Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Points to remember with reading the information contained in this website:

• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) oversees all curriculum requirements for all NSW schools.

• The Higher School Certificate recognises 13 years of schooling. In the interests of greater career choices and increased opportunities at university and TAFE, it offers you a full range of study areas matching individual abilities, interests and goals.

• Courses will be linked to further education and training.

• Extension courses will enable students to undertake more in-depth study in areas of special interest.

• Vocational Education and Training courses will count towards the HSC and will also lead to qualifications recognise across a range of industries.

• The HSC will include Life Skills courses for students with special education needs.

• The HSC will fairly assess each student’s knowledge and skills.

• If you meet the minimum standard expected in a 2 Unit course you will receive a mark of 50. If you have a higher standard of performance you will receive a higher mark.

• Some subjects attract compulsory fees to allow Model Farms High School to purchase consumable items to assist in with teaching and learning activities. All Fees MUST be paid by the end of term 1. Failure to pay fees by this date will mean that students will be given alternative activities that do not require consumable items. Families that are undergoing financial difficulties should contact Mrs Kennon for financial assistance.