The Marryatville Model
Year 8 Course Planner
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Instructions This booklet has been designed to help students and families work through the subject selection process. Students should follow the steps below:
PART 1 – Course Planning Record
1. Familiarize yourself with the Middle Years Curriculum Model (page 3) and Middle Years Curriculum Guide (separate document)
2. PART 1 - COURSE PLANNING RECORD (page 2) provides detailed instructions relevant to Year 8 course selections. Students should work through each step and keep records of their progress by checking the appropriate boxes.
PART 2 – Year 8 Planner
3. PART 2 – YEAR 8 PLANNER (page 5-6) should be completed to map out subject selections.
PART 3 – Subject Selection Sheet
4. Complete PART 3 - SUBJECT SELECTION SHEET (page 7 - 10) by filling in all required boxes. It is vital that your choices are in priority order.
5. Once complete, log onto Web Preferences and enter final subject selections
PART 4 – Final Declaration
6. A PART 4 - FINAL DECLARATION must be printed and signed by you, your parents, and your Home Group teacher.
7. Submit this to your Home Group teacher to finish the process
Submit completed booklet
8. Submit this completed booklet via Daymap
My Notes
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Blue text = required submission
PART 1 Course Planning Record – Going into Year 8
Instructions My Action
Completing this booklet is Part 1 of the subject selection process Check the appropriate boxes and record details as you work through the process
PART 1 - COURSE PLANNING RECORD - PART 1 – COURSE PLANNING RECORD involves completing and recording your progress through each
of the steps on this page- Read the Marryatville Curriculum Model for Middle Years (in this booklet)- Make sure you are familiar with the requirements for Year 8 subject patterns- Make sure you have identified your correct pathway – Elective Music, Special Interest Music, Special
Interest tennis, and are familiar with any specialist requirements
☐ I have read the Marryatville Curriculum Model for Middle Years (in this booklet)
☐ I understand the requirements for: Middle Years ☐ Year 8
My pathway is: ☐ Mainstream ☐ Elective Music ☐ Special Interest Music ☐ Specialist Tennis I need more information /clarification on:
Me As A Learner - Complete any relevant activities in Home Group/Student Life tonidentify/affirm any interests and
strengths that might inform your subject selections
My major areas of strength and passion are:
☐ I have completed the Student Life activities that will assist me with my course planning and selection.
PART 2 – YEAR 8 PLANNER - In preparation for selecting your subjects have a look at the list of subjects on offer- Read course descriptions for any that interest to you- Look at the sample Year 8 subject selections in this booklet- Note: Compulsory course = purple boxes, Required courses = blue boxes, Free Choice = green boxes
- Use PART 2 - YEAR 8 PLANNER to plan your subject selections for next year- Select only from the Year 8 subject list
I need more information about:
☐ I have looked at the sample Year 8 courses
☐ I have read the course descriptors for courses that interest me
☐ I have completed the PART 2 - YEAR 8 PLANNER
PART 3 - SUBJECT SELECTION - Use PART 3 - SUBJECT SELECTION SHEET to record your final Year 8 subject selections- Compulsory courses are prefilled in purple boxes- Firstly select subject PREFERENCES by filling each of the blue and green boxes on the subject
selection sheet.- Then select RESERVES to fill the yellow boxes. These must be selected according to the requirements
in each box ie. The Arts or Technologies or Free Choice Reserve. Free choice Reserves should be inpriority order.
☐ I have selected filled all boxes on my selection sheet with choices
☐ I understand that it may not be possible to get all my preferences for courses. I have selected Reserve courses for each learning area. Iunderstand that I may be assigned alternate courses if my preferences are not available.
☐ I have attended a mentoring appointment to discuss my final selections with my Home Group teacher
Web Preferences - log into Web Preferences using the details and instructions provided via email- Enter PREFERENCES from the blue & green boxes on your selection sheet- Enter RESERVES from the yellow boxes in priority order
My login details are:
☐ I have submitted my final selections via the online portal
PART 4 – FINAL DECLARATION & BOOKLET SUBMISSION - Complete PART 5 – FINAL DECLARATION with all required signatures.- Submit a hard copy to your HG teacher- Submit this completed BOOKLET via Daymap
☐ I have completed PART 4 – FINAL DECLARATION with parent and HG teacher acknowledgements
☐ I have submitted a printed copy of PART 4 to my HG teacher
☐ I have completed and submitted this booklet via Daymap
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Marryatville High School
Middle Years - 7 & 8 Curriculum
Middle Years - 7 & 8
Requirements Mainstream Special Interest Music Elective Music Tennis
Year 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 8
Compulsory Courses
Special Interest Music 4 4
Specialist Tennis 2 2
Humanities 2 2 (in music) (in music) 1 1 1 1
Maths 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Science 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
HPE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Required Choices
Year 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 8
Elective Music Choice 1 2
English Choice 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Language & Pastoral Care 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
(Visual or Drama or Media) Arts Choice 1 1 1 1 1 1
(Digital, Material or Food) Tech Choice 1 1 1 1 1 1
Free Choices
(Arts, Tech, PE,*Music) Choice 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL 28 28 28 28
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Middle Years Curriculum (7 & 8)
English Mathematics Science Humanities Languages The Arts Technologies Music HPE
YEA
R 7
ENG English A Turning the Page
MAT Mathematics A SCI Science A HAS HASS A LANG Japanese A ARTS Drama Dramarama
TEC Digital Technologies MUS Special Interest Music A The Rhythm of Life
HPE Health & Physical Education
ENG English B Don’t Judge a Book by
its Cover MAT Mathematics B SCI Science B HAS HASS B LANG Japanese B
ARTS Media Arts Photography and Film
TEC Food Technologies MUS Special Interest Music A What's that Sound?
