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Courseselectionduedate:Wednesday12thOctober,2016
JUNIORACADEMICGUIDE
2017
MOUNTALBERTGRAMMARSCHOOL
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Mount Albert Grammar School Junior Academic Guide 2017
Values:
• Respectoneself.• Aimforexcellence.• Valueeducation.• Behonest.• Respectothers.• Respectpropertyandtheenvironment.
GuidingPrinciples:
• TheMAGSwayencompassesallindividualsintheschoolcommunity.• TheMAGSwayistoguidealldailyrelationshipsbetweenstaffandstudents.• TheMAGSwayisbasedonrespectforothersandthedignityoftheindividual.• AllindividualsintheschoolhavebothrightsandresponsibilitiesaspartoftheMAGSWay.
Allstudentsareexpectedtofollowtheserules:
• Each student should try to the best of his or her ability to do all the class work andhomeworkthatheorsheisgiven.
• Studentsshouldfollowallinstructionsthataregiventothembyastaffmemberorprefect.• Eachstudentshouldattendallhisorherclassesandshouldbeontimeforthoseclasses.• Everystudentshouldbedressedinthecorrectschooluniformatalltimes.• Every student has the right to be free from physical violence or verbal abuse from other
students
THEMAGSWAY
SCHOOLCONDUCTCODE
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TheMAGSWay 2
SchoolConductCode 2
MessagefromtheHeadmaster 4
Introduction 4
Whotoseekassistancefrom:Keystaff 5
Year10Courses,2017 6
JuniorGraduation 6
SportAcademies 6
ChoosingYear10Optionsfor2017 7
SubjectFlowcharts 8
Year10CoursesbyCoreandOptions(TABLEA,B&C)
ArtsFaculty 24
CommerceFaculty 26
EnglishFaculty 27
EnglishLanguageFaculty 27
LanguagesFaculty 28
LearningSupportFaculty 29
Mathematics 29
PhysicalEducationandHealth 30
ScienceFaculty 31
SocialScienceFaculty 31
TechnologyFaculty 32
TeTariMaoriFaculty 32
CONTENTS
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IampleasedtopresenttheMountAlbertGrammarSchoolJuniorAcademicGuidefor2017.Aschool’sprimarygoalshouldbetofulfiltheacademicpotentialofeverystudent,andMountAlbertGrammarSchoolpridesitselfonitsacademictradition.Our school community is proud of the outstanding academic success that is currently being enjoyed by the youngpeopleofourschool.AcademicresultsfromrecentyearsconsistentlyplaceMAGSasatopperformingschoolnationallyinNCEAandNewZealandScholarship.Thissuccessisareflectionofthepartnershipbetweentheschoolandthehome–highquality teachingand coursesof learning supportedbya student’s strongworkhabits anda supportive familyenvironmentisarecipewhichguaranteeseachstudentwillachievetothebestoftheirability.Icommendthisbookletasavaluabletoolindecidingcoursesoflearningfornextyearandbeyond,andIthankthosewhohavebroughtthispublicationtogether.Pleaseusetheinformationwithintoopenthedoortofurtherdiscussionswithteachersandotherstaffaboutchoosingthemostappropriateacademicoptions.Iencouragestudentstoaskquestionsaboutcurriculumpathways,and,mostimportantly,tofollowtheirpassionwhenchoosingtheircourseofstudy.Allthebestforyouracademicjourney. PatrickDrummHeadmaster
Our students and their parents/caregivers have tomake very important decisions aboutwhich academic courses tostudy. MAGS is determined to make this decision-making process as informed as possible. This Academic Coursebookletisdesignedtoassistyouinthisprocessandbeakeytooltoprovidingyouwiththeinformationyouneed.Thisbookletcoversallsubjectsofferedtostudents inYear10.TheFacultyflowchartsonpages10allowsyoutoplanyourpathwaybyfollowingeachsubjectthroughtheyearlevels.Prerequisites:Itisimportanttonotethatmanysubjectsintheseniorschoolsubjectscanonlybetakenifearliersubjectsuccesshasbeenachieved.Thereisasignificantchangeoffocusforstudents.Theymustgainentrytothenextcourse.Entryintoeachcourseisdeterminedbyprerequisiteswhichareuniquetothatcourse.If the subjects chosen are seen as inappropriateor inaccessible for some students,Deanswill interview students todiscussthematter,andcontactparents,ifrequired.
INTRODUCTION
MESSAGEFROMTHEHEADMASTER
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Headmaster–MrPDrummAssociatePrincipal–MrPMcKinleyMrMcKinley is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the school andresponsibleforJuniorBoys.
DeputyPrincipal Year13 MsCHorne
DeputyPrincipal Year12 MrsFBarker
DeputyPrincipal Year11 MsSHayat
DeputyPrincipal JuniorGirls MsJWilliams
DeputyPrincipal Assessment/NZQA MrMRivalland
DeputyPrincipal DirectorofSchoolHouse MrCMetcalfe
TheDeputyPrincipalswillbeabletogiveyouhelp,adviceandguidanceduringyourtimeatMountAlbertGrammarSchool.DirectorofInternationalStudents MsJLydiaMsLydialooksafteroverseasfee-payingstudentsDirectorofSport MrDLongMrLong is responsible for thecoordinationofall sportswithin theschool
DirectorofE-learningMrsGoddardisresponsibleforallthee-learninginitiativesintheschool
MrsEGoddard
DirectorofGuidance MrPFernerMrFernerisresponsibleforthepastoralsideoftheschool
GuidanceCounsellorsMrsMO’CarrollMrsRWeeksMsMWilsonIfyouhaveanypersonalproblems,problemswithotherstudentsorareconcerned about anything going on at school, you can make anappointment at the Student Support Office to see one of thecounsellors.PacificIslandLiaisonOfficerMrATaulapiuIfyouhaveanypersonalproblems,problemswithotherstudentsorareconcerned about anything going on at school, you can make anappointmentattheStudentSupportOffice.CareersAdviserMrKubiWitten-HannahTheCareersAdvisercangiveyouadviceonthemostsuitablesubjectsto take forparticular jobsorentrancerequirements for tertiarystudy.TheCareersCentre is in theMauriceHall Building (DBlock). You canbookanappointmentatanytime.
HeadsofDepartment ArtHistory(Teacherincharge) MsAndrėSampson
Careers MrKubiWitten-Hannah
ClassicalStudies MrGCave
Commerce MsSHayes
Dance MsJCesan
Drama DrLMcGregor
EnglishLanguage MsPGodber
English MsAMason
Geography MrCAdamHealth MsJLytheHistory
MsOMarkhamFoodTechnology MrsMSood
Languages MsHSelaries
LearningSupport MrsPDrake
Mathematics MrASangster
MediaStudies MrSAllen
Music MrsMZjajic-Moon
OutdoorEducation MrDWhitehead
PhysicalEducation MrMDempster
Science MsAWhitlam
SocialScience MrsCCato
Technology MrTvanZyl
TeTariMāori MsWPaul
VisualArts MrsDAleh
Heads of Department will be able to give advice about what isinvolved in a course of study and how best to achieve positiveresultsinthatcourse.Deansfor2016
AcademicDean MrWGibbs
AssociateAcademicDean MrGCave
Year13 MsVAnisi
Year13 MrABelson
Year12 MsKMcColl
Year12 MrKBaker
Year11 MsNAbsolum
Year11 MrGSmith
Year10Boys MrGHodges
Year10Girls MrsSMackinlay-Milne
Year9Boys MrGUrquhart
Year9Girls MsGLeaso
Deans will help with your course. See them if you have anyproblemswithschoolwork,orwithotherstudents.
