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Meet-the-Parents Session
Secondary Two15 Feb 2014
Programme Outline
◦ Key Dates / Events for the Year◦ Assessment & Promotion Criteria◦ Conduct Grading◦2015 Sec 3 Subject Combinations◦ Academic & Co-Curricular Programmes◦ Partnership with Parents◦ Q&A◦ Parent-Teacher Interaction
TERM 1 (2/1 – 14/3) TERM 2 (24/3 – 30/5)
KEY DATES / PROGRAMMES –SEMESTER 1
CA1(24/2 – 28/2)
MYE(8/5 – 16/5)
MYE – EL,SS(2/5)
Academic
CCA Stand down
(26/4)
SEP(Post MYE
starting 26/5)
Non-Academic
TERM 3 (30/6 – 6/9)
KEY DATES / PROGRAMMES –SEMESTER 2
CA3(18/8 – 22/8)
EOYE(2/10 – 10/10)
EOYE – EL,SS(29/9)
Academic
CCA Stand down(21/9)
Non-Academic
TERM 4 (15/9 – 14/11)
ASSESSMENT
Common Test ScheduleTERM 1 WEEK 8 (25/2 – 1/3)TERM 3 WEEK 8 (19/8 – 23/8)
Subjects Tested
English Language
Mother Tongue Language
Combined Humanities
Science
Mathematics
Computer Applications
Assessment Weighting
EX & N(A)
CA1 10%
CA2 5%
SA1 25%
CA3 10%
CA4 5%
SA2 45%
Examination Dates:
Mid-Year Examinations:
EL and SS Papers: 2nd May 2014
Rest of Subjects: 8th – 16th May 2014
End-of-Year Examinations:
EL and SS Papers: 29th Sep 2014
Rest of Subjects: 2nd – 10th Oct 2014
Promotion Criteria
Stream Criteria
Express �Pass English Language and 50% pass in overall
Normal (Academic)
�Either pass English Language and 2 other subjects
�Or pass 4 subjects
Lateral Transfer
N(A) Express
� Evaluated on a case-by-case basis � Areas of consideration:◦ Academic performance�Minimum requirement: 75% or above for all subjects
◦ Consistency of performance◦ Character traits and attitude towards learning
Conduct Grading
Affected by:1.School attendance2.Late-coming 3.Behavioral Offences4.Grooming5.Daily assignments6.CCA Attendance – at least 75%
School Expectations:
1.Regular attendance 2.Punctual for all school activities
3.Good conduct at all times4.Properly groomed 5.Prompt submission of assignments
6.Regular attendance for CCA
2015 SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Sec 3 Express
Subject Components
Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics
4th Subject: Science (s)
*Chem (SPA) & Phy (SPA) must be taken with A Maths
Chemistry (SPA) and Physics (SPA)*
OR Science (Physics / Chemistry)
5th Subject: Combined Humanities
(Compulsory)
Social Studies + History Elective
OR Social Studies + Geography Elective
Sec 3 Express
Subject Components
Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics
6th Subject Principle of Accounts (POA) OR
Additional Mathematics*OR
Literature in English
7th Subject
Available only if allocated combined science
Art OR
Design & Technology (D&T) OR
Food & Nutrition (F&N)
Entry Criteria (Sec 3 Express)
Subject Entry Criteria
Chemistry (SPA)
& Physics (SPA)
Science Marks –75% or better
English Language Marks – 55% or better
Additional
Mathematics
Mathematics Marks –70% or better
Sec 3 Normal(A)
Subject Components
Core Subjects English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics
Science (Physics / Chemistry)
5th Subject: Combined Humanities
(Compulsory)
Social Studies + History Elective OR
Social Studies + Geography Elective
6th Subject Art OR
Design & Technology (D&T) OR
Food & Nutrition (F&N) OR
Principles of Accounts (POA)
Entry Criteria Sec 3 Normal (A)
Subject Entry Criteria
Principle of Accounts (POA)
Mathematics Marks – 60% or better
N(A) Students to Offer ‘O’ levels Subjects
� School will take a more customised approach towards the teaching of N(A) students.
