South African South African PACE Sequence Sequence Sequence

PLEASE READ THE INTRODUCTORY PAGES CAREFULLY.This handbook has been written for the purpose of guiding staff and learners through the ACEMinistries Curriculum in the South African context, from Grade 9 to Grade 12. In the light of ACEMinistries’ policy on page 77 of the Procedures Manual I, the Educators’ Board, together with manycommitted educators, has embraced the vision to help develop further curriculum based on theS.A. National Curriculum Statements and the new Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements. This willenhance our learners’ learning experience, without compromising Biblical or educational values orstandards.INTRODUCTIONThe document that follows is the result of much research, and includes input from educators acrossthe academic spectrum.It is the objective of ACE Ministries to remain current and relevant at all times so as to provide eachlearner with every opportunity to pursue the career of his/her choice. Some may choose tocomplete their Grade 12 (College Entrance) Certificate, while others may opt to write the NationalSenior Certificate examination which is endorsed by Umalusi. In all instances we would like you torest assured that we have done our God-given duty in preparing our learners for life. If we canachieve this we will be well on the way to contributing to….….Global Biblical Educational Reform.NB: This handbook must be used in conjunction with the Handbook for GraduationSouth Africa, - Item # 100004 and the SOUTH AFRICAN CURRICULUM GUIDE withSCOPE & SEQUENCE for South African PACEs found at the back of this book.AIMS OF THIS DOCUMENTa. To assist the schools in meeting the National Curriculum Statements (NCS) and the CurriculumAssessment Policy Statements (CAPS) requirements laid down by the Education Department,without detracting from the principles, character and content of the ACE Ministries Programme.b. To provide guidelines in enrichment activities which will enhance each learner’s academiclearning process.REVISED: September 2011IMPLEMENTATION: January 2012PLEASE NOTE: The SA PACE Sequence is a suggested sequence only. REVISED 10/111