Scotch College

VCE Manual

Foreword

The purpose of this manual is to provide Scotch College VCE students and their parents with information concerning VCE studies in 2009.

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) provides evidence that students have successfully completed their secondary education and are qualified to be considered for tertiary studies. The VCE is obtained usually after two consecutive years of study providing both breadth and depth of study for post compulsory students. There are a number of subjects available in a range of key learning areas, which are designed for students in Year 11 and 12. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) administer the VCE and Scotch College offers a wide range of subjects.

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a globally recognised post-compulsory certificate of education providing both depth and breadth. It is obtained usually after two consecutive years of study. Scotch offers many subjects from which students from Years 11 and 12 can choose their course. All studies are administered by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

The following sections of this booklet are intended to provide details about the VCAA, the VCE and Scotch College policies and procedures. A separate document, VCE SAC Dates, contains VCE and Scotch College assessment dates as well as other important dates and terms associated with VCE studies and the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Specific information is included about general routines as they apply to VCE students as well as answers to some questions about study skills. Information about tertiary matters is also included. More detailed information about the tertiary selection process will be distributed and discussed when appropriate during the year.

Schools assess Outcomes of all VCE studies through Coursework (SACs) and School-Assessed Tasks (SATs). These are listed in detail in Scotch College: A Guide to VCE 2009. VCE assessment will be completed mainly in class under timed conditions. Performance in SACs and SATs will be used to establish a ranking of students enrolled in the study at Scotch College. All SACs and SATs will contribute to the ranking. The VCAA will be statistically moderate Coursework results against examination results and the General Achievement Test (GAT) to achieve the final Study Score for each subject. At the completion of Year 12 an ENTER score will be reported by VTAC to students and relevant tertiary institutions for course selection purposes.

During the year, relevant Heads of Year, Tutors, Heads of Departments, Senior Subject Teachers and Class Teachers will provide more information about VCE studies in 2009. Each student will also receive detailed information and counselling from his Head of Year and the Scotch College Course and Career Centre about tertiary courses and the process of nominating preferences.

All Scotch College VCE students and parents are encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference. Please direct queries to:

Mr Ken Wheat	Ms Keiron Jones	Mr Tim Byrnes
Head of Upper School	Head of Year 11	Head of Year 12
ken.wheat@scotch.vic.edu.au	tim.byrnes@scotch.vic.edu.au	keiron.jones@scotch.vic.edu.au