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Principal Tea Session with Sec 2 Parents cum streaming Talk 27

September 2014

Greendale Secondary

Programme Outline• 9 -10am : Streaming Talk• 10 -11.15am : Tea break cum

dialogue with Principal

• 11.15am – 12.45noon: A parenting talk Helping your child make choices)

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Preparing for

Post-Secondary

Education

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Routes after Secondary Education

Admission Criteria

for

Post – Secondary Education

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Post-sec Institution Posting based on

Junior College L1 R5

Centralised Institute L1 R4

Polytechnic EL R2 B2

ITE EL R1 B3 / EL R2 B2

L1–First Language; R–Relevant subjects; B–Best subjects

Joint Admission Exercise

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

Importance of Combined Humanities

MUST Count to go to JC / MI

Combined Humanities / Geography has to be included

“Communications & Mass Management (SP)”

One of the relevant subjects for Hospitality / Business Related

Courses

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Importance of ScienceEngineering Related Courses

1. English Language2. Math / Additional Math

Post-Secondary

‘O’ Level

Core Subject

Options Subjects Offered Subjects Offered

A Physics AND Chemistry Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)

B Physics OR Chemistry

C Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)

University

PolytechnicJC

Physics OR Chemistry

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Importance of Pure Sciences

Medicine Dentistry

Core subject required is Chemistry (Pure Science)

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Admission Criteria


Direct Entry Scheme1st or 2nd year Diploma

Admission Criteria

New Through-Train Pathways for Normal (Academic) Students

EL MA B3 ≤ 11

Based on GCE ‘N’ levelResults, Eligible to apply for the Polytechnic Foundation Programme


Polytechnic Foundation Programme

• Feeder schools as 1st choice : 2 bonus pts

• ‘A’ grade for CCA : 2 bonus pts• ‘B’ or ‘C’ grade for CCA : 1 bonus pt

• A1 to C6 for both EL & HMT : 2 bonus pt

• Maximum of 4 bonus pts

• BONUS POINTS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING ELIGIBILITY UNDER JAE

Bonus Points


4-year 5-year

Points Grade Points Grade

25 & above A1 26 & above A1

20 - 24 A2 21 – 25 A2

16 - 19 B3 17 – 20 B3

13 - 15 B4 14 – 16 B4

10 - 12 C5 11 – 13 C5

8 - 9 C6 9 – 10 C6

4 - 7 D7 5 – 8 D7

1 - 3 E8 1 - 4 E8

0 U 0 U

CCA Bonus Points

Points computed from LEAPS (Leadership, Enrichment, Achievement, Participation, Service

A1 & A2 = 2 bonus pointsB3 – C6 = 1 bonus point


Can I use my CCA as a subject for admission to Junior Colleges (JCs), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnics (Poly) and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) courses?

• For determining eligibility of admission, the CCA grade can be used for MI courses, but not for JC, Poly or ITE courses.

• If a candidate is determined to be eligible for a JC, Poly and/or ITE course, his/her CCA bonus points can be used in the computation of his/her net aggregate for posting to JC, Poly or ITE courses.

Application of Bonus Points

(An Example)

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Application of Bonus Points

(An Example)Student

CCA Grad

e

Bonus

Point

Aggregate

Score (for JC)

Net Aggreg

ate Score

Eligible for

JC

A A2 2 19 19 – 2 = 17

Yes

B A2 2 21 21 – 2 = 19

NoL1R5 must be ≤ 20 (without CCA)

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• ‘O’ or ‘N’ Level MT Syllabus B At Sec 4N : the MTL B grade cannot be counted for

promotion to Sec 5NA At Sec 5NA/ 4E : the MTL B grade cannot be used for

computation for JC and university admission• MTL B Eligibility Criteria

Failed Sec 3 or obtained E8 and below at Sec 4 mid-year ‘O’ level, or failed ‘N’ level

• Points worth consideration Opportunity costs

Mother Tongue Language Policy


Subject Combination for Sec 3 (2015)

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Subject Combinations (Exp)

