GENERAL INFORMATION EVENING

Grade 11

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Part 1

EXPECTATIONS- of parents- of school- of children

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Maslow’ hierarchy of needs

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What can parents expect? All teachers prepared for lessons BASIC SKILLS – Reading and Writing Basic teaching aids to be used Regular checking of home work Realistic projects High quality tests and examinations All tests and exams to be marked

timeously

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What can parents expect? 2 Memo discussions after tests and exams Extra assistance when needed Cultivation of a trust relationship with

parents Healthy classroom atmosphere Patience and understanding towards the

child Regular / effective communication Safe school environment Code of Conduct to be enforced

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What does the school expect from parents? 1

Suitable home environment for doing homework and study.

Ensure child adheres to fixed study times, weekends included

Ensure study times are used effectively Take interest in school work and follow up

on tests written Attend and support child’s activities Help check that homework is done

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What does the school expect from parents? 2

Encourage your children Be sympathetic, but firm. Assist the school by insisting that your child

knows and does the basics. Collect your children on time after school

and school activities. Trust the professional discretion of

Headmaster and teachers. Assist in enforcing Code of Conduct. School fees.

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What can we (School and Parents) expect from our Children? Accept the responsibility to be taught Not to disrupt classes Adhere to the Code of Conduct Use opportunities presented by the school Respect and honour parents and teachers Work hard! Respect property – home, own, school, others Respect differences among people Honesty An attitude of Gratitude

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PART 2

SUBJECT CHANGES PASS REQUIREMENTS UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT INTERVENTION PROGRAMME COMMUNICATION

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SUBJECT CHANGES

From now on only on the recommendation from the school in consultation with the Education Department

We will assess after June Exam and make recommendations to parents at start of 3rd term.

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PASS REQUIREMENTS

40% in English 2 other subjects above 40% 30% IN Additional language (Afrikaans

or Sepedi) 3 above 30% Can fail 1 subject (below 30%)

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UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE 50% in 4 approved subjects Subjects not counting for the 50%

are: Hospitality Studies Tourism Computer Applications Technology Civil Technology Design Life Orientation

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Example 1

Subject MarksEnglish HL 50%Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 50%Maths Literacy 50%Life Orientation 50%Business Studies 50%Tourism 40%Hospitality Studies 40%University? Yes!

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Example 2

Subject MarksEnglish HL 50%Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 40%Maths Literacy 50%Life Orientation 50%Business Studies 50%Tourism 40%Hospitality Studies 40%University? No!

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Example 3

Subject MarksEnglish HL 50%Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 40%Maths Literacy 50%Life Orientation 50%Computer Applications Technology

50%

Tourism 50%Hospitality Studies 50%University? No!

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Example 4

Subject MarksEnglish HL 35%Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 35%Maths 35%Life Orientation 35%Physical Science 35%Life Science 35%Information Technology

35%

Pass? NO!16

Example 5Subject Marks

English HL 50%

Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 50%

Maths 30%

Life Orientation 50%

Physical Science 30%

Life Science 30%

Infor. Technology 35%

Pass? Yes!

University? No!! 17

Admission Point ScoresRATING CODE

RATING MARKS %

7 Outstanding Achievement 80-100

6 Meritorious Achievement 70-79

5 Substantial Achievement 60-69

4 Adequate Achievement 50-59

3 Moderate Achievement 40-49

2 Elementary Achievement 30-39

1 Not Achieved 0-29

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Example

English 62% 5

Afrikaans 48% 3

Life Orientation 71% -

Mathematics 62% 5

Geography 81% 7

Physical Science 62% 5

Life Science 71% 6

APS 31

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University of Pretoria – APS Requirements

B. Sc Architecture 27

B. Sc Vet Science 30

B. Com 30

BA Law 30

BA Lang 30

MBChB (Doctor) 35

B. Chd (Dentistry) 28

B. Eng 36

LLB 32

B. Ed 2620

Continuous assessment CASS – 25% November

Exam – 75%

Number of Assessment tasks which make up the Programme of Assessment by Subject Grades 10 - 11

SUBJECTS TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 TOTAL

Language 1: Home Language

4 4* 4 4* 16

Language 2 : Choice of HL or FAL

HL 4 4* 4 4* 16FAL 4 4* 4 4* 16

Life Orientation 1 1 1 2 5Mathematics or Maths Literacy

2 2* 2 2* 8

Subject Choice 1 ** 2 2* 2 1* 7Subject Choice 2 ** 2 2* 2 1* 7Subject Choice 3 ** 2 2* 2 1* 7

Notes : * One of these tasks must be an Examination** If one or two of the subjects chose for subject Choice 1,2 or 3 include a Language the number of tasks indicated for Languages 1 and 2 at Home Language(HL) and First Additional Language (FAL) are still applicable. Learners who opt for a Second Additional Language are required to complete 13 tasks in total: 4 tasks in Term 1 and 3 in each of term 2, 3, 4.

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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTEXAMPLE

25% + 75% = 100%

Example 1 74% + 27% 18 + 20 = 38%

Example 2 74% + 80% 18 + 60 = 78

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WRHS 2009 Geography compared to National results

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WRHS 2009 English compared to National results

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WRHS 2009 Physical Science compared to National results

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WRHS 2009 Mathematics compared to National results

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WRHS 2009 Life Science compared to National results

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INTERVENTION PROGRAMME

READING MATHEMATICS STUDY PROGRAMMES

WILL ONLY SUCCEED IF CHILD ATTENDS!

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COMMUNICATION SMS’S SCHOOL COMMUNICATOR NEWSLETTERS E-MAIL

headmaster@willowridge.co.zassmith@willowridge.co.zayreddy@willowridge.co.zajjoubert@willowridge.co.za

TELEPHONE WEBSITE REPORTS DIARY

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School Communicator

New system introduced this year.

Load on to your computer (can be loaded on to multiple computers from one disk)

Customised to suit the needs of your child.

Will pop up once you switch on your computer and will alert you if information pertaining to your child has been added or updated.

• Please RETURN the disk once you have loaded it on to

ALL the computers you have at your disposal.

• Should you have any problems please feel free to

contact me:Lauren FarrellPR/Communicationlfarrell@willowridge.co.za012 807 9174083 293 0624

School Communicator

WEBSITES

WWW.WILLOWRIDGE.CO.ZA WWW.EDUCATION.GOV.ZA WWW.EDUCATION.GPG.GOV.ZA

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