� Students who are strong in specific subjects will be allowed to offer these subjects (namely Maths & Mother Tongue) at the ‘O’ levels.
� School will allow students to be stretched in their area of strengths and better prepare them for post-secondary education.
Entry Criteria (For 3NA) taking ‘O’ Level Subjects
Subject Entry Criteria
‘O’ Levels Mathematics
Maths Marks – 80% or better
Pass EL
‘O’ Levels Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue Marks – 80% or better
Pass EL
Time-Line For Subject Combination Exercise
Date Process
29 May Sec 2 Subject Combination Survey
16 Oct Issue Letter to Parents on Sec 3 Subject Combination for 2015
16 Oct to
12pm 20 Oct
Students key in options into Learning Management System
31 Oct Release of Subject Combination Results
31 Oct – 6 Nov
Submit Appeal Forms to General Office for Request of Change of Subject Combination
13 Nov Release of Appeal Results
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Key Programmes – LanguageEL Fiesta • Held in April
• A platform to showcase the talents of the sec 3s in EL oral skills. (Public speaking and EL related games/activities)
• To engage & develop a sense of love for the language.
• To develop confident speakers
EL and Mother Tongue Language Portals
Key Programmes – Language
• iMTL (Mother Tongue) and
Enabler(English)
• Self-directed learning and timely
feedback
• Subscription to the ICT
applications is heavily
subsidised; students pay $2 for
each application
MT – Mother Tongue Fortnight
Key Programmes – Language
• Create an immersive
environment for the learning
and appreciation of MTL
•To provide authentic
opportunities for students to
use MTL and experience the
culture
Maths Green Games Project Work
• Integrate environmental
consciousness in T&L
•Real life applications of
mathematics
•Creation of Maths games
with environmental theme
of conservation using
recycled materials
•Showcase good projects
at platforms such as Earth
Week in April and ‘The
National Green Olympiad’
Key Programmes – Mathematics
Science Enrichment Learning Journeys (Singapore Science
Centre, Polytechnics)
Key Programmes – Science
Promoting Inquiry Based Learning
Earth Week Celebrations
Key Programmes – Science
FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING
THROUGH
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING AND FIELD-BASED LEARNING
SMB Humanities Team 2013
Key Programmes – Humanities
SMB Humanities Team 2013
Key Programmes – Humanities
House Meetings SMB Youth Games
Key Programmes – Physical Education
Olympic Prelude Youth RunOlympic Fiesta
Key Programmes – Physical Education
Sports Education Programme
Key Programmes – Physical Education
Promoting Physical Healthand Sporting Spirits
CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMES
Student
Well-Being Student Leadership
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STUDENT WELL-BEINGINITIATIVES
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� TEACHER STUDENT RELATIONSHIP
� VALUES DAY
� EXTENDED FT INTERACTION PERIOD(TUESDAY)
� CIRCLE TIME
STUDENT WELL-BEING3 KEY MESSAGES
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� TEACHER STUDENT RELATIONSHIP
What you are doing here is important.
You can do it.
I am not giving up on you even if you give up on yourself.
Class Leaders (CL)• Chairman• V. Chairman 1• V. Chairman 2
Green Ambassadors
(GA)• Class Green
Ambassadors
CCA Leaders
(CCAL)
Student
Councillors
(SC))
ICT Ambassadors
(ICTA)• Class ICT Reps
CCE Ambassadors
(CCEA)• CE Ambassadors• Class CCE Reps
CommunityOf
Leaders
Subject Reps (SR)
Special Project Leader (SPL)
Level 2
SCCCAL CL GA ICTA
EX-CO
CCEA
Sub RepsSPL
Level 1
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Sub-Com
Foundation – Self Leadership
Leadin
g S
elf
Leadin
g P
eers
Leadin
g L
eaders
SLI serves as a compass to guide students in
their leadership journey in SMB. It comprises
several key components of leadership
development.
