Year 11
Students are offered a wide range of subjects from the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) syllabi. Subject selection for Year 11 and 12 subjects takes place during Term 2 of Year 10. Students select six two unit subjects (12 units) of study in Year 11 and a minimum of 10 units of study in their Year 12 HSC course.
Year 12 students are encouraged to maintain 12 units of study, or more if they are undertaking extension courses, however, students may elect to drop one of their 2 unit courses to a 10 unit pattern of study after completion of Year 11 at the end of Term 3.
Extension courses of one unit value across Year 11 and 12 may be chosen in consultation with teachers and by meeting the prerequisite level of study in 2 unit courses. Extension courses currently offered include English, Mathematics, Science, History and Music.
To meet the requirements of Year 11 courses students must complete mandatory course assessments and need to demonstrate due diligence and sustained effort across the Year 11 program. The Year 12 program commences at the beginning of Term 4 each year and the pattern of study includes completing mandatory assessments and again due diligence and sustained effort must be demonstrated in each subject along with the completion of Higher School Certificate Examinations in most subjects.
Subjects offered to senior students include Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. School based SVET courses and TAFE based TVET courses may be undertaken as part of a senior student’s pattern of study. Qualified VET teachers deliver these courses at school and students attending TAFE are supported by our Careers Adviser in selection of and enrolment in these courses.
The Forest High School actively implements programs to inform, support and educate students and their parents and carers in the subject selection process, NESA requirements and supports students with a dedicated study skills program that commences in Year 7 and continues over the six years of education for all students at The Forest High School.
YEAR 11 ASSESSMENT
The Year 11 Course Handbook and Assessment Booklets provide information on course outlines, assessment requirements, task descriptions and due dates.
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 11 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal
Important Documents for Year 11 2026
2026 Year 11 Assesssment schedule
Outline of the number and types of assessment tasks, their components, weightings, and scheduling for each subject.
A practical guide to support student use of AI.
Our school policy on AI use, including benefits and risks.
Appealing assessment tasks, ranks and grades
The rules and processes when a student or group of students have been unfairly disadvantaged because of an error or mistake.
The form that must be used when lodging an assessment task, rank or grade appeal.
The rules and processes at TFHS when applying for illness/misadventure.
The form that must be used when applying for illness/misadventure
This policy explains what is not allowed, how the school will handle any problems, and what the consequences might be. It helps keep assessments honest and fair for everyone.
The NSW Curriculum website provides official information on each course, including assessment requirements, content, and outcomes.
The process that is used to notify and support students who are struggling academically or not meeting course requirements
You can find a summary of these policies, procedures and appeals here: