HSC Minimum Standards Testing
All students in New South Wales are required to reach a minimum standard for functional literacy and numeracy to receive the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/hsc/minimum-standard
From Year 10 onwards, students at The Ponds High School are provided with opportunities each year to demonstrate the minimum standard through online testing. These tests are administered in timetabled Year 10 Home Group classes throughout the year from Term 2 onwards.
Year 11 and 12 students who still need to meet the minimum standard have opportunities scheduled to complete the test in Week 9 during Terms 2, 3 and 4.
Please note if your child is unable to complete the testing during scheduled sessions, due to illness or leave, they will receive further opportunities later in the year. Students will be provided multiple opportunities to sit tests each year if required.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/hsc/minimum-standard/taking-tests
Students are required to be prepared for each test by ensuring that they have a charged laptop available. Loan devices are available through the library if required.
Test Results
Test results will be made available shortly after each test via Students Online. Please note the results for writing tests may take longer to appear due to marking requirements. All students in Year 10, 11 and 12 have a Students Online account.
https://studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au/
What if a student does not pass one or more of the tests?
Students who do not pass the test on the first try will have further opportunities to demonstrate that they have met the minimum standard throughout the year. Students who do not meet the standard after multiple attempts will be provided additional support.
Difficulty accessing Students Online
If students have difficulty accessing their Students Online account, they can click the troubleshooting options on the website labelled: “Trouble logging In” or “Forgot your PIN.”
If students continue to experience difficulty, they should see their Stage Head Teacher.
For more information on HSC Minimum Standards please see the weblinks provided above.
Contacts:
Mr Greg Thomas Ms Vandana Raghunandan
Head Teacher Secondary Studies – Stage 5 Head Teacher Secondary Studies – Stage 6