CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The philosophy of education at Hillcrest Christian College for Year 10 students is that the school should provide a rich, useful, stimulating and enjoyable educational experience; one that provides for the development of their skills and abilities. Options are also provided for students that make available an appropriate range of tertiary pathways.

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The Year 10 program consists of both Core and Elective components.

 

The Core Program

 

English, Mathematics, Science, History (one semester), Physical Education (one semester), Christian Studies and Careers (which are part of the Wellbeing class) form the Core program.

 

The Elective Program

 

The Year 10 Elective program is based on a personalised, student-centred approach to developing a program of studies. The breadth of elective choices empowers Year 10 students to take much more control of their own programs of study.

 

In the Elective program, students will choose a total of three subjects each semester from the relevant timetable blocks.

 

At the Year 10 level we encourage students to expand their horizons and to explore a range of subject options, putting together a learning plan that best suits their needs. To facilitate this, some students may have the opportunity to accelerate in a VCE subject in combination with their other Year 10 studies.

 

Please note:

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• Students who are accepted to accelerate in General Mathematics are also required to complete Year 10 Advanced Mathematics.

• Being accepted to accelerate in a VCE subject means that a student is not permitted to complete the same subject as a Year 10 Elective.

• Being accepted to accelerate does not mean that a student is entitled to a reduced load in Year 11 or Year 12