2021 Orientation HANDBOOK Your guide to teaching and learning at Victoria’s first specialist secondary school for science, mathematics and associated technologies 2021 Orientation HANDBOOK

39 Innovation Walk Monash University, Clayton Campus Clayton VIC 3800 +61 3 9905 1002 [email protected]

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Orientation Handbook This handbook is your guide to teaching and learning at John Monash Science School i – Victoria’s first specialist secondary school for science, mathematics and associated technologies. It contains important information for students, parents and families as they prepare to enter our classrooms and join our school community. We hope you will find this handbook a valuable and insightful resource, as you begin your studies here at John Monash Science School.

Section One: Section Three Gi Se STUDENT EMPOWERMENT 1.0 -1.6 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 - 3.5 AND WELLBEING

1.1 Welcome ...... 8 3.1 Student Empowerment ...... 26 1.2 School Contact Information ...... 8 3.2 House Structure ...... 27 1.3 Timetables and Term Dates ...... 9 3.3 Personal Development Program .. 27 1.4 Maps and Floor Plans...... 10 3.4 Subject and Careers Planning .... 27 1.5 School Facilities...... 12 3.5 Orientation Camp ...... 28 1.6 School Uniform ...... 14

Section Four Fe FEES AND FINANCIAL Section Two: 4.1 - 4.6 Sa STUDENT ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION 2.1 - 2.9 AND MANAGEMENT 4.1 Payment Arragements .. 30 4.2 Fee Schedule ...... 31 2.1 Contact With The School ...... 18 4.3 Payment Methods ...... 35 2.2 Compass ...... 19 4.4 Student Insurance ...... 35 2.2 CANVAS ...... 20 4.5 Camps, Sports and Excursions 2.3 Absences, Late Arrivals, Early Fund (CSEF) ...... 35 Departures & Extended Leave ..... 21 4.6 Parent Payment Form ...... 36 2.4 Assessment ...... 22 Section Five 2.5 Reporting ...... 22 Sc SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND 2.6 Home Study ...... 22 5.1 - 5.3 OUTREACH PROGRAMS 2.7 Book Lists ...... 23 5.1 Parents and Friends 2.8 Information and Communication Association (PFA) ...... 38 Technologies (ICT) ...... 23 5.2 School Council ...... 39 2.9 Work Experience Program ...... 24 5.3 Regional Science Exchange ...... 39 Section Six: 7.7G Medical Physics ...... 69 Cs CURRICULUM AND 7.7H Microbiology ...... 70 6.1 - 6.7 SUBJECT SELECTION 7.7I Nature and Beauty of Mathematics ...... 71 6.1 Course Selection: 7.7J Disease, Disorders & Scientific Steps and Important Dates ...... 42 Discoveries ...... 72 6.2 Curriculum Structure ...... 43 Section One: 7.7K Pharmaceutical Science ...... 73 Gi 6.3 Enrichment STEM Electives ...... 43 1.0 -1.6 7.7L Terraforming Mars ...... 74 GENERAL INFORMATION 6.4 Rules for Acceleration ...... 46 7.7B Aquatic Fieldwork Science .... 75 6.5 VCE Offerings ...... 47 7.7N Advanced Chemistry ...... 76 6.6 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) ...... 47 7.7M VCE Physics (Unit 1+2) ...... 77 6.7 JMSS Diploma ...... 48

OTHER AVAILABLE Section Seven: P3 I INDEX OF AVAILABLE SUBJECTS 7.1 - 7.11 SUBJECTS 7.8 Languages ...... 79 7.8A French REQUIRED SUBJECTS P1 7.8B Japanese 7.9 Music ...... 81 7.1 English ...... 52 7.10 Duke of Edinburgh...... 84 7.2 Issues Studies ...... 53 7.3 Mathematics ...... 54 7.2A Core Mathematics CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM 7.2B Mathematical Methods P4

7.4 Core Science ...... 56 7.11 Co-Curricular Subject Index...... 86 7.5 Data Science ...... 58 7.5A Intro to Games Programming ...... 58 Section Eight: 7.5B Intro to Programming, Machine Cu 8.1 - 8.2 CURRICULUM PATHWAYS Learning and Simulations ...... 59

7.6 Physical Education ...... 60 8.1 Curriculum Pathways ...... 94 8.2 Example Pathways ...... 95

8.2-P1 Pathways Templates...... 108 P2 STEM ELECTIVES

7.7 Enrichment STEM Electives ...... 62 Section Nine: 7.7A Analytical Spectroscopy ...... 64 Fd 9.1 - 9.5 FORMS AND DOCUMENTS 7.7C Astrophysics ...... 65 7.7D Biotechnology ...... 66 9A Course Selection: 7.7F FLEET Science ...... 67 Entering Preferences Online ...... 111 7.7E Materials Science ...... 68 9B Forms Due At Course Confirmation ...... 112 and Engineering Gi Section One: GENERAL INFORMATION

School Timetables and 1.1 WELCOME 1.2 CONTACT INFORMATION 1.3 TERM DATES

1.3A School Day Timetable Structures Welcome to John Monash Science School. Physical Address 39 Innovation Walk Since opening to senior students in 2010, John Monash Monash University VIC 3800 All students will need to be at school by 8.20am each day. Most days, John Monash Science School follows the regular

Science School (JMSS) has quickly become one of Victoria’s Lessons begin at 8.40am. timetable with two exceptions: Wednesdays, and Fridays most innovative and highest performing Government Additional information sometimes required that accommodate a school assembly. schools. for GPS navigation: School finishes at 3.15pm each day except Wednesday, when school will finish at 3.30pm to accommodate subjects 1 Wellington Road, Clayton VIC As the state’s first specialist senior secondary school in our Co-Curricular Program. Regular TImetable (Days 1+6/ 2+7/ 4+9/ 5) focusing on science, mathematics and associated Postal Address PO Box 8016 Description Time Duration technologies, our school is unique within Australia and we Monash University VIC 3800 1.3B School Terms Period 1 8.40 - 9.40 1 Hour would like to congratulate each student on being selected as part of our new cohort of Year 10 and Year 11 students. John Monash Science School follows a common four-term Period 2 9.40 - 10.40 1 Hour school year, closely aligned to the Term Dates published by Phone Numbers Recess 10.40 - 11.05 25 Minutes We cater for curious students who are problem solvers the Victorian Department of Education and Training. with a real passion and interest in science, and we proudly School Office Mentor 11.05 - 11.20 15 Minutes offer a curriculum co-constructed with academics from (03) 9905 1002 [email protected] Period 3 11.20 - 12.20 1 Hour Monash University, along with a broad range of elective School Term Dates - 2021 and extension subjects that utilise our state-of-the-art Period 4 12.25 - 13.25 1 Hour Attendance/Absences Term One 28 January 1 April facilities and take full advantage of our position on Monash Lunch 13.25 - 14.15 50 Minutes University’s Clayton campus. (03) 9902 9712 [email protected] Holidays 2 April 18 April Period 5 14.15 - 15.15 1 Hour The purpose of this handbook is to provide students and parents with information about how the school will operate Term Two 19 April 25 June and the subjects that will be offered to students in 2021 Wednesday (Days 3 +8) Key Staff Holidays 26 June 11 July It is essential that students plan carefully and make Period 1 8.40 - 9.35 55 Minutes Principal Term Three 12 July 17 September informed decisions that enable them to meet both their Period 2 9.35 - 10.30 55 Minutes personal and academic goals into the future. Peter Corkill Holidays 18 September 3 October [email protected] Recess 10.30 - 10.55 25 Minutes Students should choose subjects that: Term Four 4 October 17 December Period 3 10.55 - 11.50 55 Minutes • they have an interest in; Assistant Principals Period 4 11.50 - 12.45 55 Minutes Holidays 18 December 31 January • they may need for future courses (prerequisites); Andrew Chisholm Lunch 12.45 - 13.30 45 Minutes [email protected] • allow them to maintain and develop their own special skills and talents. Term Dates and Holiday Periods for 2021 and beyond in all Co-Curricular 13.30 - 15.30 2 Hours Sally Cheah-Johnson Victorian Government Schools are listed on the Victorian [email protected] Department of Education website: We realise that subject selection can sometimes be Friday + Assembly (Days 10) a difficult and daunting task. If you would like more Business Manager information, or have any queries about any aspect of the 1.3C Timetables Mentor 8.30 - 8.45 15 Minutes Alison Galloway programs offered at this school, please contact us. 10-Day Cycle Assembly 8.45 - 9.50 1 Hour, 5 Minutes [email protected] Period 2 9.55 - 10.55 1 Hour Our website has our most up-to-date information, The school operates on a 10-day cycle, with an alternating including articles, photos and videos. You can also see our structure on Fridays. Recess 10.55 - 11.20 25 Minutes school calendar of events. Each day is broken into five 60-minute teaching and Period 3 11.20 - 12.20 1 Hour learning periods, with a short break between Periods 2 and 3 for recess, and a longer break between Periods 4 and 5 for Period 4 12.25 - 13.25 1 Hour lunch. Lunch 13.25 - 14.15 50 Minutes Period 5 14.15 - 15.15 1 Hour Map Floor Plan Location and Transport 1.4 M1JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL NORTH 1.4 M2 JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL NORT H

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and Blackburn Railway Stations. BEDDOE AVE SE6 PRINCES HIGHWAY John Monash S2 SE5 OC1 Science School Bus Loop The majority of bus routes servicing the Clayton campus 12 TOILETS TOILETS arrive at the Monash University central bus loop, WELLINGTON ROAD 2B9 /2B10 2L5 2L4 2L3 2L2 2L1 2B1 / 2B2 approximately 200m from John Monash Science School.

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INNOVATION WALK INNOVATION Track preferred strategy, borrowing from the trend in higher Monash Sport basketball court located on the school grounds, and CHANCELLORS WALK Robert EXHIBITION WALK Blackwood 27 Hall education to provide electronic resources to students Menzies Building CHANCELLORS WALK CHANCELLORS WALK Frearson Oval CHANCELLORS WALK Monash Tan multi-purpose indoor and outdoor facilities hired through Sir Louis where possible. Our eResources include collections of Matheson WALK INNOVATION Track Law Library

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for research and personal interest. These eResources are Australian Synchrotron Blackwood ANCORA IMPARO WAY ANCORA IMPARO WAY accessible at any time on laptops, tablets and smartphones 48 ANCORA IMPARO WAY Hall 1.5B Environment Menzies Building and students have quick and easy access to them from the Multi-level Frearson Oval There is a major sustainability focus in the day-to-day Sir Louis student portal and the Library Resource Centre website. ANCORA IMPARO WAY operations of the school. The building itself has a high-level Matheson Student engagement with the library includes such SE6 Law Library environmentally sustainable design including rainwater John Monash S2 SE5 OC1 Science School

resources as: BEDDOE AVE Library harvesting, double glazing, hydronic heating and cooling 12 WALK RAINFOREST SCENIC BOULEVARD Baseball and sub floor ventilation. - support navigating our eResources and collections WELLINGTON ROAD Bus only access

We are also keen to ensure all waste is kept to a minimum - reference queries and resource requests welcome INNOVATION WALK RAINFOREST WALK EXHIBITION WALK SCENIC BOULEVARD 13 and recycled whenever possible. Blue bins are for paper - an active student book club Australian Synchrotron and cardboard, yellow bins are for mixed recyclables, and ANCORA IMPARO WAY red bins are for general waste. Where a hardcopy, app, subscription or eBook is the best ANCORA IMPARO WAY 48 ANCORA IMPARO WAY available for a subject and will be used extensively by Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up students, it will be listed for purchase on the school book 1.5C Café and app list which is issued in late November each year. A small drop-off and pick-up point, restricted to 5-minute parking at all times, is located in front of the school. Our café is on the ground floor, offering a range of cold Multi-level drinks, snacks and hot and cold lunch options, open during Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zone 1.5F Parking ANCORA IMPARO WAY recess and lunch times. Students can also submit lunch John Monash Science School orders in the morning for pick-up at lunch time. There is a 5-minute drop-off zone at the front (North side) of JMSS, but no parking available near the building The café is operated by the school and complies with between 7:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (red permits health and safety standards. These standards cater for all Parking Before 5.00pm (During School Hours) and childcare parking only). cultural and dietary requirements. The café uses ceramic SE6 The majority of the parking available at Monash University John Monash S2 SE5 OC1 plates and bowls, and metal cutlery, rather than plastic If you are dropping students off in the morning, you can is permit only, however, ticketed visitor parking is available Science School disposable utensils, and students are responsible for drop off and turn around in the small carparks next to in some locations across the campus. returning these to the cafe. Students also have access to JMSS. Please do not use child care centre car park. 12 kitchenettes in their house areas, including filtered hot and SE1 Ticketed Visitor Parking If you are coming to an event at JMSS, please park in ticket cold water, and microwave access. Students are responsible SE3 Ticketed Visitor Parking parking areas shown on the Monash University map (see for keeping these areas clean. EFTPOS is preferred. N1 Ticketed Visitor Parking (Undercover) WELLINGTON ROAD also next page), and purchase a ticket for the duration of Bus only access your stay. You will need to allow 10 minutes to walk from Parking After 5.00pm

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Parking Areas School 1.6 Uniform Components UNIFORM 1.6 A1 JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL

1.6A Compulsory School Uniform Winter Uniform Accessories JMSS is a proud uniform school, with both a Summer and Winter uniform, as well as a Sports uniform. Summer (Terms 1+4) Winter (Terms 2+3) Seasonal guidelines only Seasonal guidelines only PSW is the school supplier and the closest PSW outlet to Safety Glasses JMSS is at Mount Waverley. It is advisable to order uniforms JMSS Summer Dress JMSS Winter Skirt as early as possible, to ensure you receive the right size at the appropriate time. or or

Grey tailored pleated JMSS Plain grey tailored PSW Mount Waverley shorts long pants 288-290 Stephensons Road Blazer i Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Collared white tailored (03) 9809 5477 shirt or long-sleeved College Tailored business shirt to be worn Tie Trousers Lab Coat College Bag [email protected] tucked-in. www.psw.com.au Collared short-sleeve shirt Sports Uniform (with embroidered JMSS The shirt is to be worn with Tuesday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm logo) JMSS tie. Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm JMSS navy woollen jumper Long-Sleeve Shirt with JMSS embroidered Students are required to wear complete school uniform emblem. when travelling to and from school and on all excursions. Wool Blend Jumper The wearing of school uniform is compulsory for all JMSS Blazer with JMSS embroidered logo to be worn as an students from Year 10 to Year 12. A blazer must be worn outer garment. as the outer garment on all school occasions, to and from Spray Jacket school, and on all school excursions, unless otherwise Sports Polo advised. Black leather laced-up Black leather laced-up shoes – fully enclosed and shoes – fully enclosed and Students are required to wear a complete version of the flat-heeled flat-heeled. uniform. Blouse Students are not permitted to wear a combination of school Knee-high navy socks / navy uniform and sport uniform (for example, the rugby jumper tights nor the spray jacket must not be worn as a substitute for (for wearing of skirt) the blazer). Pleated Skirt White or grey socks. Sandshoes, sneakers, and other sports shoes must be worn or Rugby Jumper in PE / Sport classes, and may be worn in the yard at recess Grey crew socks and lunchtime for the purposes of playing games, but they Summer Uniform Track Pants are not acceptable as a replacement for school shoes at (for wearing of pants). other times. Sandals / T-Bars are not permitted due to safety Only formal-style flat-heeled, fully enclosed, black leather requirements shoes are to be worn. Sandals and T-Bars are not permitted due to safety requirements in labs. Sports Uniform Year-Round Sports Shorts Cap Rugby tops may be worn in Sports / PE sessions and during some incursions into Monash University. Students are JMSS Sports Top JMSS Spray Jacket Lost Property strongly advised to wear hats outside and at sport for sun Short-Sleeve Shirt protection. Sports / PE uniform must be worn for all Sports Please label all uniforms, books and / PE classes. JMSS Microfibre Sports JMSS Baseball Cap ii personal items. Shorts (with logo) A price list and pictures of all uniform items are included All Lost Property is stored at the JMSS Office, and if your name is on the item on the following pages. You can find out more information JMSS Microfibre JMSS Rugby Jumper you will be emailed to collect it. If it is not about the uniform on our website, including our Uniform Tracksuit Pants (with logo) labelled it will still be stored. Anything Appearance policy. (with logo) left at the end of every term is donated to Dress Tailored Shorts charity. School Uniform Price List

Summer - Seasonal guidelines only Sizes Price ($) Sports Uniform Sizes Price ($) (Terms 1+4)

Rugby Jumper 10/3XS - 16/S $ 30.95 10/3XS - 3XL $ 87.95 Short-Sleeve Shirt Ink/Delph/White Section Two: w/Embroidered Pocket Sa White 18/M - 3XL $ 32.95 Spray Jacket 2.1 - 2.9 STUDENT ADMINISTRATION w/ Embroidered Logo 10/3XS - 3XL $ 86.95 Pleated Front Shorts Navy/Sky/White 10/62cm - 117cm $ 41.95 AND MANAGEMENT Grey Microfibre Track Pants 10/3XS - 3XL $ 49.95 Summer Dress Navy 12G/6L-22L $ 65.95 White/Navy/Blue Stripe Baseball Cap – $ 15.95 Navy Winter - Seasonal guidelines only Sizes Price ($) Unisex Shorts (Terms 2+3) w/ Reflective Strip 3XS - 5XL $ 39.95 Indigo Long-Sleeve Shirt 10/3XS - 16/S $ 25.95 Standard Collar Girls Shorts White 18/M - 5XL $ 27.95 w/ Reflective Strip 85 - 130 $ 39.95 Indigo 10/3XS - 18/M $ 85.95 Wool Blend Jumper Sublimated Polo Shirt Navy (Sports Polo) 10/3XS - 5XL $ 59.95 L - 5XL $ 91.95 Navy/Sky/White

Long-Sleeve 12G/6L-16G/10L $ 44.95 Jacquard Shirt Accessories Sizes Price ($) White 18G/12L-24L $ 46.95 Labcoat Box Pleat Skirt 12G/6L - 20L $ 65.95 w/ Embroidered Logo 12/2XS - 2XL $ 43.95 Navy/Sky/White Check White

Pleated Trousers 10/62cm - 117cm $ 52.95 School Backpack Grey w/ Laptop Insert – $ 62.00 Ink Blazer 85 - 130 $ 207.96 Ink Cushion-Foot Sports Socks (3 Pack) 8-11 – 9-12 $ 17.95 White 1.6B Second-Hand Uniform The JMSS Parents and Friends Association (PFA) as Marle Turnover Sock organised for parents to use the Sustainable School Shop (3 Pack) 2-8, OS $ 23.95 Grey Marle to buy and sell second-hand books and uniforms. This is a simple, user-friendly service for the education community Wool Crew Socks which recycles goods through an online trading portal. 8-11 – 9-12 $ 11.95 Grey http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/ Turnover Knee-Hi Socks Through this service, uniforms, books, calculators, musical (3 Pack) 2-8, 8-11 $ 19.95 instruments and more can be traded between parents all Navy or White year round on a system that is similar to Gumtree. Tights MID - XTALL $ 17.95 Parents register online to use the service at a cost of Navy $19.95 per annum or $1.00 per ad. Ads are placed for “For Opaque Tights Sale” items and for “Wanted” items using a simple tick MID - XTALL $ 9.95 box system. Visit the “Second-Hand Uniform” page on our Navy website for more information. School Tie – $ 23.95 Navy/Sky/White

2.1 Section Two: 2.2 A1 Compass Usage Guide 2.12.1 - 2.9- 2.9 STUDENT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL

CONTACT with Consent and Payments Using Compass 2.2 COMPASS Compass 2.1S1 - 1.1 THE SCHOOL S1 - 1.1 Updates and important information are ii often published through Compass - our Parents can support student learning in a number of ways. 2.2A Access, Usage and Expectations school’s student management platform. Our school website is designed to help keep our school Compass is a web-based portal to access many sites and Compass can be accessed by visiting: community informed and connected, and is intended to be services at JMSS. http://jmss-vic.compass.education the first point of reference for parents. Parents will receive a login, and students will also have a Parents can use the school website to: login. It is important not to share your login details with anyone, including your family members. Compass provides a fast, secure and hassle-free way to • Keep in touch with the school via our website confirm and pay for your child’s excursions. showing events, articles and photos; When logged in to Compass parents can: Compass logins and passwords will be issued to you • View the school calendar; • see news items and alerts; individually early in 2021. • Use the form located on our ‘Contact’ page to direct • top up printing and photocopy money; enquiries to the most relevant member of our • order School Photos; teaching, administrative and educational support staff; and, • monitor attendance; A • Connect with the official school accounts on social • monitor learning progress and view and print A media (Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube) for more Progress Reports (notified when available); Login to the Compass Portal B B casual updates on daily life at JMSS. • view availability and book parent-teacher-student 11 Visit https://jmss-vic.compass.education and conferences; The school website can be found by visiting: log into the Compass Parent Portal using your A B www.jmss.vic.edu.au • change your password; parent login details. A B

Parents are also encouraged to join our Parents and Friends • print excursion forms and payment forms; If you can’t remember your login details,you C Association (PFA). • pay for excursions; can access your account by clicking “Can’t access your account?”. C More information on the PFA can be found in Section Five: • order replacement Compass Identity cards; School Community and Outreach Programs. • view end of semester reports.

