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Welcome to Kent Ridge Secondary1

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Our Strategic Focus

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School Philosophy: Every Student Counts!

School Vision

Every Kent Ridgean has

The Heart of a SaintPassion of an Inventor

andWill of an Olympian

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School Mission

Kent Ridge Secondary nurtures the heart, ignites passion and

strengthens the will of all Kent Ridgeans to become

individuals of exemplary character

School Values

Fitness of Mind and Body

Integrity in Word and Deed

Respect for Self, Community and Environment

Excellence in all Endeavours

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School Motto : Beyond Frontiers!

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Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017

ST 1 : Character & Citizenship Edun

ST 2 : Student-CentredLearning

Kent Ridgean Student Outcomes

KRSS VISION. MISSION .VALUESKRSS VISION. MISSION .VALUES

ST 3: Staff Development and Well BeingST 3: Staff Development and Well-Being

ST 4: Strategic Partnerships

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Kent Ridgean Outcomes

A Gracious Citizen who

� is honest and responsible

� is respectful and caring

� serves the community

� has global awareness

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Kent Ridgean Outcomes

A Passionate Learner who

� is self-directed and engaged

� is creative and inquisitive

� is a confident communicator

� appreciates the Arts

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Kent Ridgean Outcomes

A Resilient Leader who

� is fit and healthy

� works well in teams

� is an exemplary student leader

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Understanding Your Child

• Managing demands of the Sec 2 curriculum

• Coping with the many key programmes/exams etc.

• Managing expectations

• Coping with success and failure

• Ensuring emotional well-being

• Leading a healthy lifestyle

• Preparing for the future

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SEEDS of Success

• Sleep – children need 7 to 9 hrs of sleep

• Eat Right – breakfast is key

• Exercise – get some form of exercise

• Drink enough water – to be hydrated

• Support system – ensure good emotional

support at home

• Social Media – monitor usage and

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Secondary 3 Course Options 201714

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Promotion Criteria

Sec 2

Express N(A) N(T)

Pass in English

Language

AND

a pass percentage

in the average of

all subjects

Grade 5 or better

a) in English

Language

and 2 other

subjects

Or

b) 4 subjects

Grade 5 or better

in 2 subjects;

of which 1 of the

subjects must be

English Language

or Mathematics

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Promotion Criteria

All criteria are based on the overall mark :-All criteria are based on the overall mark :-

Sec 1-3 E/NA Sec 1-3 NT

CA1 15% 20%

SA1 25% 25%

CA2 15% 20%

SA2 45% 35%

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Progression Pathways

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Rationale for Course Options

Cater to different

- interest and career plans

- abilities

- educational paths

Junior Colleges and Universities

Polytechnics and Universities

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Sec 3 Express Courses

3 Basic Groups

• Science-Based (Pure Sci + Add Maths)

• Maths-Based (POA + Add Maths)

• General (Coursework subjects)

All three groups can help students qualify for most courses in JC and Poly

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Science-Based (PS1, PS2, PS3) English Language,

Mother Tongue

Selection

Ranking based

on weighted

average

3xEL, 3xSci, 3x

Maths

AND

B3 or better

for Maths &

Sci + Hum

Maths, Additional Maths

Physics, Chemistry

PS1-G PS1-H PS2 PS3-G PS3-H

Biology

+

Social

Studies

(Geog)

Biology

+

Social

Studies

(Hist)

Geog

+

Social

Studies

(History)

Eng. Lit.

+

Social

Studies

(Geog)

Eng. Lit.

+

Social

Studies

(Hist)

Maths-Based (CM1)

English Language,

Mother Tongue

Ranking based

on weighted

average

3xEL, 3xMaths

AND

B3 or better

for Maths

Maths, Additional Maths

Science (Physics/Chem)

Social Studies (Geography)

Principles of Accounts

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General (CS1-CS3)English Language, Mother Tongue

Maths

Science (Physics/Chem)

Social Studies (History)

Art Design & Technology Food & Nutrition

CS1-G CS1-L CS2-G CS2-L CS2-A CS3-G CS3-L CS3-A

Geog.Eng. Lit.

Geog.Eng. Lit.

Add. Maths

Geog.Eng. Lit.

Add. Maths

Sec 3 Express

PS1, PS2, PS3 CM1 CS1 CS2, CS3

Additional

Mathematics

Additional

Mathematics

Science

(Physics/Chem)

Science

(Physics/Chem)

Physics Science

(Phy/Chem)

Art D&T OR F&N

Chemistry Principles of

Accounts

+

Social Studies

(Geog)

Social Studies

(History)

Social Studies

(History)

Biology

OR

Geography

OR

English

Literature

Geography

OR

English

Literature

Geography

OR

English

Literature

OR

Additional

MathematicsSocial Studies

(Geog OR Hist)

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Sec 3 Normal Academic

NAP NAA NAF NAT

English Language

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Social Studies (Geography)

Science (Physics / Chemistry)

Principles of

Accounts

Art Food & Nutrition

Design & Technology

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Points to Note

• All Express Course Subject Combinations can

lead to courses in JC or Poly.

