This document provides information from a parent-teacher meeting at Damai Secondary School. It outlines the objectives of communicating promotion criteria, streaming processes, and school programs. It discusses criteria for promotion to Sec 2 and 3 based on subject grades. The streaming exercise and criteria for Sec 2 are explained. Parents are encouraged to monitor their child's progress and support the school through the journey towards students' success.

1. Welcome to
Damai Secondary School
Sec 1 and Sec 2
Parent Teacher Meeting

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Begin with the end in mind
JC, Poly,
“Obstacles are those
? ITE.
frightful things you see
when you take your eyes
off your goals.”
Secondary 1/2

5. Now that Term 1 is over –
2 Questions to reflect on
“ Have I maximised
my potential and
opportunities ?”
“ What should I do
next ?”

6. Criteria for
Promotion to
Sec 2 and 3

7. 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.

8. 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)

9. Normal Technical Stream
Secondary 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)

10. Secondary 2 Streaming
Exercise

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Process of Secondary 2
Streaming - Subjects
All 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)

17. Process of Secondary 2
Streaming - Subjects
All 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)

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Process of Secondary 2
Streaming
Streaming 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.

21. Process of Secondary 2
Streaming
Streaming 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

22. Process of Secondary 2
Streaming
Streaming 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%

23. Changes in Promotion
Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5N
from 2009

24. 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

25. Choices for Further Studies
after Secondary 4 or 5

26. 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”

27. 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)

28. Polytechnics

29. Requirements for Admission to
Polytechnics (L1R2B2)
English Language/ Higher MT
L1
1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A Maths
2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural Technology
Science subjects, Art, D & T
(at least C6 for relevant subjects)
Business-Related Courses
Humanities subjects, POA
Science-Based Courses
Science subjects, F & N
Technology Courses
Science subjects, D & T
Best 2 other subjects
Best 2 Subjects (B2)
** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects

30. 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

31. 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.
2008
Course
Courses by Group Poly JAE
Code 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

33. 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

34. L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points) of Students
Admitted To Junior Colleges In The 2007 Joint Admissions
Exercise (JAE) -- SAMPLE
Arts Science/IB
S/NO Junior College (Cut-Off Point) (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
http://sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/html/JCAggregateRange.htm
17 Yishun JC 20 20

35. School Expectations

36. 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!”

37. Responsibility of School
To 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

38. 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

39. School Programmes

40. SCHOOL PROGRAMMES &
EVENTS
Learning Week – Term 1 and 2 Week 10 for all pupils
1)
Cohort Leadership Training for all Sec 1 and 2 pupils –
2)
Term 1 Week 10
15th Anniversary Celebrations – Term 3 ; 4th July 2009
3)
- full dress rehearsal in last week of June holidays.
** please take note of dates (in handbook) for booking
of overseas trips.
Independent Self Paced Learning (ISPL) – Term 3
4)
Week 2 for all subjects.
- Sec 1 and 2 pupils need not report to school in week
2 of Term 3

41. SCHOOL PROGRAMMES &
EVENTS
Happy Toilet project (enhancing school toilets) – Term
5)
1 to 3 for all lower secondary pupils
TLLM Ignite Pedagogy Project – Sec 1E classes in
6)
terms 2 and 3
a) Authentic Learning (Maths)
b) Inquiry Based Learning (Science)
Sports Day – 2nd April 2009
7)
Cross Country – 7th August 2009
8)
9) Secondary 2 Humanities End of Year Exam will be
conducted at end of Term 3

42. 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

43. 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.

44. Parents are invited to :
 Clarifywith any key personnel, form
teachers or subject teachers on issues
raised.
 Meetup and speak with your child’s
form teacher or subject teachers (in the
designated classrooms)
 Makeappointment to meet up with
teachers on another day for further
discussion.

45. Meeting your child’s Form
Teacher / Subject Teacher
in class
- in sec 1 and 2 classrooms
- by appointment

46. We depend on each other
Joint partnership between
parents and school to enable
our children to excel

47. Journey towards a
Common Goal