WHOTOSEEKASSISTANCEFROM:KEYSTAFF
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ThissectionisforYear9studentswhenchoosingtheircoursefor2017.All students will study the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Social Studies. The descriptors on thefollowingpagesexplainthesecourses.Inaddition,descriptorshavebeenprovidedforoptionsubjects.Youwillberequiredtochooseoptionsfromthoseofferedinthisacademicguide.Noteinparticularhowoptionsaredividedinto:
TABLEAsubjects 4lessonsperweekforthewholeyear TABLEBsubjects 2lessonsperweekforthewholeyear TABLECsubjects 4lessonsperweekforhalfayear(semester) Yourchoiceofoptionsfornextyearisyourfirstcrucialdecision.Lookcarefullyattheoptiontablesonthenextpageandtheflowchartonpages12,13,14.ThiswillgiveyouanideaofthepathwayinlateryearsforsubjectsthatyoutakeinYear10. YourYear10programmewillcontinueyourpathwaytowardstheMountAlbertGrammarSchoolJuniorGraduationDiploma.Theaimofthisdiplomaisto:§ encouragestudentstoworktoachievetheirbest§ activelyrewardbothachievementandeffortatallabilitylevels§ bettertrackstudentperformanceandachievement§ providemoretimelyandindicativesnapshotsofprogressandachievement
The focus of Junior Graduation remains largely on academic achievement and effort in subjects, but also rewards good attendance,punctuality and tidy uniform. Points are earned by students for theirwork effort, and also formaintaining school standards and gettinginvolved in school activities. Each subject has allocated points to various assessments and, in most cases, to bookwork, effort andorganisation.Yourteacherswillgiveyoumoreinformationabouttheirsubjectsatthebeginningoftheyear.
SportAcademiesareunderthesupervisionoftheSchool’sAssistantDirectorofSport,MrGMoon.Mount Albert Grammar School has employed a number of elite sports coaches and established unique sports academies within the Schoolenvironment.InformationonAcademiesYear9and10courseswilloffersportsdevelopmentinBasketball,Rugby,Football,Cricket,Netball,SwimmingandRowing.Sportacademiesare2periodsperweekasanoptionsubject.Studentswillbeselectedonthebasisofpotentialandability.Entryisbytrialonly.Thesearepracticallybasedcoursesconcentratingonpersonaldevelopmentandthedevelopmentofskillsintheselectedsport.Cricket:(CR1) TonySail
Netball:(NB1) PaulaSmith
Rugby:(RU1) GeoffMoon
Football:(FB1boys) PeterSmith
(FG1girls)
Rowing:(RG1girls) tobeconfirmed
(RB1boys)
Inaddition,Basketball,AquaticsandAthleticsareofferedatpre-arrangedtimesbeforeandafterschool,forselectedstudents.
JUNIORGRADUATION
YEAR10COURSES, 2014
SPORTSACADEMIES
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* In2017allstudentswillstudythecoresubjectsofEnglish,Mathematics,Science,SocialStudiesandPhysicalEducation.
* PleaserefertotheJuniorAcademicGuideforinformationontheprerequisitesforentrytothecoursesyouwishtostudy.*ChooseacombinationofoptionsubjectsfromTableAand/orTableBand/orTableCthatwilltotal8lessonsperweekforthewholeyear.
* Optionformtobecompleted,signedbyParents/GuardiansandreturnedtoyourFormTeacherbyWednesday12thOctober.NOTE:1 DoyouwanttotakeArtcourses?
YoucantakebothVisualArtsandDesignPart1andPart2inTABLEC.2 Doyouwanttotake2languagecourses?Youcandothisbutyoucannotchooseanyotheroptions.
Tick2languagesinTABLEA.Donottickanyotherboxes.
3 Yourcoursecanbemadeupofanycombinationfromthetablesbelow.4 Completeyoursubjectchoicesbytickinginone,twoorthreetables.Noneofthetablesarecompulsory.5 SomesubjectsareofferedinTABLEBandTABLECtogiveyouflexibility.
6 Checkthatyourtotalnumberoflessonsaddsupto8perweekforthewholeyear.
NOTE:ThefinaldecisionforplacementofstudentsforAcademiesismadebyAcademyDirectorsandtheAssistantDirectorofSport.
CHOOSINGYEAR10OPTIONSFOR2017
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ARTSFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9AR1VisualArt
10AR1VisualArt
11PN1PaintingAllunitspassedinYear10Artwith‘Achieved’orbetter.NB:StudentsmayonlytakeoneYear11
ArtCourse
11PH1Photography&DesignEntranceisMeritbasedi.e.studentswithhighergradeshavepreference.Allunits
passedinYear10Artwith‘Achieved’gradeorbetterORHODapprovalwithportfoliosubmittedbeforeWeek10ofTerm3
12AH1ArtHistoryAtleast4externallyassessedAchievement
Standardcreditsandatleast7moreAchievementStandardcreditsinLevel1
English(11EN1)orHistory,totalling11credits
12AR1Printmaking&Sculpture(VisualArt)
16creditsinLevel1Painting(11PN1)orLevel1Photography&Design(11PH1)OR
HODapprovalafterportfoliosubmittedbeforetheendofTerm3
12PN1Painting16+creditsinLevel1Painting(11PN1)orLevel1Photography&Design(11PH1),OR
HODapproval(withportfolio)gainedbeforeendofTerm3
12DS1Design16+creditsinLevel1Painting(11PN1)orLevel1Photography&Design(11PH1)
ORHODapprovalafterportfoliosubmittedbeforetheendofTerm3
12PH1Photography16+creditsinLevel1Painting
(11PN1)orLevel1Photography&Design(11PH1)
ORHODapprovalwithportfoliosubmittedbeforethe
endofTerm3
13AH1ArtHistory14+creditsinLevel2ArtHistory(12AH1)ORatleast14creditsinLevel2English(12EN1)ORatleast14creditsinLevel2History(12HI1)ORatleast14creditsinLevel2Classical
Studies(12CS1)NB:6ofthesecreditsmustbefromexternalachievementstandardsORHODapproval
13AR1Printmaking&Sculpture(VisualArt)
8+creditsinLevel2VisualArt(12AR1)orL2Painting12PN1orL2Design(12DS1)orL2Photography(12PH1)ORHODapprovalwithportfoliosubmittedbeforetheendofTerm3
13PN1Painting20+creditsinLevel2Painting(12PN1)OR
HODapprovalwithportfoliosubmittedbeforeweek10ofTerm3
13DS1Design16+creditsinLevel2Design(12DS1)ORHODapprovalwithportfolio
submittedbeforeWeek10ofTerm3
13PH1Photography20+creditsinLevel2
Photography(12PH1)ORHODapprovalwithportfolio
submittedbeforeweek10ofTerm3
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CAREERSFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
CLASSICALSTUDIES–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
12AP4AspireForstudentswhohaveyettoachieve
NCEALevel1
12GW4GatewayAchievedLevel1NCEA(orapproximately70credits)
SelectionthroughapplicationandinterviewwithHODorGatewayCoordinator
12CS1ClassicalStudies
12+Level1Englishreadingand/orwritingcreditsOR8Level1Englishreadingand/orwritingcreditsplus8Level1Historycredits
ORHODapproval
13CS1ClassicalStudies12+creditsinLevel2ClassicalStudies(12CS1)OR12Level2Englishreadingand/orwritingcredits
OR8Level2Englishreadingand/orwritingcreditsplus8Level2HistorycreditsORHODapproval
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COMMERCEFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
10AE1Accounting/Economics(ACE)
10BU1Business
11AC1Accounting20+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10AccountingandEconomics(10AE1)courseOR20+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10BusinessStudies
(10BU1)courseORentryinto11MT2orhigherORHODapproval
11EC1Economics20+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10AccountingandEconomics(10AE1)
courseORatleast20+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10BusinessStudies(10BU1)courseORentryinto
11MT2orhigherORHODapproval
11BU1Business20+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10
AccountingandEconomics(10AE1)courseORatleast20+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10BusinessStudies(10BU1)courseORentryinto11MT2orhigherORHODapproval
11CO3CommerceStudiesNil
12AC1Accounting115+creditsinLevel1Accounting(11AC1)
includingAchievedorbetterinAS90977andAS90978ORHODapproval
12AC2Accounting2NCEALevel1
12EC1Economics112+creditsinLevel1Economics(11EC1)
ORHODapprovalandwiththecompletionofahomestudycatch-up
course12EC2Economics2
NCEALevel1
12AB1Agribusiness112+creditsin11BIEor11BI1or11PYEorAchievedorbetterin2externalsstandardsin11CMEor11CM1or16creditsin11SI1orHOFapproval
12BU1Business14+creditsinLevel1Business(11BU1)includingAchievedorbetterinAS90842
ORHODapproval
12CO4CommerceStudies60+Level1creditsincludingLevel1LiteracyandLevel1NumeracyOR
HODapproval
13AC1Accounting15+creditsinLevel2Accounting1(12AC1)includingAchievedorbetterinAS91176ORatleast15creditsin
Level2Accounting2(12AC2)includingAchievedorbetterinAS91176
ORHODapproval
13EC1Economics12+creditsinLevel2Economics(12EC1)includingatleast8creditsfromexternallyassessedstandards
ORatleast12creditsinLevel2Economics(12EC2)including4creditsfromexternallyassessedstandardsOR
HODapproval
13AB1In2018
13BU1Business14+creditsinLevel2BusinessStudiesincludingAchievedorbetterinAS90848
ORHODapproval
13CO4CommerceStudies60+Level2creditsgainedinthepreviousyearandLevel1Literacy
andLevel1NumeracyORHODapproval
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ENGLISHFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9EN1English
10EN1English 10MD1MediaStudies
11ENEENGLISH101ormoreAcademicGraduationPointsinYear10English(10EN1)includingMeritorExcellenceinthe
10EN1EnglishendofyearexamORHOFapproval11EN1ENGLISH
Between65and100AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10English(10EN1)courseincludinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10EN1endofyearexamORHOFapproval
11EN2ENGLISHFewerthan65AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10English(10EN1)course
11MD1MediaStudies
StudentswhowishtotakethecourseinYear11shouldhaveachievedatleast65AcademicGraduationPointstakenfromtheYear10EnglishcourseincludingatleastanAchievedgradeorhigherintheendofyearEnglish
ExamORHODMediaStudiesapproval
12ENEENGLISH17+creditsinLevel1Englishofwhich8creditsarefromLevel1externallyassessedEnglishstandardsatMeritor
Excellence.MusthavegainedCourseendorsementatMeritorExcellenceforLevel1English.12EN1ENGLISH
11+creditsinLevel1Englishofwhich4creditsfromexternallyassessedachievementstandardsORHOFapproval12EN3ENGLISH
10orlessLevel1LiteracycreditsfromtheEnglishDepartmentAchievementsStandardsORHOFDiscretionaryPlacementORTeacherrecommendation
12MD1MediaStudies
15+creditsinLevel1English,whichincludes4creditsfromeitherAS90849orAS90850.AnyexceptionsareatthediscretionofHODMediaStudies.
