Johannesburg Polytech Institute-High School

The High School consists of Grade 8 to Grade 12 (Matriculation). These are the senior classes where we prepare students not only for higher education in Technikons and Universities, but to a larger extent for future responsibilities. Its note worthy that majority of students when they matriculate do not immediately go to higher education but rather go job hunting.

In order to ensure that our students pass the senior certificate, we have introduced Saturday classes for all Grade 11 and Grade 12.

Our Matriculants have consistently performed well above their counterparts in Gauteng. This can be attested by certificates received from the Gauteng Department of Education.

At the moment the following subjects are undertaken at the High School level, these subjects are divided according to the following categories:

Sciences

English language
Afrikaans Language
Mathematics/Mathematical Literact
Biology/Life Sciences
Physical Science
Vernacular (Grade 12 Only)
Computer Literacy

Humanities

English language
Afrikaans Language
History
Geography
Biblical Studies
Biology
Vernacular (Grade 12 Only)
Computer Literacy

Commercials

English language
Afrikaans Language
Accounting
Economics
Business Economics
Commercial Mathematics
Vernacular (Grade 12 Only)
Computer Literacy

Apart from these, every student is expected to be part of at least one extra-curricular activity. These includes: debating club, wildlife club, sports etc. We believe that all studies and no play makes them dull students!

SECONDARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS

GRADE 8 & 9

GRADE 10 & 11

GRADE 12

A compulsory set of subjects is followed, enabling learners to make a meaningful choice at the end of grade 9.

English primary language (LLC-P)
Afrikaans additional language (LLC-A)
MLMMS (Mathematics)
LO (life orientation)
Technology
HSS (human & social science)
EMS (economic sciences)
A + C (arts & culture)
NS (natural sciences)
Computer literacy

Compulsory Subjects (3):

English Home language
Afrikaans 2^nd language
Life orientation

Choose 4 more subjects:

Mathematics OR mathematical literacy
Physical science OR Accounting OR tourism
Economics OR life science (Biology)
Business studies OR computer applications technology

Compulsory subjects:

English 1^st language
Afrikaans 2^nd language

Choose 4 more subjects:

Mathematics OR
Physical science OR
Travel and tourism
Biology OR economics
Business economics
Services (Hospitality)

* Grade 12 immigrants may take French or Portuguese (et own cost) instead of Afrikaans. Please note: Any matriculation learner who fails the first and or second term or trial examinations may not continue in Grade 12 or enter for or write the final examination. The school may place the leaner in Grade 11 for the rest of the academic year.