Advanced Studies

Admission to do a VCE Unit 1/2 subject in Year 10 as an advanced study is dependent on a number of factors:

1. Only one Unit 1/2 Subject can be undertaken by a Year 10 students
2. Students must apply for the Unit 1/2 subject using the online application form on the subject selection online form by the due date.
3. Consideration will given to academic and study skills of the student in ALL their Year 9 subjects
4. Students must be able to cope with a VCE Unit 1/2 subject as well as the rest of the Year 10 curriculum
5. Timetable constraints allow for study of the requested Unit 1/2 subject
6. Sufficient room in the desired subject (priority given to Yr11 and Yr12 students)

Students must be prepared for interview and demonstrate their understand and have a special interest in the content of the Unit 1/2 Learning

Area.

Admission to a Unit 3/4 subject in year 11  also depends on a range of  factors:

1. 1. Students need to have undertaken the subject (or a similar subject) at 1/2 level successfully.
   2. Students must apply for the Unit 3/4 subject using the online application form on the subject selection online form by the due date.
   3. There are limited places for year 11 students undertaking advanced study.

Criteria:

The following criteria will be considered when selecting students to study an advanced  VCE subject:

1. The applicant’s current report must reflect very good to excellent ratings for class behaviour, effort and teacher’s comments.
2. Students must demonstrate the capacity to balance a VCE Unit advanced level subject with their Year 10  or 11 studies.
3. The applicant’s attendance record (days absent and lateness) will be considered.
4. Timely and accurate submission of online application.