SLI serves as a compass to guide students in
their leadership journey in SMB. It comprises
several key components of leadership
development.
Character & Values Assessment
• Conduct
• School Values
• CCA Attendance
Academic Assessment - Percentage
Training
• Camps
• Courses
• Service Learning
• Workshop
Opportunities
• Programmes
• Events
Recognition – Priviledge Programmes
Recognition - Awards
- Certificates
- Collar Pins
STUDENT LEADERSHIPEMERGING LEADERS CAMP
•Completed in January 2014•Provide basic Leadership Training i.e. effective communication skills•Bonding among and within different types of leadership•6 types of Leadership
• Student Councillors (SC)
• CCA Leaders (CCAL)
• Class Organising Committee
(OC)
• National Education Ambassadors
(NEA)
• IT Ambassadors (ITA)
• Green Ambassadors (GA)
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“A unique experience for our students.”
InternationalisationExposure
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VISUAL & MEDIA ARTIncentive OVERSEAS LEARNING TRIP
DETAILS
� 4-9 June, 6D5N
� Selected Sec 2 and 3 Students
OBJECTIVES:� Appreciate and experience the diversity of visual and media representation in the region
� Enhance leadership and collaborative learning skills
Partnership with Parents
You’re the most important people in your child’s life
� Encourage your child to:◦ be punctual for school (reporting time 7:15 am)◦ bring necessary books and resources◦ revise their work daily◦ complete and submit all assignments on time◦ produce quality work to the best of their abilities
� Give constant advice on how your child should spend his/her time outside school hours◦ Monitoring is essential(Student Handbook)◦ ‘House rules’ may be useful◦ Set aside few hours weekly for bonding sessions
Keeping in touch
� Reaching you
◦ announcements: http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg
◦ Termly letter from the Principal
◦ SMS Broadcast
� Reaching us
◦ Tel: 6 756 6760
◦ Email: [email protected]
� Main point of contact: Form Teachers
Parents Portalprovides many relevant articles & information on parenting tips &
tertiary education options. (Link from school website)
http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/
Q&A
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Q&A
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Q: Will all students (NA) be eligible to take 'A' levels?
The NA student should need to work towards progressing to Sec 5 first where EMB3 aggregate has to be 19 or less
Eligibility for ‘A’ levels is dependent on GCE ‘O’ level Results.
“O” Level exam candidates must attain:• L1R5 of 20 points or less for 2-Year “A” level programme [or]
• L1R4 of 20 points or less for 3-Year “A” level Programme@ MI
Q&A
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Q: How are the subject combinations determined?
The student (and parents) must exercise his options wisely and understand that with limited vacancies in certain options, it is possible that he may not get his top choices.
• Sec 2 Academic Performance vis-à-vis the eligibility criteria;
• Once the student meets the eligibility criteria, the allocation will be based on their preference.
Q&A
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Q: Is 'POA' offered to NA students also?
Yes, POA is a subject offered to students in the Normal Stream
Q&A
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Q: I would like to address to the school to change the school starting time from 7.15 am to 7.30 am. Morning traffic is the issue.
We encourage students to report to school no later than 7.20am.The traffic is more congested at the later hour. Starting at a later time means the school will end later as the contact time for each subject is fixed and could not be reduced at this point.
There are very few students late for school (<1%)
Q&A
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Q: Duration and Subjects for MY and EOY exams
The period for Mid-Year and End of Year examination are outlined in student handbook.
In Term 1 and Term 3 Letter for parents, we will include the period of MY or EOY exam dates in the Semester schedule for parents’ easy reference.
The detailed information about the specific timing for each papers will be consolidated and made available via letter to parents nearer the date of assessment.
Softcopy of these letters are available on school website.
PARENT–FORM TEACHERSTIME
(In the classroom)
Thank You