• Admission to JC or Poly ultimately depends

on performance in GCE ‘O’ Levels (L1R5 or

L1R2B2).

• Subject combinations presented are subject

to change depending on school staffing,

student choices and student performance.

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Points to Note

• Selection for subject combination is based first on student performance and choice second.

• Selection criteria takes into account the overall performance (average) ANDperformance in relevant subjects to the combination (additional weighting).

• For all courses, students must keep a minimum performance level in Sec 3 to retain their combination in Sec 4

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Points to Note

• Students who are keen to get a course of their choice must put in consistent effort throughout the year.

• Admission to the courses is purely by merit and students must accept the School’s decision to assign them the course based on their overall performance in 2015.

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• In selecting students who will become the next generation of doctors for Singapore, it is necessary to look beyond academic measures.

• Some other attributes of a good doctor are pro-social behaviour, communication skills, insight, integrity, teamwork, meticulous work habits and responsibility.

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• A good H2 pass in Chemistry and a good H2

pass in either Biology or Physics of the best

four content subjects (i.e. 3 H2 and 1 H1

content subjects) used in the computation of

the University Admission Score

• At least one content subject (either H2 or H1)

must be from a contrasting discipline

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Progression to JC/Polys 31

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Aggregate Computations

• JC: L1R5

• MI: L1R4

• Polytechnic: ELR2B2

• ITE: ELB4, ELR1B3 or ELR2B2

Legend:

L1 = English or Higher Mother Tongue

R = Relevant subjects

EL = English Language

B = Best subjects

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Progression to JC/Poly

JC Poly

L1R5 L1R2B2

• EL

• One Maths/Sci

• One Humanities

• Best other 3 subjects

• EL

• Maths

• Humanities / Sci

• Best other 2 subjects

CCA Bonus Points

A1-A2 = 2 points

B3-C6 = 1 point

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Progression to JC/Poly

Student A Student B

GCE O Level GCE O Level

L1R5 = 14 L1R5 = 14

CCA Grade= A1 CCA Grade = C6

Bonus = 2 Bonus = 1

After Bonus = 12 After Bonus = 13

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2015 JC Cut-off (L1R5 after bonus]

L1R5

(w Bonus)JC

8-9 Anderson JC

6-7 Anglo-Chinese JC

5 ACS (Indep) - IB

10 Catholic JC

3-4 Hwa Chong Institution

18-20 Innova JC

15 Jurong JC

9-10 Meridian JC

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2015 JC Cut-off (L1R5 after bonus]

L1R5

(w Bonus)JC

7 Nanyang JC

5-6 National JC

13 Pioneer JC

3-4 Raffles Institution

9 St Andrews’ JC

5-6 Victoria JC

8 Temasek JC

16-17 Yishun JC

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2015 Poly Cut-off (Ngee Ann Poly]

Courses by Group 2015 JAE COP

International Business 6

Veterinary Bioscience 8

Biomedical Science 8

Engineering Science 9

Mass Communication 10

Business Studies 11

Child Psychology and Early Education 11

Film, sound and video 11

Accountancy 12

Aerospace Technology 13

Aeronautical Engineering 12

Architecture 14

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2015 Poly Cut-off (Singapore Poly]

Courses by Group 2015 JAE COP

International Business 7

Biomedical Science 8

Biotechnology 9

Architecture 12

Accountancy 12

Banking and Finance 12

Business Administration 12

Aeronautical Engineering 12

Chemical Engineering 12

Applied Drama and Psychology 12

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2015 Poly Cut-off (Nanyang Poly]

Courses by Group 2015 JAE COP

Molecular Biotechnology 12

Medicinal Chemistry 13

Pharmaceutical Sciences 13

Mass Media Management 14

Aeronautical and Aerospace Tech 14

Cyber security and forensics 14

Business Management 15

Hospitality and Tourism Management 16

Animation 16

Game Development and Technology 17

Digital Game Art and Design 17

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2015 Poly Cut-off (Republic Poly]

Courses by Group 2015 JAE COP

Biomedical Sciences 15

Aviation Management 18

Mass Communication 18

Sports Coaching 18

Hotel and Hospitality Management 19

Biotechnology 19

Arts and Theatre Management19

Aerospace Engineering 20

Game Design 20

Media Production and Design 21

Interactive and Digital Media 24

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Sec 2 Parents’ Briefing

Thank you and

All the Best for a

Fulfilling 2016!

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