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Grade 12 Homeschooling Programs In The ACT
Who is Euka grade 12 for?
Euka senior pathways offer a flexible, personalised learning experience that empowers students to pursue their passions, develop essential skills, and prepare for a successful future.
Our pathways offer:
- Personalised learning: Tailored education to balance academic achievement with personal interests, aligned with the Australian curriculum.
- University pathways: Guaranteed entry into top Australian and international universities.
- Holistic education: Focus on both academic achievement and practical life skills.
- Safe learning environment: A supportive space free from negative social pressures.
- Flexible learning: Adaptability to accommodate travel, health, or unique life circumstances.
- Self-paced learning: Independent learning with expert guidance.
There are 2 pathways to consider when beginning Grade 12
Assessed / University Pathway
The Assessed/University Pathway provides a strong academic foundation for students to succeed in Grade 11 and beyond. This pathway is perfect for students who seek formal assessments or those aiming to secure university placement.
- Teacher-Marked Assessments: Complete assessments graded by teachers who provide valuable constructive feedback.
- University Preparation: Equips students for the challenges of university-level education.
- Advanced Concepts and Study Techniques: Introduces students to higher-level learning.
- Exclusive University Information Sessions: Sessions provide insights into the admission process and future studies.
What to expect after senior school?
For students who choose the Assessed / University Pathway, Euka offers guaranteed entry into many top Australian and international universities through our university partnerships and pathways. Our university partnerships provide direct entry into undergraduate programs or a unique pathway where students earn a Diploma in their first year and then begin year 2 of their degree.
Being an assessed pathway, students also have the option to use their grades to continue their studies elsewhere, such as a vocational education provider.
Assessment-free Pathway
The Assessment-free Pathway offers a flexible way for students to complete their senior year without the pressure of providing university entry results, allowing them to focus on personal growth and skill development.
- Assessment-free: Enjoy the same high quality senior education without formal assessments or grading requirements.
- Career Ready: Without the pressure of assessments, students can focus on learning and developing skills for their future.
- Balance Your Pursuits: Students progress at their own pace, ideal when balancing work, sports, or creative pursuits.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Encourages learning for its own sake and develops essential life skills.
What to expect after senior school?
Many Euka graduates who choose the assessment-free pathway go on to thrive in various fields, whether that’s continuing their studies with a vocational education provider, or pursuing their chosen career.
Some students even step directly into the workforce, including working in businesses or pursuing entrepreneurial ventures, applying the practical skills and knowledge gained during their studies.
What to expect in senior years
Euka’s Grade 11 program offers a flexible approach to learning, allowing students to choose between assessed and assessment-free pathways. Whether planning for university, exploring further education, or entering the workforce, Euka provides the support and guidance to help students succeed.
Study at Your Own Pace
Students can learn at their own pace, choose their own pathways, and start their studies anytime throughout the year.
Flexible Learning Environment
Euka’s online learning model provides a supportive environment for students who may struggle in traditional classrooms. It offers a flexible, distraction-free learning space.
Balanced Lifestyle
The program allows students to balance their studies with other commitments, such as work, hobbies, and family time.
Advanced Learning and Independence
Grade 11 requires more independence and self-motivation. Students can work through advanced subjects at their own pace using online resources.
Ongoing Support
Dedicated staff and resources are available to assist students throughout their learning journey.
Personalised Learning
Assessed and assessment-free pathways, allow students to choose the best option for their goals. This personalised approach enables students to focus on relevant subjects and skills.
Euka’s approach to student assessment
At Euka, in place of outdated exams, we use a variety of assessment models designed to suit different learning styles. Our assessment models include: Written Papers, Open-Book Tests, Projects and Portfolios. Each assessment prioritises growth, development and mastery of subjects over simply assigning grades.
Each pathway provides students with access to all assessments and marking rubrics, which they can complete at their own pace.
- Assessed / University Pathway: Students can submit their assessments for Euka teachers to mark, receiving constructive feedback on strengths and areas of improvement. Unlike traditional school, they can revise and resubmit their work based on feedback, allowing continuous improvement towards their desired grade.
- Assessment-free Pathway: Students have access to marking rubrics, allowing students and parents to self-evaluate their work, providing insights on how to improve and progress.
How does Euka help secure placement with an Australian university?
After completing Grade 12, students who have pursued the Assessed/University Pathway receive their final results and an academic transcript, along with support for direct entry into one of our prestigious university partners.
Euka collaborates with universities to ensure students meet the necessary prerequisites for their desired pathway. Additionally, students have the opportunity to complete a Diploma in their first year before moving directly into the second year of their degree, providing useful insight into which path they’d like to pursue.
Our graduates are fully supported through each stage by Euka’s dedicated support team, ensuring a smooth transition to university life.
Why the Euka university pathway is better than receiving an ATAR
The Euka University Pathway offers a flexible and comprehensive alternative to the traditional ATAR-based system, providing students with greater opportunities. Here’s why it stands out:
Guaranteed University Placement and Academic Transcript: Guaranteed university placement without relying on, or being limited by ATAR scores. Students receive an academic transcript to apply to any of our university partners.
Assessments Aligned with University & Real-world Expectations: Euka’s assessments mirror real-world expectations, focusing on continuous improvement and critical thinking. Students receive feedback to refine their work, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Personalised Support: Graduating students transition into a university Diploma program, where they are part of a smaller cohort and receive personalised support from their own academic tutor. This is unlike mainstream first-year students who often attend lectures with over 200 peers.
Time to Specialise: Unlike an ATAR and first-year degree, the Diploma pathway gives students a full year to explore subjects, easing career pressure and helping them choose a path aligned with their goals.
