principal talk 2009 sec 1 and 2

Welcome to

Damai Secondary School

Sec 1 and Sec 2

Parent Teacher Meeting

Meet-The-Parents Session 2009

Objectives:

To communicate school promotion criteria.

To share various school programmes.

To explain Secondary 2 streaming process and criteria.

To harness support from parents to work hand-in-hand with school.

To highlight to pupils the urgency of starting preparation early.

Meet-The-Parents Session

2009 (Outline) Introduction

Criteria for Promotion (Sec 1 & 2)

Sec 2 Streaming exercise.

Changes to promotion criteria to Sec 5NA

Choices for further education after sec 4/5

School Programmes

Meeting with your son’s/daughter’s Form Teachers or subject teachers.

Begin with the end in mind

Secondary 1/2

JC, Poly,

ITE.?“Obstacles are those

frightful things you see

when you take your eyes

off your goals.”

Now that Term 1 is over –

2 Questions to reflect on

“ Have I maximised

my potential and

opportunities ?”

“ What should I do

next ?”

Criteria for

Promotion to

Sec 2 and 3

Express Stream

Secondary 1 and 2:

Pass in EL and an overall pass

percentage in the average of all

subjects.

If not, laterally transferred to Sec

2NA.

No retention in Express course.

Normal Academic Stream

Secondary 1 and 2:

Grade 5 or better in

EL and 2 other subjects or

4 subjects

If not, retain at Sec 1NA in 2010

If obtain 70% or higher in the average in all

subjects

Laterally transfer to Sec 2E in 2010

(Pending recommendations)

Normal Technical StreamSecondary 1 and 2:

Grade 5 or better in 2 subjects, one of

which should be EL or Mathematics

-- If not, retain at Sec 1/2NT in 2010

If obtain 75% or higher in the average of all

subjects.

-- Option to laterally transfer to sec 2NA in

2010

(Pending teacher / school

recommendations)

Secondary 2 Streaming

Exercise

Importance of Sec 2 Streaming

Exercise

Choice of subjects for secondary 3 has

bearings on potential higher

institutional learning of child.

Hence, it would be beneficial for

parents to be aware of processes and

criteria, right from secondary 1.

Events to be carried out

in Term 1

28 March 2009, Saturday

Sec 1 and 2 Principal’s Talk and

Dialogue for all parents.

- To create awareness

Events to be carried out

in Term 2

a. Mock Streaming Using Mid

Year Exam Results

b. 3 July 2009 – Results of mock

streaming released

-- to allow for benchmark against

cohort

Events to be carried out

in Terms 3 & 4

• After End of Year Exams, pupils

Submit Options for Sec 3 Subjects

Online

• 3 & 4 November 2009 – Release of

Sec 2 Streaming Results

-- Actual Streaming Exercise

Process of Secondary 2

Streaming - Subjects

• All pupils offer the following core

subjects:

2E/NA - English ; MT ; E. Maths ;

Sci (Phy & Chem) ; PE

2NT - English ; MT ; Maths ;

Computer Applications ; Elements

of Business Studies ; PE

Process of Secondary 2

Streaming - SubjectsAll pupils are to choose :

1) 2E/NA – any 2 of the following subjects

Biology (Exp); Art ; Design & Technology ; Additional

Maths ; Food & Nutrition ; Principles of Account ; Pure

Geography (Exp)

AND

Combined Humanities - Either Social Studies with

Geography (Elective) OR History (Elective)

Process of Secondary 2

Streaming - SubjectsAll pupils are to choose :

2) 2NT – Either Science OR Technical

Studies

Take note :

Only ONE Sec 3 Express class will offer

triple sciences (Pure Biology, Chemistry

and Physics)

Process of Secondary 2

Mock Streaming All pupils will be:

a) Briefed on the expectations of each Secondary 3

subject by HOD in Term 3.

b) Taught how to input subject combinations online.

c) Given opportunity to trial the online system after the

mid year exams.

Parents will be able to use results of mid year mock

streaming as benchmark.

Process of Secondary 2

Streaming Actual Streaming Exercise :

a) Pupils will make decision after checking of end

of year exam scripts

b) Parents will need to verify decision of child.

(Sign on printed forms)

c) No changes to options allowed when signed

forms are submitted.

Process of Secondary 2

StreamingStreaming Criteria is based on :

a) Choice of pupil

i) Pupil will probably get at least 1 subject

of choice.

*However, in event of over demand for a

subject, selection will be based on merit as

well.

Process of Secondary 2

StreamingStreaming Criteria is based on :

b) Merit (Performance)

According to subject chosen and depending on vacancies

available, a cut-off will be implemented. *But cut-off is

dependent on average marks of cohort.

i) To offer Triple / Double Science – high B3 in Sci (at least)

ii) To offer A.Maths – B3 in Maths (at least)

iii) To offer D&T or F&N – high B3 in Home Econs / D&T

Process of Secondary 2

StreamingStreaming Criteria is based on :

c) Overall results of pupil –

i) It is important for parents to constantly monitor

child’s academic progress* over 2009

1st CA (15%) 1st SA (25%) = 40%

2nd CA (15%) 2nd SA (45%) = 60%

Changes in Promotion

Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5N

from 2009

Changes in Promotion Criteria for

Sec 4N to Sec 5N

Current:

Passes in EL and 2 other subjects (aggregate

score less than 10)

