Rationale

This Policy aims to:    

• encourage and motivate students to achieve their maximum potential
• provide clear expectations to students, their parents and the teaching staff
• replicate the circumstances students will face in the VCE

Guiding Principles

• To improve Year 10 work ethic
• To better prepare students for the demands of the VCE, in terms of meeting deadlines, submitting work, study skills, attendance and satisfactory completion of units
• To provide a clear and consistent framework within which decisions regarding student future pathways are made.

Implementation

Year 10 students are required to successfully complete:

• 10 out of 18 subjects over the year
• at least 5 out of 9 subjects in Semester 2
• at least one semester of English/ESL over the year

Students are also required to attend 80% of classes over each semester.

Parent interviews will be held for students who pass 5 or fewer subjects in Semester One.  The purpose of the interview is to:

• gain parental support in assisting improved student learning outcomes
• implement strategies for improving student learning in Semester 2.
• establish an agreed process for monitoring student learning

Each student will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Extenuating circumstances such as:

• prolonged illness
• extended absences (eg overseas)
• time of arrival at the college
• will be taken into consideration in determining a student’s suitability for VCE.

Pathways for students on modified curriculum programs will be considered separately, taking students’ individual learning needs into account.

Consultation will also take place between members of the sub school team, the students’ classroom teachers and the student and their parents to determine a recommendation regarding their promotion.

Evaluation

This policy will be reviewed mid year and at the end of each year to determine its impact in relation to improved student learning.