HPE Specialist Tennis A
ENG EALD A What a Wonderful
World! LANG French A
ARTS Visual Arts Art and Design
TEC Material Technologies MUS Special Interest Music B Find the Tune
HPE Specialist Tennis B
ENG EALD B Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
LANG French B MUS Special Interest Music B
Let's Jam! HPE Dancing for Life
MUS Elective Music A Crash into Music
HPE Rec’d
MUS Elective Music A Music Industry
MUS Elective Music B Hit the Stage
MUS Elective Music B Into the studio
English Mathematics Science Humanities Languages The Arts Technologies Music HPE
YEA
R 8
ENG English A Exploring the Writer’s
Craft MAT Mathematics A SCI Science A
HAS History The Peasants are Revolting
LANG Japanese A ARTS Drama World of Drama
TEC Digital Technologies MUS Special Interest Music A The Elements of Music
HPE Health & Physical Education
ENG English B Just One More Chapter
MAT Mathematics B SCI Science B HAS Geography Landscapes & Cityscapes
LANG Japanese B ARTS Media Arts Photography and Film
TEC Food Technologies MUS Special Interest Music A Developing Ideas
HPE Specialist Tennis A
ENG EALD A Language is Power
LANG French A ARTS Visual Arts- Art and
Design TEC Material Technologies
MUS Special Interest Music B Melody and Harmony
HPE Specialist Tennis B
ENG EALD B Our Global World
LANG French B MUS Special Interest Music B Sing the Land
HPE Dancing with the Trees
MUS Elective Music A Making music
HPE Specialist Sport Studies
MUS Elective Music A Find the Beat
HPE Sports IndusTree
MUS Elective Music B Popular Music & Tracks
MUS Elective Music B Beats & More
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PART 2 Year 8 Course Planner
Select the appropriate planner for your pathway (Mainstream, Specialist Tennis, Elective Music , Special Interest Music)
Year 8 Specialist Tennis PLANNER
Year 7 Year 8
Tennis Tennis Tennis Tennis
Humanities HPE Humanities HPE
Maths Maths Maths Maths
Science Science Science Science
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
Language Choice Language Choice Language Choice Language Choice
Arts Choice Tech Choice Arts Choice Tech Choice
Year 8 Mainstream PLANNER
Year 7 Year 8
Humanities Humanities Humanities Humanities
Maths Maths Maths Maths
Science Science Science Science
HPE
Arts Choice
HPE
Arts Choice
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
Language Choice Language Choice Language Choice Language Choice
Tech Choice Free Choice Tech Choice Free Choice
1. Fill in subjects already completed in Year 7
2. Plan subjects for Year 8
1. Fill in subjects already completed in Year 7
2. Plan subjects for Year 8
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Year 8 Elective Music PLANNER
Year 7 Year 8
Humanities HPE Humanities HPE
Maths Maths Maths Maths
Science Science Science Science
Elective Music
Choice
Arts Choice Elective Music
Choice
Elective Music
Choice
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
Language Choice Language Choice Language Choice Language Choice
Tech Choice Free Choice Art Choice Tech Choice
Year 8 Special Interest Music PLANNER
Year 7 Year 8
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Special Interest
Music
Maths Maths Maths Maths
Science Science Science Science
HPE
Language Choice
HPE
Language Choice
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally allocated)
Language Choice Free Choice Language Choice Free Choice
SAMPLE Year 8 Mainstream PLANNER
Year 7 Year 8
Humanities Humanities Humanities Humanities
Maths Maths Maths Maths
Science Science Science Science
HPE
Arts Choice
Dramarama HPE
Arts Choice
Media Arts
English /EALD
(centrally
allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally
allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally
allocated)
English /EALD
(centrally
allocated)
Language Choice
Japanese
Language Choice
Japanese
Language Choice
Japanese
Language Choice
Japanese
Tech Choice
Materials
Technologies
Free Choice
Specialist
Sport
Tech Choice
Digital
Technologies
Free Choice
Photography
& Film
1. Fill in subjects already completed in Year 7
2. Plan subjects for Year 8
1. Fill in subjects already completed in Year 7
2. Plan subjects for Year 8
1. Fill in subjects already completed in Year 7
2. Plan subjects for Year 8
1. Select subject PREFERENCES to fill each of the BLUE & GREEN boxes first
Where possible PREFERENCES will be accommodated however class numbers and use of facilities may necessitate the inclusion of RESERVE
choices in final student subject allocations
2. Then select RESERVE choices to fill each YELLOW boxes
These must be selected according to the requirements in each box ie. The Arts or Technologies or Free Choice. Free choice Reserves should