13ENSENGLISH21creditsfrom12ENEor22creditsfrom12EN1English;allachievedatMeritorExcellencelevelorapprovalfromtheHOF.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithatrackrecordofexceptionalachievementinEnglishandleadsto
tertiarystudy.13EN1ENGLISH
14+creditsfromLevel2Englishwithatleast8creditsfromexternallyassessedEnglishachievementstandards.ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithatrackrecordofhighachievementinEnglish.
13EN2ENGLISH14+creditsinLevel2EnglishandUniversityEntranceLiteracy
13EN3ENGLISHAchievedLevel1literacythroughEnglishDepartmentAchievementStandardsORHOFdiscretionaryapprova
13MD1MediaStudies
16+creditsinLevel2MediaStudies(12MD1)whichincludes4creditsfromAS91251and6creditsfromAS91253OR(ifLevel2MediaStudiesnottakeninpreviousyear)atleast15creditsinLevel2English,whichincludes4creditsfromeitherAS91098orAS91099.AnyexceptionsareatthediscretionofHODMedia
Studies.
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ENGLISHLANGUAGEFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
Foundation
FNDTN1
10EL1EnglishLanguage
11EI4EnglishInternational
HOFapproval
12EI4EnglishInternationalHOFapproval
13EAP4EnglishforAcademicPurposesHOFapproval
11ES4EnglishLanguageHOFapproval
12ES4EnglishLanguageHOFapproval
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HEALTHFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9HE1Health
10HE1Health
11HE1Health50+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10English(10EN1)courseincludinganAchievedgradeorhigherintheYear10(EN1)Englishendofyearexam
OR50GraduationpointsinYear10Health(10HE1)ORHODapproval
12HE1Health15+creditsinLevel1Health(11HE1)AchievedorbetterinAS90975externalORHODapproval
ThissubjectmaybepickedupatthislevelwithHODapproval
13HE1Health
15+creditsinLevel2Health(12HE1)AchievedorbetterinAS91235ORHODapprovalThissubjectmaybepickedupatthislevelwithHODapproval
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LANGUAGESFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
09CH1Chinese 09JP1Japanese 09FR1French 09GM1German
10CH1ChineseAGPAofatleast50inYear9ChineseOR
TICapproval
10JP1JapaneseAGPAofatleast50inYear9JapaneseOR
TICapproval
10FR1FrenchAGPAofatleast50inYear9FrenchOR
TICapproval
10GM1GermanAGPAofatleast50inYear9GermanOR
TICapproval
11CH1Chinese60+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10(10CH1)courseincludinganAchievedgradeor
higherinthe10CH1endofyearexamORTICapproval
11JP1Japanese60+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10
(10JP1)courseincludinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10JP1endofyearexamOR
TICapproval
11FR1French60+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10
(10FR1)courseincludinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10FR1endofyearexamOR
TICapproval
11GM1German60+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10(10GM1)courseincludinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10GM1endofyearexamORTIC
approval
12CH1Chinese
14+creditsinLevel1Chinese(11CH1)ORTICapproval
12JP1Japanese14+creditsinLevel1Japanese(11JP1)OR
TICapproval
12FR1French14+creditsinLevel1French(11FR1)OR
TICapproval
12GM1German14+creditsinLevel1German(11GM1)OR
TICapproval
13CH1Chinese14+creditsinLevel2Chinese(12CH1)OR
TICapproval
13JP1Japanese14+creditsinLevel2Japanese(12JP1)OR
TICapproval
13FR1French14+creditsinLevel2French(12FR1)OR
TICapproval
13GM1German15+creditsinLevel2German(12GM1)OR
TICapproval
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LEARNINGSUPPORTFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
11LF4
LearningIntensivelyforFutureTrainingHODapproval
11LS4
LearningSupportHODapproval
12LF4LearningIntensivelyforFutureTraining
HODapproval
12LS4
LearningSupportHODapproval
13LF4
LearningIntensivelyforFutureTrainingHODapproval
13LS4
LearningSupportHODapproval
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MATHEMATICSFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9MTAMathematicsAccelerate
9MTEMathematicsEnriched 9MT1Mathematics 9MT3Mathematics
10MTAMathematics
Accelerate 10MTEMathematicsEnriched 10MT1Mathematics 10MT3Mathematics
SelectLevel3
Mathematicscourse
SelectLevel2Mathematicscourse
11MT1MathematicsAtleast65%intheYear10Mathematicsendofyearexam
ORHODapproval11MT2Mathematics
Atleast40%intheYear10MathematicsendofyearexamORHODapproval
11MT3MathematicsAtleast25%intheYear10Mathematicsendofyearexam
ORHODapproval
11MT4MathematicsHODdiscretion
12MT5MathematicsHODdiscretion
12MC1Calculus
AtleastMeritinAS91027(Algebra),AS91028(Graphs),AS91029(LinearAlgebra)andAS91031
(GeometricReasoning)andAchievedinAS91269(SystemsofEquations)
Plusatleast65%intheMAGSAlgebraSkillsTestORHODapproval
12MS1StatisticsFrom11MT1,atleastAchievedinAS91027(Algebra),AS91028(Graphs)andAS91029
(LinearAlgebra).From11MT2,atleastMeritinAS91035(Multi-variateData)andAS91038(ElementsofChance)plusAchievedinAS91027(Algebra),AS91028
(Graphs)andAS91029(LinearAlgebra).Plusatleast35%intheMAGSAlgebraSkillsTest
ORHODapproval
12MT1MathematicsAtleastMeritinAS91027(Algebra),AS91028(Graphs)
andAS91029(LinearAlgebra)AND
From11MT1,atleastAchievedinAS91031(GeometricReasoning).
From11MT2,atleastAchievedinAS91035(MultivariateData)andAS91038(ElementsofChance).
Plusatleast55%intheMAGSAlgebraSkillsTestORHODapproval
12MT3MathematicsStudentswhotook11MT3:HODapproval,butgenerallyAchievedinAS91027(Algebra),AS91029(LinearAlgebra),AS91032(Right-angledTriangles),AS91035(Multivariate
Data)andAS91038(ElementsofChance).Studentswhotook11MT2:AchievedinAS91027(Algebra),
AS91028(Graphs),AS91029(LinearAlgebra),AS91035(MultivariateData)andAS91038(ElementsofChance)
Plusatleast35%intheMAGSAlgebraSkillsTestORHODapproval
13MCSCalculus(Scholarship)OpentothetopstudentscompletingMathematics
12MT1,12MC1,13MC1or13MS1.StudentsareidentifiedandselectedbytheHOD.
