THE COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

The course selection process becomes more complex for Year 9 as students have a choice of two elective subjects per semester. Most elective subjects offered have different courses for Semester One and Two. This means that students can select both semesters of most course. However, students are strongly encouraged to broaden their elective choices to experience a diversity of subjects.  The only exceptions to this are the languages where students are expected to continue from Semester 1 and Semester Two and Nine Outdoors that is a semester long subject that is repeated for Semester Two.

 

A detailed explanation of what can be selected is in the section “Year 9 Curriculum Overview”. Students and parents are advised to read this section very closely before making decisions about Electives for Year 9.

 

The Head of Secondary School and the Year Level Coordinator, will lead students through the process of course selection. Students will be required to fill out a Year 9 Course Selection form and this needs to be completed as per the instructions on the sheet.

 

Please note:

• Both student and parent/guardians are requested to sign the Subject Selection Sheet;

• All attempts will be made to give students their first choice on the Subject Selection Sheet;

• Students are required to make selections through this process for both semesters in Year 9. Limited opportunities may exist for students who wish to change their Electives for second semester and no guarantees can be made that places will be available.

 

However:

1.    Changes may be necessary if an insufficient number of students select a particular Elective;

2.    Similarly, should the number of students selecting a subject exceed the class size limit; students may not receive their first preference;

3.    While every effort is made to place students in courses they desire, the College has finite resources both in teacher and specialist room availability.

 

Should parents or students have any issues or concerns about the course selection process, they should contact the College and seek advice from the Year Level Coordinator, Deputy Head of Secondary - Learning or the Head of Secondary.