New (from 2009):

a) EL less than or equal Grade 5

b) Aggregate score of English, Maths and Best 3 subjects less than or equal 19

c) Affects Sec 4N pupils from 2009

Choices for Further Studies

after Secondary 4 or 5

Choices for Further Education

(after Sec 4 /5)

a) Junior College

b) Polytechnic

c) Institute of Technical Education

“ It pays to be prepared and to be aware of admission

requirements of Post Secondary institutions… right from Day 1”

Admission Requirements to JCs

Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:

L1 English / Higher Mother Tongue

R2 Mathematics / Science

R3 Humanities/ Mathematics / Science

R4 Humanities / Maths / Science

R5 Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T,

F&N, Music etc)

R6 Any other O Level subject

** A1 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5)

Polytechnics

Requirements for Admission to

Polytechnics (L1R2B2)

L1 English Language/ Higher MT

1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A Maths

2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural Technology

(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D & TBusiness-Related Courses

Humanities subjects, POAScience-Based Courses

Science subjects, F & NTechnology Courses

Science subjects, D & T

Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjects

** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects

Courses available in 2009 and the JAE

2008 Cut-Off Points (COP)

COP indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate

score of the last student posted to the

course under the latest JAE.

COP will depend on:

1) number of applicants

2) vacancies available

Courses by Group PolyCourse Code

2008 JAE COP

A. BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Architecture SP S66 17

Civil & Environmental Engineering NP N47 21

Civil Engineering & Management 1 SP S68 20

Facilities Management for Business NP N40 16

Integrated Events & Project Management SP S50 13

Integrated Facility Design & Management TP T28 16

Intelligent Building Technology TP T29 21

Landscape Architecture SP S94 18

Property Development & Facilities Management SP S95 17

Real Estate Business NP N48 18

B. BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW

Accountancy NP N51 12

Accountancy SP S75 12

JAE 2008 Cut-Off Points (COP) -- SAMPLE

Courses available in 2008 and the JAE 2008 Cut-Off Points (COP)

COP indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points)

of the last student posted to the course under the 2008 JAE.

The Sunday Times

“ The average student has to realise that competition is getting stiffer these days. They have to pull up their socks.” – Student qualifies for JC but choose to apply for poly

“I did well enough to qualify for JC, so where I want to go is my choice. It is not for them to decide.” - Student from a school in the west

Report:

Having good „O‟ Level results, top scorers say they deserve to study anywhere

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/html/JCAggregateRange.htm

L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students Admitted To Junior Colleges In The 2007 Joint Admissions

Exercise (JAE) -- SAMPLE

S/NO Junior College Arts

(Cut-Off Point)Science/IB

(Cut-Off Point)

1 Anderson JC 10 8

2 Anglo-Chinese JC 8 7

2 (Independent) - 7

3 Catholic JC 12 11

4 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3

5 Innova JC 18 20

6 Jurong JC 13 14

7 Meridian JC 10 10

8 Nanyang JC 11 10

9 National JC 5 5

10 Pioneer JC 17 17

11 Raffles JC 4 3

12 Serangoon JC 18 20

13 St. Andrew's JC 10 8

14 Tampines JC 13 14

15 Temasek JC 6 6

16 Victoria JC 5 5

17 Yishun JC 20 20

School Expectations

School Expectations

Pupils are advised to :

Build your ground work.

Be present for remedials and extra classes

organised by teachers.

Have a study schedule planned.

“Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”

Responsibility of SchoolTo ensure that:

Attendance and work progress of students are

monitored

Students attend remedial / supplementary

lessons

Parents / Guardians are kept informed of

child/ward’s progress

-- Updates of school events and matters on school

website, as well as portal for parents :

a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/

b) e-learning portal -- http://dmss.commontown.net

Responsibility of

Parents/Guardians

To assist school in:

ensuring that child attends school and the

various school programmes

ensuring that child revises his/her work

ensuring that child does not stay out late

contacting teachers when need arises

work in support of the school

School Programmes

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES &

EVENTS1) Learning Week – Term 1 and 2 Week 10 for all pupils

2) Cohort Leadership Training for all Sec 1 and 2 pupils –Term 1 Week 10

3) 15th Anniversary Celebrations – Term 3 ; 4th July 2009

- full dress rehearsal in last week of June holidays.

** please take note of dates (in handbook) for booking of overseas trips.

4) Independent Self Paced Learning (ISPL) – Term 3 Week 2 for all subjects.

- Sec 1 and 2 pupils need not report to school in week 2 of Term 3

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES &

EVENTS5) Happy Toilet project (enhancing school toilets) – Term

1 to 3 for all lower secondary pupils

6) TLLM Ignite Pedagogy Project – Sec 1E classes in terms 2 and 3

a) Authentic Learning (Maths)

b) Inquiry Based Learning (Science)

7) Sports Day – 2nd April 2009

8) Cross Country – 7th August 2009

9) Secondary 2 Humanities End of Year Exam will be conducted at end of Term 3

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES &

EVENTS

Other department based projects,

events and milestone programmes

can be found online :

a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/

b) http://dmss.commontown.net

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES &

EVENTS

Parents are also advised to log on to the Education and Career Guidance website to be aware of possible career choices.

Website : ecareers.sg

To log on using child’s login ID and password.

Parents are invited to :

Clarify with any key personnel, form teachers or subject teachers on issues raised.

Meet up and speak with your child’s form teacher or subject teachers (in the designated classrooms)

Make appointment to meet up with teachers on another day for further discussion.

Meeting your child’s Form

Teacher / Subject Teacher

in class

- in sec 1 and 2 classrooms

- by appointment

We depend on each other

Joint partnership between

parents and school to enable

our children to excel

Journey towards a

Common Goal