13MC1CalculusFromLevel2Mathematics(12MT1or12MC1)at
leastMeritinAS91257(Graphs),AS91261(Algebra)andAS91262(Calculus)
ORHODapproval
13MSSStatisticsandModelling(Scholarship)
OpentothetopstudentscompletingtheMathematicscourses12MT1,12MS1,13MC1or
13MS1.StudentsareidentifiedandselectedbytheHOD.
13MS1StatisticsandModellingFromLevel2Mathematics(12MT1and12MS1),atleastMeritinAS91264(Inference)andAS91267
(Probability)ORHODapproval
13MT1MathematicsAtleastAchievedinAS91257(Graphs),AS91261
(Algebra),AS91262(Calculus),AS91264(Inference)andAS91267(Probability)
ORHODapproval
13MT3MathematicsAtleastAchievedinalllevel2mathematicalstandards
studiedthepreviousyearORHODapproval
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PERFORMINGARTSFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9DN1DanceAcademyThiscourseleadsto11DN1 9DR1DramaAcademy
Thiscourseleadsto10DR1OR11DR1 9MU1Music
10DN1Dance 10DR1Drama 10MU1Music
11DN1Dance40+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10Dance(10DN1)course,includinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10DN1endofyearexamANDHODapproval.StudentswhohavenottakenDanceinYear10buthavesomepriorknowledgemay
applytoHODforentryintoNCEALevel1
11DR1Drama40+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10Drama(10DR1)course,includinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10DR1endofyearexamandHODapproval.ForstudentswhodidnotstudyDramainYear10,
selectionthroughapplicationandinterviewwithHOD
11MU1Music36+AcademicGraduationPointsinYear10Music(10MU1)
includinganAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10MU1endofyearexamANDHODapproval.(Amusicalbackgroundinbothperformanceandtheorywillhavetobedemonstrated)
12DN1Dance14+creditsinLevel1Dance(11DN1),4ofwhichmustbefrom
anexternalstandardORHODapproval
12DR1Drama14+creditsinLevel1Drama(11DR1),4ofwhichmustbefroman
externalstandardORHODapproval
12MU1Music16+creditsinLevel1Music(11MU1),includingthecreditsfromat
leastoneexternalachievementstandardORHODapproval.Evidenceofamusicalbackgroundinbothperformanceandtheorywillhavetobeshown.Studentsmustcontinuetohavelessonson
theirmajorinstrumentandbepartofaschoolmusicgroupapprovedbytheHeadofMusic
13DN1Dance16+creditsinLevel2Dance(12DN1),4ofwhichmustbefromanexternallyassessedachievementstandardORHODapproval
13DR1Drama14+creditsinLevel2Drama(12DR1),4ofwhichmustbefroman
externalstandardORHODapproval
13MU1Music18+creditsinLevel2Music(12MU1),includingthecreditsfromatleastoneexternalASORHODapproval.Evidenceofamusical
backgroundinbothperformanceandtheorywillhavetobeshown.StudentsmustcontinuetohavelessonsontheirmajorinstrumentandbepartofaschoolmusicgroupapprovedbytheHeadofMusic
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PHYSICALEDUCATIONFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9PE1PhysicalEducationPerformance
10OE1OutdoorEducation
10PE1PhysicalEducation
11OE1OutdoorEducation40AcademicGraduationpointsinYear10OutdoorEducation
(10OE1)andpaid10OE1subjectfeeinfull.StudentsapplytotheHODforadmission.TheHOD’sdecisionwilldependonthestudent’sattitudeduringlessons,havingdemonstrateda
willingnesstolearnandextendthemselvesinYear10OutdoorEducation(10OE1)andYear10PhysicalEducation(10PE1)
Studentsmayonlytakeoneof11PF1,11PF2,11PFRor11OE1
11PF1PEPerformanceStudentsapplytotheHODforadmission.TheHOD’sdecisionwilldependonthestudent’spunctualitytolessons,attitudeduringlessons,havingthecorrectgearforlessons,anddemonstratedwillingnesstolearnandextend
themselvesinYear10PhysicalEducation(10PE1)
11PF2PEPerformance2StudentsapplytotheHODforadmission.TheHOD’sdecisionwilldependonthestudent’spunctualitytolessons,attitudeduringlessons,havingthecorrectgearforlessonsanddemonstratedwillingnesstolearnandextendthemselvesin
Year10PhysicalEducation(10PE1)11PFRPEPerformanceRugby
StudentsapplytotheDirectorofRugbyanddecisionswilldependonthestudent’spunctualitytolessons,attitudeduringlessons,havingthecorrect
gearforlessonsanddemonstratedwillingnesstolearnandextendthemselvesinYear10PhysicalEducationandYear10RugbyAcademy
12OE3OutdoorEducation11+creditsinYear11OutdoorEducation(11OE1)andpaid
11OE1subjectfeeinfullOR40AcademicGraduationpointsinYear10OutdoorEducation(10OE1)andpaid10OE1subjectfee
infullORHODapproval
12PF1PEPerformance16+creditsinLevel1PEPerformance(11PF1,11PFRand11OE1)including
AchievedorbetterinAS90963ORHODapproval
12SL4SportsLeadershipAtleast10AchievementStandardcreditsinanyLevel1PhysicalEducationcourse
orHODApproval
13OE1OutdoorEducation18+creditsinLevel2OutdoorEducation(12OE3)andAchievedinAS91334,andpaid12OE3subjectfeeinfullORHODapproval
13PF1PEPerformance15+creditsinLevel2PEPerformance(12PF1)withAchievedorbetterin
AS91328ORHODapproval13PFSPEPerformance(Scholarship)
ExcellenceinallLevel2PEPerformance(12PF1)standardsorHODapproval
13SC4SportsCoaching5+creditsinLevel2PEPerformance(12PF1)ORAchievedinAS91332,
US22770,US21649andUS505fromSportsLeadership(12SL4)ORHODapproval
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SCIENCEFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
10AG1AgricultureandHorticulture 10SI1Science
11AG1Agriculture&Horticulture50+AcademicGraduationPoints,includingaMeritgradeorhigherintheBiologysectionof
theendofyearexamOR35AcademicGraduationPointsfortheYear10Agriculture
course(iftaken)11AG4Agriculture
35+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10AgriculturalScience(10AG)courseANDan
Achievedgradeorhigherinthe10AG1endofyearexamANDHODapprovalOR50+
AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10Science(10SI)courseANDanAchievedgradeorhigher
inthe10SI1endofyearexamANDHODapproval
11BIEBiology70+AcademicGraduationPointsinthe
Y10Science(10SI1)includinganExcellencegradeintheBiologysection
oftheendofyearexamsORHODapproval
11BI1Biology60+AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10Science(10SC1)includinga
MeritgradeintheBiologysectionoftheendofyearexamsORHODapproval
11CMEChemistry70+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10
Science(10SI1)courseincludinganExcellencegradeintheChemistrysectionoftheendofyearexam.Studentsnot
meetingthesecriteriamayapplyforHODapprovalforentry.
11CM1Chemistry60+AcademicGraduationPoints
intheY10Science(10SI1)courseincludinga'Merit'gradeorhigherintheChemistrysectionoftheendofyearexam.Studentsnotmeetingthesecriteriamayapplyfor
HODapprovalforentry
11PYEPhysics70AcademicGraduationPointsintheYear10Science(10SI1)course,includingan'Excellence’gradeorhigherinthePhysicsSectionoftheendofyearexamandenrolledin12MT1oraYear13MathematicscourseORHODapproval
11PY1Physics60+AcademicGraduationPointsinthe
Year10Science(10SI1)courseincludingaMeritgradeorhigherinthePhysicssectionoftheendofyearexamand
enrolledin11MT1oraYear13MathematicscourseORHODapproval
11SI1Science60+AcademicGraduationPointsinthe
Year10Science(10SI1)course,includingaMeritgradeorhigherintwo
oftheendofyearexampapersORHODapproval11SI3Science
Nil
12AB1Agribusiness12+creditsin11BIEOR
11BI1OR11PYEOR11PY1ORAchievedorbetterin2externalsstandardsin11CMEOR11CM1OR16creditsin11SI1OR
HOFapproval
12AG1Agriculture&Horticulture
10+creditsinLevel1AgHort(11HR1)ORatleast10creditsinBiology(11BI1)includingAS90167
ORHODapproval12AG4Agriculture&
HorticultureStudentsmusthavestudiedLevel1AgriculturalScience(11AG4)ANDatleast18unitstandardcreditsin11
AgriculturalScience(11AG4)includingAchievementofUS19044
ORHODapproval
12BIEBiologyStudentsmusthavecompletedtheYear11BiologyEnrichedCourse(11BIE).Atleast3MeritgradesintheExternalAchievementstandardsinthe11BIE
BiologycourseandLevel1numeracyandatleast14creditsinLevel1English.
