1. Grade 9 Subject Choice Evening
History
Life Orientation
Information Technology
Afrikaans
Mathematics
English
Maths Literacy
ART
EMS
Zulu
Technology
French
Physical Science
Life Science
Accounting
Geography
Computer Applications Technology
Consumer Studies
Business Studies
Engineering & Graphics Design
BRYANSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 9 Subject Choice Evening

3. National Senior Certificate
General education and
training certificate
Grade 9
GETC
Education in
SA Schools
Further education and
Training certificate
Grade 10-12
FETC
National Senior Certificate
Matric
NSC

4. At least 3 other subjects 40%
New Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grade 8-9
English 50 %
Afrikaans 40 % Maths 40 %
At least 3 other subjects 40%
and
2 other subjects 30%

5. Mathematics 1 - Pure Maths Mathematics 2 - Maths literacy
7 Subjects in Grade 10, 11, 12
4 compulsory subjects
1 English
2 Afrikaans or Zulu
3 Life Orientation
4 Maths
Mathematics 1 - Pure Maths
Mathematics 2 - Maths literacy

6. Language Priorities
LOLT—Language of learning and teaching/medium of instruction - ENGLISH
Pass TWO official languages to obtain a Matric
Home language -- ENGLISH
First additional languages
Focus issues are IsiZulu and Afrikaans
Immigrant Status arrived in the RSA within the last 5 years/grade 7 onwards
Choose an alternative language
Can choose an alternative subject
Study permit/residency permit
compulsory

7. Choose 3 from the Following List of Subjects - Electives
Information Technology
Engineering Graphics and Design
Consumer Studies
Computer Applications Technology
Physical Sciences
Life sciences
History
Geography
Accounting
Business Studies
Visual Arts

8. Subjects with Conditions
Physical Sciences
Accounting
Information Technology
Engineering Graphics and Design
CONDITION:
Must do pure maths
(not maths literacy, GDE requirement)
Subject Change Policy:
Subject changes may only occur after June exams or at beginning of Grade 11 (July and Jan only – no other time of the year)
Two subject changes allowed in Grade 10 and one in Grade 11
No Subject changes are allowed in Grade 12
Permission from the GDE is necessary
Time table constraints - combinations

9. 4 IMPORTANT STEPS Forms to be completed
22 Subject choice combinations for learners with Afrikaans
10 Subject choice combos for learners with Zulu
4 IMPORTANT STEPS

10. STEP 1
Indicate whether it’s 1st or 2nd choice

11. STEP 2
In SUBJECT 3 column: write name of practical subject chosen (IT/CAT/CS/EGD/ART)

12. STEP 3
Indicate Math Literacy OR Math Core

13. STEP 4
Write the code in the relevant block at the top

14. Some Restrictions:
Special requests can be made but may not be possible
IsiZulu – Need a minimum of 25 learners for the subject to be viable
Special requests need a minimum of 25 learners for that combination to be viable
A minimum of 7 people have to select a certain combination for it to be viable

15. Parent & Pupil Appeal Be realistic.
90% Gr12 failures poor subject combination & choice.
>30% gr9 maths – maths literacy
> 30% gr9 NS – no PHSC
Departmental policy allows for change
If in doubt regarding the maths/maths literacy debate please contact Mr Vorster ( ) who deals with tertiary institutions.

16. 8th subject RECOMMENDED: Geography History Must conform to
Business studies
CAT
Drama
Must conform to
All portfolio, practicals,
Cycle test,
Exam requirements
Mostly self-study own responsibility
Apply next year

17. Subjects Requiring Annual Additional Costs
Visual art R850 Consumer studies---- R1000 (Ingredients, Materials for practicals) IT/CAT R800(Consumables/printing) Engineering R2750 (Drawing equipment/A3 File and textbook)

18. Return Date: Wednesday 20th September 2017 Mr. Vorster
Please include a copy of ID and
Passport for immigrants

19. Promotion Requirements
In Grade 8 and 9, Promotion marks are made up of CASS 40% and Final Exam 60%
In Grade 10 the promotion mark comprises CASS 25% and Exams 75%
Pass requirements become much more demanding

20. Minimum Marks Required Per Subject
Grade 10, 11 and 12
Minimum Marks Required Per Subject
English 40%
Afrik/Zulu 30%
Maths/Maths literacy 30%
Life Orientation 40%
First elective 40%
2 other electives 30%
4 compulsory
subjects
3 choice subjects
Bachelor’s pass = 4 x 50’s
Diploma pass = 4 x 40’s