Viewing/Paying for Upcoming Events D When logged in to Compass students can: 22 Once logged in, for upcoming events and • read news and alerts; John Monash Science School Website excursions, navigate to ‘Events’ Evia the • view timetables and see any class or room changes; “Organisation” D D tab on the top ribbon. Our school website is a valuable source • check any events they need to attend; Click the red ‘Process Now” button to provide E i of information for both parents and E students. • reprint lost excursion forms; consent and/or payment (Depending upon what the event requires). We recommend adding the website to the • access resources such as online handbooks and ‘Bookmarks’ or ‘Frequently Visited’ list in subject sites. your regular internet browser. It is expected both parents and students will access The school website can be found at: www. Compass on a regular basis. Parents are expected to check jmss.vic.edu.au Compass weekly, while students are expected to check F Compass on a daily basis. F

Your Compass login and PIN details will be issued to you at the beginning of 2021. If you cannot login to the portal you should contact the JMSS Office to have your PIN reset. Compass Support To access Compass, please visit: https://jmss-vic.compass.education If you require support at any stage of the i i online process, please email: [email protected] Canvas Usage Guide Absences, Late Arrivals, 2.2 A2 JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL 2.3 EARLY DEPARTURES AND EXTENDED LEAVE

Canvas 2.3A Absences Students may be required to make up lost time via one or more work management sessions as appropriate. Students Canvas is the John Monash Science School’s Learning Management System (LMS) that supports Students need to attend school regularly and punctually in who are late to class will be expected to catch up on the teachers in delivering a differentiated approach to learning – using traditional face-to-face order to maximise their academic performance and be able i work missed and this will be monitored by the subject practices with online technology. It is a cloud-based application which enables students and to take full part in all school-arranged activities. teachers to access the tools they need for learning and teaching wherever they are. It also teacher of that class. Full school participation is important for students to enables parents to be enrolled as an observer thereby providing access to student results, develop core life and social skills, academic knowledge assessment tasks and course materials 2.3C Early Departure From School and values and attributes which prepare them for a life of learning and participation in their communities. Parents are advised to make dental, medical and other Logging into Canvas for the first time appointments outside normal school hours. Students are expected to be at school each day by 8.20am Canvas is accessible from any computer or mobile device with a standard browser. Canvas supports the latest and remain until the end of the school day at 3.15pm, with Students who need to leave the school before the end of versions of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari. Just open your browser, log into Canvas, and you’re the exception of Wednesday’s Co-Curricular Program which the day must have parent permission prior to leaving the ready to go. concludes at 3.30 pm. school. Where possible early departure arrangements are to It is strongly recommended that when you log into Canvas for the first time that you adjust the notification be made prior the start of the school day. Students are expected to be punctual to each class and settings on your account and hence manage the frequency and type of notifications you receive - instructions Mentor Group Session. Students must let the subject teacher know that they will for this can be found below. be absent and make the necessary arrangements to obtain If a student will be absent for the day, needs to leave work missed during their absence and any homework early or will arrive late, please inform the school as soon as First Time Canvas Login Instructions: that may be assigned. Students must sign out using the possible using any of the following options: 1. Go to ​https://jmss.instructure.com/login/canvas Compass Kiosk before leaving the building. • enter details directly onto Compass using the If students need to leave during a class they are to inform 2. Click on the ​“Forgot Password?”​ link. Parent Portal; or the teacher before the lesson to minimise disruption for 3. Enter the email address as ​specified in this email ​under the JMSS • send an email to: [email protected]; or other students. Canvas Login field​. • call the school on (03) 9902 9712 any time; or 4. Click on the “Request Password” ​button and a reset link will be 2.3D Extended Leave sent to your email address. • provide a written letter to the students’ House Mentor. Families are expected to arrange their holidays to occur 5. Access the reset link from your email and your new password will during the normal public and school holidays. However, be available for you to use. Don’t forget to check your junk or spam under extenuating circumstances where extended leave folder. Using Compass to advise of absences from school is necessary, parents are to notify the House 6. Return to the link in ​step 1 ​and bookmark for future convenience. Mentor. Compass, our school’s student You can also access the Canvas portal through the ​John Monash management system can be used to An Application For Extended Leave Form is available from Science School Website​. i advise of student absences, including Mrs Sally Cheah-Johnson (Assistant Principal) and it is to 7. Log in with your email address and the password you created. arrival and late departures. be completed and submitted to Mrs Sally Cheah-Johnson two weeks prior to the departure for the extended leave. Compass can be accessed by visiting: Any student who is absent from school for an extended http://jmss-vic.compass.education On the login screen you can now enter your username and password period and does not complete this process beforehand, sent to you from the John Monash Science School. will not have their absence approved, and will receive ‘Not If students have a Medical Certificate, as supporting Satisfactory’ for any assessment task missed during the As a Canvas observer, you will have the following options: documentation for their absence, it can be placed in the period of absence. attendance box at the JMSS Office or given to the Mentor ● View the Dashboard teacher. Students who are ill for an extended period of time will be supported by their House Mentors and House Leaders, ● Set your Notifications Students who are absent for an assessment or are absent Canvas Help who will provide work which they can manage during their ● View the course Syllabus for two or more days are required to present a Medical recovery and in preparation for their return to school. A If you are experiencing trouble with your Certificate. Medical Certificate is required for extended absence due to ● View Marks for Assessment Canvas login, password or using the i illness. ● View but not submit Assignments application, please contact ​Mrs Wendy 2.3B Late Arrival To School VandenBerg​, Canvas Parent Liaison ● View the Modules Page Officer, on 9905 1002 or email wendy. Students who are late to school must sign-in at the Compass Kiosk. ● View the Calendar [email protected]. For assistance with Assignments, They will need to present the printed Late Arrival ticket to Assessment Dates, or other Canvas course the class teacher. Students without an acceptable reason When you log into Canvas, you will see the Dashboard with content, please contact your child’s for their lateness will be interviewed by their House Mentor. all your child’s subjects visible. *Click on any item to see more teacher for the relevant subject. details. CANVAS 2.6C Guidelines INFORMATION and 2.4 ASSESSMENT In 2021, all students will As a general weekly guide, for students in Year 10 we COMMUNICATION S1 - 1.3 2.8 i receive feedback about their suggest a minimum of 10 to 12 hours of Home Study per S1 - 1.3 progress in all subjects via the week. Varying school and individual circumstances often TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) learning platform CANVAS. necessitate the use of weekends, holidays or non-teaching At JMSS a range of assessment methodologies are used by Early in the school year each periods for Home Study. 2.8A ICT at John Monash Science School teachers to promote positive attitudes towards learning student and parent will receive It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is John Monash Science School integrates state-of-the-art and encourage the pursuit of excellence. a login to CANVAS that will subsequently completed after all absences from scheduled technologies into the curriculum. Our aim is to ensure that Assessment at JMSS will: allow both students and classes. This includes absences due to illness, instrumental every student is able to engage with interactive learning parents to see progress against music, appointments, sporting commitments, religious • Include a variety of opportunities to encourage materials and that they are able to create their own learning tasks in each subject. or other holidays. Students are responsible for recording students to reach achievable goals; authentic responses through the live capture and editing Home Study details in their school diaries and completing of images, sound, video and the written word. Furthermore, • Create a cumulative record and reflect the dynamic set tasks. we challenge our students to create high-quality responses nature of learning; that they will want to share with the world. We believe • Assist in the diagnosis of students’ strengths and this endeavour helps us to identify the best blend of weaknesses; technologies for their studies. • Report against relevant F-10 Victorian Curriculum In support, the school’s wireless network allows students learning areas and capabilities and VCE Book high-speed access to a range of electronic resources within (Victorian Certificate of Education) outcomes. 2.7 the School, the University and the Internet. A blend of LISTS portals (including Compass and Google Apps) provides Classroom teachers have the responsibility to: students with lesson resources to be downloaded, access Home to emails, shared school calendars and tools that provide • Ensure that students have a clear understanding of 2.6 2.7A Textbooks and stationery teachers with feedback on their learning. the subject goals and, in particular, of the nature, STUDY John Monash Science School’s preferred textbook and quality and quantity of work required, when work is stationery supplier is Monash University Bookshop. Each due to be completed, and the criteria for Home Study/Homework is theoretical and practical work year in November, the booklist is made available on the 2.8B Multi-Device Program assessment; undertaken at home which relates to, consolidates, and Monash University Bookshop website. The school’s decision to adopt a Bring Your Own Devices • Implement units of work and, in consultation with supports work undertaken in school hours. This includes (BYODs) model is made with the future in mind. The students, use a variety of strategies and techniques subject, test, and examination preparation, completion openness of this approach best serves the needs of parents for gathering information on progress which caters of set tasks, assignments, work requirements, revision, Monash Book and Merchandise Store and students, as students may bring a device or devices for the range and qualities of student learning. research and wider reading. they already own. We also believe that our teachers, as Campus Centre everyday users of learning technologies, understand the Students have the responsibility to: Ground Floor, 21 Chancellors Walk 2.6A Philosophy i capabilities of portable devices. Wireless internet access is Monash University • Provide the required work for assessment; John Monash Science School views the setting and Clayton, Victoria 3800 available throughout the JMSS building and on the Monash University campus. • Meet requirements of the units of work within the completion of Home Study as an integral part of the (03) 9905 3111 given timeline; educational process. This school believes that this It is expected that students at John Monash Science School [email protected] involvement reinforces and enriches the curriculum, will have two computing devices. • Reflect upon their strengths and weaknesses in encourages excellence, develops organisation and http://go.jmss.it/jmss-book-list response to self and teacher assessment. The primary device (for example a laptop or notebook time management skills, and the capacity to assume computer) will serve as the student’s “main” computer, responsibility for one’s own learning. while the secondary device (for example tablet, iPad or The Monash University Bookshop is open from Monday to Students are encouraged to realise that high aspirations smartphone) will serve to capture learning and access to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please check holiday shutdown and consistent effort in school and home study maximise digital content subscription services. periods. the likelihood of success. Home study should be overseen REPORTING Due to the limited number of powerpoints and other 2.5S1 - 1.3 and supported by both parents and teachers. Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to charging facilities on campus, both the main and secondary contact the school to discuss their circumstances and the devices are expected the be fully charged at the start of support available. 2.6B Development each school day. Reporting of student achievement will reflect the principles For success at secondary level, balanced and consistent of assessment described above. Reporting to students application is needed at school and at home. The nature and parents will clearly communicate the achievements 2.7B Digital resources and amount of home study at each year level will vary of students and will provide recommendations to assist according to individual age, learning needs and contexts. Students may be required to subscribe to digital resources students’ future learning. for some subjects. A committed and motivated student will invest time Reporting at JMSS will include online reports at the end and effort in home study, and develop and practice of each semester, available in the “Assessments” section of constructive work habits and organisational skills 2.7C Secondhand Bookshop Compass, as well as interim reports midway through each necessary for success beyond the school setting. It is Secondhand textbooks are available online from semester. Progress interviews will be scheduled twice a important that home study is balanced by hobby, social Sustainable School Shop. year with students and parents, and available at other times and sporting pursuits, in order to provide appropriately for as required. individual interests, growth and relaxation. See Section 1.6B - Secondhand Uniform for further information on secondhand goods. Multi-Device Program Website To help support and inform parents i and students, the school maintains a dedicated Multi-Device Program (MDP) website: Section Three: http://jmss.it/mdp Se 3.1 - 3.5 STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

The MDP website can be found by visiting AND WELLBEING http://jmss.it/mdp and contains information on: • points to consider; • minimum specifications; • options and scenarios; • security and protection; • purchasing; • electronic resources (prescribed Apps and eBooks); • key dates; • frequently asked questions. Please visit the MDP website to orientate yourself with your hardware needs prior to starting at John Monash Science School.

Work Experience 2.9 PROGRAM

All Year 10 students are required to participate in the JMSS It is important to note that some placements close Work Experience Program in Term 2, 2021 (Dates to be applications towards the end of 2020 for 2021 placements, finalised). so students wishing to have the broadest range of possible The aim of the program is to broaden the students’ placements available will need to prepare applications as understanding of the workplace and widen their early as possible. perspective of career opportunities. At JMSS students are Each student’s Work Experience placement must be expected to seek work experience in science/technology- finalised by the end of Term 1 2021 related industries or organisations. Students are expected Students will receive a Work Experience Handbook at to participate fully in this program as it will enable them Orientation Day at the end of the year in 2020, which to experience the reality of the workplace, and gain an contains the Work Experience Arrangement Forms for understanding of the work environment and employer 2021. expectations. It also gives students a chance to see if they would like to pursue a particular career by working in an industry. Work Experience/Career Enquiries It is important to apply as early as possible for placements, particularly if you would like to do your work experience Any queries about work experience can be directed to: at a hospital/zoo/police academy or other popular i organisations. Previously students have completed their Ms Kirstine Carter placement in a variety of workplaces including CSIRO, [email protected] Melbourne Aquarium, The Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Southern Health, Peter MacCallum Hospital and and all students seeking further various departments within Monash University including information are encouraged to visit our Chemistry, Physics and Biomedical Science. Careers and Pathways website: http://jmsscareers.com

Se Section Three: 3.1 - 3.5 STUDENT EMPOWERMENT AND WELLBEING

Student House and participation in: 3.1 3.2 • Student leadership programs such as in Student S1 - 1.1 EMPOWERMENT STRUCTURE Parliament and Interact Club; and, Student Leadership: • Co-curricular Program which provide choices in When commencing study at John Monash Science School, • We empower our students to take an active leadership more than 25 electives), Sports, Performing Arts, The aim of John Monash Science School is to fully develop all students are allocated to both a House and a House role in organising club activities and make decisions that Computing and Community Service and leadership the talents and capacities of all students to help them strive Mentor Group. for personal best. impacts on school programs and activities. Our Student development. Parliament is a powerful structure which enables student There are four Houses at John Monash Science School, each • Work Experience opportunities in a science-related We help our students to develop interdisciplinary leadership. named after famous Australian scientists: capabilities such as critical and creative thinking, alongside industry or organisation, House System: Elizabeth Blackburn; Peter Doherty, Tim Flannery and Fiona ethical, inter-cultural, personal and social perspectives. • Extracurricular activities such as debating Wood Students are empowered through learning in the • We develop a strong and vibrant House and competitions, International Student Science Fairs classroom, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, and Mentor System, with a view to building and Each House has two House Leaders who monitor the leadership opportunities, to develop the above capabilities sustaining connectedness within the student body, progress of all students in the House. Subject and so that they are equipped for their future in a changing and between students and staff. Each House Mentor Group has a Mentor (teacher) who S1 - 1.1 world. 3.4 CAREERS Counselling support: is responsible for looking after the personal wellbeing, PLANNING The JMSS Strategic Plan has a whole school approach to academic progress and development of their students. student engagement, empowerment and wellbeing. We • We ensure effective counselling and monitoring The Mentors monitor the progress of their students and Formalised pathways planning is a Department of believe in providing students with an environment that processes are in place so that every JMSS student assist students in developing their Learning Plans. The Education and Training (DET) imperative. It aims to provide promotes responsibility, resilience and a growth mindset. progresses through a course which suits their abilities and aspirations, and leads to a pathway student’s Learning Plan is owned and used by the learner students with a structured approach to obtaining accurate Positive Education was introduced at the start of 2018 as a of their choosing beyond JMSS. The students’ and supported by the Mentor. The Mentor is an advocate and relevant careers and pathways advice. whole-school approach to promoting a positive climate for Mentors undertake an active role in the monitoring for their students, and oversees the learning targets, learning. The goals of this program are to: of the student learning journey and pathway. progress and achievements of the students in their Mentor • Improve employment outcomes and other education Positive Education focuses on specific skills that assist Co-Curricular Program: Group. students to strengthen their relationships, build positive outcomes for young people; Each House also has a Student Leadership Team of House emotions, enhance personal resilience and promote their • We have a well established Co-Curricular program Captains and Student Parliament members. The Student • Provide greater selection of curriculum and support health so that students are positively engaged in their which enables students to develop skills beyond Parliament provides a powerful ‘Student Voice’ which helps programs for young people; learning and experience positive accomplishments. classroom learning. shape the students’ learning experiences at JMSS. • Improve tracking of young people and monitoring of standards and outcomes for young people against Induction Program: Regular House activities enhance connectedness with peers 3.1A Strategies to promote Student Empowerment, and teachers. Throughout the year, friendly competition local and statewide benchmarks. Engagement and Wellbeing • We are dedicated in assisting our new students exists between the students in their Houses as they vie toS1 have - 1.1 a smooth transition to JMSS. All Year 10 The following structures / processes / strategies are put in for the House Sporting Shield and House Aggregate Careers and Pathways Planning program is important in students commence the school year with the place to promote Student Empowerment, Engagement and Shield Awards, which recognise student participation and assisting senior students to obtain valid and up-to-date Orientation Camp. Wellbeing at John Monash Science School. achievement. House activities embrace a diverse range pathways advice so that they can develop a detailed career of events such as House Trivia, Swimming and Athletics plan. Partnership with Monash University: Carnivals. Students will be given the opportunity to discuss their • We create and sustain links to academic Access to Student Counsellors career aspirations with the JMSS Career Coordinators, partners within Monash University, as well as Mentors and other JMSS staff over the course of the external organisations, who can enrich the learning Our students have access to a dedicated Personal year. They will then develop their own career plan using experiences and opportunities of our students, such i team of student counsellors, providing DEVELOPMENT information obtained from Learn To classes, vocational as in their Work Experience Program. support, advice and assistance whenever 3.3 needed. PROGRAM testing and individual career counselling. There are Technology-rich Learning Environment: multiple opportunities for parents and students to discuss Student counsellors can be found on All students in Year 10 have access to a range of their career plan with trained careers and pathways • We develop an innovative ICT-rich learning the first floor of the school, between the opportunities to enhance their own academic, social and counsellors. environment in order to improve student Doherty and Flannery House areas. emotional development. engagement and achievement. Choosing a career path is an important decision by Year This includes development of: Student Voice & Agency: 10 students, who have already sampled many subjects, • Course and Careers Pathways with the Careers developed some skills and have a variety of interests. A • We encourage Student Voice at JMSS to be a Coordinators and House Leaders. good starting point for choosing a career path that suits powerful and positive influence on student learning, their abilities is to choose subjects they are interested in personal development and the building of leadership and enjoy doing. capacity; Orientation 3.5 CAMP

All students in Year 10 will attend a 3-day Orientation 3.5C Packing List Camp, beginning on Monday, 1 February 2021 and running In preparation for Orientation Camp, students are advised Section Four: until Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Fe to pack/bring the following items: 4.1 - 4..6 FEES AND FINANCIAL While students are required to stay overnight, Orientation Camp is held locally, within the campus of Monash • Casual / comfortable clothes (for 2 nights / 3 days); INFORMATION University. • Runners and sports clothing (for sports activities); • Bathers (for swimming); 3.5A Activities • Sunscreen, hat/cap and water bottle; Programs at the camp include activities that promote: • Toiletries and torch; • Building the JMSS Team - providing students and • Pens / writing pad; teachers with a key opportunity to get to know one another, and learn to work in teams; • Warm clothes (in preparation for cooler evenings).. • Learning at JMSS - providing an opportunity to introduce learning expectations and develop learning skills; 3.5D Talent Show • Orientation in Monash University - providing an As part of the Orientation Camp, on the evening of Tuesday, opportunity for our students to become familiar with 2 February 2021, there will be a student talent show. All the libraries, sports, music and science facilities. students are encouraged to participate by presenting a prepared item. Students may prepare and present items as Evening activities will include games and a camp concert. individuals or in groups. Deakin Hall and Farrer Hall have excellent facilities Talent Show items could include (but are not limited to): including comfortable rooms, a large central dining area, theatre and a games room. • performance of songs; • playing of a musical instrument Each day’s activities are thoroughly planned and will be (there is a piano at the Farrer Hall Theatre or bring fully explained to the students at the start of the camp. The your own musical instrument); camp is fully catered and the total cost is $300. Students • dance; will be given a number of responsibilities, including • poetry reading/recital; participation in various duty groups. Department of Education Guidelines on safety and correct supervision are • drama skits; or, followed at all times. • demonstrations of a special skill or talent, for example whip cracking, sketching or a martial art.

