- Accounting
  - Additional Mathematics
  - Afrikaans
  - Art
  - Business Economics
  - Multimedia
  - Computer Studies
  - English
  - Geography
  - History
  - Home Economics
  - Mathematics
  - Physical Science
  - Wood Work

By studying Accounting, one is able to study and record the financial history of a business. This involves recording all cash and credit transactions in appropriate journals and then posting this information to the various ledgers. Once this has been done, financial statements reflecting the profit or loss made can be drawn up. The results are then analyzed and compared to results in previous years. This detailed analysis assists the owner of a business in managing his firm more effectively. Pupils at Fourways High follow the syllabus prescribed by the Gauteng Department of Education.

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Additional Maths is designed to allow the best senior Mathematicians in the school a chance to study University Maths. It is offered in Grades 11 and 12 with Calculus, Algebra and Financial Mathematics being studied. This makes the transition from school maths easier when entering tertiary education.

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Afrikaans literature, discussions, language analysis and writing are all key factors leading to a sound understanding of the language. To develop a student's appreciation of Afrikaans the learning procedures are made fun through projects, assignments and other activities. Afrikaans culturals offered at the school include Afrikaans Redenaars and Afrikaans Public Speaking.

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Although not a compulsory subject, Art has enjoyed a wide following in the school. It can be chosen from grade 8, and incorporates not only the practical side of Art but also the theory of it. There is also an Art Club where students may participate in Clay Modelling, Paper Machê, etc.

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This subject deals with a company and its functions, and studies many of the institutions in the external environment, with which the company interacts. The emphasis is on entrepreneurship and our aim is to provide pupils with economic life-skills and ensure that they are economically literate by the time that they matriculate. Topics ranging from insurance to unit trusts to the world's stock markets are included as well as informal sectors such as spazas and stokvels. Current financial journals and daily newspaper reports are a constant source of reference and the pupils are encouraged to interact with business enterprises to obtain up-to-date information. Business economics is offered in grades 10, 11 and 12. At Fourways, Business Economics is a growing subject and is offered in any subject choice combination. It can be written on the higher and standard grade.

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This is a compulsory subject to the Grade 8 and 9's. Pupils attend at least 1 lesson a week. During these periods they are introduced to every facet of the computer, from the hardware to the various types of software. During their Grade 8-year, pupils are taught various topics. They begin with a basic run-down of the components of a computer.

By the end of grade 9, they should be able to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as research using the Internet. We use cross-curriculum projects to teach these skills. The centre is open in the afternoons after school  so that pupils are able to use the centre for the creation of projects and general schoolwork. There is a teacher-in-charge that assists the pupil with any help they may need.

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Computer Studies (HG) is offered as a sixth and seventh subject from Grade 10.  These pupils are taught many different and varied topics, some of which are listed below :- Computer Architecture, Boolean Algebra, Data Representation, Computer Software, Socio-Economic Implications of the Computer, as well as the Turbo Pascal programming language. The language is going to be changed to Delphi from 2003.

We also offer Computer Proficiency (SG) from Grade 10. The theory is the same, but the pupils only do packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access in the practical section.

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English is a stimulating and challenging subject which teaches a variety of skills. Through the study of literature, discussions, language analysis and writing the students develop an awareness of the richness of the English language and culture. At Fourways, the English department's emphasis is on learning through enjoyment. To develop a student's understanding and appreciation of English and the arts, there is emphasis on poetry, reading, film, photography, group work and orals.

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Geography is about real places where real people live, work and go to school. Geography looks at many things to do with people and places, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, space travel, other countries, farms, businesses, mines, transport, communication; the list goes on. Geography looks at topics that are interesting and very relevant to show us how our world works today. Studying Geography will help students to be more aware of their surroundings, to make decisions and to solve problems.They will have the opportunity to think about our world and the problems that affect our lives in Southern Africa. They will learn about the way in which land is shaped by natural forces and how this affects people living in towns and the countryside. Skills such as mapping, drawing graphs and field work will help students to make sense of Geography and the world around us. Geography is such a wide-ranging subject that it often , the ability to read maps and aerial photographs and basic calculations are taught in standard eight only and during standard nine and ten, students are shown how to interpret maps - namely deducting, evaluating, making inferences and recognising interrelationships. In the final matric examination pupils are evaluated on the theory taught in matric and the map work completed in grades 10-12. It is therefore vital that pupils who wish to take Geography in matric select the subject from grade 10.

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History at Fourways has always been an exciting subject focusing on a wide range of South African and World History topics. We have always stressed understanding above rate learning and encouraged our students to become critical thinkers with a clear understanding of the human past and present. The department has a substantial audio-visual collection and regularly makes use of films, documentaries, slides and tape programs. Our teachers encourage healthy debate and build empathy in the students through the use of role-play, projects and historical theatre. The Fourways Matric results have always been excellent, with our Matrics scoring a good number of distinctions and averaging well over the departmental average.

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The aim of Home Economics is to give pupils an excellent all-round education in each aspect of the Home Economics field. Home Economics is offered on all grades and can compete with any other Academic Matric subject. There is both a theory and a practical side to Home Economics. The practical side includes cooking and sewing. Fourways High has two Home Economics centres, the first is a cooking centre with all the needed equipment, whilst the second is a sewing centre which is once again fully equipped.

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Mathematics is a challenging and stimulating subject offered from Grade 8 to Grade 12. In Grade 8 and Grade 9 it is compulsory and becomes a choice subject from Grade 10 onwards, where it is offered on both the Higher and Standard Grades. At Fourways we place a great emphasis on Mathematics and are proud that this department has consistently produced excellent results.  We have a dedicated department of teachers who love and place emphasis on the subject. Each teacher is capable, qualified and committed. Assessment is not restricted to traditional tests only and new forms of evaluation are always being tried. Fourways past pupils have achieved outstanding results at University.

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Pupils and the community at large often believe that physical science is an academically elite subject, which automatically establishes in the minds of people that only the very brilliant or exceptionally high IQ pupils choose physical science at school. However, this is a misconception.
 

Physical science is a subject that allows one to think logically and to apply the principles of physics or chemistry in everyday life situations. The science department at Fourways High School hopes to achieve some degree of success with regards to this so that this will enable the science pupils to make wise decisions for future life skills and work situation. Physical science is taught with the aim of making pupils aware of applying this work in the technical world, health sciences and industry at large. Pupils are exposed to situations that occur at industrial level from subject matter. A very important aspect of physical science is the ability to extend the creative nature of a pupil. Thus pupils are given the opportunity to build or create modules (projects) that are based on sound scientific principles. Creativity and originality are key factors that enhance the mark allocation for a project. We hope that such an experience extends the pupil to beyond the confines of science in the classroom and makes one realise the application of science in this world. In South Africa, there is a dire need for skilled technicians and scientists. We at Fourways hope that through our teaching we can bring about a change to the science and technology of our country. Any child wishing to pursue a career in the trade field needs to have a physical science background which is applied in trade.

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Woodwork is offered to the grade 8 and 9's but has not been offered to the 10's, 11's and 12's. Students are taught Technical Drawing, Wood Crafting techniques as well as safety in the workshop. In grades 10, 11 and 12 Technical Drawing may still be taken as a subject.

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