COMMON SUBJECTS

OTHER SUBJECTS

ELMTL

MATHCOMB

HUMS^

CHM(SPA) BIO*(SPA) AMATH

CHM(SPA) PHY(SPA) AMATH

* min. of 15 students required to start a class^ either SS/GE or SS/HI

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Subject Combinations (Exp)COMMON SUBJECTS

OTHER SUBJECTS

ELMTL

MATHCOMB

HUMS^

SCI(PHY,CHM) AMATH POA

SCI(CHM,BIO*) AMATH POA

SCI(PHY,CHM) AMATH DT

SCI(CHM,BIO*) AMATH DT

* min. of 15 students required to start a class^ either SS/GE or SS/HI

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Subject Combinations (Exp)COMMON SUBJECTS

OTHER SUBJECTS

ELMTL

MATHCOMB HUMS^

SCI(PHY,CHM) POA GEOG^^

SCI(PHY,CHM) POA ART

SCI(PHY,CHM) POA DT

SCI(PHY,CHM) GEOG^^ -

^ either SS/GE or SS/HI^^ can only offer SS/HI if GEOG is offered

Subject Combinations (Exp)

COMMON SUBJECTS

OTHER SUBJECTS

ELMTL

MATHCOMB HUMS^

SCI(PHY,CHM) AMATH -

SCI(PHY,CHM) ART -

SCI(PHY,CHM) DT -

SCI(PHY,CHM) POA -

^ either SS/GE or SS/HI

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Subject Combinations (NA)COMMON SUBJECTS OTHER SUBJECTS

ELMTL*

COMB HUMS^MATH*

SCI(PHY,CHM)*

POA

ART

DT

^ either SS/GE or SS/HI* Students who achieve at least 70% in Sec 2(Overall) may be

offered to take up the respective subject at ‘O’-Level’ standard, subject to the approval of the respective subject HOD.

Subject Combinations (NT)

COMMON SUBJECTS OTHER SUBJECTS

ELMTL

MATHCPA

EBS

SCI*

* Students must achieve at least 65% in Sec 2 SCI(Overall)

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Subject Requirements &

Careers

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Criteria 2 Pure Sciences – min A2 (70%) in Sec 2 SCI(Overall)BIO(SPA) or SCI(BIO) – min B4 (60%) in Sec 2 EL(Overall)

Suitability Good at logical reasoning Enjoy conceptual & theoretical learning. Strong in Math if they want to study PHY(SPA).

Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education

Not prerequisite for any Science related courses in Polytechnic. Preferred if intending to take ‘A’ Level Science.Only Chemistry is required for Medicine & Dentistry in University.

Pure Sciences

Criteria Min B3 (65%) in Sec 2 MATH(Overall) and at least 70% in the Algebra components in EOY Exam.

Suitability Comfortable with abstract thinking.Enjoy solving long, complex Math problems. Strong in E Math (especially Algebra).


Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic course.Preferred if intending to take ‘A’ Level Mathematics.

A Mathematics

Importance of ScienceEngineering Related Courses

1. English Language2. Math / Additional Math

Post-Secondar

y

‘O’ Level

Core Subject

Options

Subjects Offered Subjects Offered

A Physics AND Chemistry Combined Science (Physics /

Chemistry)

B Physics OR Chemistry

C Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)

University

PolytechnicJC

Physics OR Chemistry

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Careers – Science/Math• Doctor• Dentist• Scientist• Pharmacist• Nurse• Researcher• Healthcare provider

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Careers – Science/Math

• Engineer• Economist• Statistician• Computer Scientist• Systems Analyst

Criteria None.

Suitability Good at making an argument using evidence and analysing conflicting points of view.Enjoy reading.Strong in English language.


Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.

Elective History

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Criteria None.

Suitability Good at analysing and interpreting data, and seeing the interconnectedness of people and the environment. Enjoy field work.



Elective Geography

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Criteria At least a B4 in Sec 2 GEOG (Overall) and B4 in EL

Suitability Good at analysing and interpreting data, and seeing the interconnectedness of people and the environment. Enjoy field work.



