Curriculum Overview
All Year 9 and 10 students cover the essential learning areas described in the New Zealand Curriculum - English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health, Digital Technology, The Arts, and Technology.
Karamu High School offers and encourages students to study either Te Reo Maori or Japanese.
Year 9 and 10 students select from a range of options offered from The Arts, Technology, Business and Languages.
Curriculum Subjects
Year 9 Courses
Students study the compolsory subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health and Digital Technology
Students select eight one term options subjects that must include:-
- At least two Arts subjects
- At least two Technology subjects
- Japanese and Te Reo Maori are optional but encouraged
- Business Studies and/or additional Arts and/or Technology subjects
The Year 9 Course Booklet contains details of each subject
Year 10 Courses
Students study the five core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health
Students select four half year option subjects:
- At least one Arts subject
- At least one Technology subject
- Japanese and Te Reo Maori are optional but encouraged
- Business Studies, and /or additional Arts and/or Technology subjects
The Year 10 Course Booklet contains details of each subject
NCEA Level One Courses
English, Mathematics, Science are compulsory. Students choose three other subjects.
Students should choose subjects that:-
- interest them
- allow them to gain NCEA Level One
- allow for a smooth progression to NCEA Level Two and Three
- allow for a variety of career pathways
The Senior Course Booklet contains details of each subject. Deans will help students select the most appropriate course.
NCEA Level Two Courses
NCEA Level Two students choose English and five other subjects.
The Senior Course Booklet contains course details and also pre-requisites for entry to studying at NCEA Level Two.
Senior Course Booklet
All Year 12 students will have course interviews after they receive their NCEA Level One results.
NCEA Level Three Courses
NCEA Level Three students choose any five subjects. More details are available in the Senior Course Booklet.
Many students use this year to gain entry to University or other Tertiary Institutions. It is important to check entry criteria before choosing Level Three subjects. Students who wish to obtain entry to a University also require University Entrance.
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/