Unlocking your H.S.C.

Welcome.

Choosing the right subjects to study in Year 11 and 12 can be nerve-racking and sometimes daunting. But it doesn’t need to be. 

Our prayer is that this website supports you in the lead-up to commencing your HSC and that you feel confident in the pathway that is right for you. 

Take some time to explore this site, talk with your teachers, and be guided by the career and student advisors that are available to you. 

We are here to help.


 

ON THIS WEBSITE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I GET AN ATAR?

If a student desires an ATAR they must ensure they have:


8 Units of Category A subjects 

2 Units of English 

3 Board Developed Courses of 2 units or greater

4 subjects 

HOW DO I SELECT SUBJECTS?

The process for selecting subjects is outlined below:

Step 1. Information Provided to students and families

Step 2. HSC Streams identified for students 

Step 3. Round 1 of Subject Selections (All potential subjects)

Step 4.  Evet Courses and In-School Traineeship applications commence

Step 5.  Round 2 of Subject Selections (selections narrowed)

Step 6. Finalising of 2022 courses and streams as well as modes of study

Step 7.  Students finalise their study program for 2022

HOW MANY SUBJECTS DO I STUDY?

All Students MUST complete:

Minimum of 12 Units of study in Year 11

Minimum of 10 Units of study in Year 12

Most Courses taught in senior study are 2 Units of study with only a small number of courses being offered as 1 Unit of study.

WHAT HSC STREAMS CAN I CHOOSE?

Each of these patterns of study have benefits for its students and it is important to be guided and advised on the most appropriate pathway for you to set you up for future success during these final years. 

more information can be found here