol in an outside language subject offered by
Open High School (limited availability) or
• enrol in a TAFE subject
OTHER COURSES YOU
CAN TAKE IN YEAR 11:
CAMBRIDGE: AS GENERAL
• 2015 a pilot group of Year 11 students sat exam
• Students did extremely well in the examination so we
continued with this program in 2016.
• It draws on topics from across the school curriculum and
encourages learners to develop a maturity of critical thought
and argument, and a mastery of expression in the English
language. Questions are general in nature, demanding
discussion and evaluation.
• There are 5 after school tutorials with an exam in May.
UNSW COMPUTER SCIENCE
COURSE HS1917
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Open to high school students interested in doing a
first year university Computer Science course.
Targeting students who have an interest in computing
and who have a solid understanding of mathematics.
No prior computer programming or coding
experience is required.
The course runs from March to June.
Some sessions are run at UNSW but the majority are
run at PLC Sydney.
MITA ITALIAN TEXTILES
COURSE (POST-SCHOOL)
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Priority is given to students who study Textiles and
Design and Italian.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE
SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
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Students will receive an email in week 19A with
details of how to complete the form.
Detailed information can also be found in the subject
selection booklet.
Subject selection needs to be completed by
THURSDAY 27 JULY
PLEASE BE AWARE:
The subject selections establish the number of classes
required and assists us in determining a timetable and
staffing framework. The final subject framework will be
determined by the combinations which suit the majority
of the students.
Students who have selected a combination that results in
a clash will meet with Ms Pollett to discuss alternative
choices and confirm an alternative combination. Parents
will be consulted at this time.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:
MY DETAILS ARE:
TRISH POLLETT
9704 5764
[email protected]