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East Hills Boys High School

East Hills Boys High School

Making learning our number one priority

Telephone02 9773 7806

Emaileasthillsb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Will my child access the same subjects as their mainstream peers?

> Yes! Specialist teachers from Key Learning Areas with SEF teachers, deliver the full range of subjects to your child.

> Students will attend lessons as a discrete class

> If your child demonstrates aptitude for a particular subject, attendance in a mainstream class can be negotiated

 

Will my child participate in sport?

> Most of our students participate in mainstream sport

> Some students with additional sensory, communication and daily life skills needs participates in a modified Sports program during allocated sports time

 

Will my child do Life skills courses?

> All courses are modified according to the individual students needs in order to engage them with relevant age/stage outcomes

> Additional literacy and numeracy programs will be available to those that require additional support.

> Where appropriate, and after consultation with parents, students may access the Life Skills curriculum


How will you assess my child’s individual needs?

> When your child commences next year they will be assessed to determine their literacy and numeracy capabilities.

> All students within SEF will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) prepared for them in Term 1.

> This plan is reviewed in Term 3 to assess your child’s progress and to set new goals,  if necessary.

> You will be asked to attend these meetings to collaborate and provide us with valuable input and guidance

How many students will be in each class?

> There will never be more than 7 students per class, however, at times, classes for activities such as PE may be combined

> If this occurs, there will be 2 or more teachers and the appropriate number of SLSO’s