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Subject Selection
SUBJECT SELECTION ELECTIVE CHOICE
In Year 9
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Students have the opportunity to study a number of elective subjects, in addition to the core subjects. Students have an opportunity in early July to submit their preferences for the elective subjects that they wish to undertake for the following year.
Students must select a total of four units of elective studies. The unit value of a subject depends on the length of the subject:
If a subject runs for one semester, it counts for one unit if a subject runs for the whole year, it counts for two units.
Students are able to select any combination of semester/ year-long subjects, provided the total value of their elective selections is four units.
In Year 10
Year 10, students have the opportunity to study a number of elective subjects, in addition to the core subjects. Students will have an opportunity in July to submit their preferences for the elective subjects that they wish to undertake.
Students need to select four units of elective subjects. If a subject runs for one semester, it counts for one unit, if a subject runs for a full year, it counts for two units.
Every effort will be made to ensure that students receive their first preferences.
In VCE & VCE VM
The selection of VCE or VCE VM as a course of study needs to be based upon the student’s interests, academic achievements and desired tertiary course and career options.
Students entering VCE or VCE VM should plan a two-year course (or three-year course if commencing the VCE in Year 10). The College Careers Adviser should also be consulted to further discuss pathways and advise in regard to course prerequisites.
Students entering VCE VM should plan a two- year course, in order to complete their chosen VET course by the end of Year 12. Those students selecting VET in Year 10 must also plan for Year 12 in terms of additional VET offerings or further placement hours.
SUBJECT SELECTION ELECTIVE CHOICE
Online Procedures
Students in Years 8-11 will receive an email in Term 3 to choose their subjects for the following year through the Web Preferences Student Portal.
The Careers Centre provides the latest information that will help students make decisions about their future career and life beyond school. Students can use the John Paul College Careers website to locate University, TAFE and any other type of course across Australia, get information about VCE, search for job vacancies and much more.
Students will be offered careers programs throughout Years 9 and 10.
Students in Year 10 and VCE will be offered careers counselling to ensure they are supported in selecting their VCE or VCE VM program.
Subject Selection and Careers Expo
In Term 3 each year, the College offers both students and parents the opportunity to learn more information about subject pathways and electives.
The Subject Selection and Careers Expo allows students and parents to connect with teachers to discuss detailed subject and elective overviews, pathway choices, senior career options and support the subject selection process. The Expo is suitable for students in all year levels with a greater focus for students currently in Years 8 to 12.
Accessing the Expo allows students, along with their families, to make informed decisions regarding their subjects for the following year.
