year 11 course structure ...
Every year Dargaville High School has an Options Evening where pupils and parents/caregivers are invited to talk to teachers concerning courses, entry levels and future career paths. The programme of study in year 11 is NCEA Level 1 (National Certificate of Educational Achievement). NCEA Level 1 Certificate requirements:
- Usually achieved by Year 11 students.
- Students must achieve 80 credits.
- Of these 80 credits, 8 must be in literacy standards and 8 in numeracy standards.
- Students can gain their 80 credits in one year, or over two or more years.
- Credits may be gained from achievement standards or unit standards.
The NCEA will not count credits twice for the same learning outcome. Where a unit standard and an achievement standard assess substantially the same learning outcome they are considered mutually exclusive for this qualification. For further information, students and parents/caregivers should visit the NZQA website and access the qualifications page. This website provides useful leaflets explaining NCEA for both parents and students. The Senior School programme is focused on preparing students for qualifications that will take them beyond school. Entry into Year 11 is subject to a satisfactory Year 10 record. This includes:
- Excellence attendance (80% attendance)
- Gaining at least 30% in the end-of-year examinations.
Students who fail these entry requirements may be required to repeat the Pre NCEA Courses. In general, students may choose any course, as long as they have gained the entry requirements, and have sought advice from their Year Level Dean.
