Shared Curriculum Handbook for Students and Parents 2020
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Shared Curriculum Handbook for Students and Parents 2020 THE RIVERS SECONDARY COLLEGE Kadina High Campus – Lismore High Campus – Richmond River High Campus Contents Contents A Message from the College Executive Principal............................................................................................................... 3 College Personnel - 2019 ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Definitions and Explanations ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Enrolment Procedures and Administration ....................................................................................................................... 5 New Enrolments: ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Preliminary Course:........................................................................................................................................................ 5 Students wishing to change a course or withdraw from a course: ............................................................................... 5 HSC Course: .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Fees .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Areas where safe footwear must be worn: ................................................................................................................... 6 Textbooks ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Student Records ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Risk Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Lesson times for Shared Curriculum Courses .................................................................................................................... 8 Subject Lines for Shared Curriculum Courses Year 11 2020 (shown in blue) .................................................................... 9 Subject Lines for Shared Curriculum Courses Year 12 2020 (shown in blue) .................................................................. 10 Transport between Campuses ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Private Car Use ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Attendance at the start of Year 11 courses ..................................................................................................................... 12 Shared Curriculum Student Expectations ........................................................................................................................ 13 Campus Facilities.............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Assessment, Examinations and Reporting ....................................................................................................................... 13 New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) .............................................................................................. 14 Student Attendance and Progress ................................................................................................................................... 14 Staffing Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 KADINA HIGH CAMPUS MAP ........................................................................................................................................... 15 LISMORE HIGH CAMPUS MAP ......................................................................................................................................... 16 RICHMOND RIVER HIGH CAMPUS MAP ........................................................................................................................... 17 Further contacts and information ................................................................................................................................... 18 Use of Private Motor Vehicle by Share Curriculum Students application form 2 A Message from the College Executive Principal Welcome to The Rivers Secondary College. These continue to be exciting times for education in the Lismore area. Thank you for displaying your confidence in The Rivers Secondary College Shared Curriculum model. The college model that is now firmly established between Kadina High Campus, Lismore High Campus and Richmond River High Campus provides unprecedented opportunities for students to access a very broad senior curriculum. First class programs and highly qualified teachers provide the ideal learning environment where every student can realise their true potential. A caring culture and dedicated teachers ensure that every student is our priority. As a member of our college, you will not only benefit from the exceptional opportunities that we are able to offer but you will be asked for input on possible future innovations. Our focus is on high expectations, excellence in learning and a commitment to delivering opportunities for all students to succeed in a safe and nurturing environment. We develop young citizens of the future who recognise their place and responsibility as members of both a local and global community. Our staff are passionate about providing every opportunity for students to reach their personal best through the development of excellent study programs. We have an innovative focus across the campuses and a core belief that as a college we are always getting better. Our college offers an extensive curriculum and high quality, comprehensive extra-curricular programs. Our students excel in creative and performing arts, sport, community volunteering, leadership and academic areas. Take up the many challenges that you will be offered and make the most of what the college has to offer in academic, sporting, creative and performing arts and leadership programs. Our students benefit from strong links and educational partnerships with Southern Cross University, North Coast TAFE, Connect, Local Services Clubs (such as Rotary and Lions), Nulingah Aboriginal Lands Council, Lismore City Council, New Choices and Northern Rivers Social Development Council. As a college, opportunity, excellence and innovation are key features that we intend to embed into the development of our academic and extra-curricular activities for our broad range of students. We are continually reflecting on existing and new ways of educational delivery that achieve excellence, enhance student opportunities and success. Mr Greg Smith Executive Principal The Rivers Secondary College 3 College Personnel - 2020 The Rivers Secondary College Mr Greg Smith Mr Andrew Piper Mrs Cheryl Graham Executive Principal Head Teacher Administrative Officer Kadina High Campus Mr Ian Davies Ms Tracy McGrath Ms Penny Graham Principal Deputy Principal Shared Curriculum Coordinator Lismore High Campus Mr Chris Williams Mr Trent Graham Mr Kirt Swanbury Mrs Marianne Stickens Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Shared Curriculum Coordinator Richmond River High Campus Ms Mary-Jane Pell Mrs Belinda Marr Mr Luke Woodward Mrs Paula Moverley Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Shared Curriculum Coordinator 4 Definitions and Explanations Home campus The campus where the student is enrolled Host campus The alternate campus where the student studies Shared Curriculum classes Classes that have students from more than one campus Shared Curriculum students Students that attend classes at more than one campus Enrolment Procedures and Administration New Enrolments: New enrolments into the College may be accepted at any time as approved by the Campus Principal. This includes acceptance into Shared Curriculum classes. Preliminary Course: Towards the end of semester 1, Year 10 students participate in a comprehensive subject selection process for their senior studies. The timetable is developed across all three campuses so as to meet the needs of all students. Shared Curriculum courses will operate on lines 3, 4, 7 & 8 in 2020. Students from all campuses have equal opportunities to study a Shared Curriculum Course. Subject lines for all Shared Curriculum are shown in the tables on page 9 and 10. Students wishing to change a course or withdraw from a course: Students must first discuss any request to change courses with their Careers or Year Advisor at their home campus. No class changes to Preliminary Shared Curriculum courses will be accepted in the first 3 weeks or after Week 6 of Term 1, unless there are exceptional circumstances