Compulsory Attendance Parents and caregivers are asked to please 3.5E Camp Contact note: i Any enquiries about Orientation Camp can be directed to: Attendance at Orientation Camp is compulsory for all new Year 10 students at Mr. Malcolm Anderson John Monash Science School. Head of Student Transition [email protected]

3.5B Meeting and Collection Points Orientation Camp Form All students are required to meet on Monday, 1 February A completed consent form is required for 2021 by 8.30am, outside at the Monash Residential Hall i all Year 10 students attending Orientation Office, Farrer Hall, Normanby Road, Monash University Camp. Clayton Campus. Please complete the orange Orientation See RC3 and 62 College Way (top-right or north-east corner Camp forms in Section 8 of this handbook, on map) on the Monash University Campus map in Section and bring them with you to your Course One of this Handbook. Confirmation appointment at JMSS in Students are to be picked up or catch public transport from November. John Monash Science School on Wednesday, 3 February 2021, at the end of the school day at 3.00pm.

Fe Section Four: 4.1 - 4.5 FEES AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION

4.1 Payment 4.2 Fee S1 - 1.1 ARRANGEMENTS SCHEDULE

Year 10 Parent Payment Arrangements 2021 For John Monash Science School to continue to offer the high quality education your child deserves we strongly encourage Dear Parent you to contribute to all items requested. Welcome to John Monash Science School, we look forward to another great year of teaching and learning with our new Please complete this form and return to the school by end of November so the school can prepare accordingly. year 10s. We would like to advise you of John Monash Science School’s parent payment arrangements for 2021.

Please find the fee schedule for Year 10 attached. Please return the payment form to the school at or before orientation day Section 1 - Essential Student Learning Items so the school can prepare accordingly. Below is a list of items and activities which are essential for your child to learn the standard curriculum. You may choose to John Monash Science School makes every effort to keep the cost of items and activities to a minimum and affordable for all purchase these items through the school or provide your own where possible. parents.

Monash Sports and Science Facilities Financial Support for Families JMSS fortunately has the opportunity to hire Monash University Facilities to give our students access to high quality specialist John Monash Science School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of facilities that are not available at JMSS including sport and lecture theatres. support options, including: the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund Monash High Speed Internet and Network State Schools Relief for school uniform Monash University provides high quality, reliable access to the internet and network for JMSS students across the whole JMSS Opportunity Fund for supporting overseas trips for Health Card Holders campus.

For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment Online learning platforms arrangements, contact our Business Manager Alison Galloway via email: [email protected] or our Assistant Principal in charge of student empowerment Sally Cheah-Johnson via email [email protected] Students have access to several high quality platforms considered essential for student learning at JMSS. Please indicate which items you would like to purchase through the school on the table below:

Payment Methods Payments can be made in full or by instalments via Compass, BPay, Centrepay or at the School Office. Essential Student Learning Items Amount

School diary, ID Card and Handbooks $ 57.00 Refunds Monash Sports and Science Facilities $ 185.00 JMSS refund policy can be found on the school website Monash High Speed Internet and Network $ 90.00

For further information on the Department’s Parent Payment Policy please see a one page overview attached. Required Online Subscriptions for Learning Platforms $ 73.00

Co-Curricular Program $ 220.00 Yours sincerely, Whole School Sports Events $ 40.00

$ 665.00 Peter Corkill Stephen Duggan Principal School Council President Section 2 - Optional Items IT Support Program John Monash Science School offers a range of optional items and activities that are additional to the delivery of the • Help with all school-related technology needs including Mathematica standard curriculum. These items and activities are designed to broaden the school experience for your child. If you would like to purchase an item or activity for your child, please indicate on the table below. • Provision of specialist Computer Technicians to assist students and families maintain secure access to the School Portal, School Intranet and Monash University ITS Optional Items Amount • eServices will also provide students with access to short-term loan laptops, these school laptops are available to students whose machines are in the process of being repaired or replaced Locker Hire and Padlock $ 43.00

Photocopier Credit $ 15.00 Year 10 Subject Charges 2021 School Magazine $ 35.00 • Covers the cost of instructional support material and resources beyond the provision of the standard curriculum program Subscriptions to Online Learning Programs $ 77.00 • Tutoring - ie Maths Help on Tuesdays and Thursdays JMSS Voice & Instrumental Learning Programs $ ____.00 • Student entry into competitions such as AMT VET Program (If applicable subject______) $ TBA in 2021 • Math immersion day $ • Specialised scientific equipment Section 3 - Voluntary Contributions • Personal Development Day John Monash Science School strongly encourages you to pay the voluntary contributions for 2021 as JMSS has no • License Fees for Programming Platforms independent income from items like facilities hire or International Students. JMSS parent contributions are extremely important to the education we offer to your child. • UN Model • Personal Development Day

You can make a general voluntary contribution that goes towards all of our school’s important priorities for 2021 as well as providing additional activities and services for all students. Materials and Services Charge Alternatively, you can make a voluntary contribution to any of the specific priorities outlined in the table below. An • Security monitoring explanation of the items follows. • Specialist Sports & PE Equipment Tax Suggested Voluntary Amount • Classroom facilities including specialised furniture and equipment Voluntary Contribution deductible? Contribution per family • Class sets (additional to booklist items)

IT Support Program NO 133.00 • Hi Tech Learning Technologies provision and maintenance to enhance all student learning opportunities

Subjects Charge NO 420.00 Support Staff Charge Materials and Services Charge NO 330.00 • Specialist services such those delivered by our Empowerment Team and Maintenance Staff Support Staff Charge NO 320.00 • Student Course & Careers Support • Student Support Staff to assist with the monitoring of student attendance and first aid Building and Grounds Maintenance NO 145.00 • Highly qualified Laboratory Support Staff to assist with High End Science Projects such as Poster Projects, and Extended Tax Deductible Building Fund (Suggested donation, you may choose other amount) YES 220.00 Experimental Investigation

Tax Deductible Library Fund (Suggested donation, you may choose other amount) YES 220.00

Parents and Friends Association Membership (PFA) NO 25.00

TOTAL $ Your child will not be disadvantaged if you do not make a voluntary contribution and will still receive the standard curriculum that is offered at all schools. Parent Payment Charges The Voluntary Contributions support the high quality academic programs offered at John Monash Science School. Essential Student Learning Items Amount______All records of voluntary contributions are kept confidential as well as your decision about whether to make a contribution or not. Optional Items Amount______Voluntary financial contribution Amount______Less Deposit $440.00 TOTAL ______Tax Deductible Payment BUILDING FUND 4.3 METHODS S1 - 1.1 By contributing to the Tax Deductible Building Fund, you can make a significant investment in your child’s education and improving the general facilities at John Monash Science School. Since the establishment of the Building Fund in 2010, we have used parent contributions to develop a range of facilities in the school. This includes a covered amphitheatre, a new landscaped area north of the basketball court and increased Available Payment Methods outdoor recreation facilities for students. These facilities are now highly used by students and have only been made Quarterly Quarterly payments can be made by possible because of the support and generosity of parents. Payment credit card through the officeor by Plans returning the completed paperwork with your full credit card details and the We are also looking to expand facilities available for future generations of students to enjoy. We are planning to construct a expiry date and CVC. Centrepay Eligible Parents are able to use multipurpose centre where the basketball court is currently situated. This facility will enable: Centrepay to arrange regular • sporting pursuits such as basketball, badminton, volleyball and netball to be played in all weather conditions, Credit Card Mastercard or Visa Credit Card deductions from your Centrelink payments can be made either in Payments. You are able to start, change • the creation of a lecture/performance space that can accommodate the entire school for assemblies, guest person, over the phone on 9905 1002, or stop using Centrepay at any time. presentations and music concerts Please include your email address (if Please contact the General Office for • the remediation of facilities that we believe are lacking, such as change rooms, musical rehearsal rooms and also allow applicable) on all correspondence to details. a space to be entirely dedicated to exams in November each year. enable us to contact you if required

The facilities sub-committee of JMSS school council has already begun planning for this facility and we have developed a EFTPOS Eftpos facilities are available at the brief that has been submitted to DET. The concept of this facility has also been approved by Monash University. We regard General Office for personal payments. the construction of this facility as being essential to JMSS expanding its opportunities for students and being able to be a Please bring all paperwork with you Student lot more independent in relation to accessing essential facilities. when making payments. 4.4 INSURANCE We believe that the construction of a facility such as this is achievable, and we would encourage every family to contribute S1 - 1.1 to this fund in 2021. We estimate the facility will cost upwards of 3 million dollars and JMSS is also working hard to seek BPay BPay Reference number will also appear sponsorship from outside the school. If any parents are aware of potential funding sources, we would be delighted to hear on all future Family Statements and can of them – please contact us by phone or email at your earliest convenience. be supplied on request. All paperwork The Department of Education and Training (DET) does not must be returned to the General Office hold accident insurance for school students. when payment is made by BPay, If you wish to seek school accident insurance for your child Tax Deductible detailing payment details. Where no you are advised to contact providers outside the School. LIBRARY FUND advice is received the BPay amount DET has advised that companies such as JUA Underwriting received will be allocated against Agency Pty Ltd and Willis Australia Ltd can provide such School charges according to priority. cover. Every student at John Monash Science School should develop a love of reading. By contributing to the Tax Deductible Voluntary charges will only be allocated Library Fund, you can make a significant investment in your child’s education and John Monash Science School’s Library. once all compulsory charges have been paid in full unless advice is received to Since the establishment of the Library Fund in 2010, we have used parent contributions to purchase an RFID Self-Loan the contrary. Station and Electronic Security System. This state-of-the-art system is a success and allows our students to self-loan hardcopy non-fiction reference materials and audio-visual resources when they have needed it for their school-work. CAMPS, SPORTS Over the past year, we have continued to add fiction and non-fiction digital titles. This was made possible only because of Cash, or Payments can be made by either cash 4.5 the support and generosity of parents. Cheque or cheque by visiting John Monash and EXCURSIONS S1 - 1.1 Science School Office between the These titles are available to all of our students from the school’s eLibraries. These are located at: FUND (CSEF) hours of 8.30am and 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively you can mail your cheque payments to the school. The Victorian Government offers an initiative to ensure • http://jmss.lib.overdrive.com and all Victorian students can take part in school trips and Please do not send cash by mail and be • http://www.jmss.eblib.com.au sporting activities. sure to include all paperwork to enable correct processing. Receipts will be Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply for $225 per We also provide a digital video on demand service to our students via http://online.clickview.com.au. available for collection from the General Office following processing. year paid for eligible secondary school students. Payments Access to these online services leverage the capacity of your child’s laptop, smartphone or tablet to display digital will go directly to the school and be tied to the student. materials. Individual Individual payment plans can be Applications to the CSEF are available from the General Payment arranged by contacting the Business Office or search ‘CSEF Form’ in your search engine to Plans Manager on 9905 1002. download the form directly. Please return the completed form to the General Office along with a copy of your Health Care Card. John Monash Science School 4.6 F1 PARENT PAYMENT FORM – YEAR 10 2021 [RECORD]

Payment is requested by Monday, 8 February 2021 Student Surname: ______Parents need to return this form even if paying online Student First Name: ______Section Five: Section 1 Sc School diary, ID Card and Handbooks $ 57.00 5.1 - 5.3 Essential SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND Learning Items Monash Sports and Science Facilities $ 185.00 OUTREACH PROGRAMS Monash High Speed Internet and Network $ 90.00

Required Online Subscriptions for Learning Platforms $ 73.00

Co-Curricular Program $ 220.00

Whole School Sports Events $ 40.00

Section 1 - Total Payable $ 665.00

Section 2 Locker Hire and Padlock $ 43.00 Optional Items Photocopier Credit $ 15.00

2021 School Magazine $ 35.00

Subscriptions to Online Learning Programs $ 77.00

JMSS Voice & Instrumental Learning Programs $ ____.00 VET Program (If applicable subject______) $ TBA in 2021 Section 2 - Total Payable $

Section 3A IT Support Program $ 133.00 Voluntary Learning Items Subjects Charge $ 420.00

Materials and Services Charge $ 330.00

Support Staff Charge $ 320.00

Section 3A- Total Payable $

Building and Grounds Maintenance $ 145.00

Section 3B Tax Deductible Building Fund (Suggested donation, you may choose other amount) $ 220.00 Voluntary School Contributions Tax Deductible Library Fund (Suggested donation, you may choose other amount) $ 220.00

Parents and Friends Association Membership (PFA) $ 25.00

Section 3B - Total Payable $

Total Payable (SECTION 1+2+3A + 3B) $

LESS Deposit Paid on Acceptance of Enrolment $ – 440.00

BALANCE OWING $ Complete Form 9.2-F1 FOR YOUR RECORDS – PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETAIN This form is for your reference and records. I have authorised the School to deduct the $ □ following once-only credit card payment of: Please ensure that you use the I have authorise the School to deduct the information on this form to $ □ following quarterly credit card payments of: complete 9.2-F1 – Parent Payment Form and The total amount listed in the balance owing will be divided evenly between the four payments and return it to the school at Course deducted from your credit card during the week commencing the dates indicated below: Confirmation in November.

Sc Section Five: 5.1 - 5.3 SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH PRO-

5.1 Parents and Friends 5.2 School S1 - 1.1 ASSOCIATION COUNCIL

5.1A Role of the Parents and Friends Association 5.1B Participation JMSS has a vibrant community including parents, academics, industry leaders and past JMSS students. We The Parents and Friends Association (PFA) contributes to Different levels of active participation are welcome from draw on the experience, expertise and energy of members the wellbeing of the school community by encouraging parents: of our parent community to continue to guide JMSS and facilitating the participation of all parents in the life of • joining the PFA, and supporting their efforts through through the formative years of its development. There are the school and the education of their children. choosing to pay the voluntary ‘Parents and Friends many ways to participate and contribute. You are invited to join our diverse group of committed Association Membership’ charge as part of annual 5.3B Homestay Families Needed for 2021 Program School Council contributes to the important business of supporters. We meet once a month and run events school fees; governance of JMSS. Elections for School Council take place To offer this valuable (and in some cases, life-changing!) throughout the year including social events, Year 10 • providing assistance on event days and nights in March in each calendar year, and we also welcome new Program, the school relies heavily on the participation of orientation day, guest speakers, welcome lunches, coffee (opportunities to help range from just an hour or parents to join our subcommittees: parents and families, who are willing to accommodate the mornings, Harmony Day and sausage sizzles. two to a whole day); visiting students as part of a homestay arrangement for the • Programs and Policies; Working in support of the students and the school, the PFA duration of their time participating in the Regional Science • participating in meetings, or serving on sub provides: • Facilities; and, Exchange. committees such as Education Events and • Finance. • a network of committed parents; Fundraising; Homestay families host students for a three week period, providing a place for students to stay, as well as • assistance for food preparation on special event • taking up a formal office-bearing role – secretary, If you are interested in any of these subcommittees please a connection to regular family life including meal times, days such as Harmony Day; treasurer, president. contact our Business Manager Mrs Alison Galloway at getting to/from school and opportunities to experience • refreshments for special event evenings; school or email: Melbourne more broadly. • fund raisers for school items such as outdoor [email protected]. furniture; To assist with costs, homestay families receive a weekly Join the PFA financial contribution from JMSS to help cover the living • an online shop for buying and selling second-hand expenses of each student. uniform and textbooks; To join the Parents and Friends Parents and families are encouraged to support the • Year 12 graduation gifts. i Association, please ensure that you tick Regional Science Exchange Program by volunteering to PFA Membership on the Parent Payment If you would like to get in touch with the PFA in between Form - Year 10, 2021 (9.2-F1) and return host students for the forthcoming year. meeting times, please email us at Regional it at Course Confirmation in November. 5.3 Please visit: [email protected], join our Facebook community S1 - 1.1 SCIENCE EXCHANGE www.regionalscienceexchange.com.au/homestays, group or visit our page in the ‘Parents’ section of the JMSS complete the form in Section 9 of this handbook, or contact website. the JMSS Office to express your interest. 5.3A Regional Science Exchange Program 5.1C Advantages of Membership Held annually, the Regional Science Exchange Program There are many advantages of joining and actively offers talented regional and rural students a unique participating in the PFA, including: opportunity to experience teaching, learning and life at Homestay: Expressions of Interest • enhancing your student’s school environment; John Monash Science School. To express your interest in volunteering • direct connection to school events and activities; Open to all regional and rural Victorian Year 10 students i as a homestay family for the Regional Science Exchange Program, please ensure • better understanding of the JMSS school and who display talent, interest, curiosity and enthusiasm in that you complete the Regional Science education system processes through interactions the areas of science, mathematics and/or technology, Exchange Expression of Interest Form with school staff and other parents. participating students will have the opportunity to attend John Monash Science School for a fully-immersive three- (9.3-F2) in Section Nine of this handbook week period. and return it at Course Confirmation in November

Cs Section Six: 6.1 - 6.7 CURRICULUM AND SUBJECT SELECTION

Cs Section Six: 6.1 - 6.6 CURRICULUM AND SUBJECT SELECTION

Course Selection: Curriculum STEPS AND 6.1S1 - 1.1 6.2S1 - 1.1 STRUCTURE IMPORTANT DATES

Information Night The curriculum program at John Monash Science School STEM is based on a 2-week timetable. Each fortnight students 6.3 JMSS Information Night is on complete 48 lessons and up to 4 hours of co-curricular S1 - 1.1 ELECTIVE RULES i Thursday, 15th October 2020 (Virtual) activities. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are 5 lesson days. Students select 4 Enrichment STEM elective subjects across On Wednesday students have a four lesson day with co- the year. One of these subjects must be either: Steps for Course Selection curricular program after lunch. 7.5A Data Science: Introduction to Games In Year 10 all students will study subjects from each of the Programming following curriculum areas: English, Mathematics, Core Read about and discuss the Course Selection Fill in the tear-out forms in this Handbook Science, Enrichment STEM, Issues Studies, Data Science, or Process and the VCE (Section 9) for Parent Payments, Transition 1 4 Physical Education, LOTE, Co-Curricular Activities and 7.5B Introduction to Programming, Read this section of the handbook carefully and Orientation Camp, and bring them to Personal Learning and Wellbeing. Machine Learning and Simulations and find out specifically what subjects are Course Confirmation Interviews in the week of Choices within these areas are shown in Table 6.2-T1 being offered and what each unit entails. December 1 to 4, 2020. Subject Selection: Curriculum Structure on page 42. Some subjects such as Our Dynamic Earth and Aquatic Descriptions of each subject are provided in All students will be interviewed with their Fieldwork Science have limited capacities due to the nature Descriptions of each curriculum area are found in Section Section Six: Index of Available Subjects parents about their proposed course pathway of the subject. These are the numbers in the table. and have their subjects for 2021 confirmed. Seven of this handbook. This handbook contains some pathway Dynamic Earth and Aquatic Fieldwork Science only run in information and blank proformas that can be Parents will be emailed about the exact date semester one. and time of these interviews. used to assist making subject choices. Advanced Chemistry is designed for students with an At this interview parents will also receive the Year One excellent prior knowledge of Chemistry Fill out the web preferences online by booklist, there will be an opportunity to make Thursday, 22 October 2020. subject payments, and Music and Orientation Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) VCE Physics and Advanced Chemistry only run in second 2 Camp fees are due at this time. semester You have an individual login and password. 6.1 English English You will find instructions for filling in web Physics 2 and Advanced Chemistry are for students with a 6.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics preferences in Section Nine: Forms and strong foundation in these subjects. They run in Semester Documents. Orientation Day 6.4 Core Science Core Science Two. Applications for these subjects will be sought after the start of the 2021 school year. All new students are expected to be at JMSS 5 6.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies Maths Methods Assessment on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 for Orientation When selecting STEM electives, students must select one elective from category 1, and category 2 and data science For those students wanting to complete Day. (TBC) Subject Choices 3 1 or 2. You will also need to list reserve subjects. accelerated Maths in Year 10 there is On this day students will meet their mentors, Physical Education or LOTE compulsory assessment to assess student be given a buddy, and get to know some of readiness for acceleration on Thursday 5 the other new students. November, 2020 at 3.30pm at JMSS. (TBC) Details about this day will be given at the Data Science Enrichment STEM Elective

course confirmation interview in November. Please arrive 10 minutes before the test. Table of Enrichment STEM Electives The assessment will go for 1 hour. Enrichment STEM Elective Enrichment STEM Elective Please bring a pen and pencil with which to To help ensure you have chosen an write. Calculators are not required. The results i allowable and coherent combinations in this assessment determine the group of Co-Curricular of electives, use the Enrichment STEM students that will be allowed to do accelerated Elective Rules in combination with the Co-Curricular Elective Co-Curricular Elective Maths in Year 10. Table of Enrichment STEM Electives (6.3– T1) provided on page 43. You will be emailed your results 2 weeks after the test. Subject Selection Subject Selection 6.2 T1 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE 6.3 T1 STEM ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Table of Curriculum Offerings Table of Enrichment STEM Electives

Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Subject Notes Quota BIO CHM ENV ENG GEO ICT MTH PHY English 7.1 English English Introduction to Games 7.5A – • Ds Programming and Data Science Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Students may take either Programming for Simulations and 7.5B • Core Mathematics or VCE Machine Learning Mathematical Methods 7.3B VCE Mathematical Methods 1* 7.3B VCE Mathematical Methods 2*

Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science Disease, Disorders & Scientific 7.7J S1 Only 20 Max. • R Discovery Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies 7.7B Aquatic Fieldwork Science 50 Max. • • 7.6 Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education or LOTE C1 7.7D Biotechnology S2 Only • Students may take either 7.8A French French Physical Education or French or Japanese. 7.7K Pharmaceutical Science • • 7.8B Japanese Japanese

7.7A Analytical Spectroscopy • Introduction to Games Data Science 7.5A 7.5A Introduction to Games Programming Programming Ds Students must complete one 7.7H Microbiology • semester of Data Science at Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Programming, Year 10 Level 7.5B 7.5B Machine Learning and Simulations Machine Learning and Simulations 7.7L Terraforming Mars 25 Max. • • • •

Enrichment STEM Electives 7.7A Analytical Spectroscopy Materials Science 7.7F • • Students must complete three and Engineering Enrichment STEM Electives at 7.7B Aquatic Fieldwork Science 7.7 B Aquatic Fieldwork Science C2 Year 10 Level, with a maximum 7.7E FLEET Science • • of two (2) to be taken in a single 7.7N Advanced Chemistry* semester. Nature and Beauty of 7.7I • Mathematics In the semester containing only one 7.7C Astrophysics 7.7C Astrophysics Enrichment STEM Elective, the other 7.7G Medical Physics • • space on the students’ timetable will be filled by Data Science. 7.7D Biotechnology (Sem 2 only) 7.7C Astrophysics • 7.7E FLEET Science 7.7E FLEET Science Application for these subjects occurs in Term 1, 2021 (You cannot do both) 7.7F Materials Science & Engineering 7.7F Materials Science & Engineering A 7.7M VCE Physics S2 Only • E 7.7G Medical Physics 7.7G Medical Physics S2 Only 7.7N Advanced Chemistry • 7.7H Microbiology 7.7H Microbiology

7.7I Nature & Beauty of Mathematics 7.7I Nature & Beauty of Mathematics STEM Electives – Accelerated Disease, Disorders & Scientific Disease, Disorders & Scientific Data Science 7.7J 7.7J C Accelerated pathways in Physics and Discovery Discovery Ds Students must choose one Data Science 3 Chemistry are via application at the end of 7.7K Pharmaceutical Science 7.7K Pharmaceutical Science subject to complete at Year 10 level. Term 1, 2021. Only 1 allowed at Year 10. 7.7L Terraforming Mars 7.7L Terraforming Mars STEM Electives – Category One Students who wish to apply for advanced Chem MUST complete Analytical Spectroscopy 7.7M VCE Physics* C1 Students must choose one elective from Category One to complete at Year 10 level or Pharmaceutical Science in Sem 1. Branch of STEM addressed in elective – LOTE – LOTE • STEM Electives – Category Two BIO Biology GEO Geoscience Co-Curricular Program – Music – Music C2 Students must choose one elective from CHM Chemistry ICT Information Category Two to complete at Year 10 level Cc Technology – Specialist Studies – Specialist Studies ENV Environmental Science MTH Mathematics ENG Engineering PHY Physics Subject Selection VCE OFFERINGS 6.5 T1 VCE OFFERINGS 6.5

• Second, the ATAR will be determined by an Table of VCE Offerings Curriculum can lead to a variety of VCE (Victorian Certificate algorithm to produce an overall percentile ranking of of Education) subjects shown in 6.4–T1 Table of VCE the applicant. Offerings. Units 1 to 4 are offered in all subjects unless Mathematics / Science Art / Humanities / LOTE / Computing otherwise depicted. The algorithm will take into account: If a student wishes to pursue a subject that is not listed • A student’s study score in English (or English as an Algorithmics 3 4 Accounting 1 2 3 4 they may be able to study that subject by correspondence Alternative Language EAL); and after consultation with their Mentor and House Leader. Biology 1 2 3 4 Computing 1 2 • the student’s best three global scores; and Please note that some subjects in the Arts/Humanities list Chemistry 1 2 3 4 Economics 1 2 3 4 • 10% of the student’s next two best study scores. may need to be offered by correspondence. Final decisions will depend on student demand. Up to six study scores may be used and all study scores are Computational Physics 1 2 Extended Investigation 3 4 adjusted by the comparison process. Environmental Science 1 2 3 4 French 1 2 3 4

Mathematical Methods 1 2 3 4 Geography 1 2 3 4 University Extension Subjects 7.5B Combinations of Studies All accredited VCE studies, for which study scores have Physics 1 2 3 4 Global Politics 1 2 3 4 This structure in Years 1 and 2 at John Monash Science School will allow many been issued, may be used except that only ONE of each i of the following combinations can be used in the ‘primary Psychology 1 2 3 4 History: 20th Century 1 2 students to select university extension studies in Year 3. four’ (the other may be used as an increment): Specialist Mathematics 1 2 3 4 History: Revolutions 3 4 • Drama / Theatre Studies;

University Extension Subjects 3 4 Japanese 1 2 3 4 • Dance / Dance Styles; • Biology • Art / Studio Arts. Literature 1 2 3 4 • Chemistry AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY No more than two Mathematics studies (ie. drawn from • Mathematics Music Performance 1 2 3 4 either previous or current VCE Mathematics) and no more • Physics ADMISSIONS RANK 6.6 than two LOTEs can be included in the ‘primary four’. • Philosophy of Science Physical Education 1 2 3 4 (ATAR) • Climate Science (Other Mathematics and/or LOTEs can be used as a 10% increment.) ‘Primary four’ refers to studies that will be used At the completion of Year 12 (Year 3 at JMSS) each student first when creating an ATAR. These are English plus the next will receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). three highest scoring studies. This rank is calculated by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Rules for Centre (VTAC) after receiving subject results from the Victorian 6.4 ACCELERATION Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). Each student will be notified of their ATAR by VTAC at the same time as the applicant receives his/her study scores from VCAA. Rules for Acceleration A student’s ATAR is the percentile ranking of that student. It gives the comparative placement of that applicant to all other Rules for entry for accelerated pathways into Year 12 Science subjects in Year 11, only 1 acceleration people of school leaving age on the basis of their Year 12 results. The ATAR plus other selection requirements are used Subject Pre-Requisites Recommended by Tertiary Institutions to select students for course entry.

Year 12 Biology – Successful completion of one semester of 7.5A Process of determining ATAR Biotechnology or Microbiology This is a two-stage process: Successful completion of one semester of • First, the normalised study scores for each VCE Science, excellent work habits and Science study are adjusted to reflect differences in the Year 12 Physics teacher recommendation. Science subjects include:- Core Science and Science electives cohort of students taking that study compared to in Semester One and VCE Physics in Semester other studies and differences in the difficulty of the Two VCE studies (“scaling”)

Successful completion of either Pharmaceutical Science or Analytical Year 12 Chemistry Spectroscopy in Semester One and Advanced Chemistry in Semester Two and Science teacher recommendations. JMSS JMSS Diploma levels 6.7 DIPLOMA 6.7 OF AWARD

The JMSS Diploma acknowledges and rewards the Students will receive the JMSS Diploma at the end of their • The JMSS Diploma is awarded on a tiered basis that include the JMSS Diploma (Platinum), the JMSS Diploma (Gold), development of important skills and attributes as outlined three years at JMSS along with their VCE certificate. JMSS Diploma (Silver) and the JMSS Diploma (Bronze) in the school’s Learner Developmental Framework. The The JMSS Diploma is a three-year journey designed to • The JMSS Diploma is a combined credit and criterion certification based on a tiered system: Diploma provides recognition for the achievements of our inspire, nurture and challenge students to become the best students outside of the classroom including leadership, - Upon meeting the minimum criteria and accumulating minimum credits in each of the three pillars in the JMSS they can be. Starting at Year 10, the JMSS Diploma aims to service, sport, performing arts, competitions and the co- Programme students are awarded the JMSS Diploma (included in their Graduation package on Presentation Night). encourage and inspire students to: curricular program. - Upon meeting higher levels in the criteria and accumulating higher credits across one or more of the three pillars in • Lead balanced, enriched and passionate lives; The school believes that these skills and attributes are the JMSS Programme students are awarded the JMSS Diploma in one of the 4 tiers. • Develop as well-rounded individuals with a broad important in the education and growth of the highly - The eligibility requirement for the JMSS Diploma (Platinum), endorsement from the student’s Mentor and range of skills, perspectives and interests; capable leaders and pioneers in science which JMSS recommendation by a select committee (including House Leaders and Principal Class members). produces. The Diploma champions the development of • Fully develop their interests, strengths and the whole person, not only their academic achievement The JMSS Diploma Model capacities; JMSS Diploma Levels of Award and will complement the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). • Gain recognition for student-driven initiatives, Levels of talents, strengths and service; JMSS Diploma (Bronze) JMSS Diploma (Silver) JMSS Diploma (Gold) JMSS Diploma (Platinum) Awards • Foster broad academic interests. Awarded on meeting the Platinum criteria by obtaining Awarded on meeting the points above a threshold as Awarded on meeting the Gold criteria by obtaining determined by the Diploma Awarded upon meeting the silver criteria by obtaining points in the threshold committee and: Eligibility as determined by the minimum criteria across all points in the threshold as -Endorsement from House Criteria Diploma Committee and: JMSS Diploma the four pillars. determined by the Diploma Leader 6.7 T1 Committee. -Endorsement from House - Recommendation by ACTIVITIES Leader Diploma committee • The JMSS Diploma is organised under the UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning; with the Learning to Know Pillar providing the foundation of student achievement in the other three Pillars. The JMSS Programme is designed to offer a wide array of opportunities for students to achieve in all four Pillars. • At the annual Presentation Night students at each year level are recognised for their outstanding achievements in each of the four Pillars.

Minimum completion and Higher levels of Higher levels of achievement Higher levels of achievement Activities for which students will be awarded credits include the following: participation requirements achievement and and participation in the and participation in the JMSS met in the JMSS Diploma participation in the JMSS JMSS Diploma Programme. Diploma Programme. Programme Diploma Programme. The JMSS Diploma Model Learning to Live Together Learning to Do Learning to Be Learning to Know

All Community Service Development including Character Development including Involvement in academic programs community service and all formal leadership, all leadership that extend knowledge beyond the volunteering, representing JMSS Skill Development including all of activities and students who have classroom. in Music, Sport, Science and Co-curricular electives demonstrated significant personal Involvement in academic Committees and students who growth. competitions. have shown a significant sense of community

I Section Seven: 7.1 - 7.6 INDEX OF AVAILABLE SUBJECTS

R REQUIRED SUBJECTS ENGLISH 7.2 ISSUES STUDIES 7.1 S1 - 1.1 S1 - 1.1

Overview Overview The English program at John Monash Science School Issues Studies is a subject that is primarily a collection of integrated units that teach will deliver challenging, dynamic and engaging learning the skills, approaches and perspectives of the Humanities with links to many of the experiences designed to equip students with the essential science disciplines. Perspectives addressed in this subject include social, historical, skills of communication and critical thinking. geographical, environmental, political, economic and ethical.

Requirement Requirement organise and represent data and information in different 7.1C Assessment forms, using appropriate digital and spatial technologies All students will complete English or All students will complete and through special purpose maps that conform to R English as an Alternative Language (EAL) At the completion of these modules students are R Issues Studies at Year 10 level. cartographic conventions. They analyse and evaluate at Year 10 level. expected to be able to: geographical data, maps and information using digital • Explore their ideas and insights into textual and spatial technologies and Geographical Information themes and issues; Systems as appropriate to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions that use 7.1A Curriculum Focus • Develop written pieces in a range of different 7.2A Curriculum Focus geographical terminology. forms for a variety of audiences and purposes; In Year 10 English, students will cover the areas of This subject is designed to get students to think, Students refer to significant events, the actions of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening with a • Identify ways in which language is used to engage formulate ideas and investigate a range of issues of individuals and groups, and beliefs and values to identify particular focus on developing an understanding of the the reader; significance to Australians today. These issues may be and evaluate the patterns of change and continuity world through a range of texts. Students are encouraged global in orientation and can include examples such • Improve verbal communication skills for a variety over time. They analyse the causes and effects of events to engage in meaningful discussions about a broad as climate change, sustainability, land degradation, of different audiences. and developments and explain their significance. range of textual ideas and express these ideas effectively water use, bioethics, terrorism, refugees, food resources, They explain the context for people’s actions in the in a variety of forms. poverty and population issues. past. Students evaluate the significance of events and English as an Alternative Language (EAL) Status Students will be exposed to a range of technologies and analyse the developments from a range of perspectives. Students will be considered for English as an Alternative resources such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), They evaluate the different interpretations of the past 7.1B Learning Outcomes Language status if both of the following conditions are ABS data, web-based references, computer modelling/ and recognise the evidence used to support these satisfied: simulations and selected readings to assist in providing interpretations. At the completion of these modules students are a framework to analyse selected issues. Fieldwork is a expected to be able to: • The student has been a resident for not more than Students sequence events and developments within seven years (in total); compulsory aspect of this study. Each semester students a chronological framework, and identify relationships • Explore their ideas and insights into textual will also be given the opportunity to complete a between events across different places and periods themes and issues; • English has not been the student’s major language supervised project on an issue of their choice. of time. Students construct and communicate an of instruction for more than seven (7) years prior to • Develop written pieces in a range of different informative report about an issue of their choice using Units 3 and 4. forms for a variety of audiences and purposes; a range of reliable sources of evidence, visuals and data. It should be noted that these qualifications apply to VCE In developing this report and organising and presenting • Identify ways in which language is used to engage studies only. 7.2B Learning Outcomes their information, they use historical, geographic, the reader; and, political and economic terms and concepts, evidence Throughout Year 10, students will be given in class • Improve verbal communication skills for a variety By the end of Year 10, students predict changes in identified in sources, and they use consistent referencing language support by their Year 10 English teachers, of different audiences. the characteristics of places over time and identify of these sources. including the VCE EAL teacher. implications of change for the future. They identify, analyse, and explain significant spatial distributions If this situation applies to you please discuss this with our and patterns and significant interconnections within 7.2C Assessment Head of English: and between places, and identify and evaluate their Ms Louise Bourke implications, over time and at different scales. • Group Presentations [email protected] They evaluate alternative views on a geographical • Video and Film Recordings challenge and alternative strategies to address this • Research Projects challenge, using environmental, social and economic • Written Reports

criteria, explaining the predicted outcomes and further • Fieldwork Report consequences and drawing a reasoned conclusion. • Tests They ethically collect relevant geographical data and • End of Semester Exams information from reliable and useful sources. They select, 7.3 MATHEMATICS S1 - 1.1

Overview Mathematics is a unique and powerful way of viewing the world to investigate patterns, order, generality and uncertainty. Mathematics is a universal language that crosses all cultural and linguistic boundaries and enables problems to be solved across a diverse range of disciplines such as science, engineering, business, finance, technology and the arts. Mathematics enhances your ability to think quickly, rationally, logically and abstractly, and to understand complex concepts. It also improves your general problem solving ability for use in all facets of life.

CORE MATHEMATICS VCE MATHEMATICAL A B METHODS 1+2

Requirement Mathematical Methods Assessment Requirement Students will be required to perform computations To be eligible to undertake VCE Maths Students wishing to take this At Year 10 level all students will do involving natural numbers, integers, finite decimals R Methods 1+2, Year 10 students must subject at Year 10 level are required R Core Mathematics unless they meet and surds without the aid of technology, giving exact i demonstrate that they have been to sit the Mathematical Methods the requirements for VCE Mathematical answers as applicable. successfully working at an accelerated Assessment. Methods 1 +2. A strong emphasis will be on developing a student’s level at their previous school. mathematical thinking ability through the use of inquiry and the exploration of proof. Student’s learning and understanding of mathematical skills 7.3A-A Curriculum Focus and concepts will be supported through the use of 7.3B-A Curriculum Focus 7.3B-B Learning Outcomes appropriate technologies such as Wolfram Mathematica, The Core Mathematics unit is intended to thoroughly spreadsheets, graphing and geometry software packages VCE Maths Methods is a prerequisite for many University On completion the student should be able to: prepare students to undertake all Mathematics at the and statistical analysis tools. VCE level and to support students in their endeavours Science and Maths courses. In Core Mathematics students will be encouraged to Outcome 1 in all areas of study in Year 1 at John Monash Science This course is aimed at those students who wish to study think deeply about the mathematics they are studying, Define and explain key concepts as specified in the School and beyond. In particular students will study Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 and/or Specialist Maths in pursue areas of interest to them and to discuss and content from the ‘Functions and Graphs’, ‘Algebra’, mathematics that is relevant to the Core Science unit Year 12. The course is composed of five (5) areas of study: express their thoughts and reasoning with their peers and that will enable them to pursue, with confidence, ‘Calculus’, ‘Circular Functions’ and ‘Probability’ areas of and teachers in a variety of ways. mathematical reasoning and inquiry in all their Science 1. Functions and Graphs study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines core and elective units and in studies within their other 2. Algebra and procedures. blocks. 3. Calculus Outcome 2 7.3A-C Assessment 4. Probability Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts 7.3A-B Learning Outcomes Students will be assessed through a variety of methods 5. Circular (trigonometric) functions. and to analyse and discuss the application of mathematics. including tests, investigations, problem solving activities Outcome 3 The areas of study in the Core Mathematics course will and analysis tasks. include, but not be limited to: Use technology to produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problem-solving, modelling or • Algebra; investigative techniques or approaches. • Linear Functions and Relations; • Trigonometry; • Statistics and Probability; 7.3B-C Assessment • Quadratic Functions and Equations; • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Students will be assessed through a variety of methods • Measurement and Geometry. including tests, investigations, problem solving activities and analysis tasks. 7.4 CORE SCIENCE S1 - 1.1

Overview Core Science is a year-long subject at John Monash Science School that addresses the key knowledge and key skills at the Year 10 level and beyond. It has been specifically designed as a pathway to the successful study of any and all of the VCE sciences. Therefore, all students will undertake this study in their first year at JMSS, unless students have evidence that they have already completed such a course prior to attending JMSS. Students will gain an understanding of the sciences through designing and carrying out experiments and through inquiry-based learning. Teamwork and use of ICT are important skills students will develop throughout the year.

