Sec 1 Parents’ Briefing6 JAN 2017

Programme

Principal’s Address

BriefingsDiscipline CCAMother LanguagesArt & Elective Programmes & Aesthetics Enrichment Modules Parent Support Group

Session with Form Teachers

Sec 1 Initiation & Campfire

PSLE

Sec 1 NT Sec 1 NA Sec 1 Exp

Sec 2 NT

Sec 3 NT

Sec 4 NT Sec 4 NA

Sec 2 NA

Sec 3 NA

Sec 2 Exp

Sec 3 Exp

Sec 4 Exp

GCE ‘O’ LevelGCE ‘N’ LevelGCE ‘NT’ Level

Overview of Secondary Education

Overview of Secondary Education (Express Course)

ITE

GCE ‘O’ Level

Junior College2 years

Millennia Institute(3 years)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘A’ Level

Overview of Secondary Education

(Normal Academic Course)

Higher

Nitec at

ITE

GCE ‘O’ Level

Sec 5N

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ Level

Secondary 4 NA

Polytechnic

Foundation

Programme

Higher

Nitec at

ITE

Nitec at ITE

Overview of Secondary Education

(Normal Technical Course)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘NT’ Level

Secondary 4 NT

Higher Nitec at ITE

Nitec at ITE

Normal Academic CourseEligible students can offer Express (O - Level) subjects at

Sec 1, 2, 3, 4

Normal Technical CourseEligible students can offer subjects at NA and Express level

Subjects Offered English, Maths, Science, Mother Tongue

Subject-Based Banding

Lower Secondary (Sec 1 & 2) SubjectsExpress & Normal (Academic) Normal (Technical)

1. English Language 1. English Language

2. Mother Tongue Language 2. Mother Tongue Language

3. Mathematics 3. Mathematics

4. Science 4. Science

5. History 5. Social Studies

6. Geography 6. Design & Technology

7. English Literature 7. Food & Consumer Education

8. Design & Technology 8. Art

9. Food & Consumer Education 9. Computer Applications

10. Art 10. Physical Education (PE)

11. Physical Education (PE) 11. Music

12. Music 12. Character & Leadership Education

13. Character & Leadership Education 13. Project Work

14. Project Work

Academic Learning

Use of ICT Learning portals

Practical Sessions Science, D &T, FCE

Field Work History, Geography

Project Work Research & Oral presentation

School Hours

Reporting time:

8.25 am on Monday 7.25 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Afternoon activities:CCARemedial/supplementary lessonsHigher Mother Tongue Language lessonsEnrichment programmes

Day Time

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Start 0825h

Recess 1045h-1115h

Class Ends 1415h

Lunch 1415h

After-SchoolRemedial@1445hCCA@1545h

Tuesday

Start 0725h

Recess 1045h-1115h

Class Ends 1415h

Lunch 1415h

Friday

Start 0725h

Recess 1045h-1115h

Class Ends 1230h

Lunch 1230h

After-SchoolHigher MTL @ 1300h / 1415hCCA @ 1430h

School Hours

Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 Exp

Results Outcome

Pass in EL and pass in the average for all Subjects

Promote to Sec 2 Exp

Pass in EL but fail in the average for all subjects OR

Pass in the average for all subjects but fail in EL

Transfer to Sec 2 N(A)

Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 Nor/Acad

Results Outcome

70% or higher in the average for all subjects

Transfer to Sec 2 Exp

Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjectsORGrade 5 or better in 4 subjects

Promote to Sec 2 N(A)

Has not met minimum attainment level and below maximum age

Retain in Sec 1 N(A)

Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 Nor/Tech

Results Outcome

70% or higher in the average for all subjects and deemed able to cope with the N(A) course

Transfer to Sec 2 Normal Academic

Grade D or better in 2 subjects,

one of which is EL or maths

Promote to Sec 2 N(T)

Has not met minimum attainment level and below maximum age

Retain in Sec 1 N(T)

Semester C.A.

Percentage

S.A.

Percentage

Total

Percentage

1 15 (20) 25 (20) 40

2 15 (20) 45 (40) 60

Total 30 (40) 70 (60) 100

The following table gives the weighting for Continuous Assessments and Semestral Assessments:

(Figures in brackets are for Normal Technical Course)

Academic LearningWeighting for Continuous Assessments & SemestralAssessments

Academic LearningWeighting for Continuous Assessments & Semestral Assessments

Example A:

Express/ Normal Stream

CA 1: 25/25 [15%]

SA 1: 60/100 [15%]

CA 2: 25/25 [15%]

SA 2: 67/100 [30%]

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Total Percentage: 75%

Semester C.A.