be in priority order
3. When complete, log into Web Preferences.
Enter PREFERENCES and RESERVES from the boxes above.
PART 3 Marryatville High School Subject Selection Sheet
Middle Years Year 8 Mainstream
Surname
First Name
Current HG
Next Year Level
Date
Program Type Year 8 Mainstream
Humanities History - The Peasants are Revolting Geography - Landscapes & Cityscapes
Maths Maths A Maths B
Science Science A Science B
HPE Health & Physical Education
English English A & B or EALD A & B (centrally allocated)
Language Choice French
Japanese
(Preference 1)
The Arts Choice Drama – World of Drama
Media Arts – Photography and Film Visual Arts – Art and Design
(Preference 3)
Technologies Choice
Digital Technologies Food Technologies
Material Technologies
(Preference 2)
Free Choice HPE- Dancing with the Trees
HPE – Specialist Sport Studies HPE – Sports IndusTree ARTS – World of Drama
ARTS – Photography and Film ARTS – Art and Design
TEC – Digital Technologies TEC – Food Technologies
TEC – Material Technologies
(Preference 4)
Reserve Choices
(The Arts Reserve 1)
(Technologies Reserve 2)
(Free Choice Reserve 3)
(Free Choice Reserve 4)
A/B = Must be consecutive
= Compulsory = Required
choice = Free choice
= can also be
selected as free choice
= Back up choice
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1. Select subject PREFERENCES to fill each of the BLUE & GREEN boxes first
Where possible PREFERENCES will be accommodated however class numbers and use of facilities may necessitate the inclusion of RESERVE
choices in final student subject allocations
2. Then select RESERVE choices to fill each YELLOW boxes
These must be selected according to the requirements in each box. Free choice RESERVES must be in priority order.
3. When complete, log into Web Preferences.
Enter PREFERENCES and RESERVES from the boxes above.
PART 3 Marryatville High School Subject Selection Sheet
Middle Years Year 8 Special Interest Music
Surname
First Name
Current HG
Next Year Level
Date
Program Type Year 8 Special Interest Music
Special Music
Special Interest Music A - The Elements of Music Special Interest Music A - Developing Ideas Special Interest Music B - Melody and Harmony Special Interest Music B - Sing the Land
Maths Maths A Maths B
Science Science A Science B
HPE Health & Physical Education
English English A & B
or EALD A & B (centrally allocated)
Language Choice French
Japanese
(Preference 1)
Free Choice HPE- Dancing with the Trees
HPE – Specialist Sport Studies HPE – Sports IndusTree ARTS – World of Drama
ARTS – Photography and Film ARTS – Art and Design
TEC – Digital Technologies TEC – Food Technologies
TEC – Material Technologies
(Preference 2)
Reserve Choices
(Free Choice Reserve 1)
(Free Choice Reserve 2)
A/B = Must be consecutive
= Compulsory = Required
choice = Free choice
= can also be
selected as free choice
= Back up choice
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PART 3 Marryatville High School Subject Selection Sheet
Middle Years Year 8 Specialist Tennis
Surname
First Name
Current HG
Next Year Level
Date
Program Type Year 8 Specialist Tennis
Tennis Specialist Tennis A Specialist Tennis B
Humanities History – The Peasants are Revolting
Maths Maths A Maths B
Science Science A Science B
HPE Health & Physical Education
English English A & B or EALD A & B (centrally allocated)
Language Choice French
Japanese
(Preference 1)
The Arts Choice Drama – World of Drama
Media Arts – Photography and Film Visual Arts – Art and Design
(Preference 2)
Technologies Choice Digital Technologies
Food Technologies Material Technologies
(Preference 3)
Reserve Choices
(The Arts Reserve 1)
(Technologies Reserve 2)
1. Select subject PREFERENCES to fill each of the BLUE & GREEN boxes first
Where possible PREFERENCES will be accommodated however class numbers and use of facilities may necessitate the inclusion of RESERVE
choices in final student subject allocations
2. Then select RESERVE choices to fill each YELLOW boxes
These must be selected according to the requirements in each box ie. The Arts or Technologies or Free Choice.