Students who have completed our assessed course in year 11 and 12 have exclusive pathways to some of Australia’s leading Universities
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GRADE 11 & 12 Curriculum
The Grade 11 and 12 curriculum consists of English as a compulsory subject, plus a selection of 5 other subjects.
English
(Compulsory subject)
Students explore language forms, features and structures of texts in a range of personal, social, historical, cultural and workplace contexts. They respond to and compose texts to extend experience, access information and assess its reliability, and synthesise the knowledge gained from a range of sources to fulfil a variety of purposes.
Maths Standard
The Mathematics Standard course is highly contextualised and provides opportunities for creative thinking, communication and problem-solving. Students learn to use a range of techniques and tools, including relevant technologies, in order to develop solutions to a wide variety of problems relating to their present and future needs and aspirations.
Maths Advanced
This course includes the whole of the 2 unit course, but a deeper treatment of common material is appropriate for Advanced students. It is intended for students who have demonstrated a mastery of the skills included in the Grade 10 Mathematics course and who are interested in the study of further skills and ideas in Mathematics. The course is intended to give these students a thorough understanding of, and competence in, aspects of Mathematics including many which are applicable to the real world.
Physics
The study of Physics aims to enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the application of the principles of physics, and of the theories, laws, models, systems and structures of physics. It also enables students to apply Working Scientifically skills processes to examine physics models and practices and their applications.
Chemistry
The study of Chemistry in Stage 6 enables students to develop an appreciation and understanding of materials and their properties, structures, interactions and related applications. Through applying Working Scientifically skills processes, the course aims to examine how chemical theories, models and practices are used and developed.
Biology
The study of Biology in Stage 6 enables students to develop an appreciation and understanding of biological concepts that are used to explore the diversity of life, from a molecular to a biological systems level, and the interactions between living things and the environments in which they live. Through applying Working Scientifically skills processes and the use of biological technologies, the course aims to examine how biological practices are developed and used.
Design & Technology
Design and Technology has a unique focus on creativity, innovation and the successful implementation of innovative ideas. Students will investigate the importance of evaluation, the role of computer-based technologies, management, communication and collaborative design, as well as exploring current and emerging technologies. Through the completion of quality design projects, students are provided with the opportunity to develop specific production and manufacturing skills. This course will be offered if a sufficient number of students elect it within their subject selections.
Software Design and Development
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in designing and developing software solutions, project management and communication. It does this by looking at the different ways in which software can be developed, the tools that can be used to assist in this process and by considering the interaction between software and other components of computer systems. Students apply a systematic approach to develop and document software solutions using a variety of data structures and language facilities.
Information Processes & Technology
Information systems and the role they play in society have increased in significance in recent years. The raw ingredients – information, information technology and participants – combine to form information processes within information systems.
The area of information systems has provided major jobs growth for both women and men in recent years. Moreover, fields which have not traditionally been associated with computers – but in which processing information is a vital function – are emerging as exciting new areas of employment. These include music, the arts, science and technology as well as new and fast-growing industries that use multimedia.
Business Studies
Contemporary business issues and case studies are embedded in the course to provide a stimulating and relevant framework for students to apply to problems encountered in the business environment. Business Studies fosters intellectual, social and moral development by assisting students to think critically about the role of business and its ethical responsibilities to society.
Visual Arts
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their own artworks, culminating in a ‘Body of Work’. Students engage in critical and historical study of the artworld to investigate artists, artworks, worlds and audiences from a range of cultural, political, historical and social perspectives and use these to inform their own artmaking practices.
Modern History
The Modern History course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of modern history. Students have the opportunity to engage in the study of a range of people, ideas, movements, events and developments that have shaped the modern world.
Geography
The Preliminary course investigates biophysical and human geography and develops students’ knowledge and understanding about the spatial and ecological dimensions of geography. Enquiry methodologies are used to investigate the unique characteristics of our world through fieldwork, geographical skills and the study of contemporary geographical issues.
Personal Development Health & Physical Education
The Preliminary course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves. Students have the opportunity to select from a range of practical options in areas such as first aid, outdoor recreation, composing and performing, and fitness choices.
Sport Lifestyle & Recreation
Students learn about the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle and recognise the need to be responsible and informed decision-makers. This course enables students to further develop their understanding of and competence in a range of sport and recreational pursuits. They are encouraged to establish a lifelong commitment to being physically active and to achieving movement potential.
Community & Family Studies
Community and Family Studies is designed to develop in each student an understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities within Australian society. The course enables students to plan and manage resources effectively in order to address contemporary issues facing families and communities.
Legal Studies
The course develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution and law reform. It examines an individual’s rights and responsibilities, how disputes are resolved and examines a contemporary issue concerning the individual and technology. Students have the opportunity to investigate issues that illustrate how the law operates in practice. This is achieved by investigating, analysing and synthesising legal information and investigating legal issues from a variety of perspectives.
Early Childhood
Our society is increasingly recognising that children’s experiences in the early childhood years form the foundation for future growth, development and learning. This course explores issues within an early childhood context and considers these in relation to the students themselves, their family and the community.
Economics
Economics provides understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment or inflation rates change and how these changes affect individuals in society. Economics develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.
Food Technology
The Food Technology course provides opportunities for students to explore and develop food-related interests and skills. Students organise, implement and manage production processes in a range of food environments, and understand systems that regulate food availability, safety and quality. Recipes and processing techniques are trialled and adapted to develop food products which are assessed for suitability and end use. Students examine influences on the supply of food, and issues associated with food safety, security and sustainability.
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