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Learning Extension Academic Program (LEAP)

Year 7 - 9AND

Academic Extension (AE) Year 10

AIMS OF THE PROGRAM

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICSOf Leap/AE students

The aim of the Learning Extension Academic Program (LEAP) and Academic Extension (AE) program at Hedland SHS is to challenge students with enriched learning opportunities such as Problem Based Learning promoting a focus on academic rigour and intellectual challenge. The program seeks to provide opportunities for critical analysis with an emphasis on higher order thought processes. Developing students’ readiness and preparedness for future studies in Years 11 and 12 is a concurrent feature of the program in all academic years.

A LEAP/AE learner may display some or all of the following characteristics:• is highly creative or imaginative, for example, produces many ideas• exhibits heightened curiosity• may be highly motivated, particularly in self-selected tasks• has superior insight and the ability to draw inferences or is intuitive• possesses a large, advanced vocabulary• has an excellent memory• is an independent learner (autonomous)• desired mastery of concepts or skills• has unusual or advanced interests• demonstrates exceptional critical thinking or problem solving skills• may have a keen sense of humour• may have superior leadership or interpersonal skills• may demonstrate a high degree of social responsibility or moral reasoning• engages in academic debates in class

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SELECTION OF STUDENTS

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMAll LEAP & AE students are enrolled in academic extension courses for:• Mathematics• English• Science• Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

All students participate in PBL (Problem Based Learning) projects throughout the year

Students who wish to be considered for placement in the LEAP/AE program need to:1. Attend Hedland SHS LEAP/AE testing day (Term 4) –date TBC2. Complete a LEAP/AE application (also provide NAPLAN data, school report)3. Have an attendance rate of 90% or higher**Students will be advised in writing of the outcome of this selection process. The school’s decision on suitable candidates will be final.** Student Attendance and Educational Outcomes; Everyday Counts, UWA on behalf of the Department of Education WA, 2013

EVALUATIONMaintaining a place in the Hedland SHS LEAP/AE program is based on ongoing assessment conducted throughout the course. Student performance is reviewed during each semester and students are informed of their suitability to continue in the program.

Students must maintain:• an attendance rate of 90% or higher (absence due to medical reasons will be considered as a reasonable absence).• sound academic standing• a positive focus on learning and engagement in the program• positive school behaviour

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LEAP AND AE PROGRAMS STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

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(of f i ce Use) Date Rec ieved:__/__/__ For Academic Year : 7 8 9 10 For Entry Year : 2021

Rec ieved By:

Child's surname Given names

Surname of parent/guardian Given names

Residential Address Postcode

Postal Address (if different from residential address) Postcode

Email address:

Day time telephone Mobile phone

Name of school at which the child is currently or was last enrolled

Current year level

Necessary evidence supplied in support of application

Current NAPLAN report Most recent school report

I/We are familiar with the requirements for my child to be present for the testing at Hedland Senior

High School. I/we are aware of the selection criteria for LEAP/AE and understand that Hedland

Senior High School's decision regarding acceptance in to the program or otherwise will be final.

Parent signature: ___________________________

Student signature____________________________ Date: __________________

Please return applications in person to the Hedland Senior High School Hamilton Road Admin Office or by email to: nicola.white@education.wa.edu.au by 3pm Thursday 24th September 2020.Notification of a position in the 2021 LEAP/AE program or otherwise will be be made in writing no later than Friday 20 November 2020 (yrs 8-10), Monday 14 December 2020 (yr 7).

Receipt Slip Student Name For Academic Year 7 8 9 10

Application received on (stamp date here) ▶▶▶

By (print name) Signature