Parent Engagement Talk (2 Normal Academic) Ms Shen Simin

Parent Engagement Talk

(2 Normal Academic)

by

Ms Shen Simin

Subject Head (English & Literature)

1 April 2016

Key Personnel

Appointment Key Personnel

Head of Pupil Discipline

Subject Head (CCE)

Subject Head (PE / Sports)

Ms Ho Lian Shi

Ms Asniza

Mr Dan Chong

Level Support

Appointment Key Personnel

Sec 2 Year Head

Sec 2 Level Curriculum Head

Sec 2 Level Discipline Master

Mr Gary Sng

Ms Shen Simin

Mr Farhan

2 NA Form Teachers

Class Form Teachers

2N1

Mr Ridzafir

Ms Chen Liwen

Ms Wan Shi Ting

2N2

Ms Sahilah

Mdm Anita

Mr Mohd Farhan

Briefing Outline

• Education Progression and Pathways

• Sec 2 Subject Matching Exercise

• School Support

• Parental Involvement

Education

Progression

and

Pathways

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4

Spiral Curriculum

that reinforces

learning from sec 1

to sec 4

Secondary School

Curriculum

Education Progression

Secondary 2 NA to Secondary 3 NA• A pass will be given to all students that attain grade 5 or better:

• in EL and 2 other subjects,

• OR 4 subjects

• A fail will be given to all students that do not attain the above criteria.

Promotion Criteria to Sec 3

Secondary 2 NA to Secondary 3 Express• If a student fulfils the promotion criteria AND obtains 70% of

higher in the average of all subjects, he or she will be offered a Lateral Transfer to Sec 3 Express.

Promotion Criteria to Sec 3

Begin with the end in mind

Requirements for admission to

Junior College (2-year course)

L1R5 ≤ 20 points

Requirements for admission to

Millennia Institute (3-year course)

L1R4 ≤ 20 points

Subject Requirements for JC/MI

2016

Junior College

Cut-off points

English

2 relevant subjects

2 best subjects

Admission Criteria for Polytechnics

ELR2B2

Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better

Aviation Management2015 COP: 13 points (ELR2B2)

EM: A1 – C6EL: A1 – D7

SCI/D&T: A1 – C6

EL: A1 – D7

Information & Digital Tech2015 COP: 17 points (ELR2B2)

EM: A1 – C6

ANY 3 other subjects: A1 – C6

SEC 2 SUBJECT

MATCHING EXERCISE

• To give every student the most appropriate subject combination to develop his/her abilities, interests and potential to the fullest.

• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.

Objectives of Subject Matching

Exercise

Considerations for

Subject Offerings

1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.

2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).

3. Availability of school resources.

1. All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (by overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (by relevantsec 2 subjects)

2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 – 10 students, depending on the nature of the subject.

Subject Matching Exercise

Process

SUBJECT COMBINATION

FOR

SEC 3

NORMAL ACADEMIC

7 Subjects (O level Math Combi)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

1 Mathematics subject Math (O)

1 Science subjectCombined Science:Biology – Chemistry orPhysics – Chemistry

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)

2 Elective subjects• Art and DT cannot be

offered together

A Math orArt orDesign & Technology orEnglish Literature

3NA Subject Combinations

(Tentative)

7 Subjects (N level Math Combi)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

1 Mathematics subject Math (N)

1 Science subjectCombined Science:Biology – Chemistry orPhysics – Chemistry

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)

2 Elective subjects• Art and DT cannot be

offered together

Art orDesign & Technology orEnglish Literature

3NA Subject Combinations

(Tentative)

6 Subjects (N level Math Combi)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

1 Mathematics subject Math (N)

1 Science subjectCombined Science:Biology – Chemistry orPhysics – Chemistry

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)

1 Elective subject• Art and DT cannot be

offered together

Art orDesign & Technology

3NA Subject Combinations

(Tentative)

MATHEMATICS

Key facts about

MATHEMATICS

• Compulsory subject at National Examinations

At N-Level Exams At O-Level Exams

• Minimum grade 3 for PFP • Minimum grade 4 for DPP

through higher Nitec

• Minimum grade of D7 for admission into JC / MI

• Relevant subject for many polytechnic courses – minimum grade of C6

• Minimum grade of D7 for most courses in ITE Higher Nitec

Visit www.polytechnic.edu.sg and www.ite.edu.sg/definitelyfor more information about PFP and DPP

Key facts about

ADD MATHEMATICS

• Strong foundation in Algebra is helpful.• Admission to JC/MI: not a compulsory subject for

computation of L1R5 (JC) or L1R4 (MI)• Admission to Polytechnic: not a compulsory subject for computationof ELR2B2• Can be used for application of PFP / DPP

SCIENCES

Pass

Media and Design

Polytechnic courses that require components of Science(Group 1 courses)

Applied Sciences

Information and digital technology

Engineering

Maritime Studies

Health Sciences

Pass in Sc (Phy/Chem)Sc (Chem/Bio)

Design & Technology

Built Environment

HUMANITIES& Other electives

N-Level

ArtSS / Geography

SS / HistoryLiterature

From N-Level to PFP (Poly)Group 2 Courses

Business & Management

Social Sciences Media and Design

Humanities

Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned courses, students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.

Subject Matching Exercise

Timeline

May(Term 2 Week 6)

May(Term 2 Week 9)

Subject talk

Online Subject

Matching Exercise

October November

Release of Subject

Matching Exercise

Result and Appeal

Mid-Year Exam

End-of-Year Exam

October

Subject talk

October

School Support

SkillsFuture

• Develop fullest potential

• Realise one’s aspirations

• Attain mastery of skills

A mindset of continually

striving towards greater

excellence through knowledge,

application and experience

The purpose of assigning homework to

students is to help them consolidate their

learning and to adequately prepare them

for the next stage of their learning.

Homework Policy

CA1[15%]

SA1[25%]

CA2[15%]

SA2[45%]

MSTMid-Year

ExamMST

Alternative

Assessment

End-of-Year

Exam

MCs are to be submitted if students are absent from assessments

Assessment Structure

Term/Week Date EventTerm 2

Week 7,8

29 Apr

2 May – 12 May

Mid-Year

Examination

Term 3

Week 6

2 Aug – 5 Aug Milestone Test 2

Term 4

Week 2

21 Sep – 22 Sep

29 Sep – 7 Oct

End-Of-Year

Examination

Assessment Period

Students will be dismissed from school after the last assessment paper for the day.

Parental

Involvement

Curriculum Timetable

Curriculum Timetable

Co-Curriculum Timetable

15 April (Fri)

Co-Curriculum Activities

Stand-Down

CCA will resume after Mid-Year Examination.

- Communicate with your child daily.

- Communicate with your child’s FTs and Subject teachers

to find out more about his/ her progress in school.

- Monitor your child’s learning, homework completion and

usage of digital devices.

- Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/ her

to have ample revision time and rest.

Parental Support

- Encourage your child to take ownership of his or her

learning.

- Ensure that your child takes part in all school activities

such as Co-Curricular Activities and school events.

The 5 ‘A’s Approach

1st A Attendance

2nd A Attire

3rd A Attention

4th A Assignment

5th A Attitude

Guidance and Information

eCareers.sg

eCareers.sg – Browse Occupations

Important Websites

ecareers.sg – https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp

ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme –

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/

Coming up……

Sec 2 Experiential Camp 24-26 May 2016

THANK YOU

Q & A

Website http://www.tampinessec.moe.edu.sg/

Telephone 6783 5423