Requirement Extended Experimental • describe, model and explain global systems, 7.4C Assessment Investigation including the carbon cycle, and the impact of Core Science is a compulsory subject R human activity on global systems; and, for all Year 10 students at John Monash i Through Core Science, all Year • Extended Experimental Investigation Science School. Students will complete 10’s also carry out their self- • describe, model and represent the structure and • Practical Activities selected Extended Experimental role of DNA, and understand DNA and genes as Core Science alongside Data Science and • Data Analysis Investigation Enrichment STEM Elective(s). Investigation (EEI). This is a major the genetic basis of inheritance. • Research Projects investigation that enables students to pursue an area of interest for an The skills developed by students will include students • Topic Tests and Exam extended period of time. being able to:

• formulate questions or hypotheses that can be investigated scientifically;

Semester 2: • plan, select and use appropriate investigation 7.4A Curriculum Focus Extended Experimental Investigation (EEI) methods, including field work and laboratory investigation to collect reliable data; Students will be provided with a variety of learning In Semester 2 students focus on using and refining the • assess risk and address ethical issues experiences from the fields of Biology, Chemistry, skills that they have developed in order design and carry associated with these methods; Geoscience and Physics. These experiences will be out a STEM investigation of their choosing. EEI projects based on regular experimental activities based on are presented at JMSS’s annual Australian Science Fair • analyse patterns and trends in data, including the collection of empirical evidence, data analysis, to an audience of academics, researchers, community relationships between variables and identifying problem solving, modelling, research investigations leaders, peers, family and members of the wider JMSS inconsistencies; community. and the introduction to innovative and cutting-edge • use, analyse and represent quantitative and technologies. Experiments, excursions, hands-on qualitative data in a variety of formats; activities and extension activities are an integral part of Core Science in Year 10. 7.4B Learning Outcomes • evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative The year-long course is divided into 2 main parts: On completion, students will be expected to: explanations, and describe ways to improve the quality of the data; and, Semester 1: • describe relationships between energy, mass, acceleration and velocity; Fundamental Knowledge and Skills • communicate scientific ideas and information • describe energy transfers, transformations and for a particular purpose, including constructing Throughout Semester 1 students develop key conservation in a system; evidence-based arguments and using understandings from across the Sciences that underpin appropriate scientific language, conventions and • describe and predict the motion of objects using further studies in all VCE Sciences. Students will representations. gain a detailed appreciation of Science as Human the laws of physics; Endeavour and develop Science Inquiry Skills, • understand and write balanced chemical including experimental design, technique and scientific equations for key chemical reactions; communication. • describe how and why certain factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction; 7.5 DATA SCIENCE S1 - 1.1

Overview Computer programming and computational thinking is an essential skill in all scientific, mathematical and medical fields. At we are proud at JMSS to be offering engaging and well-paced subjects that develop and extend our students’ knowledge and confidence in these areas.

Data Science: Data Science: A INTRODUCTION TO GAMES B INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING, MACHINE LEARNING PROGRAMMING AND SIMULATIONS

Requirement Requirement 7.5A-B Learning Outcomes 7.5A-B Learning Outcomes Data Science is a compulsory subject Data Science is a compulsory subject R for Year 10 students at John Monash Develop knowledge and applied skills in the following R for Year 10 students at John Monash Develop knowledge and applied skills in the following Science School. Students may choose areas: Science School. Students may choose areas: to complete either ‘Introduction to to complete either ‘Introduction to Python Programming Python Programming Games Programming’ OR ‘ Introduction Games Programming’ OR ‘Introduction to Programming, Machine Learning and Data Science to Programming, Machine Learning and Data Science Simulations’ as part of their Simulations’ as part of their Game Programming Machine Learning Year 10 studies. Year 10 studies. On completion, students will be expected to be able to: Simulations write Python programs using variables, integers, floats, On completion, students will be expected to be able to: strings, selection statements, loops, lists, and functions; 7.5A-A Curriculum Focus analyze large data sets, and construct column charts, 7.5A-A Curriculum Focus - write Python programs using variables, integers, floats, histograms, box plots and scatter plots in Google sheets; strings, booleans, selection statements, loops, lists, and In this subject students will be introduced to the basics develop and write a game in Python. In this subject students will be introduced to the basics functions; of Python programming, Data Science, and Game of Python programming, Data Science, Machine Learning - analyze large data sets, and construct column charts, Programming. Students will learn how to write Python and Simulations. Students will learn how to write Python histograms, box plots and scatter plots in Google sheets; programs to help them solve various problems. They will programs to help them solve various problems. They will also be introduced to the basic skills for analyzing large 7.5A-C Assessment also be introduced to the basic skills for analyzing large - train and test neural networks, tree classifiers, kNN, and data sets and how to construct various charts in Google data sets and how to construct various charts in Google k-means; program a simulation in Python. sheets. These skills will be invaluable in the other fields sheets. These skills will be invaluable in the other fields • Programming task of science they study. of science they study. • Data analysis investigation

• Game program Students will also learn about how to plan and develop Students will also learn about how to train and test a game, and will apply the skills they have learnt to Machine Learning algorithms, and they will apply the develop their own game in Python. skills they have learnt in programming and data science to develop a simulation and analyze the results. 7.5A-C Assessment

• Programming task • Data analysis investigation • Machine learning investigation • Simulation programming task 7.6 PHYSICAL EDUCATION S1 - 1.1

Section Seven: Overview I 7.7 - 7.7 Physical Education is a core study for all Year 10 students and will consist of both practical INDEX OF AVAILABLE and theory sessions. John Monash Science School recognises that physical activity is linked to emotional well being and academic performance. Apart from the associated health benefits, it is SUBJECTS also a means of releasing tension and aiding relaxation. Physical Education classes will access the impressive array of sporting facilities at Monash STEM University as well as the hard court facilities on our own school grounds. The Year 10 program will P2 include a mixture of individual and team sports, and competitive and non-competitive activities. ELECTIVES Physical Education also incorporates aspects of Health and the JMSS Learn To program to develop the whole student.

Requirement All students will complete Physical Education, R including our specialised ‘Learn To’ units at Year 10 level.

7.6-A Curriculum Focus Sports and Activities

To provide students with experiences that allow them to Orienteering, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, access and engage in physical activity. To experience the Term One Wheelchair Basketball physical and emotional benefits of physical activity. To build the confidence and competence to seek out physical activity as a method to regulate their own Basketball, Squash, Indoor Soccer, Term Two overall wellbeing. This ties in with Health through Minor Games Nutrition, Lifestyle Illness, Harm Minimisation and Mental Health. Squash, Badminton, Indoor Soccer, In addition students explore (in the ‘Learn To’ unit) stress Term Three Volleyball management, goal setting and develop a Career Action ‘Own game’ presentations Plan in preparation for Work Experience and Subject Selection. Term Four Indoor Hockey

7.6-B Learning Outcomes

7.6-C Assessment To develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable students to access, evaluate and synthesise information to take positive action to protect, enhance • Lifestyle Illness Report and advocate for their own and others’ health, wellbeing, • Planning an Activity safety and physical activity participation across their • ‘Own Game’ Presentations lifespan. • Career Action Plan Section Seven: I 7.7 P2 Subject Selection 6.1 - 6.11 ENRICHMENT STEM ELECTIVES STEM ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Table of Enrichment STEM Electives

Enrichment Subject Notes Quota BIO CHM ENV ENG GEO ICT MTH PHY Introduction to Games 7.7 7.5A • S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES Programming Ds Introduction to Programming, • 7.5B Machine Learning and Enrichment STEM allows students to study aspects of Study Pathways Simulations science in which they are particularly interested in greater When selecting Enrichment STEM depth. Each study maximises the resources available to the Electives, students should also consult the Disease , Disorders & Scientific school from Monash University and its staff. Students have i 7.7J 20 Max. • Study Pathways provided in Section Eight: Discoveries the chance to enrich their perspectives and knowledge Curriculum and Pathways and take this of the sciences by studying the latest research and 7.7B Aquatic Fieldwork Science S1 Only 50 Max. • • information into consideration. innovations, and having access to practising scientists. Both C1 7.7D Biotechnology S2 Only of these elements are generally unavailable in traditional • school settings. Students choose 2 Enrichment STEM 7.7K Pharmaceutical Science • • Elective subjects in each semester in Year 10.

There are a large range of subjects available to students, 7.7A Analytical Spectroscopy • many of which are interdisciplinary across the STEM subject areas, plenty to capture the curious minds and hearts of our 7.7H Microbiology • young scientists!

These electives are often equivalent to, or higher in 7.7L Terraforming Mars S2 Only 25 Max. • • • • standard than VCE Unit 1 and 2 subjects. Students can • also use some Enrichment STEM subjects to access 7.7F FLEET Science • an accelerated pathway through VCE so that they can undertake University Enhancement as part of their studies Materials Science and C2 7.7E • • in their final year at the school. Engineering Nature and Beauty of 7.7I • Mathematics

7.7G Medical Physics • •

7.7C Astrophysics Enrichment STEM Elective – Selection Rules •

Select any from Category 1 or Category 2 (You cannot do both) Students select 4 Enrichment STEM elective subjects across Advanced Chemistry is designed for students with an 7.7M VCE Physics S2 Only • the year. One of these subjects must be either: excellent prior knowledge of Chemistry and will be C3 determined be an application process in T1 2021. S2 Only 7.5A Data Science: Introduction to Games 7.7N Advanced Chemistry • Programming When selecting STEM electives, students must select one o r elective from category 1, category 2 and Science and data science 1 or 2. You will also need to list reserve subjects. 7.5B Data Science: Introduction to Programming, STEM Electives – Category Three Machine Learning and Simulations C3 Accelerated pathways in Physics and Data Science Chemistry are via application at the end of Some subjects such as Our Dynamic Earth, Virtual Reality Ds Students must choose one Data Science Term 1, 2021. Design and Programming, and Aquatic Fieldwork Science subject to complete at Year 10 level. have limited capacities due to the nature of the subject. Students who wish to apply for Advanced These are the numbers in the table. STEM Electives – Category One Chem MUST complete Analytical Spectroscopy C Students must choose one elective from or Pharmaceutical Science in Sem 1. Dynamic Earth and Aquatic Fieldwork Science only run in 1 Table of Enrichment STEM Electives Category One to complete at Year 10 level semester one. • Branch of STEM addressed in elective To help ensure you have chosen an STEM Electives – Category Two Entry into VCE Physics is via the application process from at allowable and coherent combinations BIO Biology GEO Geoscience i C2 Students must choose one elective from the end of Term 1, 2021. This class will be determined by CHM Chemistry ICT Information of electives, use the Enrichment STEM Category Two to complete at Year 10 level offers available in application process in Term 1, 2021. Elective Rules in combination with the ENV Environmental Technology Table of Enrichment STEM Electives (7.7 – Science MTH Mathematics ENG Engineering T1) provided on page 63. PHY Physics 7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

ANALYTICAL ASTROPHYSICS A SPECTROSCOPY C

7.7A-A Curriculum Focus 7.7A-B Learning Outcomes 7.7C-A Curriculum Focus 7.7C-B Learning Outcomes

This unit will explore the analytical and spectroscopic At the completion of this unit students will be expected Students will grapple with the nature of time, space At the completion of this unit students will have an techniques used in chemistry. These essential techniques to: and energy as they work towards determining the appreciation of the major themes in the areas of are currently used to qualitatively and quantitatively possibilities of encountering alien life in our Galaxy and astrophysics and cosmology. This will include: • Understand the principles of chromatography; identify chemicals, such as salt content in water, beyond. • The Big Bang and possible fates of the Universe; molecular components in vegetable juices and petrol. • Apply these principles to the interpretation At the same time, students will be exposed to up-to-date of data from thin-layer chromatography (TLC), • Stellar Evolution and Black Holes; Chromatography is a technique that is used to separate research into the Solar System and Extrasolar planets. gas chromatography (GC) and high performance • The Solar System and Extrasolar Planets; the substances present in a mixture and is widely They will learn about the fundamental requirements for liquid chromatography (HPLC); used to determine the identity of these substances. Its life and identify characteristics that define intelligence. • The Drake Equation; applications include the detection of drugs present in • Understand the principles of spectroscopy; Students will explore the driving factors that lead to the • Factors that lead to and are necessary for the blood, and hydrocarbons in oil. • Apply these principles to the interpretation of evolution of a planetary civilisation and then explore development of life; All forms of spectroscopy use a part of the data from flames tests, atomic emission possible future civilisation types and their energy • Civilisation Types; spectroscopy (AES), atomic absorption electromagnetic spectrum to give vital information on requirements. The course will delve into the realms • Space travel; the tested material. The varying parts of electromagnetic spectroscopy (AAS), colorimetry, UV-visible of science fiction as topics such as interstellar travel, • Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity radiation interact with differing parts of the material spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy (IR); communication with alien civilisations, the colonisation and time travel; and, and by analysing the data, valuable information is • Understand the basic analytical principles of of other worlds and time travel are all explored in depth. obtained on the qualitative and quantitative nature of • The possibility and nature of Artificial titration; By studying this subject, students will gain a better the material. The spectroscopic applications include the Intelligence. appreciation for the mystery and beauty of our existence concentration of minerals in water, the determination of • Use chemical titration equipment; in the Universe. blood alcohol limits in drivers, forensic analysis of paints, • Apply these principles to the interpretation of 7.7C-C Assessment dyes and fibre samples. data from simple chemical titrations. Titration is a volumetric analysis technique that enables • Individual and group project tasks accurate measures of the concentration of the unknown solution to be determined. This technique is used to find 7.7A-C Assessment • Semester examination the concentrations of acids and bases. • Laboratory practical work. This unit focuses on some of the experimental techniques used in future units of chemistry and will • Research report based on one of the access the university’s chemistry laboratories to enhance spectroscopic techniques. the understanding of the techniques. • Practical tests 7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

D BIOTECHNOLOGY F FLEET SCIENCE

7.7D-A Curriculum Focus 7.7D-B Learning Outcomes 7.7F-A Curriculum Focus 7.7F-B Learning Outcomes

This subject explores how we use technology to Upon completion of this unit, students will have This unit will use recent discoveries in quantum physics, Students will learn the transformative role of understand genetic codes. learnt about various aspects of bioinformatics. More and exciting current Australian research, to introduce computation in society, and the remarkable success of specifically, students will gain a basic understanding students to scientific concepts both old and new, decades of semiconductor scientists in developing ever- The sequence for an individual or species can now be of each of the techniques involved in producing and including: smaller, ever-faster electronics. generated quickly and cheaply, resulting in an explosion analysing a genetic sequence. of information. Students will develop skills to decipher • the transformative effect of computing on human Students will use tactile props such as mechanical this information and further understand the code for life. Furthermore, students will learn the potential for society; switches, 1950s glass valves and modern iPhone chips to cement knowledge of the binary switching logic that bioinformatics to facilitate the development of new • 0s and 1s: the binary structure that underlies Throughout the semester, students will explore: underlies all computing. drug designs and therapies. Students will gain practical computation, and the ‘transistors’ that make it • Genetics in history, placing Bioinformatics in experience in state of the art laboratory techniques, work; Students will develop a first, working knowledge of context within a broader field; learn more about the scientific method, and work with topological materials, and their importance in multiple • Moore’s Law: the remarkable, decades-long • The structure and function of the cell, DNA and others to develop skills for effective communication and areas of science. teamwork. success story of shrinking silicon-based proteins; technology; Studying energy use in current silicon-based technology, This subject has good support from many Monash staff students will cement knowledge of resistive heating and • The biological and social aspect of genetic • Resistive heating and energy use; disorders; and external scientists, which means that students have energy loss. access to many guest visitors, as well as visits to Monash • Exciting new physics, including ‘topological’ Exposure to the results of applied quantum physics • The development of genetic technology. University and beyond. materials that are becoming increasingly will allow students to develop a first knowledge of important in many areas of physics. quantum fundamentals without need for mathematical Since the silicon-chip revolution of the 1960s, computing understanding. Namely, spin and wave/particle duality. has transformed society. Underlying that transformation 7.7D-C Assessment Visits to working labs and face-to-face contact with has been the remarkable success story of Moore’s Law, working researchers will allow students to connect whereby the size of electrical components has halved A key skill for scientists is effective communication. To theory to practice, and be able to explain the role of every 18 months. promote this, students will be required to present their nanofabrication, ultra-cold science and 2D materials. findings as a scientist would, as well as write reports on But Moore’s Law is ending. Basic limitations of physics Students will be able to explain the role of different guest speakers and research topics. Assessment will also mean we are running out of options for smaller, more measurement techniques (mechanical and electronic), include practical reports, research presentations, topic energy efficient electronics. tests and an examination. such as synchrotron light, scanning tunnelling For computing to continue to grow, we must discover microscopes and AFM. There will be two major research projects during the completely new, more efficient forms of electronics. semester. Cutting-edge Australian research seeks solutions using 7.7F-C Assessment The first project is a research task where students choose new fields of physics that allows electrical current to flow a genetic-based topic of their interest, where students with almost no wasted dissipation of energy. prepare a grant proposal as one would do in the research • Lab work Students will visit working laboratories, use tactile, profession • Research report hands-on learning aids, and speak with scientists from For the second project, students will explore a specific three Melbourne universities, discovering the role played • Test genetic technology and present their findings at by nanofabrication (RMIT), ultra-cold physics (Swinburne) • Oral Presentation an exhibition evening. In addition to producing a and atomic-scale microscopy (Monash). professional final submission, both projects place a strong emphasis on documenting and planning the The unit will leverage wide-ranging research research process. partnerships with new ARC Centre of Excellence FLEET to visit working labs and meet working scientists at Monash, RMIT, Swinburne, the Australian Synchrotron and Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication. 7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

MATERIALS SCIENCE G MEDICAL PHYSICS E and ENGINEERING

7.7E-A Curriculum Focus 7.7E-B Learning Outcomes 7.7G-A Curriculum Focus 7.7G-B Learning Outcomes

Are you interested in knowing more about the • Understand the link between the structure of a Looking beyond the capabilities of the human eye has Students are introduced to fundamental concepts in “stuff” around you and what “stuff” may be made of material and its properties; enabled medical professionals to diagnostically image a image perception including illuminance, luminance, in the future? Materials Science and Engineering is human body. Physicists have harnessed the breadth of reflectance, brightness, and lightness. They become • Understand and investigate key mechanical a multidisciplinary subject that draws on areas of the electromagnetic spectrum, electrical conductivity familiar with and can identify the role of basic properties properties of materials; chemistry, physics and engineering. The subject focuses and sound waves to visualise images of the human body of mechanical and electromagnetic waves including on the exploration of structure and properties of • Explore traditional and advanced materials and that our naked eye would never be able to see. ultrasonic, light, X-rays, electrical conductivity and radio- methods used to produce them; waves and how those properties contribute to image materials as well and the future of materials science, with X-rays, ultrasonic waves and radio-waves are a selection formation. a particular emphasis on additive manufacturing (3D • Develop an understanding of the engineering of the tools currently been used for imaging. The advent printing). design process; of the computer age has meant that images can now be Students learn how a medical imaging technique of their interpreted and manipulated digitally. Critical decisions choice works and can explain the physical processes The course is an introduction to the engineering design • Develop the physics and engineering principles are made both by humans and machines on the basis of underlying the contrast sensitivity, blurring, visual noise process. Students can expect a “hands on” approach to used to test materials; learning ranging from the use of models and simple this information. and artefacts in images obtained using the technique. • Use CAD to design a product prototype for practical activities through to student designed Medical Physics encompasses the creation of the image, Students learn basic digital imaging concepts and can production via 3D printing; experiments and competitions. A feature of the course is the information carried by the image, the interpretation explain what imaging technique would be best for a the opportunity for students to design their own product • Consider the ethical implications of materials of the image and the medical emergencies that would specific condition. Students will then explore basic prototype using a user-friendly CAD program and have it used in modern society; and, need such images to be produced to understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body to relate 3D printed. • Design and carry out practical activities in a safe changes in anatomy and physiology. In this unit, students why each imaging technique is an appropriate tool to Through our links with Monash University School of manner. investigate questions such as: use. Materials Science and Engineering, students will be • What can we see beyond our own sight? exposed to traditional and cutting edge technologies in the field of materials science, and hear from researchers • How can we see beyond the skin? 7.7G-C Assessment at the tops of their fields. • What is in our body that enables images to be 7.7E-C Assessment made? • Laboratory work - including a logbook • Design project Students will then build upon that knowledge to • Imaging assignment investigate medical imaging techniques such as • Research and practical task writeup • Medical imaging technique investigation ultrasound, X-ray, echocardiogram (ECG) and Magnetic • Topic reflections Resonance Imaging (MRI). Students also learn principles • Test • Topic tests of digital imaging and explore the extraction of information from digital images as well as digital image manipulation. Students will then focus on the anatomy and physiology of the body to enable them to make decisions about which imaging techniques would be most suitable in the diagnosis of a range of conditions related to the heart, pregnancy and trauma. 7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

