SENIOR SCHOOL - GENERAL INFORMATION

SUBJECT OFFERINGS

The senior subjects listed are offered, subject to sufficient enrolments. Where too few students enrol for a subject in Year 11 that subject will not be offered.

In the unlikely event that, having commenced a course of study with Vocational Education and Training (VET) component, the school is unable to continue to access suitably qualified staff, the course will continue in a modified form without VET components.

CHANGE OF SUBJECT
During the first 3 weeks of each semester, students may apply for a subject change. Changes will be approved if there is a sound educational reason for change.

Application forms are available from the Guidance Officer, who will also consult with subject teachers and parents before any change is permitted.

COST

Pimlico State High School operates a Textbook Hire and Resource Scheme. The fee, payable at the beginning of the school year covers all textbooks and resources required during the year. Stationery (pens, pencils, writing pads etc.) remain the responsibility of the student to provide.

SPECIAL SUBJECT CHARGES

Students will receive advice at the end of the current school year as to the charges that will apply for the following year.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Senior Schooling at Pimlico is a full-time occupation. It is your work-place for Years 11 & 12. If Senior Schooling is to prepare you for the world of work and its standards, the school has an obligation to apply these same standards in your senior years.

The school is required to submit attendance reports to Centrelink each term for students who claim Youth Allowance payments. The school adheres rigidly to Youth Allowance regulations.

STUDENT SUPPORT/WELFARE AND GUIDANCE SERVICES

Pimlico State High School provides a wide range of support personnel including, the Guidance Officer, Year Co-ordinators, Learning Support Teachers, Community Education Counsellor, School Nurse, School Based Police Officer and Administration personnel for you to request assistance when necessary.

Student performance is reviewed as considered necessary following the issue of Mid and End of Semester Progress Reports. Tutorials in specific subject areas are offered during the Options Program.

ASSESSMENT

Student must comply with the requirements of each subject as laid down in the assessment statement for that subject. The school assignment policy will apply. The policy has been developed to be fair to all students, and to ensure that students meet their obligations regarding completion of a course of study. Continuous school based assessment requires students to prioritise tasks and manage their time effectively in order to submit tasks on the due date.

GRIEVANCES

The Student Grievance Procedure is a means for students to resolve a complaint about some aspect of schooling at Pimlico State High. In the event that students are dissatisfied with any aspect of a program or believe they have been unfairly treated, they have the right to lodge a grievance. Information on the procedure is contained on an information leaflet from the display at the General Office counter.

STUDY

Being able to manage your time is a key study skill. As a general guide, students should program a minimum of 5 blocks of at least 3 hours duration to study at home every week. Many students do considerably more than this. Only you can do your own learning. No one else can learn for you.