Here at MAC we offer over 100 subjects and choosing the right one for you can be challenging. This handbook is designed to help you to make the best decision for your learning. Each learning area has its own page which sets out the pathways for learning as well as the Entry, Above Entry and VCE subject offerings. At each stage you will have a growing number of options available (see the prerequisites below). Students are supported in their decision making with an extensive course counselling process. Students may not repeat an elective unless it is noted in the description, nor can they complete more than three subjects in the same subject area in the same year, so it's important that students think about their preferences long term.
Within each area there is a broad range of subjects to choose from. You have several years to experience the range that interests you. Read the descriptions closely, talk them over with your family and consider your past and future pathways. Decide on a course of study that is going to best suit your needs.
Your Learning, Your Choice.
The provision of a safe inclusive learning environment in which all members of the school community feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions to the school. A sense of community is encouraged through inclusive practices that reflect a respect for individual differences and a celebration of diversity.
The implementation of a meaningful, relevant and appropriately challenging curriculum and the provision of co-curricular programs that encourage participation, citizenship and student leadership.
The development of a passion to learn and high aspirations through the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning. The celebration of personal achievement and success.
The promotion and modelling of consistently honest, transparent, responsible and ethical behaviour that upholds these core values and principles.
The respect of oneself, others and our environment is a fundamental value. Being courteous and valuing the dignity of everyone is an essential pillar of our learning community.
Students must complete Entry English, Entry Humanities, Entry Mathematics, Entry Health and Physical Education; and Entry Science. Students must choose two electives from any of the Above Entry Elective Arts or Technology options (one per semester) or a language (year long).
Above Entry 8 students must meet the criteria for breadth of subjects. Above Entry 8 English, Above Entry 8 Maths and Above Entry 8 Health and Physical Education are compulsory year long subjects. Students must choose at least one unit from Science, Humanities, The Arts and Techonlogies. The remaining three units can be chosen from any of the available Above Entry elective options. Studying a language will account for two of the remaining units.
Students are required to study both an Arts and a Technologies subject across the year 7-8 learning program. During the subject selection process, Edval Choice will identify which Key Learning Area students are required to select from to ensure they complete the full program over the two years
Above Entry 9 students must also meet the criteria for breadth of subjects. Academic Maths 9 is a compulsory year long subject. Students must choose two units of English (one from each subgroup). They must also choose at least one unit from Science, Humanities, Health & PE and The Arts and Technologies. The remaining units can be chosen from any of the available Above Entry elective options. Studying a language will account for two of the remaining units. Students may choose up to one accelerated subject by completing the application process.
Pre VCE students must keep in mind the prerequisites for the VCE subjects they wish to study. Pre VCE English is a compulsory year long subject. They must select two units of Maths and at least one unit from Science, Humanities, Health & PE and The Arts and Technologies. Students may choose from the Above Entry and Pre-VCE electives. Students may choose up to one accelerated subject by completing the application process.
Students are required to study both an Arts and a Technologies subject across the year 9-10 learning program. Students are also required to study one each of the three Humanities strands across the year 9-10 learning program. During the subject selection process, Edval Choice will identify which Key Learning Area students are required to select from to ensure they complete the full program over the two years.
Graduate 11 students must complete a Unit 1/2 English and five other Unit 1/2 subjects. They must meet the prerequisite for the classes they choose. Students may choose up to one accelerated subject. Students may also opt to complete the VCE VM pathway.
Graduate 12 students must complete a Unit 3/4 English and four other Unit 3/4 subjects. They must meet the prerequisite for the classes they choose. Students may choose up to one accelerated subject. Students may also continue on the VCE VM pathway.
Students are course counselled to enrol in subjects across all Key learning Areas throughout Years 7-10.
KLA Required
English each semester at each year level
Maths each semester at each year level
Science at each year level: physics, chemistry and biology
Humanities across two-year band: history, geography, civics and citizenship and economics and business
Health and PE across two-year band
The Arts across two-year band: dance, drama, music, media arts, visual arts and visual communication design
Technologies across two-year band: design and technologies and digital technologies
LOTE Optional: Students must have studied LOTE in AE8 to enrol as an AE9 student. Students are recommended to to have studied
three consecutive years to enrol as an AE10 student (school and/or VSL)
Capabilities at each year level: in all subjects/House Mentoring