12BI1BiologyAtleastMeritinAS91157andAchievedinAS90928andAS90929intheExternalAchievementStandardsinL1Biology,
Level1numeracyandliteracy.Astudentcomingfrom11SC1coursemusthave
gainedatleastaMeritgradeinAS91157GeneticsstandardandAchievedintheothertwoexternalsORHODapproval
12BI2BiologyAtleastAchievedinAS91157L1Geneticsand‘Achieved’inoneotherL1BiologyorScienceExternalAchievementStandard,
Level1numeracyandliteracyORHODapproval
12CMEAtleast3MeritgradesintheExternalAchievementstandardsintheYear11
Chemistry(11CME)course.12CM1Chemistry
1Meritand2AchievedgradesintheExternalAchievementstandardsinLevel1ChemistryORHODapproval.Astudent
comingfromthe11SI1coursemusthavegainedatleastaMeritgradeintheScience1.5AcidsandBasesstandardandaMeritinoneotherSciencestandard.
12CM2ChemistryAtleast2AchievedgradesintheExternal
AchievementStandardsinLevel1ChemistryORHODapproval.Astudentcomingfromthe11SI1coursemusthave
gainedatleastaMeritgradeintheScience1.5AcidsandBasespaperandanAchievedinoneotherSciencestandard
12PYEPhysicsStudentsmusthavecompletedtheYear11PhysicsEnriched(11PYE)course,andattainedMeritorbetterinAS91171,AS90937andAS90938andAS90939in2016ORhavecompleted11PY1coursein2016andgainedExcellenceinallexternalachievementstandardsORHODapproval 12PY1PhysicsFrom11PY1:AtleastaMeritinAS90940ANDatleastanAchievedinAS90937,AS90938andAS90939ANDenrolledin
12MT1orhigherFROM11SI1:Passedallthreeexternals,includingAS90940atMeritorhigherANDenrolledin12MT1orhigher
12PY2PhysicsAchievedintheL1MechanicsExternal,AchievedinoneotherExternalfromthe11PY1courseandAchievedin91027AlgebraExternalASin2016.Astudentcomingfromthe11SI1coursemusthavegaineda‘Merit’gradeinthe
‘Mechanics’ExternalAS,anAchievedinoneotherLevel1ScienceExternalAS,andAchievedin91027AlgebraExternal
ASin2016ORHODapprova
12SE1Earth&SpaceScience
12creditsinY11ScienceandL1numeracyORHOD
approval
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13AB1AgribusinessNewsubjectin2018
13AG1Agriculture&Horticulture
10+creditsinLevel2(12AG1)OR10+creditsinLevel2Biology(12BI1)andAchievedorbetter
inAS90459(Genetics)ORHODapproval
13AG4Agriculture&Horticulture
Studentsmusthavestudied12Agriculture&Horticulture(12AG4)Atleast18unitstandardcreditsin12
Agriculture&Horticulture(12AG4)includingAchievedinUS24557ORHODapproval
13BIEBiologyAtleast3Meritgradesin12BIEL2/3ExternalAchievementStandards
13BI1BiologyAtleastMeritinAS91157L2Geneticsand
atleastAchievedintheothertwoL2ExternalAchievementStandardsORHOD
approval13BI2Biology
AtleastAchievedinAS91157L2GeneticsandAchievedinoneotherL2BiologyExternalAchievementStandardOR
HODapproval
13CMEChemistry3‘Merit’gradesintheLevel2/3ExternalAchievementstandardsandatleast12creditsinLevel2MathematicsOR
HODapproval13CM1Chemistry
1Meritand2AchievedgradesintheChemistryExternalAchievement
standardsandatleast12creditsinLevel2MathematicsORHODapproval
13CM2Chemistry2AchievedgradesintheExternal
AchievementstandardsfromtheLevel2ChemistryORHODapproval
13PYEPhysicsExcellenceendorsementinLevel2Physics(12PYE)ORHODapproval
13PY1PhysicsAtleastMeritinAS91171ANDat
leastAchievedinAS91170,AS91172andAS91173inLevel2Physics
ORHODapproval 13PY2PhysicsTwoAchievedgradesintheExternalAchievementStandardsinLevel2Physics,oneofwhichmustbe‘Mechanics’ORHODapproval
13SE1Earth&SpaceScience
Atleast14creditsinaLevel2Science(12SE1)OR
HODapproval
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SOCIALSCIENCEFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
09SS1SocialStudies
10SS1SocialStudies
10GPIGlobalPerspectives
11HI1History50+AcademicGraduationPointsintheY10
SocialStudies(10SS1)courseincludingAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10SS1
endofyearexamORHODapproval
11GE1Geography40+AcademicGraduationPointsinY10Social
Studies(10SS1)includingAchievedgradeorhigherinthe10SS1endofyearexamORHODapproval
11SS3SocialScienceStudiesForstudentswhodonotqualifyforentryintoHistoryorGeographyORHOFapproval
12HI1History16+creditsinLevel1History(11HI1)including
AchievedorbetterinAS91005ORHODApproval.(StudentscanpickupL2
History,withouthavingstudiedL1HistorybutmusthaveHODapproval)
12GE1Geography11+creditsinLevel1Geography(11GE1)including
AchievedorbetterinoneexternallyassessedstandardsORHODapproval
12TT4TravelandTourism8+creditsinLevel1English(11EN1)OR
10+creditsinLevel11Geography(11GE1)OR10+creditsinLevel1History(11HI1).