Geography (Pure)

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Criteria At least C5 (55%) in Sec 2 MATH(Overall)

Final allocation based on merit of overall results

Suitability Systematic and analytical. Good language and mathematical ability.



Principles of Accounts

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Careers – Humanities/POA

• Accountant• Lawyer• Business

Management positions

• HR positions• Urban Town

Planner• Journalist

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Importance of Combined Humanities

MUST Count to go to JC / MI

Poly – MUST Count for - Humanities Courses, eg.

- TP & NP / Psychology Studies- NYP / Social Services (Social Work)

- Media & Design Related Courses, eg.- SP / Media & Communication- TP / Communications & Media

Management - Business Related Courses, eg.

- NYP & TP / Accounting & Finance- NYP / Marketing

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Criteria A pass in Sec 2 Art(Overall)

Suitability Appreciate the visual arts and has a keen eye for the aesthetics.Good time management and organisational skills for coursework.


Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic & ‘A’ Level courses or entry to Lasalle College of Arts and NAFA.Note: LaSalle/NAFA will require portfolio presentation.

Art

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Criteria A pass in Sec 2 D&T(Overall)

Suitability Enjoy research and analysis of real-life problems. Hands-on in making prototype.Good time management and organisational skills for coursework.


Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic & ‘A’ Level courses.

Design & Technology

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Highlights • Prepare students for 21st century skills using Design Thinking processes to help enhance creative, critical and inventive thinking.

• Use of SolidWorks software to design and model 3D prototypes

Advantage of Design & Technology

• A systematic learning process that all students can follow

• With good time management and project management skills, many students will excel

• Previous GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ level results – close to 100% pass / at least 50% distinction

Design & Technology

Careers – D&T/Art• Architect• Product Designer• Media Producer• Civil engineering• Electrical engineering• Mechanical

engineering• Multimedia/Game

Designer

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Enrolment Enrolment will only take place at these timings: Sec 1-3: Term 1 Week 1-2 ,Term 2 Week 10

Suitability Students who are weak at MTL (D7 and below). Students will be counselled and their suitability assessed by teachers.

Venue for lessons

CL(B) lessons will be conducted in school.ML(B) lesson will be conducted in Language Centre (Bishan) – twice a week


MTL B grade can be accepted as meeting the minimum Mother Tongue requirement for JC, it cannot be used for the computation of points for JC admission.

Mother Tongue (Syllabus B)

PROCEDURE FOR SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION

EXERCISE

21 OCT (TUE), 9am – 27 OCT (Mon), 4pmStudents to submit choice of subject combination via LMS

05 NOV (Wed), 2pmRelease of outcome of subject combination•Students can check via LMS or from noticeboard outside Main Staffroom

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PROCEDURE FOR SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION

EXERCISE

05 NOV (Wed), 2pm – 07 NOV (Fri), 4pmAppeal for change of subject combination•via hardcopy form obtainable from LMS or General Office •Appeal form to be submitted to General Office by 4pm on 08 Nov

17 NOV (Mon), 2pmConfirmation of Subject Combination and Class for all Students•Students to check finalised list from School Noticeboard outside Main Staffroom

NOTEALLOCATION OF SUBJECT

COMBINATION IS BASED ON MERIT FIRST, FOLLOWED BY CHOICE.

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Note:

You are reminded to choose your subject combination wisely.

There is no guarantee of a subject combination of your choice.

If you do not submit your option online by 27 Oct, you will be assigned to any available subject combination.

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The Key Personnels

• Mr Leonard Tan Vice Principal• Mdm Siti Zaleha LH (English)• Mr Soh Chung Wei SH/Chinese Language• Miss Yue Yoke HarHOD/Data Management• Mr Chen Poh Keong HOD/Science• Mr Syed Faisal HOD/Humanities• Mr Chang Man HoHOD/Design &Technology• Mr Jay Lim Senior Teacher/Art

Thank you

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