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Subject InformationThese guides provide students and their parents/guardians with information about the subjects available at the senior level of Waiuku College. It is hoped that this information will assist students and their parents/guardians as they seek to make the right decisions about next year's course of study. The selection of subjects to be studied in Years 11, 12 and 13 has become a very important decision in a student’s education. Students are now given a very wide choice and this has a major effect in terms of their future direction both in education and in a career. It becomes more difficult to change direction as students’ progress further into the senior school and tertiary institutions so think carefully, consult widely and choose wisely. Selecting Subjects:Study the Senior Subject Overview on the centre pages which details the subjects available at Waiuku College, paying particular attention to the way in which subjects lead to others at a higher level. Note carefully those subjects that stop at a particular level, and plan how you will fill your options if you go on. Students should seek to follow a broad-based, general course of study for as long as possible. Early specialisation is not recommended. Entry to some careers and some tertiary courses can be made easier by selecting appropriate secondary courses. The Careers Advisor can be consulted for information on these requirements. If you have a well planned career choice which requires a Level 3 qualification, start with the subjects you will need at that level and work backwards to Level 2, then Level 1. General criteria you should use in your choices are:• Your interests To make good decisions, you need the right information. Check that you have: • Discussed your subject choices with your family, teachers, Dean and the Careers Advisor |
