LOWER SCHOOL – YEAR 8 AND 9

At Rossmoyne Senior High School the curriculum fulfils the requirements of the Curriculum Council and Department of Education and Training and therefore, provides learning experiences across eight learning areas. In Years 8 and 9 student courses are structured as follows:-

Compulsory Studies	Elective Studies
English/English as Second Language Mathematics Science Society and Environment Language other than English Physical Education or Volleyball (Year 9 only) Health (1 Semester)	The Arts Art Dance Drama Music Technology and Enterprise Home Economics Design & Technology Business Information Technology

Most Year 8 and Year 9 students follow a common course in English, Science and Society and Environment.  In Mathematics Year 8 students are grouped into extension, advanced or general courses based on Year 7 results.  These groups are revised at the end of Semester 1.  Year 9 students are directed to a course based on Year 8 results in that subject.

In Year 8 students study semester long elective courses with the exception of Class and Instrumental Music and Computer Extension while Year 9 students study two year long electives and one semester long elective.

The overall curriculum course structure facilitates a smooth transition from primary to secondary school for Year 8 students and maximises stability and pastoral care for both Year 8 and 9 students.

Year 8 2009 Curriculum Handbook.pdf
Year 8 2010 Curriculum Handbook.pdf

Year 9 2009 Curriculum Handbook.pdf
Year 9 2010 Curriculum Handbook.pdf

Click on the above links to download the approprate Curriculum Handbook (PDF)