MCC’s Year 10 subjects represent a sound grounding for further study in each learning area. A very small number of subjects require students to have undertaken previous study and where this is the case, it has been clearly indicated in the course description.
Students will receive individual course selection advice and will have their programs checked for suitability as part of the subject selection process.
Accelerated Study Opportunities
Students are encouraged to consider undertaking a VCE subject in Year 10.
Students who are strongly committed to a vocational pathway such as an apprenticeship or traineeship, select entry Exploring Vocational Pathways program to enable them to fast-track into
Advice for making selections
Consider firstly what you are good at and what particularly interests you – these are crucial starting points.
▶ Investigate whether subjects are relevant to, or required by, what you may like to do when you graduate secondary school. Students do not need to have made any decisions at this stage of their schooling however it is helpful to have an idea of potential options.
▶ Concentrate on what you are good at and what you are interested in, and discuss your ideas with your teachers and parents – they have experience and ideas that can help.
▶ Find out more about the subjects you do not know much about. This is a great time in your education to try something new.
▶ Do not be influenced by your friends. They will have different interests, abilities and goals.
▶ Do not choose subjects based on who you think the teacher will be. Teachers’ classes vary from year to year and your educational decisions are too important to be based on your which teachers are your favourite.
▶ Do not select what you think will be the ‘easy’ subjects. This is not the case. All subjects require commitment and challenge.
Reserve elective choices
Students will be asked to nominate two reserve elective choices in the case that:
▶ a subject does not have enough interested students to be viable;
▶ a VCE class they apply for is full (Year 11 students will take priority for VCE subject enrolment); or
▶ more than one subject that a student selects runs at the same time once the timetable is generated based upon a ‘best fit’ of all students’ choices.
The process we use aims to maximise the degree to which students are able to enrol in the subjects they prefer, and we have found that the vast majority of students are able to undertake all or most of their desired program. However, we find it is best if students consider some reserves to their preferred elective units to accommodate any timetabling clashes.
Resources available
▶ The College Careers Department has many resources to help with your decision making.
▶ Your Year 9 class teachers can help you identify your strengths and what might be suitable choices.
▶ Your Year Level Coordinators and Mentor teachers can also offer support and advice.
▶ Your parents have experience and insights you should call on.
▶ Course advice sessions and counselling opportunities will be provided.
▶ The Senior School Assistant Principal is a useful contact if you want to discuss VCE options. They are located in Year 11/12 area.
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