Thisisatwoyearcourseandadmissiontothiscoursecommitsstudentstocontinuewiththesecondyear
12SS3SocialScienceStudiesForstudentswhodonotqualifyforentryintoL2GeographyorLevel2HistoryANDhaveatleast12creditsfrom11SS3ORatleast8creditsfromL1History(11HI1)ORGeography(11GE1)OREnglish(11EN1/2)
ANDHOFapproval
13HI1History14+creditsinLevel12History(12HI1)including
anAchievedorbetterinAS91233ORHODapproval.(StudentscanpickupLevel3History,withouthavingstudiedLevel2Historybutmust
haveHODapproval)
13GE1Geography16+creditsinLevel2Geography(12GE1)including
AchievedorbetterintwoexternallyassessedachievementstandardsORatleast16creditsinLevel
2English(12EN1or12EN2)ORHODapproval
13TT4TravelandTourism18+creditsinLevel2TravelandTourism(12TT4).Thisisthesecondyearofatwoyearcourseand
studentsmustmeettheminimumcriteriatobeallowedtocontinue
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TECHNOLOGYFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
9TC1TechnologyHardMaterials
10TP1TechnologyProductDesign
10VC1VisualCommunication
11TP1TechnologyProductDesign
CompletionofYear10Technology(10TP1),gained40+Academic
GraduationPointsinYear10English(10EN1)includinganAchievedinthe10EN1endofyearexamAND/OR
HODapproval
11VC1VisualCommunicationCompletionofYear10Visual
Communication(10VC1)gained40+AcademicGraduationPointsinYear10English(10EN1)includinganAchievedinthe10EN1endofyearexamAND/OR
HODapproval
11ME4MechanicalEngineeringCompletionofYear10Technology(10TP1) AND/ORHODapproval
11BC4BuildingandCarpentrySkills
CompletionofYear10Technology(10TP1)AND/ORHODapproval
11FC4Food&Catering40+AcademicGraduationPointinYear
10English(10EN1)includinganAchievedinthe10EN1endofyear
examAND/ORHODapproval11FH4Food&Hospitality40+AcademicGraduationPointsinYear10English(10EN1)includingan‘Achieved’in
the10EN1endofyearexamORHODapproval
12TP1TechnologyProductDesign
16+creditsinLevel1TechnologyProductDesign(11TP1)AND/OR
HODapproval
12VC1DesignandVisualCommunication
16+creditsinLevel1VisualCommunication(11VC1)AND/OR
HODapproval
12ME4MechanicalEngineeringCompletedLevel1MechanicalEngineering
(11ME4)ANDHODapproval
12BC4BuildingandCarpentry18+creditsinLevel1Buildingand
Carpentry(11BC4)AND/ORHODapproval
12FH4Food&Hospitality11+creditsinLevel1FoodandHospitality
(11FH4)AND/ORHODapproval
13TP1TechnologyProductDesign
16+creditsinLevel2TechnologyProductDesign(12TP1)AND
HODapproval
13VC1DesignandVisualCommunication
16+creditsinLevel2VisualCommunication(12VC1)AND
HODapproval
13ME4MechanicalEngineeringCompletedLevel2MechanicalEngineering
(12ME4)ANDHODapproval
13BC4BuildingandCarpentry21+creditsinLevel2Buildingand
Carpentry(12BC4)ANDHODapproval
13FH4Food&HospitalityYear12Food&HospitalityAND
HODapproval
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TETARIMĀORIFACULTY–COURSESANDPREREQUISITES2017
MāoriPerformingArtsTePunaOWairaka
9RM1TeReoMāori
MāoriPerformingArtsTePunaOWairaka
10RM1TeReoMāori
11MP4TeWaharoaMāoriPerformingArts50+AcademicGraduationPointsinY10ReMāoriANDanAchievedgradeorhigherintheendofyearexamOR
HODapproval
11RM1TeReoMāori60+AcademicGraduationPointsinY10ReoMāoriANDan
AchievedgradeorhigherintheendofyearexamORHODapprovalforentry
11RR1TeReoRangatira18+creditsinLevel3TeReoMāori(13RM1),including
oneexternalstandardORHODapproval
11KH3KapaHakaStudentsmustregisterinTerm4withHODMāoriandfollowKapaHakaprogrammeANDHODapproval
12MP4TeWaharoaMāoriPerformingArts18+creditsinLevel1TeReoRangatira(11RR1),
includingtwoexternalstandardsORMerit/ExcellenceendorsementatLevel3TeReoMāori(13RM1)
ORHODapproval
12RM1TeReoMāori18+creditsinLevel1TeReoMāori(11RM1)includingone
externalstandardORHODapproval
12RR1TeReoRangatira18+creditsinLevel1TeReoRangatira(11RR1),
includingtwoexternalstandardsORMerit/ExcellenceendorsementatLevel3TeReo
Māori(13RM1)ORHODapproval
12KH3KapaHakaStudentsmustregisterinTerm4withHODMāoriandfollowKapaHakaprogrammeANDHODapproval
13MP4TeWaharoaMāoriPerformingArts16+creditsinLevel2TeReoRangatira(12RM1),including2externalstandardsORMerit/Excellenceendorsement
atLevel3TeReoMāori(13RM1)ORHODapproval
13RM1TeReoMāori16+creditsinLevel2TeReoMāori(12RM1)including
oneexternalstandardORHODapproval
13RR1TeReoRangatira18+creditsinLevel2TeReoRangatira(12RR1)including
twoexternalstandardsORHODapproval
13KH3KapaHakaStudentsmustregisterinTerm4withHODMāoriandfollowKapaHakaprogrammeANDHODapproval
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DANCE(TABLEBOPTION)YEAR10BOYS(DN1),GIRLS(10DG1)PrerequisitesStudentsmusthaveanappreciationofdanceandadesiretolearn.Priorexperience not necessary however preference given to those who arewishingtopursuedanceforNCEAinYear11.CourseInformationStudents study basic dance techniques and elements for performance,learn movement sequences in a variety of dance genres, and areintroducedtothecreativeprocessofmakingdance.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$25
DANCEACCELERATE(TABLEBOPTION)YEAR10(DNA)Prerequisites:Year9AcademyandbyapplicationtoHOD.Experienceessential.CourseInformationStudentsstudytowardsNCEALevel1Dance.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$25.00
DRAMA(TABLEBOPTION)YEAR10(DR1)PrerequisitesStudentsmusthaveanappreciationofdramaandadesiretolearn.PriorexperiencenotnecessaryhoweverpreferencegiventothosewhowishtopursuedramaforNCEAinYear11.CourseInformationStudents study basic drama techniques, conventions and elements forperformance, and are introduced to the creative process of makingdrama. Year 10 is designed to develop skills, techniques andunderstanding of performance conventions in preparation for seniorDrama. Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$25.00
DRAMA ACCELERATE (TABLE BOPTION)Year10(DRA)Prerequisites:Year9AcademyORbyapplicationandinterviewwithHOD.CourseInformationStudentsstudytowardsNCEAlevel1DramaSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$25.00
MUSIC(TABLEBANDCOPTION)YEAR10(10MU1) PrerequisitesPupilstakingthiscoursemusthavelessonsontheirmajorinstrumentforthe whole school year either privately, or as part of the schoolinstrumentalprogramme.Pupilsmustbepartofaschoolmusicalgroup,either instrumental or vocals approved by the Head of Music. Wherepossible, the instrumental group will be the Mount Albert GrammarOrchestra, JazzBand,ChamberGroupsor Junior JazzBand. For vocalistsand instrumentalistswhodonotplayaband-type instrument,thegroupwillbetheMountAlbertGrammarSchoolChoirorthegroupthattheywillformthemselveswithHOD/Musicteacherapprovalandguidance. Someofthegroupsare:theflutechoir,chambergroups,jazzband,saxophonegroup,rockbands,drumlineetc.CourseinformationThe course will cover the following aspects of music: performance,composition, aural, score reading and musical knowledge. We willconcentrateontwotopicsofdifferentaspectsofmusicalknowledge.AssessmentAssessment will take the forms of performances, aural tests, writtenassignmentsandcomposition.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
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VISUALART-PART1(TABLECOPTION)YEAR10(10AR1)Year10isadesignedtobeayear-longcoursethatdevelopsskills,techniquesandunderstandingofartisticconventionsinpreparationforseniorPainting,Design,Photography,PrintmakingandSculpture.Studentswhoopttotakeartasayearlongoptionhavetheopportunitytodevelopawiderrangeofskillsandtechniquestoenhancetheirseniorstudy.PrerequisitesYear9ArtCourseInformationThecoursewillcover:
• Lookingatartistmodelsandpaintingconventions• Developingin-depthdrawingandcompositionalskills• Working with wet and dry media to develop a range of
techniques• Lookingatcontemporarydesignprocessandconventions• Sculpturalexploration• MayincludeNZQALevel1Assessments
Courseprogression:Level1PaintORLevel1DesignforPrintSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$45.00
VISUALART-PART2(TABLECOPTION)YEAR10(10AR2)PrerequisitesYear9ArtCourseInformationThecoursewillcover:
• Lookingatartistmodelsandpaintingconventions• Developingin-depthdrawingandcompositionalskills• Workingwithwetanddrymediatodeveloparangeoftechniques• Lookingatcontemporarydesignprocessandconventions• Exploringprintprocesses(intaglio,stencil,woodcut)• MayincludeNZQALevel1Assessments
Courseprogression:Level1PaintORLevel1PhotographyandDesignSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$45.00TableCcoursesaredesignedtobetakenasonecourseforstudentswhoarekeen to develop a range of artistic skills and techniques to enhance theirseniorstudy.