NATURE BEAUTY MICROBIOLOGY and of H I MATHEMATICS

7.7H-A Curriculum Focus 7.7H-B Learning Outcomes 7.7I-A Curriculum Focus 7.7I-B Learning Outcomes

This elective science will provide a foundational By the end of this subject, students will have an Mathematics is the language of the universe, the In this course, students will gain an understanding of understanding of microbiology, regenerative medicine understanding of: language of science and engineering. It allows us to what it means to be a mathematician by developing skills and physiology, histology and cytology, and recent make better decisions about our daily lives and build a in experimentation, visualisation and communication • How bacteria and other microbiological innovative strategies that are being developed to better world. At the same time, it is as much art as it is of complex mathematical theories. They will learn to organisms can be both beneficial and detrimental prevent/treat medical problems. Excursions and guest science, full of its own beauty and wonders. appreciate the nature, power and beauty of mathematics. to human, animal, and plant health; They will use mathematics as a universal key to making speakers will expose students to current research taking In this unit students will be introduced to exciting and • Various treatments and preventative measures sense of the world, a key that enables them to master place. challenging topics outside the usual school curriculum. for dealing with microflora such as antibiotics and any other subject or skill. This subject consists of several topic areas: Examples include (but are not limited to) infinity and its the growing issue of antibiotic resistance; fundamental role in modern mathematics, visualising Central to mathematics is problem solving. Students will • Bacteria • Asepsis, sampling, plating, growth, and analysis higher dimensions, the golden ratio and the Fibonacci be given a wide variety of problems and, on completion • Histopathology techniques for bacteria; numbers in nature, the mathematics of optimal design of this course, they will be expected to articulate (soap films, shortest networks, travelling salesman both their solutions and their processes to answering • Stem Cells and Next Generation Medical • Ames tests, Gram staining, and other tools for problem), 3-dimensional manifolds as the possible questions. Therapies classifying bacteria; shapes of our universe, the nature of numbers (primes, Specifically, students will be able to use and analyse Underlying these units is a key understanding of cell • Preparing and analysing tissue samples; codes and cryptography), fractals mathematical real data to make informed predictions, calculate the function and reproduction. The course will look at the paradoxes and the mathematics of card shuffling and • Microscope techniques and safe lab practices; aesthetic properties of nature and social constructs, categorisation, biology, and use of microorganisms, magic tricks. and describe mathematics in the context of history and not just from a medical perspective, but how these • The nature of stem cells and their value to This unit is intended for students in Year 10 at John culture. microorganisms can be used for research, both as a research and treatment; Monash Science School. model, and as a tool. • Recent cutting-edge and innovative therapies that Students will work individually and collaboratively on Other than Year 9 Mathematics, there are no topics of personal interest and develop the skills to Microbiology is not only a field in medicine, but the use biomaterials to treat diseases and disorders; prerequisites, however a strong understanding and effectively communicate and present mathematical basic skills and techniques of a microbiologist are • Working productively in small groups and enthusiasm for mathematics is expected. understanding. Opportunities will be provided to present required for most biological sciences. Histopathology, researching effectively; to the school community, university academics and the the microscopic study of diseased tissue, is an general public. important tool in anatomical pathology since accurate • Carrying out scientific procedures, accurately diagnosis of cancer and other diseases usually requires recording data and analysing results; and, histopathological examination of samples. • Communicating scientifically, including in written, 7.7I-C Assessment There is a worldwide shortage in nearly all sectors of visual and oral presentations. laboratory medicine, resulting in these skills becoming Students will also present some of their experimental • Explorative tasks particularly useful for the future. findings and practical skills at the Enrichment Science • Research projects Night in Term 2. • Semester Examination

7.7H-C Assessment

• Practical Exercises & Experiments • Oral Presentations • Tests • Research Project

7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

DISEASE, DISORDERS & PHARMACEUTICAL J SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES NEW IN 2021! K SCIENCE

7.7J-A Curriculum Focus 7.7J-B Learning Outcomes 7.7K-A Curriculum Focus 7.7K-B Learning Outcomes

Have you ever wondered about the science that By the end of the unit, students are expected to be able In this subject the notion of what is meant by ‘From • Develop an understanding of the research and underlies human health and disease? Having an to : Bench to Bedside’ is explored. Students learn about the development process in drug development; understanding of how the human body works allows process of discovering, testing and eventually gaining Define the roles of the neuromuscular, cardiorespiratory • Develop a basic understanding of the structure of scientists to develop new treatments and preventions approval for selling a drug. They explore the thinking, and reproductive systems in regulation of normal human prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and viruses; for different disease states. In this elective unit, students planning and approximate length of time that is required function will be introduced to biomedical science. We will explore for each stage of discovery and development of a • Be able to identify, name and draw simple organic the anatomy and physiology of a number of human Describe how human health and disease is dependent medicinal drug, right through to how it is administered compounds and functional groups; on the regulation/dysregulation of interrelated organ disorders, focussing on the cardiorespiratory, neural and to a patient, and then how that drug makes its way to its • Be able to recognise the structure and function of systems reproductive systems. By investigating these diseases, target. major classes of biomacromolecules; students will gain an understanding of the important Explain how biomedical science underpins modern The course is an intersection between chemistry and contribution biomedical research makes to our society • Develop an understanding of antibiotics medicine and advances in improved diagnosis, treatment biology and will include exposure to fundamental ideas and how biomedical science underpins modern and antivirals including their modes of action on and prevention of disease from these domains as well as the more specialised fields medicine. prokaryotic cells and viruses respectively; and, Work productively with their peers to produce of Formulation Science and Medicinal Chemistry. • Use practical skills to investigate how various collaborative projects Formulation Science: factors such as solubility and temperature can Throughout this unit students can expect a hands-on Communicate scientifically via written, visual and oral Students learn how to formulate, design and evaluate affect the administration of drugs. approach to learning. This will include collaborative presentations pharmaceuticals; activities, active learning exercises and practical sessions that allow exploration of the underlying theory Medicinal Chemistry: 7.7K-C Assessment as well as a chance for students to investigate their Medicinal chemistry is at the intersection of biology and own physiology. Through our links with the Monash chemistry. It is specialised chemistry that deals with how Biomedicine Discovery Institute, students will also • Class work and group work. drugs work, how they are designed and how they are be exposed to cutting edge research in the field of • Development of practical skills. made. Students will gain a broad range of skills, which biomedical science, and hear from researchers at the • Research and practical reports. 7.7J-C Assessment traverse the full range of the drug development cycle. tops of their fields. • Assessment of practical skills TBC Students will focus on the structure and development of pharmaceutical drugs and how they can act in order to treat disease. In doing so, they will gain a broad range of skills, which traverse the full range of the drug research and development process. Participation in practical tasks will be central to developing a full understanding of concepts covered. 7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

L TERRAFORMING AQUATIC MARS B FIELDWORK SCIENCE

such as; core structure, climate, soil composition, 7.7L-A Curriculum Focus building upon our prior knowledge of freshwater and biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, magnetic 7.7B-A Curriculum Focus ocean ecosystems and their potential to help meet the field (or lack thereof), orbital mechanics and In this elective science unit students will look from Earth future needs of the world. system interactions between these components. This unit will explore freshwater and marine ecosystems. to Mars to investigate the feasibility of colonising and It will have a strong focus on using fieldwork techniques living on Mars in the future. Students will develop an Students will explore ancient Mars to understand how Mars to help us to determine the physical, chemical and understanding of Earth’s systems and processes and was formed and how its conditions changed over the past biological characteristics and interactions of selected through a combination of fieldwork, experiments and 4.6 billion years. aquatic environments. A diverse range of environments practical tasks determine the steps needed to take by Students will develop their understanding and skills in are explored through a local and global context and humankind to turn Mars into a planet upon which we 7.7B-B Learning Outcomes scientific literacy through unit readings, learning tasks, students will also learn about cutting-edge research in can live. presentations at regular team meetings and literacy aquatic sciences. The practical components of the subject include Students will use analoges of Earth to research how the focused case studies. The organisms which inhabit aquatic habitats will be laboratory exercises, day trips or excursions, and atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere of An important feature of the Terraforming Mars science examined through student-centered inquiries into the modeling activities. These will enable students to see or Mars can be adapted toward human habitation. Using elective is the opportunity for students to undertake unique aspects of form and function which enable experience first-hand how aquatic biologists carry out Design Thinking framework, students will work in their a range of inquiry tasks both collaboratively and these organisms to specialise to live in various aquatic their research. interest area to collaboratively explore and design future independently. Inquiry methodologies that students will environments. Aspects of their amazing diversity and systems on Mars by understanding Mars’ geological and Students will undertake individual and team-based engage with include; laboratory investigations, fieldwork fascinating interactions with other species to create atmospheric structure, human energy requirements and projects and investigations. The laboratory exercises and that may also involve use of technologies and sampling ecosystems are also studied. what would be required to replicate conditions needed techniques, case studies, simulations, animations, literature field trips will enhance student skills in scientific inquiry Student research is complimented with classroom for Earth type organisms’ survival. The project each group reviews and the use of local, global and Mars Rover and method, teamwork, data gathering and analysis, activities, fieldwork, and laboratory lessons centered on undertakes will be determined by the group‘s shared databases. report writing, problem-solving, and presentation skills. interests. The group projects will require students to sampling, microscopy and organism dissection skills. design, trial and analyse simulations to determine the Students will be able to pose questions, learn and hone Learning is through observation, discussion, hypothesis, effectiveness of terraforming Mars. practical scientific skills, formulate hypotheses, collect and examination of the evidence, listening and questioning - analyse data, evaluate methodologies and results, justify useful skills for the Extended Experimental Investigations 7.7B-C Assessment Students will have access to “real” Mars rover data to conclusions and communicate their finding. They will students will undertake in Semester Two Core Science help inform their decisions. Collaborative work will investigate and evaluate issues, changes and alternative classes. Students will present some of their fieldwork • Fieldwork and Dissections/Lab Book. require fortnightly meetings to update the group on proposals by considering both longer and shorter term findings and dissection skills at the Enrichment Science • Research Projects. recent progress and propose then agree future research/ consequences for the individual, the environment and Night in Term 2. • Team Oral Presentations. experimental directions. society. This class is multidisciplinary, incorporating some aspects • Tests. of physics, and analytical and spectroscopic techniques 7.7L-C Assessment used in chemistry. For example, we can qualitatively and 7.7L-B Learning Outcomes quantitatively identify chemicals using colorimetry to • Poster presentation comparing Mars to Earth; analyse mineral content in water, and then consider how At the completion of this unit, students will be expected including the four spheres (atmosphere, these affect which biological organisms can live there. Reef and Rainforest Trip to: Aquatic fieldwork techniques such as capture & release, biosphere, lithosphere and biosphere). Please note that this subject does not surveys, and identification will also be explored. Students • Consider and justify the ethical implications of involve any snorkelling or diving, and • Terraforming Mars Scientific Investigation and also have access to a variety of experts through fieldwork i their actions; is not related to the Year 11 Reef & Simulation Design. and presentations from guest scientists at Monash • Understand the global systems interactions Rainforest trip. • Practical Reports/Fieldwork Reports or Logbook University and other institutions. between the Earth and its four spheres and Students will also consider and critique human impacts describe these interactions at a range of scales; on aquatic life as well as issues of sustainability and the • Apply their understanding of Earth’s systems to conservation in the effective management of aquatic the planet Mars and comparisons between the resources. The adverse implications of human practices Earth’s systems and Mars’ systems; and, such as pollution, oil spills, and climate change are also • Understand and describe Mars as a planet of examined. Sustainability is explored through the notion our solar system including its key features that current and future generations are responsible for 7.7 Enrichment 7.7 Enrichment S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES S1 - 1.1 STEM ELECTIVES

VCE PHYSICS: ADVANCED M MOTION AND ELECTRICITY N CHEMISTRY and EXTENDED INVESTIGATION

Pre-Requisites Pre-Requisites 7.7N-B Learning Outcomes Please note: Students must apply for Please note: this subject is only run in i this subject in Term 1, 2021 and have Bonding i Semester 2. completed Analytical Spectroscopy or This section will cover the bonding of the three major VCE Unit 2 Physics is a prerequisite for Pharmaceutical Science in Semester 1. chemical groups: ionic, metallic and covalently bonded VCE Unit 3 and 4 Physics. particles. This will allow the students to discover and Selection process will occur at the end of understand the properties of the three groups, using Term 1, 2021 for entry into this subject the common chemicals as examples. Great detail will be given to the covalently bonded particles, their forces 7.7N-A Curriculum Focus and their properties, this will also relate to the prior work developed in either Analytical Spectroscopy or 7.7M-A Curriculum Focus This is a course that allows the student with an excellent Pharmaceutical Science. prior knowledge of chemistry to further develop and This VCE unit consists of two prescribed areas of study: Reactions advance their understanding in chemistry. 1. Motion; This section will cover the precipitation reactions, the Throughout this course, students will explore the 2. Electricity. following topics: Redox reactions and the Acid reactions. This will allow the students to gain an understanding the reaction plus an Extended Practical Investigation into an aspect Bonding types and the application of these reactions in various of either Motion, Electricity or in some special cases, into Ionic, metallic and covalent bonds chemical areas. From the understanding of these a special area of study described by one of the twelve reactions students will be able to predict the solubility of Detailed Studies. Reactions ionic materials, the reactivity of simple chemicals and the Redox, precipitation and acid reactions, reactivity of Galvanic cell. chemicals, simple galvanic cells and solubility of ions 7.7M-B Learning Outcomes 7.7M-C Assessment Quantities Quantities Stoichiometry of solids, liquids and gases and Gas laws This section builds upon the understanding of reactions Outcome 1 • Area of study tests. and leads students to the application of the reactions to Students should be able to investigate, analyse and • Practical reports. calculate the quantities of materials (solids, liquids and mathematically model the motion of particles and • Summary report on selected practical activities. gases) within these reactions. This will also relate to the bodies. • Extended practical investigation poster. prior work developed in either Analytical Spectroscopy or Pharmaceutical Science. • Semester examination. Outcome 2 Students should be able to investigate and apply a basic DC circuit model to simple battery- operated devices 7.7N-C Assessment and household electrical systems, apply mathematical models to analyse circuits, and describe the safe and • Topic Tests. effective use of electricity by individuals and the • Practical reports and worksheets. community. • Extended experimental investigation. Outcome 3

Students should be able to design and undertake an investigation of a physics question related to the scientific inquiry processes of data collection and analysis, and draw conclusions based on evidence from collected data. 7.8 LANGUAGES S1 - 1.1

Section Seven: I Overview 7.8-7.10 INDEX OF AVAILABLE John Monash Science School offers two formal language options to Year 10 students. SUBJECTS Students wishing to pursue a language as part of their regular Year 10 study may choose either French or Japanese. Alongside the regular French and Japanese classroom activities and assessments, OTHER AVAILABLE students are able to take part in state and national level competitions and tests for P3 which they receive a certificate of participation. SUBJECTS

Study of Languages Other Than French or A FRENCH Japanese i Students wishing to study a language other than French or Japanese at John Monash Science School, may be able to access lessons in their desired language through the Co-Curricular Program. 7.8A-A Curriculum Focus A list of Co-Curricular electives, including In this course you will develop your speaking, listening, the available language-related electives reading and writing skills in French to a standard which would can be found under allow progression into French VCE. Section 6 – Co-Curricular Program. Whilst deepening your understanding of grammar and vocabulary, you will also be exposed to French and francophone culture through film, literature and music. You will regularly use technology to improve your 7.8A-B Learning Outcomes understanding and language production. The French curriculum aims to develop the knowledge, You will be expected to communicate in French at understanding and skills to ensure that students every opportunity in order to build confidence in your can communicate in French when they are learning; communication skills. understand the relationship between language, culture The course is recommended for students who have completed and learning; develop inter-cultural capabilities; and Year 9 level of French in their previous school. However, understand themselves as communicators. if you are a beginner and are motivated to learn, you are welcome to be part of the French class. 7.8A-C Assessment There is also the opportunity to participate in external competitions and receive awards or certificates in events Assessment of grammar, reading, listening, writing and such as the Alliance Francaise de Melbourne, ACER Language speaking is through tests, culturally-focused research Competence or even the DELF B1/B2. projects and semester exams. If you are passionate about communication, interested in having a global perspective and hoping to increase your fluency in a second language to a high Year 10 standard, then French is a great option for you. 7.9 MUSIC S1 - 1.1

Overview Music Ensembles and Lessons are a thriving part of school life at JMSS. Students are able to take weekly lessons, play in school music groups, and perform at school events and competitions. Students who already play an instrument are encouraged to continue their music at JMSS. Students interested in playing an instrument for the first time are encouraged to also take lessons.