3. When complete, log into Web Preferences.
Enter PREFERENCES and RESERVES from the boxes above.
A/B = Must be
consecutive = Compulsory
= Required choice
= Free choice = can also be
selected as free choice
= Back up choice
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PART 3 Marryatville High School Subject Selection Sheet
Middle Years Year 8 Elective Music
Surname
First Name
Current HG
Next Year Level
Date
Program Type: Year 8 Elective Music
Humanities History – The Peasants are Revolting
Maths Maths A Maths B
Science Science A Science B
HPE Health & Physical Education
English English A & B or EALD A & B (centrally allocated)
Elective Music Making music Find the Beat
(Preference 1)
Language Choice French
Japanese
(Preference 2)
The Arts Choice Drama – World of Drama
Media Arts – Photography and Film Visual Arts – Art and Design
(Preference 3)
Technologies Choice
Digital Technologies Food Technologies
Material Technologies
(Preference 4)
Reserve Choices
(The Arts Reserve 1)
(Technologies Reserve 2)
1. Select subject PREFERENCES to fill each of the BLUE & GREEN boxes first
Where possible PREFERENCES will be accommodated however class numbers and use of facilities may necessitate the inclusion of RESERVE
choices in final student subject allocations
2. Then select RESERVE choices to fill each YELLOW boxes
These must be selected according to the requirements in each box ie. The Arts or Technologies or Free Choice.
3. When complete, log into Web Preferences.
Enter PREFERENCES and RESERVES from the boxes above.
A/B = Must be consecutive
= Compulsory = Required
choice = Free choice
= can also be
selected as free choice
= Back up choice
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PART 4 Final Declaration
Surname
First Name
Current HG
Next Year Level
Date
Student to complete
☐ I have given proper consideration to my learning goals and preferred courses. I understand that course allocation is subject to availability and school approval.
Student Name:
Student Signature:
Parent / Guardian to complete
☐ I have discussed my child’s learning goals and course selections with them. I agree that, subject to school approval, these are the course preferences my child will enter online.
Parent Name:
Parent Signature:
Parents / Guardians: Please contact your child’s Subject or HG Teacher, Faculty or Year Level Leader, if additional information or assistance with course selection is required.
Home Group Teacher to complete
☐ Proper consideration has been given to learning goals and preferred courses. If Advancement or Choice Against Recommendation is relevant, the appropriate form has been completed and is included.
☐ These course preferences and plan fulfil the requirements of the Marryatville Model.
Home Group Teacher Name:
Home Group Teacher Signature:
Admin Use Only Additional Notes
Helpful Resources
Year Level or Band
School Prospectus
Course Planner
Curriculum Guide
Subject Presentation
Career/ Pathway Presentation
Web Preferences Presentation
Other Resources Learning Area
Flow Chart Presentation
6 to 7
The Marryatville
Model
New Student
Welcome Booklet
Year 6 to 7 Course Planner Booklet
Middle Years Curriculum
Guide (Year 7 & 8)
Year 6 to 7
Web Preferences Presentation
Adelaide University
Presentation
EASVA VET Course List
Parent Career
Links
Parent Guide
Parent SACE Brochures
Uni SA
Presentation
EALD Presentation
English
Presentation
HPE Presentation
Humanities
Presentation
Mathematics Presentation
Languages
Presentation
Music Presentation
Science
Presentation
The Arts Presentation
Technologies Presentation
7 to 8
Year 7 to 8 Course Planner Booklet
Year 7 to 8
Web Preferences Presentation
8 to 9
Year 8 to 9 Course Planner Booklet
Intermediate Years
Curriculum Guide
(Year 9 & 10)
Year 8 to 9 Subject Selection
Presentation
Year 8 to 9 Career/Pathway
Planning Presentation
Year 8 to 9 Web Preferences
Presentation
9 to 10
Year 9 to 10 Course Planner Booklet
Year 9 to 10 Subject Selection
Presentation
Year 9 to 10 Career/Pathway
Planning Presentation
Year 9 to 10 Web Preferences
Presentation
10 to 11
Year 10 to 11 Course Planner Booklet
Senior Years
Curriculum Guide
(Year 11 & 12)
Year 10 to 11 Subject Selection
Presentation
Year 10 to 11 Career/Pathway
Planning Presentation
Year 10 to 11 Web Preferences
Presentation Year 10 to 12
VET Presentation
11 to 12
Year 11 to 12 Course Planner Booklet
Year 11 to 12 Subject Selection
Presentation
Year 11 to 12 Career/Pathway
Planning Presentation
Year 11 to 12 Web Preferences
Presentation
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