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BUSINESSSTUDIES(TABLECOPTION)YEAR10(10BU1)PrerequisitesNilCourseinformationThiscoursewill focusonsmallbusinesses.Thestudentswill investigatemarketing, human resources, financial literacy and communication inrelationtobusinesses;aswellassettingupandrunningabusinessataschoolMarket Day. This course leads to Accounting, Business Studiesand Economics in Year 11, 12 and 13 as well as a variety of careersincludingbecominganAccountant,CEO,EntrepreneuroranEconomist.AssessmentAll assessments count towards junior graduation. Assessments includeendoftopictestsandprojects.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
ACCOUNTING&ECONOMICS(TABLECOPTION) YEAR10(10AE1)PrerequisitesNilCourseinformationIn this course students cover a combination of both Accounting andEconomics. Topics included financial decision making, financialstatements, budgeting, demand, supply and the market. This courseleadstoAccounting,BusinessStudiesandEconomicsinYear11,12and13aswellasavarietyofcareersincludingbecominganAccountant,CEO,EntrepreneuroranEconomist.AssessmentAll assessments count towards junior graduation. Assessments includeendoftopictestsandassignments. Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
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ENGLISHYEAR10(10EN1)
PrerequisitesSomeclassesarestreamedonthebasisofstudentperformanceinYear9.Theteachingstrategiesusedforeachclassaredifferentiatedinordertoextend those who are already working at or above Level 5 on thenationalcurriculumandsupportthosewhoarebelowtheleveltomeetNCEArequirementsinYear11.CourseInformationThisfullyearcoursefurtherdevelopsskillslearntinYear9inallsixareasofthenationalcurriculum:listening,reading,viewing,speaking,writingandpresenting.AllYear10studentswillbeassessedagainstthenationalstandardsinallsixareasduringtheyear.Theywillstudyavarietyofwritten,visualandoral texts and develop a range of writing styles and deliver an oralpresentation.Usinglanguage,symbolsandtextiscentraltothissubject.We aim to provide each student with a course that will involvestimulatingtextandlanguagestudies.TheEnglishFacultyalsoprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytotakepart in co-curricular debating, writing club, film club, spoken wordpoetryandtripstotheannualAucklandWriters’Festival. Outsidewritersandstory-tellersareencouragedtovisittheschool.AssessmentThere are two summative assessments each term that contribute toJuniorGraduationpointsandanendofyearexamination.PlacementindifferentiatedYear11courseswill relyonperformancethroughouttheyearaswellastheendofyearexamination.ApproximateCost:$15.00forworkbook
MEDIASTUDIES(TABLECOPTION)YEAR10(10MD1)
PrerequisitesNilCourseinformationA course for students who are interested in studying differentaspects of the media such as: film, television, the Internet,newspapersandmagazines.ThiscoursewillextendtheirYear9EnglishandSocialStudiesskillsandgivethemanopportunitytoapplythoseskillstomorepracticalmediabasedactivities.Studentswillstudy:AspecificfilmgenreAdvertisingRepresentationinthemediaNewsvalues Year10MediaStudieswillequipstudentswithfoundationskillstosucceedinseniorMediaStudies.AssessmentThe course uses both written and practical tasks to evaluatestudents’ understanding of concepts. Students are also assessedbothinindividualandgroupsituations.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
ENGLISHLANGUAGE(TABLEBANDCOPTION)YEAR10(10ESL)PrerequisitesDirectorofInternationalorHeadofEnglishLanguageapprovalCourseInformationThisprogrammesupportsEnglishLanguagelearnerstopractiseandusenew languagewithin a task and topic based framework across all fourskills.ThetextbookusedcoversmostofthespecificationsoftheCouncilofEuropeframeworkfromlevelA1+toA2+.AssessmentModuletestsattheendoftopics.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$30.00forLanguageWorkbook.
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FRENCH(TABLEAOPTION)YEAR10(10FR1)PrerequisitesAGPAofatleast50inYear9FrenchORHeadofFacultyapprovalCourseInformationThestudentswilllearnhowtounderstand,speak,readandwriteFrenchasitappliesto:PlansandCelebrations ClothingFoodSchoolDailyActivitiesTravelGoingtoParis
FamilyGettingaroundTownShoppingWeather
AssessmentTestsandexaminationsApproximate equal value will be given to the four skills of listening,speaking,readingandwritingSupplementary materials/equipment: $30.00 for workbook andLanguagePerfect
GERMAN(TABLEAOPTION)YEAR10(10GM1)PrerequisitesAGPAofatleast50inYear9GermanORHeadofFacultyapprovalCourseInformationThe students will learn how to understand, speak, read and writeGermanasitappliesto:Hobbies DatesandseasonsSchool EatingoutTellingtime Body+illnessesTown TransportClothes DescriptionofpeopleWeather Trips
AssessmentTestsandExaminationsApproximate equal value will be given to the four skills of listening,speaking,readingandwritingSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$30.00forworkbookandLanguagePerfect
CHINESE(TABLEAOPTIONYEAR10(10CH1)PrerequisitesAGPAofatleast50inYear9ChineseORHeadofFacultyapprovalCourseInformationThestudentswilllearnhowtounderstand,speak,readandwriteChineseasitappliesto:
Greetings PersonaldescriptionFamily/House AnimalsClassroom DatesNumbers FoodSports Countries
AssessmentTestsandexaminationsalongwithassessedcoursework.Approximateequalvaluewillbegiventothefourskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwritingSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$35.00forworkbookandLanguagePerfect
JAPANESE(TABLEAOPTION)YEAR10(10JP1)PrerequisitesAGPAofatleast50inYear9JapaneseORHeadofFacultyapprovalCourseinformationThestudentswilllearnhowtounderstand,speak,readandwriteJapaneseasitappliesto:
Personalinformation ClassroomandschoollifeDates DaysOutandabout FamilyDescribingpeople Dailyroutine
Allhiraganaandkatakanashouldbeknownbytheendoftheyear.AssessmentVocabularyandunittests,examinations.Approximate equal value will be given to the four skills of listening,speaking,readingandwritingSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$30.00includesLanguagePerfect
PLEASENOTE:LanguagePerfectisaninteractivevocabularywebsitebasedonNCEArequirements,whichisanexcellentresourceforvocabularylearning.FRENCH:FrenchisaRomanceLanguage(i.e.derivedfromLatin).ThestudyofFrenchdevelopsoverallcommunicationandliteracyskills.GERMAN:GermanhasthesameoriginasAnglo-Saxon(i.e.Germanic).ThestudyofGermangivesaninsightintohowEnglishgrammarisorganised.CHINESE:TheofficiallanguageModernStandardChineseistheformtaught.JAPANESE: Japanese is anAsian languagewith few links to other languages. It provides a contrast in structure and vocabularywith Europeanlanguages.ThescriptsusedforNCEALevel1arehiragana,katakanaandsomeKanji.
CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL: It is possible to study a language through correspondence only when the student can demonstrate previousknowledgethroughfamilybackground
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LEARNINGSUPPORT YEAR10LS4Prerequisites:HeadofDepartmentApprovalCourseinformationStudentswhofindaLearningSupportcourseusefulare:
• Thosewhoneedextratimetolearnconceptsordevelopskillsintheirothersubjects
• Thoseforwhomtheexistingcoursesarenotrelevant• Those who wish to undertake courses not available in the
schoolwhicharemoresuitedtotheirlearningneedsTheLearningCentreoffersarangeofalternativeeducationoptionsforstudents at all levels. An individual learning plan is developed inconsultation with students, parents and teachers. Outside providerssuchastertiaryprovidersandtheCorrespondenceSchoolcontributetoawiderangeofalternativelearningoptions.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
NUMERACYANDLITERACY(TABLEBANDCOPTION))YEAR10(10NAL)(10NL)Prerequisites:HeadofDepartmentApprovalCourseinformationThis is anoption coursedesigned toboost literacy andnumeracylearning to the level required to achieve Level 1NCEA. Studentsundertake an individualised learning programme using acombinationofcomputer-aidedlearningprogrammeandintensivesmall group tutorials in literacy, numeracy and effective learningstrategies.AssessmentContinuousdiagnosticassessmentisembeddedintheprogramme.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
MATHEMATICSYEAR10(10MT)PrerequisitesYear9MathematicsCourseInformationThe course continues to involve andextend students inpractical, real-lifesituationsusingthetoolsof:Algebra,number,graphs,geometry,trigonometry,statistics,probabilityandmeasurementAssessmentRegulartopictestsandassignmentsEndofyearexaminationTermwork,assignments,andtopictestsSupplementarymaterials/equipment:Workbooks$25.00Scientificcalculator,protractor,1J5exercisebooks,pens,pencils,1clearfilefolder,rulerYear10classesarestreamedintothreelevels:
• Top Streams (10MTA, 10MTE) – study NCEA Level 1 and/orNCEALevel2
• MainStream(10MT1)–preparingforafullLevel1coursethefollowing year (based around algebra) plus works through 3basicinternallyassessedLevel1AchievementStandards
• JumpStart(10MT3)–workingthroughaprogrammetoassistin preparation for entry into the Main Stream Y10course and/or the appropriate Y11 Level 1 course thefollowingyear.
