Year 11

In Year 11 at Scotch College a student must study six subjects, including an English subject. Performance in these subjects will be assessed by the School and grades or levels submitted to the Curriculum Council for ratification. The grades or levels will be included on the Statement of Results issued by the Curriculum Council.

The preparation for the selection of Year 11 subjects begins during second term of Year 10 when the Careers Adviser discusses with each boy his career intentions.

There are no absolute prerequisites for entry to particular subject courses in Year 11. However, boys should not study subjects which are beyond their academic ability and background, or select courses which do not allow them to do justice to their talents. To assist with this there are recommended levels of readiness.

There are also certain TES subjects that cannot be studied in Year 12 unless the appropriate Year 11 preparation has been done.

All examinations for Tertiary Entrance (TEE) are based on one year courses although the more cumulative subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Languages and Music have to be studied for two years.

This is only a very brief outline of Year 11 and there are a number of important conditions not shown here. For full details students and parents should consult:

• The Scotch College Handbook "Year 11 &12 - How to Select Your Subjects, 2008"
• "What Happens to my Marks?" - a pamphlet from the Curriculum Council.
• www.curriculum.wa.edu.au - Curriculum Council website.
• www.tisc.edu.au - Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website.
• University Admission 2008 or 2009 edition - published by TISC.
  

All students in Year 11 take a Leadership Course. The course will encourage students to find their strengths, assist them to address their challenges, exercise their talents and realise their leadership potential. Through the development of individual and team leadership skills, the programme will empower them for leadership roles and opportunities during their time at school and their lives beyond Scotch College.

Year 12

Although most students continue to study the same subjects in Year 12 (except for Mathematics) as they studied in Year 11, they can change at the end of Year 11. Details about Year 12 subjects and the transition between Year 11 and Year 12, are in the Handbook "Year 11 &12 - How to Select Your Subjects, 2008". It is possible to study Year 12 subjects over more than one year. For details see the Careers Adviser.

INSTEP - A Structured Work Based Learning Programme

INSTEP is an upper school work placement strategy enabling students to achieve subject equivalents towards the Secondary Education Certificate. The programme also provides the opportunity for students to develop entry level skills which are recognised by specific industries and TAFE, whilst continuing with school education. It is classed as a CAF course (non TEE).

Students spend approximately 30 days in two different work placements over the school year. Placements are available in many areas including Design, Hospitality, Agriculture, Recreation, Office and Administration, Retail, Seamanship, Automotive and Trades.

INSTEP allows students to develop an awareness of the relevance of school studies to employment, assists in career planning and often helps to develop communication and social skills.

INSTEP PLUS is an extension of INSTEP for those students who are focused on a career area. It involves TAFE style learning away from the school campus as well as on-the-job learning. Students are often able to partially complete modules in qualifications with national recognition and portability.

Entry to the INSTEP Course is not automatic, but requires a rigorous application and interview process. If you require further information, please contact the Careers Adviser.

Grouping of Students

In Years 8-10 the study of a second language, boys are grouped according to prior learning or ability. In Mathematics, English and Science there is limited clustering of students, according to the level of support needed.

Homework (Senior School)

All students are expected to do homework on at least five nights a week. A reasonable expectation would be:

Year 8	1 ¼ hours per night	Year 11	2 ½ hours per night
Year 9	1 ½ hours per night	Year 12	3 hours per night
Year 10	2 hours per night

If a boy is not able to do his homework for a particular subject, he must inform the teacher before the next lesson begins. All boys are required to keep a record of their homework in the Student Diary.