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S4/5 Parents’ Day
Parents & Form Teachers
Dialogue Session
S2 Parents’ Day25 January 2019
Instructions to Register for Parents Gateway
Instructions to Register for Parents Gateway
School Hours
Flag Raising: 7.30am (be in school by 7.20am)
Recess: 10.20am to 10.55am
Lunch: 1.15pm to 1.50pm (Thursday)
After School Programme after 2.00pm (If any): Lunch break will
be provided
Day Reporting Time Dismissal Time
Monday 7.20am 1.50pm
Tuesday 7.20am 3.00pm
Wednesday 7.20am 1.50pm
Thursday 7.20am 3.00pm
Friday 7.20am 12.40pm
Teaching and Learning
✓ Gradual adjustment to new subjects
✓ More innovative teaching methods with more teaching periods
✓ More focused curriculum
Modular System
Semester 1 • Design & Technology
Semester 2• Food & Consumer Education
Full Year • Physics, Chemistry(Completed Physics, Biology in Sec 1)
Pathways after the National
ExaminationsO-Level track
Pathways after O-Level Exam
Pre-University Schools
GCE A-Level Exams
Diploma
PolytechnicsInstitute of
Technical Education
Arts Institutions Private
Education
Diplomas Nitec / Higher Nitec
More information on the various educational pathways can be found on MySkillsFuture Portal.
Junior College / Millennia Institute
Junior College Millennia Institute
2-year Programme 3-Year Programme
L1R5• 1st Language (EL or HMT) and
5 Relevant Subjects• Raw Aggregate Score must be
20 and below• At least
• C6 for EL • D7 for MT or E8 for HMT
or Pass for BMT• D7 for E Math or D7 for A
Math
L1R4• 1st Language (EL or HMT) and
4 Relevant Subjects• Raw Aggregate Score must be
20 and below • At least
• C6 for EL • D7 for MT or E8 for HMT
or Pass for BMT• D7 for E Math or D7 for A
Math
Junior College Admission Using L1R5
L1 English Language or Higher Mother Tongue (HMT)
R1From the best of Humanities
(Note: Higher Art and Higher Music can be considered)
R2 From the best of Mathematics/ Science
R3 From the next best of Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
R4From the next best of Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
and other GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects
R5From the next best of Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
and other GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects
Junior College ArtsScience /
IB
Anderson Serangoon JC 12 12
Anglo-Chinese JC 10 9
Anglo-Chinese School (Indep) - 6
Catholic JC 14 15
Dunman High School - -
Eunoia JC 11 10
Hwa Chong Institution 5 5
Jurong Pioneer JC 17 14
Nanyang JC 8 7
JC L1R5 Aggregate Scores
Junior College ArtsScience /
IB
National JC 9 8
Raffles Institution 5 5
River Valley High School - -
St Andrew JC 12 11
St Joseph’s Institution - 8
Tampines Meridian JC 13 14
Temasek JC 11 10
Victoria JC 8 6
Yishun Innova JC 20 20
JC L1R5 Aggregate Scores
Polytechnic Cut-Off Points
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http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/
Polytechnic Admission Using L1R2B2
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Polytechnic Admission Using L1R2B2
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Sec 2 Streaming
2019
Begin with the end in mind
‘The journey of a thousand miles
must begin with a single step’
ITE
POLYTECHNIC
JUNIOR COLLEGE
Sec 1 and 2
A Journey
• Streaming at the end of Sec 2 is an important
crossroad.
• Upper Secondary curriculum prepares students
for studies in institutions of higher learning E.g.
JC, MI, Poly or ITE.
• Need to understand the entry requirements for
JCs, MI, Poly & ITE.
Today’s Content
• Selection process
• Schedule
• Subjects offered
• Entry Criteria
Selection Process
Key Considerations for Sec 2 Streaming
Before selecting the subjects for Secondary 3,
take note of the following factors:
• Consider your needs/preferences/interests;
• Realistic expectation of your ability to cope with demands of subjects selected;
• Understand future post secondary options
Selection Process
Merit•Overall Academic Results•Secondary 2 Assessment Results (WA1/MYE/WA2/EYE)•Overall Percentage
Streaming Criteria
•Performance of whole cohort •Order of choice of options
• Teacher’s Recommendation • Student’s Aptitude
• Number of students opting for the subject combination
Weighting –Overall Results
WA1 MYE WA2 EYE
15% 25% 15% 45%
Note:Computation will vary for modular subjects
Schedule
Sec 2 Assessment & Streaming Schedule
Jan May Aug Oct Nov
Mid-Year
Examinations
Sec 2 Briefing 2Sec 2 Briefing 1
Sec 2 Streaming Survey
(Mock Exercise)
End-Year
Examinations
Sec 2 Streaming Exercise
Sec 2 Briefing 3
Date For Information / Action to be Taken
MaySec 2 Mock Streaming Survey
(Paper Exercise)
October
Issue of List of possible 2020 Sec 3
Subject Combinations
Student to use template to rank his/her
options after discussion with parents.