Instrumental Table of Available Instruments A MUSIC LESSONS B JAPANESE Woodwind Brass Strings Flute Trumpet Violin 7.9A-A Available Instruments Clarinet Trombone Viola John Monash Science School offers lessons in a wide variety of different instruments (see Table of Available Saxophone Baritone Cello 7.8B-A Curriculum Focus Instruments above). Instrument rental is available, and can be arranged through individual instrumental music Oboe French Horn Double Bass In this course you will develop your speaking, listening, 7.8B-B Learning Outcomes teachers/instructors. reading and writing skills in Japanese to a standard Bassoon Euphonium which would allow progression into VCE Japanese. The Japanese curriculum aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that students can Tuba Whilst deepening your understanding of grammar communicate in Japanese when they are learning; 7.9A-B Lesson Fees and vocabulary, you will also be exposed to Japanese- understand the relationship between language, culture speaking cultures through film, comics, short stories and and learning; develop intercultural capabilities; and Voice Piano Guitar music. Weekly Instrumental Music Lessons understand themselves as communicators. You will regularly use technology to improve your Costs listed are per/annum Classical Classical Classical understanding and language production. Individual ½ Hour $ 995.00 Jazz Contemporary Contemporary You will be expected to communicate in Japanese at 7.8B-C Assessment Individual ¾ Hour $ 1,490.00 every opportunity in order to build confidence in your Contemporary Jazz Bass Guitar communication skills. Individual Full Hour^ $ 1,990.00 Students will complete a number of assessments Jazz The course is recommended for students who have in each semester. Fees are compulsory and become payable after enrolment completed Year 9 level of Japanese in their previous Typically, the assessment items include: is confirmed with the music department. school. However, if you are a beginner and are motivated • Writing assessment; Lessons will not commence until a payment or payment to learn, you are welcome to be part of the Japanese Percussion plan is received. A one year commitment for lessons is class. • Speaking / pronunciation assessment; expected. Drum Kit There are also opportunities to participate in external • Grammatical skills test; and, Due to our staffing commitments, there is no refund for competitions and receive awards or certificates. • Investigation assignment. early withdrawal from lessons. Parents are responsible for Percussion JMSS Japanese has a sister school in Kyoto with all associated costs such as instrument hire, insurance, Timpani Ritsumeikan SHS. You can participate in an exchange and music books, consumables and examination fees. host a student in Melbourne. Pair/group lessons can be arranged at the discretion Mallet Percussion If you are passionate about culture and communication of instrumental music teacher, based the number of with a global perspective, then Yr 10 Japanese is the applicants, schedule and skill levels. Fees per student will language for you. be proportionate to the group size (i.e., ½, ¾ …) 7.9 MUSIC S1 - 1.1

Music B ENSEMBLES

7.9B-A Ensemble Program 7.9B-B Ensemble Rehearsals

The ensemble program is a strength at JMSS and an Each ensemble has at least one session, either during essential part of any music education. lunchtime or before / after school. Schedules will be decided and communicated by the ensemble director All students taking music lessons are required to within the first three weeks of the year. participate in at least one ensemble, to attend weekly 7.9A-C Lesson Timetabling 7.9A-E Ensemble Participation practices and perform each semester; however students are able to join ensembles independent of taking music 7.9B-C Fees Lessons run during class time. Students are out of class for All students taking music lessons are required to participate lessons here at John Monash Science School. half a period per week. Instrumental music teachers will in at least one ensemble, to attend weekly practices and John Monash Science School Music Ensembles include: For students who enrol in ensembles but not in contact each student to discuss suitable schedules, taking perform each semester. Performing in groups is a core instrumental music lessons, a small annual fee is applicable: into account clashes with excursions and off-site PE lessons. element of music study, one we consider essential. • Choirs • Stage Band It is not possible to offer lessons at recess, lunch time, or Piano students are expected to attend choir, play • Concert Band • Orchestra after school, unless agreed upon by instrumental music Ensemble Enrolment Fee $ 52.00 percussion in Band or orchestra, or work with soloists as an teachers in charge. These times are generally reserved for • String Ensemble • Percussion Ensemble accompanist. our Year 12 and VCE Music Performance students. • Flute Ensemble • Brass and Wind Band This fee covers resources, sheet music and time for ensemble leaders. Students participating in Instrumental Lesson times rotate throughout the term, so students do • Saxophone Quartet • Guitar Ensemble Music Lessons are not required to pay this fee, as it is not miss the same class each week. Students are expected • Jazz Group covered by their lesson fees for the year. to catch up on any missed class work. John Monash Music ensembles perform at school events When an in-class assessment clashes with a music lesson, Instrumental Music: and functions. Ensembles compete at Generations in Jazz, students must contact their teacher before the lesson. Enquiries and Assistance VSMF, Essential Ellington, Glen Waverley and Royal South i Students and parents are asked to direct Street Eisteddfods and have performed at Uptown Jazz any enquiries about the Instrumental Cafe in Fitzroy. Music Program, including enquiries about financial assistance to: 7.9A-D Assessment and Exams Mr. Sean Smyth [email protected] Students are assessed on performance pieces, studies, 7.9B-D Music rehearsal schedule* technical work and other assessment items. Students negotiate practice load, technical work and pieces they wish to study with their instrumental teacher. To satisfy the Time Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday requirements of the course, students are expected to spend time practising/playing at home. Students are expected to Choir come to lessons prepared to present their work and with all 3.15pm-4.45pm Concert Band Stage Band Orchestra their equipment. Students may choose to enrol in AMEB exams. AMEB exams incur extra costs, including exam fees and *Please note times and schedules are subject to change. accompanist fees. Instrumental Music Program is linked to studying VCE Music Performance in Year 11 and 12. Students studying VCE Music must take Private Tuition. 7.10 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

Duke of Edinburgh Award I Section Seven: 7.11 - 7.11 INDEX OF AVAILABLE About the Award SUBJECTS The Duke of Ed Award is a structured youth development program, empowering all young Australians to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance. CO-CURRICULAR P4 Accessing the Duke of Ed at JMSS PROGRAM To earn an Award, each young person must learn a skill, improve their physical wellbeing, volunteer in their community and experience a team adventure in a new environment. JMSS can facilitate this award through participation in the co-curricular program and other programs run at JMSS including World Challenge and the Reef and Rainforest Trip in Year 11. Students register online and a JMSS staff member, Ms Vandenberg assists students to coordinate the award at the school.

Qualifying for the Duke of Ed - The award is open to all young people aged 14 to 24 - The award can be done at 3 levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold - each level is progressively more challenging. - The award has 4 sections: Physical Recreation, Skills, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey plus Residential Project (Gold Level only) - The young person completing the award recognises and individually organises each of the 4 sections. They must also collect evidence to support completion of each of theses sections (via an online record book) - There are time requirements associated with each level of the award. • Bronze - minimum 6 months • Silver - minimum 6 months if completed Bronze, otherwise 12 months for direct entrants • Gold - minimum 12 months if completed Silver otherwise 18 months for direct entrants

Further information about the Duke of Edinburgh award can be obtained from Ms Vandenberg at school. Email address Wendy Vandenberg at - [email protected] CO-CURRICULAR 7.11 7.11 T1 Co-Curricular S1 - 1.1 PROGRAM SUBJECTS AND UNESCO CLASSIFICATIONS

Overview Table of Co-Curricular Subjects At JMSS we aim to prepare our students with life skills so that they are equipped for their future, both personally and professionally. UNESCO Classification Subject The purpose of this program is to : 7.10A JMSS Start-up Program • Expose students to a range of activities to promote personal growth through engaging the Learning to Know community FOCUSED ON THINKING AND UNDERSTANDING 7.10B Olympiad Training Workshops - Our learners are effective inquirers, able to ask meaningful questions • To develop personal growth so that our students are equipped with the skills to make a positive which probe understanding, and take risks in their learning. 7.10C Mathematics Modelling change in the world. - Our learners are critical thinkers, able to analyse information, evaluate evidence and produce informed conclusions. 7.10D Game Development The JMSS Co-Curricular Program is an important part of the overall education at JMSS, providing - Our learners are creative thinkers, open to new ideas, imaginative and activities that complement and supplement the entire learning process and effectively impact student resourceful in their use of different strategies and approaches. 7.10E Monash Connected Autonomous Vehicles Program learning outcomes. The holistic growth of our students is important to the ethos of our school. The - Our learners are reflective , aware of their own skills and abilities, and personal development of our students is promoted through the Co-Curricular activities. open to feedback to improve their own ideas or performance. 7.10F A Dance with Data The broad spectrum of Co-Curricular activities that are offered aim to affect all domains of life such 7.10G Drama as cognitive (intellectual), emotional, social, moral, cultural and aesthetic. Healthy competitiveness, Learning to Be wellbeing, quality accomplishments, creativity and enthusiasm are few of the ethics of the Co-Curricular FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING GOOD PEOPLE 7.10H Arts and Craft activities. For example, Co-Curricular activities such as Games and Sports teach students to respond - Our learners are well- rounded with a broad range of skills, positively / appropriately while losing or winning an event. perspectives and interests. 7.10I Dance

We hope that our JMSS Co-Curricular program will strengthen the classroom learning as well as learning - Our learners are passionate about learning and strive to achieve their 7.10J Photography personal best in everything they do. outside the classroom to develop the personality of the student. - Our learners are able to examine issues from a wide range of 7.10K Philosophy Club perspectives, and understand the need to act honestly and ethically when making decisions.. 7.10L Environmental Leadership Program 7.10M Badminton A STRUCTURE Learning to Do FOCUSED ON KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL ACQUISITION 7.10N Group Fitness - Our learners are adaptable, being able to live effectively with change, skilled in the use of modern technologies, and prepared to meet any 7.10O Gym challenge with optimism 7.10P Netball 7.10A-A Benefits of the Co-Curricular Program 7.10A-B Timetabling and Structure - Our learners are effective communicators, being attentive listeners and also articulate in both written and spoken media. 7.10Q Soccer - Our learners are persistent, being able to work effectively through • Promotes the holistic development of the The Co-Curricular Program runs between 1:30pm and difficulties, and resilient in the face of set-backs. 7.10R Volleyball individual. 3:30 pm every Wednesday afternoon. - Our learners are develop the competencies necessary to advance their learning in specific disciplines, and are responsible for their own • Nurtures responsible behaviour and attitudes. The activities that are offered aim to develop skills and learning. 7.10S Cricket attributes that are cognizant with the attributes of the • Cultivates self-discipline and self-responsibility. 7.10T Field Hockey UNESCO Four Pillars of Learning. • Provides an opportunity for students to contribute 7.10U Elite Sport Students gain credits for their JMSS Diploma through positively to the school and the wider community. participation and accomplishment in the Co-Curricular 7.10V Basketball • Challenges students to develop skills and talents activities. that students that extend them beyond their 7.10AA Community Service comfort zone. Learning to Live Together • Promotes the building of teams and relationships. FOCUSED ON BUILDING SOUND RELATIONSHIPS 7.10BB Gardening

• Nurtures students’ ability in co-operation, - Our learners build effective collaboration and teamwork by working 7.10CC Little Scientists, Big Science *Co-curricular subjects are subject to constructively together, considering the valuing all input and coordination, organization and leads to leadership. viewpoints fairly. change 7.10DD Mini Mathematicians - Our learners build positive, respectful and supportive relationships • Development of communication skills. Due to availability of facilitators and with all community members, and celebrate diversity. i 7.10EE Robogals • Provides opportunity for promoting wellbeing such teaching staff, some subjects may not be - Our learners contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming, optimistic and encouraging learning environment and community. as in Mindfulness. available. - Our leaders have a global perspective, know and care about the world Correct at time of publishing. and its communities, and seek to live sustainably and impact positively now and in the future. 7.11 CO-CURRICULAR 7.11 CO-CURRICULAR S1 - 1.1 SUBJECT INDEX S1 - 1.1 SUBJECT INDEX

Learning To Know These Co-Curricular Subjects exemplify i the ‘Learning To Know’ pillar contained within the UNESCO Four Pillars of Learning framework.

Monash Connected JMSS Start- Up Mathematics Game A C MODELING D E AUTONOMOUS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT VEHICLES PROGRAM

Learning To Know Learning To Know Learning To Know Learning To Know

Students work in teams to create a ‘startup’ company The Maths Modeling Co Curricular Course is aimed at Students develop and program games with social Monash Connected Autonomous Vehicle (MCAV) is that addresses a social or environmental issue. At the preparing students for participation in competitions benefits. Create a game that teaches the benefits of a newly formed student team, focusing on building end of the Term students deliver a 5 minute pitch. like the Singapore International Mathematics Challenge recycling! Or a game that demonstrates the negative autonomous vehicles that operate in a connected (SIMC), the Australian Intermediate Mathematics effects of plastic packaging. network. Students will be able to work with MCAV on Olympiad (AIMO) and the International Mathematical programming for the MCAV project. Modelling Competition (IMMC). Students participating in MCAV’s vision is “Build a safe and efficiently operated this course will be exposed to a wide variety of problems Autonomous Vehicle in a shared environment such as and problem-solving techniques. They will spend time public roads and spaces.” looking at open-ended problems and their solutions and learn how to structure their responses to modelling questions in order to most effectively communicate their own answers. Students who participate in the Maths Olympiad Modelling Co Curricular Course will be encouraged to B TRAINING WORKSHOPS represent the school in many of the competitions that JMSS regularly enters. F A Dance WITH DATA Learning To Know Learning To Know Do you want the best shot at representing Australia at International Science Olympiads? D This option is open to any student who is a beginner or The Science Olympiads are prestigious competitions complete novice to coding. The subject is about working for high achieving students in the disciplines of Physics, in teams to solve real, community based or larger world Chemistry, Biology, and Informatics. If successful, you issues by learning how to present data. will compete overseas against the top students from all over the world. Using IT language, Python about topics such as disease, animal movements and Mars Rover movements. This class will teach you not only the knowledge associated with the field of your choice, but also Students will develop confidence with programming, analytical, scientific and test taking skills. We offer working in teams and interacting with the community classes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Informatics, with limited spots, to qualify you will need to sit a short selection quiz.

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Learning To Be Learning To Do PHOTOGRAPHY These Co-Curricular Subjects exemplify J These Co-Curricular Subjects exemplify i the ‘Learning To Be’ pillar contained i the ‘Learning To Do’ pillar contained within the UNESCO Four Pillars of within the UNESCO Four Pillars of Learning framework. Learning framework. Learning To Be

Under the “Learning to Do” Pillar, the following activities involve: The photography class teaches students how to use their cameras, how to properly frame and set up shoots, - Developing the skills necessary to play the sport and how to artistically render their ideas through the N - Learn to teach these skills to others DRAMA medium of photography. G - Learn to facilitate a training session - Learn to coach and become a sports leader - Learn to Umpire/ Referee Learning To Be K PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Optional: To earn a foundation level qualification in umpiring/ refereeing Students develop Drama skills, creating and performing monologues, scenes, and characters as well as Learning To Be developing their leadership skills. At the end of the Term students visit a community organisation and run a Badminton Students learn about the great thinkers, concepts, and drama workshop. Basketball underlying theory of philosophy. They discuss texts and engage in philosophical debates. Group Fitness

At the end of the Term students lead a Philosophy Elite Sport workshop and demonstrate their knowledge and skills.. H Arts and Gym CRAFT Netball Environmental Field Hockey

Learning To Be L LEADERSHIP Cricket

Soccer Students hone their skills in drawing, painting, and crafts. Their works are displayed in the newsletters, Volleyball Learning To Be yearbook, and at an end of Term art show.

Students develop a project with an environmental focus, using the Monash Sustainable Development Institute DANCE frameworks, and conduct research and recommend and I implement findings.

Learning To Be

This class is for dancers of all abilities and culminates in a performance at the end of the Term at a community organisation. Students learn to dance and learn to lead workshops. All are welcome!

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Learning To Live Together Section Eight: These Co-Curricular Subjects exemplify Cu 8.1 - 82 i the ‘Learning To Live Together’ pillar CURRICULUM PATHWAYS contained within the UNESCO Four Pillars of Learning framework.

COMMUNITY AA SERVICE BB GARDENING

Learning To Live Together Learning To Live Together

Students can choose to benefit the community through Students look after the JMSS vegetable patch. Students participating in Community Service. Past participants are in charge of watering, planting, maintenance and have volunteered in Nursing Homes, Childcare Centres, weeding. Students plant and plan for seasonal change, Primary Schools, Op-Shops, and Hospitals. Students and develop new additions to the vegetable patch. must find their own placement.

CC LITTLE SCIENTISTS, BIG SCIENCE ROBOGALS EE Learning To Live Together

7.10 CC-A Face-To-Face Program Learning To Do Our students teach local primary students the basics of Science and it is a big hit for all involved. Primary Robogals is an international student-run organisation students make a project and present with JMSS that aims to inspire, engage and empower young women students at our Science Fair or Exhibition Night. Students to consider studying engineering and related fields. will be asked to apply for positions in this program, and Its primary activity is interactive, engineering based are encouraged to continue for multiple terms. workshops for girls aged between 8-18 (depending on location). MINI JMSS students will work with Robogals Monash DD volunteering to guide primary school students through MATHEMATICIANS the Robogals coursework. Focusing on encouraging girls from primary to explore an interest, as well as cultivate self confidence, in STEM areas. Learning To Live Together Robogals aims to decrease the gender disparity in STEM fields and provide more opportunities for 7.10 DD-A Face-To-Face Program women to generate fair income, as well as encouraging ‘Mini Mathematicians’ is aimed at providing professional environments that are safer and more primary school students with the opportunity to productive for women. explore mathematics and problem solving like real mathematicians do. 4 groups of Primary schools visit JMSS each Wednesday afternoon and are guided through maths problems by JMSS Students. \

92 Example Pathway: 7.5 E1 S1 - 1.1 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or Year Two employment in the field of Biological and Biomedical Sciences may like to consider. Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers Example Pathway: 1 2 • Chemistry • Medicine • Cosmetic7.5 ScientistE1 • Food Scientist S1 - 1.1 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE • Climate Science • Medical imaging • Biotechnologist • Biomedical Engineer Choose one of: • Engineering • Mathematics • Medicinal Chemist • Geneticist English • Drug Discovery Scientist • Forensic scientist. VCE English Literature 1 2 • Environmental Management • Nanotechnology • Regulator • Marine Biologist VCE English Language 1 2 • Exercise and Sports • Pharmaceutical Science • Educator • Nanotechnologist. • Forestry • Physics •This Environmental is an example Chemist study pathway• Pharmacologist that students wishing to pursue further study or English as Additional LanguageYear Two1 2 • Formulation Science • Prosthetics •employment Exercise and Sports in the Scientist field of Biological• Physiotherapist and Biomedical Sciences may like to consider. • Geoscience • Science • Food Scientist • Prosthetic Scientist Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 CurriculumVCE Mathematical Area Methods 2 Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Cu Section Eight: 8.1 - 8.2 CURRICULUM PATHWAYS This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2 1 2

