Subject Choice
GET (General Education and Training Phase)
Grade 8 and 9 learners are categorised under the General Education and Training Phase, with prescribed learning areas. Additionally, Grade 8 learners will undertake Computer Literacy and Conversational isiXhosa.
Grades 8 & 9 – 2024
All learners must select the following subjects:
- English Home Language
- Afrikaans or isiXhosa as a First Additional Language
- Mathematics
- Natural Science (NS): Science & Biology
- Social Sciences (SS): Geography & History
- Creative Arts (CA): Grade 8 studied in two parallel and complementary streams.
- Visual Arts is the compulsory stream, and a Performing Arts stream of either Dance, Drama, or Music.
- Technology
- Economic & Management Sciences (EMS), including Accounting.
- Life Orientation (LO)
FET (Further Education & Training)
Fish Hoek High School provides a diverse range of subjects for Grades 10 to 12 to meet various needs. Subjects are grouped into six categories, and learners should select a different subject from each group. Additionally, all learners must take Life Orientation.
In the Further Education and Training (FET) curriculum, learners must select seven subjects including two languages: English Home Language and either Afrikaans or isiXhosa as First Additional Language. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, as well as Life Orientation, are compulsory. The optional subjects include:
Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Dance Studies, Dramatic Arts, Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD), Geography, History, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Music, Physical Sciences, Tourism, Visual Art.
Subject offerings are contingent upon adequate student interest to form viable classes and the availability of teachers. Ideally, subject choices remain consistent throughout the three-year course.
In high-demand subjects, a rigorous selection process is implemented. Grade 9 mid-year exam results may serve as selection criteria. For subjects such as Dance Studies, Dramatic Arts, Music, and Visual Art, a portfolio of work or attendance at a practical session may be required.
| GRADE 10 - 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Home Language | ||
| 2 | Afrikaans First Additional Language | OR | isiXhosa First Additional Language |
| Pupils who qualify for exemption from Afrikaans - see Afrikaans Exemption | |||
| 3 | Mathematics | OR | Mathematical Literacy |
| 4 | Computer Applications Technology History Life Sciences | Physical Sciences Tourism |
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| 5 | Business Studies Computer Applications Technology Dance Studies Engineering Graphics & Design | Hospitality Studies Life Sciences Music Visual Arts |
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| 6 | Accounting Business Studies Dramatic Arts Engineering Graphics & Design | Geography History Hospitality Studies Visual Arts |
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| GRADE 11 - 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Home Language | ||
| 2 | Afrikaans First Additional Language | OR | isiXhosa First Additional Language |
| Pupils who qualify for exemption from Afrikaans - see Afrikaans Exemption | |||
| 3 | Mathematics | OR | Mathematical Literacy |
| 4 | Computer Applications Technology History Life Sciences | Physical Sciences Tourism |
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| 5 | Business Studies Computer Applications Technology Dance Studies Geography Hospitality Studies | Life Sciences Music Visual Arts |
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| 6 | Accounting Business Studies Dramatic Arts Engineering Graphics & Design | Geography History Hospitality Studies Visual Arts |
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| GRADE 12 - 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Home Language | ||
| 2 | Afrikaans First Additional Language | OR | isiXhosa First Additional Language |
| Pupils who qualify for exemption from Afrikaans - see Afrikaans Exemption | |||
| 3 | Mathematics | OR | Mathematical Literacy |
| 4 | Computer Applications Technology History Life Sciences | Physical Sciences Tourism |
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| 5 | Business Studies Computer Applications Technology Dance Studies Engineering Graphics & Design | Hospitality Studies Life Sciences Music Visual Arts |
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| 6 | Accounting Dramatic Arts Electrical Technology Engineering Graphics & Design | Geography History Hospitality Studies Visual Arts |
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Additional Subjects
Equine Studies, Information Technology, French, and German may be offered privately and are facilitated by the school. Advanced Programme Mathematics (A.P. Maths), History, and Music may be offered, with certain conditions, at school but outside normal school hours. Additional subjects must be offered from Grade 10 and cannot start in Grade 11 or 12.
For more details, see the 2024 Subject Choice booklet.