Subject Choices and Academic Information

1. ACADEMICS

1.1 Subject choice

1.1.1 Grades 8 and 9

A) Compulsory Learning Areas:
Languages (English and Afrikaans)
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Economic Management Sciences
Technology
Life Orientation
Arts and Culture
Mathematics

B) Optional subjects:
May only be taken after school hours. Application must be made in writing to the school for any optional subjects which are to be offered.

1.1.2 Grade 10 , 11 & 12 FET - Further Education and Training (2008)
A) Compulsory Learning Components
• 1. English Home Language
• 2. Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language
• 3. Life Orientation
• 4. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

B) Choice Subjects - Pupils must choose ONE subject per group.
• 5. Business Studies
      Computer Applications Technology
      Consumer Studies
      Engineering Graphics and Design
      Geography (Gr 10 only 2008)
      Life Sciences
      Music
      Physical Science

• 6. Business Studies
      Computer Applications Technology 
      Consumer Studies
      Design
      Geography (Gr 10 only 2008)
      History
      Information Technology
      Life Sciences
      Physical Science

• 7. Accounting
      Business Studies
      Computer Applications Technology
      Engineering Graphics and Design
      Geography (Gr 10 only 2008)
      Life Sciences
      Visual Art
      Physical Science (Gr 12 only 2008)

1.2 Homework
1.2.1 Home study and revision work is essential. As a guide, the following daily (weekday) homework times are suggested for written and learning work:

Grade 8 - 2 hours
Grade 9 - 2.5 hours
Grades 10 to 12 - 3 hours

Pre-examination study may require additional time.

1.3 Examinations
Year marks are awarded for continuous assessment making use of formative and summative evaluation procedures. The compilation of the final mark will be made known to parents and pupils.

Grade 12’s write three full examinations. Pupils in Grades 8 - 11 follow the two-semester system.

1.4 Library facilities
Fairmont High’s Media Centre is open during the day and also after school Monday to Thursday until 16:00. Pupils are encouraged to use the library for reading or studying quietly. A wide variety of material on many different subjects is available for both pleasure and required reading. All books in the main collection may be taken out for a period of two weeks. Periodicals, newspapers and reference books are available for in-house use. Photocopying facilities are available. Access cards may be purchased from the Librarian.

1.5 Computer Facilities

The Computer Centre is open at second break daily and after school Monday to Thursday until 16:00.