• Chemistry • Medicine • Cosmetic Scientist • Food Scientist 1 2 • Climate Science • Medical imaging • Biotechnologist • Biomedical Engineer Choose one of: • Engineering • Mathematics • Medicinal Chemist Science• Geneticist English Year One • Drug Discovery Scientist • Forensic scientist. Suggested Additional VCE Science: VCE English Literature 1 2 Example Pathway: • Environmental Management • Nanotechnology • Regulator • Marine Biologist 7.5 CurriculumE1 How To Use • Exercise and Sports • Pharmaceutical Science VCE Biology 1 2 VCE English Language 1 2 S1 - 1.1 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) • Educator • Nanotechnologist. 8.1 PATHWAYS 8.2 EXAMPLE PATHWAYS • Forestry • Physics • Environmental Chemist • Pharmacologist VCE Physics 1 2 English as Additional Language 1 2 English 6.1 English • Formulation ScienceEnglish • Prosthetics • Exercise and Sports Scientist • Physiotherapist • Geoscience • Science • Food Scientist • Prosthetic Scientist Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 Mathematics 6.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Additional Unit(s) 1 2 8.1A What is a Curriculum Pathway? To use the Example Curriculum Pathways provided in this section of the handbook, students should work down and VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2 This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or across,ScienceYear beginning Two on the left-hand6.4 side ofCore the Science page, filling in the empty ‘ChoiceCore Science Boxes’, beginning with Year One, and Additional Units A ‘Curriculum Pathway’ (sometimes simplified to 8.1C VCE Requirements 1 2 employment in the field of Biological and Biomedical Sciences may like to consider. progressing through Year Two and Year Three, observing the following items: ‘pathway’) is a combination of subjects which can Select units which best 1 2 VCE stands for the Victorian Certificate of Education. Issues Studies Curriculum 6.2Area Issues Studies Semester OneIssues (S1) Studies Semester Two (S2) be taken at John Monash Science School and which complement your intended Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: The VCE is a two-year course (minimum) administered R i career options and which Science provideThis the pathway pre-requisites can lead for to various tertiary tertiary courses courses in: at Example Careers Year One 1 2 Suggested Additional VCE Science: by the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority meet the pre-requisites/ Psychology 1 2 Geography 1 2 university as well as conforming to the requirements of recommendations for your • Chemistry • Medicine (VCAA).• Cosmetic Over the Scientist length of this course,• Food most Scientist VCE A Required/Compulsory Subjects VCE Biology 1 2 the VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education). Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) intended course.Semester Two (S2) full-time• Biotechnologist students will undertake a total• Biomedical of 22 to Engineer 24 Choose one of: LOTE 1 2 Specialist Mathematics 1 2 • Climate Science • Medical imaging Students1 may Subjectstake either represented like this are usually VCE Physics 1 2 • Medicinal Chemist • Geneticist English 6.6 Physical Education Each ‘pathway’• Engineering in the following section• Mathematics is a partial semester-length units. Physical Education or French A English 6.1 English English Environmental Science 1 2 Music Performance 1 2 • Drug Discovery Scientist • Forensic scientist. or Japanese. taken by all students at Year 10 level, andVCE do English Literature 1 2 package,• Environmental which may Management be useful to you• Nanotechnology in constructing 6.8A French • Regulator • Marine Biologist not offer a choice within the pathway. Additional Unit(s) 1 2 your own• Exercise individual and Sports course through• Pharmaceuticalthe VCE program. Science VCE English LanguageMathematics1 2 6.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Physical Education 1 2 • Educator • Nanotechnologist. 6.8B Japanese • Forestry • Physics 8.1D VCE Graduation Requirements You do not have to follow any of these pathways. • Environmental Chemist • Pharmacologist English as Additional LanguageScience 1 2 6.4 Core Science Core Science Additional Units 1 2 • Formulation Science • Prosthetics • Exercise and Sports Scientist • Physiotherapist B You are free to choose any combination of units you like. Your VCE Program is the complete list of VCE units you Choice Boxes B • Geoscience • Science • Food Scientist • Prosthetic Scientist Mathematics VCE Mathematical MethodsIssues Studies1 VCE Mathematical6.2 IssuesMethods Studies 2 Issues Studies Select units which best complete. To meet the graduation requirements of the These empty boxes indicate space Planning for what you want to do after VCE can no 2 Year Three complement your intended Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: VCE, each student must satisfactorily complete a total Data Sciencefor a subject choice to be made. The Choose one of: i career options and which longer be left until the end of Year 12. Students and VCE ChemistryR 1 VCE Chemistry 2 of no fewer than 16 units. A unit is one semester in Students must complete one Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) meet the pre-requisites/Semester Two (S2) parents should be considering options in the early stages Ds recommended or available options are Introduction to Games Psychology 1 2 Geography 1 2 duration. There are 2 semesters per school year. semester of Data Science at 6.5A recommendations for your of constructing the individual student’s program. Year 10 Level provided in a list below the box. Physical ProgrammingEducation1 or LOTEand Data ScienceChoose one of: 2 C Continue with one of: intended course. (Based on choice in YearLOTE 2) 1 2 Specialist Mathematics 1 2 These units must include: Students mayProgramming take either for Simulations and Science 6.5B 6.6 Physical Education Physical EducationMachine or Learning French VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature Environmental4 Science 1 2 Music Performance 1 2 Year One • At least three units of the common study of English Suggested Additional VCEor Japanese. Science: C Option Lists 6.8A French English 8.1B Why might you use a Curriculum Pathway? VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 (Units 1, 2, 3 and 4); VCE Biology 1 2 Physical Education 1 2 Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Where a subject selection needs to be made, 6.8B Japanese Curriculum Pathways can be used: 3 English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 • or English as an Alternative Language lists of the recommended options for theVCE Physics 1 2 • To provide coherenceEnglish in your program of studies;6.1 English (Units 1, 2, 3 and 4); Englishand, given pathway are provided. Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 Enrichment STEM Electives • To provide purposeMathematics and direction to your program6.3A of Core Mathematics • three sequences of UnitsCore Mathematics 3 and 4 studies other than Additional Unit(s) 1 2 Year Three These are suggestions that will help D Students must complete three Data Science Choose one of: VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4 studies; and, English. E Enrichment STEMstudents Electives develop at andSuggested build the Enrichment skills they STEM Electives: Any other Enrichment STEM Elective Science 6.4 Core Science Core Science Students must complete one Year 10 Level, with a maximumAdditional Units 1 2 Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) need for further study and/or a career in Ds semester of Data Science at Introduction to Games • To give a clear career focus to your VCE and of two (2) to be taken in a single Aquatic Fieldwork Science Refer to 7.1-T1 - Curriculum Structure 6.5A Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Select units which best Year 10 Level ScienceProgramming and Data Science beyond. Issues Studies 6.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies semester. the field/area of interest represented by Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) the overallcomplement pathway your (Biomedical intendedBiotechnology Sciences,Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: Programming for Simulations andVCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4 i career options and which 6.5B R Machine Learning VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 Physical Sciences, etc.) Microbiology VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4 Example Pathways meet the pre-requisites/ Psychology 1 2 Geography 1 2 English recommendations for your VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 Physical Education or LOTE and Pathway Templates Students may choose to deviate from the Choose one of: 96 intended course. 97 LOTE 1 2 Specialist Mathematics 1 2 English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 Students may take either The following pages contain some suggested options. Physical Education or French 6.6 Physical Educationi example pathways and pathway Environmental Science 1 2 Music Performance 1 2 or Japanese. Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 6.8A French templates, which you can use to help Enrichment STEM Electives D VCE Unit Connection Lines Physical Education 1 Restriction2 of Choices in Year Three 6.8B Japanese you decide your own pathway for VCE. Students must complete three VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4 4 At VCE Level, subjects are taken in ‘units’ – E Enrichment STEMDue Electives to the at continuousSuggested nature Enrichment of study STEM Electives: Any other Enrichment STEM Elective Full-time students will undertake a total Year 10 Level, with a maximum usually one unit per semester. of two (2) to be takenacross in a Years single Two and Three,Aquatic subject Fieldwork Science Refer to 7.1-T1 - Curriculum Structure Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) of 22 to 24 semester-length units. i Science semester. choices made in Year Two (Units 1 and Year ThreeMaking a subject choice in Years 2 or 3 of Biotechnology VCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4 Data Science 2) are likely to carry through into Year Choose one of: the pathway, usually means taking either Students must complete one Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Three (Units 3 andSemester 4) to help MicrobiologyTwo fulfil (S2) the VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4 Ds Introduction to Games Units 1 and 2, or Units 3 and 4 of a particular semester of Data Science at 6.5A requirements from VCE. Year 10 Level Programming and Data Science subject. In order to take Units 3 and 4 of Continue96 with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) 97 Programming for Simulations and a particular subject in Year 3, it is usually Pathways are intended to assist 6.5B Machine Learning a requirement that students will have VCE English Literature 3students VCEin connecting English Literature their studies 4 English completed Units 1 and 2 in the previous VCE English Language 3across theirVCE three English years Language at John Monash 4 year. Science School to allow them to pursue English as Additional Language 3their desiredEnglish further as Additional studies Languageand careers. 4

Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 Enrichment STEM Electives Students must complete three 94 VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4 E Enrichment STEM Electives at Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Any other Enrichment STEM Elective Year 10 Level, with a maximum of two (2) to be taken in a single Aquatic Fieldwork Science Refer to 7.1-T1 - Curriculum Structure Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) semester. Science Biotechnology VCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4

Microbiology VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4

96 97 8.2 E1 Example Pathway: S1 - 1.1 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or Year Two employment in the field of Biological and Biomedical Sciences may like to consider. Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers 1 2

• Chemistry • Medicine • Cosmetic Scientist • Food Scientist • Climate Science • Medical imaging • Biotechnologist • Biomedical Engineer Choose one of: • Engineering • Mathematics • Medicinal Chemist • Geneticist English • Drug Discovery Scientist • Forensic scientist. VCE English Literature 1 2 • Environmental Management • Nanotechnology • Regulator • Marine Biologist VCE English Language 1 2 • Exercise and Sports • Pharmaceutical Science • Educator • Nanotechnologist. • Forestry • Physics • Environmental Chemist • Pharmacologist English as Additional Language 1 2 • Formulation Science • Prosthetics • Exercise and Sports Scientist • Physiotherapist • Geoscience • Science • Food Scientist • Prosthetic Scientist Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2

VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2

1 2

Science Year One Suggested Additional VCE Science:

Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) VCE Biology 1 2 VCE Physics 1 2 English 7.1 English English

Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Additional Unit(s) 1 2

Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science Additional Units 1 2

Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies Select units which best complement your intended Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: R i career options and which meet the pre-requisites/ Psychology 1 2 Geography 1 2 recommendations for your Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: intended course. LOTE 1 2 Specialist Mathematics 1 2 Students may take either 7.6 Physical Education Physical Education or French Environmental Science 1 2 Music Performance 1 2 or Japanese. 7.8A French Physical Education 1 2 7.8B Japanese

Year Three Data Science Choose one of: Students must complete one Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Ds Introduction to Games semester of Data Science at 7.5A Year 10 Level Programming Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Intro to Programming, Machine 7.5B Learning and Simulations VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 English VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4

English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4

Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 Enrichment STEM Electives

Students must complete three VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4 E Enrichment STEM Electives at Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Any other Enrichment STEM Elective Year 10 Level, with a maximum of two (2) to be taken in a single 7.7B Aquatic Fieldwork Science Refer to 7.2-T1 - Curriculum Structure Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) semester. Science 7.7D Biotechnology VCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4

7.7H Microbiology VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4

96 8.2 E2 Example Pathway: S1 - 1.1 PHYSICAL SCIENCES

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or employment in the field of Physical Sciences may like to consider.

This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers

• Aeronautical Engineering • Geoscience • Animal Scientist/ Researcher • Medical Device Manufacturer • Atmospheric Physics • Medicine • Animal Management • Medical Researcher • Biomedical Engineering • Medical Imaging • Biomedical Engineer • Occupational Therapist • Chemistry • Mathematics • Ecotourism operator • Physiotherapist • Climate Science • Mining Engineering • Exercise & Sports Scientist • Scientist Year Two • Cosmology • Nanotechnology • Physiologist • Conservationist Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) • Engineering • Physics • Marine Ecologist • Wildlife Manager • Forestry • Health Science Practitioner • Zoologist 1 2

Year One Choose one of: English Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) VCE English Literature 1 2

VCE English Language 1 2 English 7.1 English English English as Additional Language 1 2 Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science Mathematics VCE Specialist Mathematics 1 VCE Specialist Mathematics 2 Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies

VCE Physics 1 VCE Physics 2 R Science VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2 Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: Students may take either Additional Unit(s) 1 2 Physical Education or French 7.6 Physical Education or Japanese. 7.8A French Additional Units Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: 7.8B Japanese Select units which best complement your intended LOTE 1 2 History 1 2 i career options and which Biology 1 2 Geography 1 2 meet the pre-requisites/ Data Science recommendations for your Choose one of: intended course. Students must complete one Ds semester of Data Science at Introduction to Games 7.5A Year 10 Level Programming Intro to Programming, Machine 7.5B Learning and Simulations Year Three

Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Enrichment STEM Electives Students must complete three Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Enrichment STEM Electives at Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Year 10 Level, with a maximum VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 of two (2) to be taken in a single 7.7A Analytical Spectroscopy 7.7G Medical Physics English semester. VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 7.7C Astrophysics 7.7I Nature & Beauty of Mathematics English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 E 7.7F FLEET Science VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 Mathematics VCE Specialist Mathematics 3 VCE Specialist Mathematics 4

Any other Enrichment STEM Elective VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4 Science Refer to 7.2-T1 - Curriculum Structure VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4

98 8.2 E3 Example Pathway: S1 - 1.1 CHEMICAL SCIENCES

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or employment in the field of Chemical Sciences may like to consider. Year Two

Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers

• Chemistry • Medicine • Cosmetic Scientist • Food Scientist 1 2 • Climate Science • Medical imaging • Biotechnologist • Biomedical Engineer • Engineering • Mathematics • Medicinal Chemist • Geneticist • Drug Discovery Scientist • Forensic scientist. Choose one of: • Environmental Management • Nanotechnology • Regulator • Marine Biologist English VCE English Literature 1 2 • Exercise and Sports • Pharmaceutical Science • Educator • Nanotechnologist. • Forestry • Physics • Environmental Chemist • Pharmacologist VCE English Language 1 2 • Formulation Science • Prosthetics • Exercise and Sports Scientist • Physiotherapist • Geoscience • Science • Food Scientist • Prosthetic Scientist English as Additional Language 1 2

Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 Year One VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2 Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) 1 2 English 7.1 English English Science Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Suggested Additional VCE Science: VCE Biology 1 2 Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science VCE Physics 1 2 Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies R Additional Unit(s) 1 2 Additional Units Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: 1 2 Students may take either Select units which best Physical Education or French 7.6 Physical Education complement your intended Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: or Japanese. i career options and which 7.8A French meet the pre-requisites/ LOTE 1 2 Specialist Mathematics 1 2 7.8B Japanese recommendations for your intended course. Geography 1 2 Environmental Science 1 2

Psychology 1 2 History 1 2

Data Science Choose one of: Students must complete one Ds semester of Data Science at Introduction to Games 7.5A Year 10 Level Programming Year Three Into to Programming , Machine 7.5B Learning and Simulations Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Enrichment STEM Electives VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 Students must complete three English Enrichment STEM Electives at Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 Year 10 Level, with a maximum of two (2) to be taken in a single 7.7A Analytical Spectroscopy 7.7D Biotechnology English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 semester. 7.7K Pharmaceutical Science 7.7F FLEET Science Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 E 7.7E Materials Science & Engineering VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4

Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Science Any other Enrichment STEM Elective VCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4

Refer to 7.2-T1 - Curriculum Structure VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4

100 8.2 E4 Example Pathway: S1 - 1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or employment in the field of Environmental Science may like to consider.

This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers

• Agribusiness • Environmental Engineering • Educator • Town planner • Chemistry • Forestry • Environmental Scientist • Toxicologist Climate Science • Geomatics • Environmental Engineer • Transport planner Year Two • Geologist • Conservation and • GIS Sustainability • Urban Planner Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) • Mathematics • Conservation Consultant • Education • Science • Marine Biologist • Engineering 1 2 • Urban Planning • Sustainability Consultant • Environmental Sciences • Landscape Architect Choose one of: English VCE English Literature 1 2

VCE English Language 1 2

English as Additional Language 1 2 Year One Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

English 7.1 English English VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2

Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Science VCE Biology 1 VCE Biology 2

VCE Environmental Science 1 VCE Environmental Science 2 Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science

Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies Additional Unit(s) 1 2 R Additional Units Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: Select units which best complement your intended LOTE 1 2 Psychology 1 2 Students may take either Physical Education or French 7.6 Physical Education i career options and which Physics 1 2 History 1 2 or Japanese. meet the pre-requisites/ 7.8A French recommendations for your Economics 1 2 7.8B Japanese intended course.

Year Three Data Science Choose one of: Students must complete one Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Ds semester of Data Science at Introduction to Games 7.5A Year 10 Level Programming Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Intro to Programming, Machine 7.5B Learning and Simulations VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 English VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 7.7J English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 Enrichment STEM Electives Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 Students must complete three Enrichment STEM Electives at E Year 10 Level, with a maximum Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Any other Enrichment STEM Elective VCE Chemistry 3 VCE Chemistry 4 of two (2) to be taken in a single semester. 7.7B Aquatic Fieldwork Science Refer to 7.2-T1 - Curriculum Structure Science VCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4

7.7L Terraforming Mars VCE Environmental Science 3 VCE Environmental Science 4

102 8.2 E5 Example Pathway: S1 - 1.1 COMPUTER SCIENCES/ENGINEERING

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to pursue further study or Year Two employment in the field of Computer Sciences may like to consider. Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

This pathway can lead to tertiary courses in: Example Careers 1 2

• Architecture • Geoscience • Architect • Hacker • Aeronautical Engineering • GIS • Educator • Computer Systems Engineer Choose one of: • Artificial Intelligence • Material Science • Engineer • Computer Systems Analyst English • Actuary • Computer Network Architect VCE English Literature 1 2 • Atmospheric Physics • Mathematical Science • Computer Modeller • Web Developer VCE English Language 1 2 • Biomedical Engineering • Mechatronics • Future Analyst • Information Security • Climate Science • Nanotechnology • Software Developer Analysts English as Additional Language 1 2 • Computer Science • Physics • Database Administrator • Computer Programmer • Artificial Intelligence • Cosmology • Science • Cyber Security Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 • Data Science • Surveying • Engineering • Robotics VCE Chemistry 1 VCE Chemistry 2

1 2

Science Suggested Additional VCE Science: Year One VCE Biology 1 2 Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) VCE Physics 1 2

English 7.1 English English Additional Unit(s) VCE Computing 1 VCE Computing 2 Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Additional Units Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science 1 2 Select units which best Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies complement your intended Suggested Additional Units for this pathway include: i career options and which meet the pre-requisites/ R LOTE 1 2 Geography 1 2 recommendations for your intended course. Biology 1 2 Environmental Science 1 2 Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: Students may take either Economics 1 2 History 1 2 Physical Education or French 7.6 Physical Education or Japanese. 7.8A French

7.8B Japanese Year Three Data Science Introduction to Games Ds Students must complete one 7.5A Programming and Data Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) semester of Data Science at Science Year 10 Level Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2)

VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 Enrichment STEM Electives English VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 Students must complete three Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Suggested Enrichment STEM Electives: Enrichment STEM Electives at English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 Year 10 Level, with a maximum of two (2) to be taken in a single 7.7E Materials Science & Engineering Intro for Programming, Machine semester. 7.5B Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4 7.7I Nature & Beauty of Mathematics Learning and Simulations E 7.5A Intro to Games Programming Algorithmics VCE Algorithmics 3 VCE Algorithmics 4

Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2)

Science VCE Biology 3 VCE Biology 4 Any other Enrichment STEM Elective VCE Physics 3 VCE Physics 4 Refer to 7.7-T1 - Curriculum Structure

104 8.2 E6 Example Pathway: S1 - 1.1 ACCELERATED LEARNING

This is an example study pathway that students wishing to accelerate their pattern of study may like Year Two to consider. Accelerated pathways require students to complete two VCE units in Year One, allowing a full VCE subject (Units 1-4) to be completed by the end of Year 2. This creates an open line within the Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) program of study, which can be filled by University Extension Subjects. 1 2

Accelerated Pathways are available in: University Extension is available in: Choose one of: English • Biology • Mathematics • Biology • Physics VCE English Literature 1 2 • Chemistry • Physics • Biomedical Science • Mathematics VCE English Language 1 2 • Humanities • Computing • Chemistry • Information Technology English as Additional Language 1 2 • LOTE Science

Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 3 VCE Mathematical Methods 4

1 2

VCE Science:

VCE Biology 1 2 Year One Science VCE Chemistry 1 2

Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) VCE Physics 1 2 VCE Psychology 1 2 English 7.1 English English VCE Environmental Science 1 2 Mathematics VCE Mathematical Methods 1 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 Additional Unit(s) 1 2 Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science Additional Units Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies 1 2 Select units which best R complement your intended 1 2 i career options and which meet the pre-requisites/ Physical Education or LOTE Choose one of: recommendations for your Students may take either intended course. Physical Education or French 7.6 Physical Education or Japanese. 7.8A French Year Three 7.8B Japanese Curriculum Area Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

Continue with one of: (Based on choice in Year 2) Data Science Choose one of: VCE English Literature 3 VCE English Literature 4 Students must complete one Ds Introduction to Games English semester of Data Science at 7.5A VCE English Language 3 VCE English Language 4 Year 10 Level Programming Intro to Programming, Machine English as Additional Language 3 English as Additional Language 4 7.5B Learning and Simulations University Extension Subjects

Enrichment STEM Electives Algorithmics VCE Algorithmics 3 VCE Algorithmics 4 Students must complete three E Enrichment STEM Electives at Year 10 Level, with a maximum Science Continue with VCE Science (Based on choice in Year 2) of two (2) to be taken in a single Enrichment STEM Electives (x2) Enrichment STEM Elective semester. Refer to 7.7-T1 - Curriculum Structure Refer to 7.7-T1 - Curriculum Structure Additional Unit(s) 3 4

3 4

106 8.2 P1 Pathways Template: 8.2 P2 Pathways Template: S1 - 1.1 YOUR OWN PATHWAY – A S1 - 1.1 YOUR OWN PATHWAY – B

This template is intended to help students map their study pathway across the This template is intended to help students map their study pathway across the three years of study at John Monash Science School. three years of study at John Monash Science School.

Year One Subject Selection Guidelines Year One Subject Selection Guidelines

Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Physical Education or LOTE Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Physical Education or LOTE Students may take either Physical Education or Students may take either Physical Education or English 7.1 English English French or Japanese. English 7.1 English English French or Japanese.

Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Data Science Mathematics 7.3A Core Mathematics Core Mathematics Data Science Students must complete one semester of Data Students must complete one semester of Data Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science Science 7.4 Core Science Core Science Science at Year 10 Level. Science at Year 10 Level. Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies Issues Studies 7.2 Issues Studies Issues Studies Enrichment STEM Electives Enrichment STEM Electives Students must complete three Enrichment STEM Students must complete three Enrichment STEM Physical Education Electives at Year 10 Level, with a maximum of two (2) Physical Education Electives at Year 10 Level, with a maximum of two (2) or LOTE to be taken in a single semester. or LOTE to be taken in a single semester.

When selecting Enrichment STEM Electives, student When selecting Enrichment STEM Electives, student must ensure that they take one elective from each must ensure that they take one elective from each Data Science category (1, 2 and 3). Data Science category (1, 2 and 3). Additional Guidelines for selection of Enrichment Additional Guidelines for selection of Enrichment STEM Electives can be found in Table 7.7-T1 Subject STEM Electives can be found in Table 7.7-T1 Subject Selection: STEM Elective Subjects on page 59. Selection: STEM Elective Subjects on page 59.

Enrichment Enrichment STEM Electives STEM Electives

Year Two Year Three Year Two Year Three

Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2) Semester One (S1) Semester Two (S2)

English 1 2 3 4 English 1 2 3 4

Mathematics 1 2 3 4 Mathematics 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Science Science

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Additional Units Additional Units

1 2 1 2

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