Qualifying tests
(for NA taking Express Subjects)
Student keys in options (22 Oct)
Sec 2 Streaming SCHEDULE
Release of Streaming Results
(4 Nov)
Students & parents to avoid the period
16 Oct – 15 Nov 2019
when planning holiday overseas
Subjects Offered & Entry Criteria
Subjects offered at 3E
Compulsory subjects
• English Language
• Mother Tongue/Higher Mother Tongue
• E. Mathematics
• Combined Humanities
(Social Studies +
History / Geography / Literature)
Subjects offered at 3E
Choice Subjects:
Sciences:
Physics + Chemistry + Biology
Physics + Chemistry
Chemistry + Biology
Science (Phy/Chem)
Mathematics:
A Mathematics
Principles Of Accounts (POA)
Subjects offered at 3E
Choice Subjects:
Humanities
History
Literature
Coursework Subjects:
Computing (as 7th or 8th subject)
Design & Technology (D&T)
Food and Nutrition (F&N)
Art
Coursework
2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations
4 Compulsory Subjects: English, E.Maths, Mother Tongue, Combined Humanities
Combination OPTIONS 5 6 7 8
8 Subjects 1
CHEM PHY AM
BIO
8 Subjects 2 COMPUTING
8 Subjects 3 PURE HIST
8 Subjects 4 PURE LIT
2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations4 Compulsory Subjects: English, E.Maths, Mother Tongue, Combined Humanities
Combination OPTIONS 5 6 7
DOUBLE SCI/AM 5 CHEM BIO AM
DOUBLE SCI/AM 6 CHEM PHY AM
DOUBLE SCI 7
CHEM PHY
COMPUTING
DOUBLE SCI 8 PURE HIST
DOUBLE SCI 9 PURE LIT
2019 Sec 3 Subject Combinations
4 Compulsory Subjects: English, E.Maths, Mother Tongue, Combined Humanities
Combination OPTIONS 5 6 7
AM/SCI 10
SCI (P/C) AM
COMPUTING
AM/SCI 11 PURE HIST
AM/SCI 12 PURE LIT
SCI 14
SCI (P/C) ART/ D&T/ F&N*
COMPUTING
SCI 15 PURE HIST
SCI 16 PURE LIT
SCI 17 POA
6 Subjects 18 SCI (P/C) ART/ D&T/ F&N*
Express students who do not perform well in Sec 2
• 6 subjects will be offered to Express students who are not able to manage the rigour of reading 7 subjects.
• This is to ensure that you do sufficiently well at the O levels to progress to polytechnics.
• These students will be identified from Secondary 2 Second Combined Results.
Other useful information to Google
• JAE Information Booklet 2019
• Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) – Polytechnic
• http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg
• http://www.myskillsfuture.sg
Support
• Mr Heng Chong Yong (HOD Partnership)
• Mrs Irni Prasad (HOD Mathematics)
[email protected]• Mr Ng Wuay Boon (HOD Science)
[email protected]• Mrs Kesavan (SH/ NE)
4 ‘A’s to ACE Sec 2
Attention in Learning and Assignments
Attendance in All Classes
Assignments of Good Effort and
High Quality
Be Present in Learning
Revision/
Self-Study
Level 1
Level 2
Within 24 hours
January was the start of a new year, a new
year with a new beginning and new hopes.
A new year where you can work towards success through your efforts and hard work.
Find a balance between study & play, receive support and work smart!!
Start it Right!
Sec 2 Adventure Camp
• 6 8 March 2019
Objectives
• Learn beyond the confines of the classroom in an outdoor environment;
• Develop class identity through team building activities;
• Develop the spirit of adventure and survival skills;
•
leadership capacity.
Key Details
• Compulsory for All Sec 2 students.
• Completion of a requirement for NYAA Bronze.
• Venue will be announced upon confirmation.
Key Details
• Report to school on 6th March by 0715.
• Reporting Attire: PE attire.
• Dismissal from school 8th March, latest by 1200.
Activities
• High ropes course
• Abseiling
• Zipline
• Kayaking
• Rafting
• Outdoor cooking
• Tent pitching
• Campfire
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Thank Youand we look forward to
your strong partnership with the
school!