Percentage

S.A.

Percentage

Total

Percentage

1 15 25 40

2 15 45 60

Total 30 70 100

Example C:

Express/ Normal Stream

CA 1: 10/25 [6%]

SA 1: 50/100 [12.5%]

CA 2: 10/25 [6%]

SA 2: 50/100 [22.5%]

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Total Percentage: 47%

Example B:

Express/ Normal Stream

CA 1: 25/25 [15%]

SA 1: 50/100 [12.5%]

CA 2: 25/25 [15%]

SA 2: 50/100 [22.5%]

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Total Percentage: 65%

Academic LearningWeighting for Continuous Assessments & Semestral Assessments

Example D:

Normal Technical Stream

CA 1: 25/25 [20%]

SA 1: 60/100 [12%]

CA 2: 25/25 [20%]

SA 2: 65/100 [26%]

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Total Percentage: 78%

Semester C.A.

Percentage

S.A.

Percentage

Total

Percentage

1 20 20 40

2 20 40 60

Total 40 60 100

Example E:

Normal Technical Stream

CA 1: 25/25 [20%]

SA 1: 50/100 [10%]

CA 2: 25/25 [20%]

SA 2: 50/100 [20%]

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Total Percentage: 70%

Example F:

Normal Technical Stream

CA 1: 10/25 [8%]

SA 1: 50/100 [10%]

CA 2: 10/25 [8%]

SA 2: 50/100 [20%]

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Total Percentage: 46%

Assessment

Assessment Test / Examination Period

Continual Assessment 1(CA1)

Class / Common Test

Jan - Apr

Semestral Assessment 1(SA1)

Mid-Year Exams May

Continual Assessment 2(CA2)

Class / Common Test

Jul - Sept

Semestral Assessment 2(SA2)

Year-End Exams Oct

Assessment – Grading for Sec 1 Exp

Grades Marks (%) Descriptors

A1A2

≥ 7570-74

Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject.

B3B4

65-6960-64

Demonstrates good understanding of the subject.

C5C6

55 – 5950 – 54

Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.

D7E8

45 – 4940 – 44

Demonstrates elementary understanding of the subject.

F9 ≤ 39 Has not met minimum requirements for the ungraded subject.

Assessment – Grading for Sec 1 Nor/Acad

Grades Marks (%) Descriptors

12

≥ 7570-74

Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject.

34

65-6960-64

Demonstrates good understanding of the subject.

5 50-59 Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.

U ≤ 49 Has not met minimum requirements for the ungraded subject.

Assessment – Grading for Sec 1 Nor/Tech

Grades Marks (%) Descriptors

AB

≥ 7570-74

Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject.

C 60-69 Demonstrates good understanding of the subject.

D 50-59 Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.

U ≤ 49 Has not met minimum requirements for the ungraded subject.

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”Formula for Success

Formula for Success

School Motto:

Leading Self, Serving Others

Actualising Self, Inspiring Others

Formula for Success

Adopt this as your Personal Motto!

Formula for Success

5As

• Aspire

• Aim

• Aware

• Act

• Assess

How do you Lead Self, Actualise Self?

1. Aspire – Have a Strong Desire for Achievement

2. Aim - Create Goals

3. Aware - Know your Strengths & Weaknesses

4. Act - Plan for your success and carry out your plan

5. Assess - Measure and Monitor your Progress

Formula for Success

- 5As

4 Essential Questions To Help Create

a Focus on Learning (Richard DuFour)

– For Students

1. What do I expect to learn?- What should I know and be able to do

2. How will I know I am learning / have learnt?- Assessment & Monitoring

3. How will I respond when I don’t learn / don’t

understand?- Intervention

4. How will I respond if I already know it?- Stretching oneself

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Transition to Sec 1- How can parents support?

Parents provide strong support to help their children transit to secondary schools.

Parents can build strong relationships with their children by knowing and appreciating who they are.

Transition to Sec 1

- Tips for Parents

Transition to Sec 1

- Tips for Parents

Support

Affirm

Familiarise

Empathise

Talk, Ask, Discuss

SAFE & TAD

Parent Partnership – Programmes &

Activities for Parents

Family Matters @ School (FMS)

Supported by Ministry of Social and Family

Development (MSF)

Parenting Workshops

Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme

Dads for Life Programme

Our FMS Coordinator

Ms Trina Teng

Parent Partnership

Parent Support Group (PSG)

Strong support for school programmes

Strong support for fellow Unity parents

Chairman - Mr Thomas Teo

Vice-Chairman – Mdm Nina Zarina Ahmad

Look forward to your

partnership!