Studentsareencouragedtotakepart intheMathematicscompetitionsoffered: Mathex, National Bank Competition, AustralianMathematicsCompetition.
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HEALTH(TABLEBANDCOPTION)YEAR10(10HB1-Boys)(10HG1-Girls)CourseInformationStudentswill learnaboutandexperienceavarietyofHealthEducationtopics.Studentswillcoverthefollowingtopics:Personalwellbeing,goalsetting,relationships,sexuality,nutrition,drugsandalcoholawareness,buildingresilienceandmakinghealthenhancingdecisions. Studentswilldevelopskillsincriticalthinking,communication,effectivelisteningskills,decisionmakingandself-confidence. Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$10.00costforworkbooks.
PHYSICALEDUCATIONYEAR10(10PE1)PrerequisitesNoneCourseInformation Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to makeinformeddecisionsandact inways that contribute to theirpersonalwell-beingandtothewell-beingofothers.Thetopics,taughtthrougharangeofactivities,are:
• SportsEducation• Non-traditionalGames• What’sinaGame• SkillPerformance
Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
OUTDOOREDUCATION(TABLEBOPTION)YEAR10(10OE1)PrerequisitesSatisfactorycompletionofYear9HealthandPhysicalEducationwithaninterestinOutdoorEducation.CourseInformation Studentswilllearnaboutandexperienceavarietyofoutdooractivities.Thiscourseispredominantlyintheclassroom,about70%ofthetime.Students could cover any of the following topics: Adventure BasedLearning activities, rope course, rock climbing, orienteering, kayaking,bushcraft,surfing,seaawareness,snorkelling,mountainbiking,sailing,firstaid,navigationandenvironmentaleducationStudentswilldevelopskillsincommunication,cooperation,problemsolving,teamwork,trustandself-confidence.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$400.00(Initialpaymentof$100toconfirmplacebyWednesday12thOctober2016)
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SCIENCEYEAR10(10SI)PrerequisitesYear9ScienceCourseInformationYear10sciencecontinuestodevelopscientificunderstandingoftheworldinwhichweliveandscientificskillsandattitudesonwhichscientificinvestigationdepends.Topics:
1. GeneticsandEcology2. Electricity3. Chemistry4. ForceandMotion5. Geology
AssessmentTheprogressofstudentsismonitoredthroughtestsandexaminationsaswellaspracticalwork,researchtasksandinvestigations.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:ScipadBook2($35)
Yr10AGRICULTURALANDHORTICULTURALSCIENCE10AG1PrerequisitesAt least all Year9 Science topic tests attempted, includingendof yearScienceexam.StudentsmustbeabletodemonstratetheabilitytolistenandfollowinstructionsforthesafetyCourseInformationTheYear10courseintroducesstudentstothefundamentalprinciplesofAgriculturalandHorticulturalscienceinaNewZealandcontext.10AG1isabouttheinteractionbetweenpeople,plantsandanimalsintheNewZealandenvironment.Studentswillbeexpectedtopracticallyparticipateontheschoolfarmtocompletethiscourse.ThefirsttermfocusingonanintroductiontoAgriculture,animalscienceandhealth,milkandbeefproduction.Thesecondtermwillfocusonplantscienceandsoilsciencefortheproductionoffoodandpasture.AssessmentThestudentswillhaveatopictestaftereachunitofworkandanend-of-semesterexaminationtoassesstheirprogressinthissubject.ApproxCost:$40.00forresources,Writingbook,clearfile.
SOCIALSTUDIESYEAR10(10SS1)PrerequisitesNilCourseInformationSocialStudiesisacoresubjectinYear10.FromSocialStudies,studentscanmoveintospecialistSocialSciencesubjectsintheseniorschool,namelyGeography,History,ClassicsandTourism.SocialStudiesisabouthowandwhydiversecultures,indifferenttimesandplaces,act,organisetheirwayoflife,interactwithothersandtheirenvironment.SocialStudiesalsoconsidershowculturesinitiateandrespondtochange,andmeettheirpolitical,social,economicandlegalneeds.TopicstaughtinYear10includeLeadershipandHumanRights,GovernmentandSocialDecisionMaking,WorldatWar,TreatyofWaitangi,FairTradeandDevelopment,CurrentEventsandSkills.AssessmentArangeofassessmentmethodsareusedtoevaluatestudents’understandingofconceptsandlevelofskills.Emphasisisplacedoninquiry,valuesexplorationandsocialdecision-making.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:NilcostIndividualclassesmayundertakelocalfieldtrips,whichcouldinvolveanadditionalcosttostudents.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Workbook.CostTBA
GLOBALPERSPECTIVES(TABLEBANDCOPTION)YEAR10(10GP1)PrerequisitesYear9SocialStudiesCourseInformationThiscourseprovidesyouwithanintroductiontobothGeographyandHistory.Geographyisallaboutpeople,placesandtheenvironmentinwhichwelive.Historyisaboutpeopleandeventsofthepastandhowthiscanshapeourfuture.ArangeoftopicsisstudiedincludingEnvironmentalIssues,Religion,theMiddleAgesand20thCenturyConflict.AssessmentTestsandassignmentsoccurinboththeGeographyandHistorycomponentsofthecourse.HalfthecourseisspentstudyingGeographyandhalfthecoursestudyingHistory.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:Nil
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TECHNOLOGYPRODUCTDESIGN(TABLECOPTION)YEAR10(10TP1)PrerequisitesNilCourseInformation The Technology course encourages students to understand and useprocesses andmaterials to create exciting solutions to technologicalproblems.Students will work with a range ofmaterials andmake a variety ofinteresting projects using their creativity and problem-solving skills.These skills will enable students to access a variety of Technologyrelated courses available at Year 11. These courses are TechnologyProductDesign,BuildingCarpentry/FurnitureMakingandMechanicalEngineering.AssessmentTechnologyassessmentisbasedonthreestrands:
• TheNatureoftechnology• TechnologicalKnowledge• TechnologicalPractice
Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$45.00To meet the cost of supplied stationery and take-home projectmaterials.
DESIGN&VISUALCOMMUNICATION(TABLECOPTION)YEAR10(10VC1)PrerequisitesNilCourseInformation TheDesignandVisualCommunicationcourse,isdesignedtoprovideavarietyofdesignanddrawingexperiencesthatarechallenging,creativepurposefulandenjoyable.Itincludesfreehandandformaldrawingtechniquesandrenderingskills.ThecoursecontinuesthroughtoYear13asanindependentsubjectandqualifiesforscholarshipatYear13.VisualCommunicationleadstodesigncoursesofferedthroughoutmosttertiaryinstitutionsanduniversities.Thecareerpathwayscanleadintoarchitecture,draughting,productdesign,fashionandfurnituredesign.VisualCommunicationisalsoausefulsubjectforstudentsconsideringacareerinthebuildingorengineeringindustries.Assessment3AssignmentsCoursework/exercisesSupplementarymaterials/equipment:$40.00To meet the cost of supplied stationery and take-home projectmaterials.
TEPUNAOWAIRAKA All subjects taught in the Te Puna use Te Reo Māori/English as amediumofinstruction.This course is curriculum based and covers Te Reo Māori. Extra-curricular activities may include kapa haka, toi, mau rākau andrāranga.
TEREOMAORI(TABLEAOPTION)YEAR10(10RM)CourseInformationThe Year 10 Te Reo Māori programme has been devised forsecond language learners and is a continuation of the Year 9course.This is a full year course where topics may be studiedthrough waiata, games and role-play.The topics for each terminclude:
• Term1:KoAhau,TūtakiTangata,TōkuWhānau• Term2:TōkuAkomanga,TōkuKāinga• Term3:TōkuKura,TeMoana• Term4:NgāHuarere,TeTunuKai
AssessmentThere are tests at the completion of each Unit of work and twoexaminations throughout the year. The four skill areas covered arereading,writing,speakingandlistening.Supplementarymaterials/equipment:$20.00EducationPerfectfee.AllstudentsmustpurchaseaReoMāoriworkbook,$20.00
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