2. Video Clip – The Mom Song
A question of perspective
From Whose Perspective?
Single Perspective versus Multiple-
Perspective
Towards Intrinsic Motivation
Timely Reminder to start early
3. Meet-The-Parents Session
2009
Objectives:
To communicate school programmes
planned for graduating classes
To harness support from parents to work
hand-in-hand with school
To highlight to pupils the urgency of starting
preparation early.
To share on L1R4 and L1R5 requirements
4. Meet-The-Parents Session
2009 (Outline)
Criteria for promotion (Sec 3 to 4 and Sec
4 to 5)
Requirements for Post-Secondary
Education
Understanding L1R4 and L1R5
School Programmes
4E/5N/4N Programme
School Expectations
Meeting with your son’s/daughter’s Form
Teachers
5. Now that Term 1 is over –
2 Questions to reflect on
“ Have I maximised
my potential and
opportunities ?”
“ What should I do
next ?”
7. Begin with the end in mind
JC, Poly,
?
“Obstacles are those ITE.
frightful things you see
when you take your
eyes off your goals.”
HOW READY ARE YOU ?
Secondary 3/4/5
9. Express Stream
Secondary 3 :
Pass in EL and a pass
percentage in the average of all
subjects
If not, laterally transfer to Sec
4NA
No retention in Express course.
10. Normal Academic Stream
Secondary 3 :
Grade 5 or better in
EL and 2 other subjects
or
4 subjects
If not, retain at Sec 3NA in
2010
11. Changes in Promotion Criteria for
Sec 4N to Sec 5N
Used to be:
Passes in EL and 2 other subjects (aggregate
score less than 10)
From 2009 onwards:
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 (current sec
4A1-4A3 pupils onwards)
13. 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-A2 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5)
B3- C6 in CCA – 1 bonus point
14. Example 1 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3 B3
A2
MOTHER TONGUE A2
PHYSICS B4
CHEMISTRY B4
A1
E MATHEMATICS A1
A MATHEMATICS A2 A2
COMBINED HUMANITIES B3 B3
BIOLOGY A2 A2
Aggregate of L1R5 = 13
Student qualifies for JC Admission.
15. Example 2 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3 B3
MOTHER TONGUE C5 C5
D7
SCIENCE D7
A2
MATHEMATICS A2
POA E8
B3
COMBINED HUMANITIES B3
D&T C6 C6
Aggregate of L1R5 = 26
Student does not quality for JC Admission.
16. Example 3 : GCE O LEVEL RESULTS
B3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3
A2
MOTHER TONGUE A2
B4
SCIENCE (PHYSICS, CHEM) B4
E MATHEMATICS A1 A1
B3
COMBINED HUMANITIES B3
F&N A1 A1
Aggregate of L1R5 = 14
Student qualifies for JC Admission.
19. 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
20. Courses available in 2008 and the JAE
2007 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
21. 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
22.
23. The Sunday Times
Report: Having good „O‟ Level results, top
-
scorers say they deserve to study anywhere
“ The average student has to realise that
-
competition is getting stiffer these days.
They have to pull up their socks.”
“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
24. Lead Up to GCE ‘O’ & ‘N’ Levels
Date Event/Programme
Term 1, Week 2 Target Setting by Pupils
4 April Sec 3, 4 & 5 Parent-Teacher-Meeting And Talk
29 Apr – 15 May Mid-Year Examination
25 May – 29 May Mother Tongue Intensive Lesson
GCE „O‟ Level Mother Tongue Examination
1st June
2 Jul – 16 Jul GCE „O‟ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination
7 Jul – 20 Jul GCE „N‟ Level English Oral Examination
GCE „O‟ MT LC Examination
22 Jul
24 Jul – 6 Aug GCE „N‟ Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination
17 Aug – 28 Aug GCE „O‟ Level English Oral Examination
13 Aug – 21 Aug GCE N Level Prelim Examinations
Start of GCE „N‟ Level LC and written Examination
8 Sep
2 Sep – 18 Sep GCE O Level Prelim Examinations
26 Oct – 19 Nov GCE „O‟ Level Examination (Single Intake)
25. 4E/4N/5N Programme
Deadlines for Coursework-based
subjects.
GCE „O‟ Level GCE „N‟
Subject
Exam Level Exam
D&T 28 August 12 August
Part B – 3 Aug
F&N 20 July
Part A – 21 Aug
Visual Art 19 August 22 July
27. 2008 GCE ‘O’ Level Exams
Passes in 3 subjects and more
No. of %
Pupils
4E 214 96.8
5NA 74 86
28. 2008 GCE ‘O’ Level Exams
Passes in 5 subjects and more
No. of %
pupils
4E 200 90.5
5NA 36 41.9
29. Subjects with 100% Passes
4E 5NA
CHINESE CHINESE
DESIGN & TECH DESIGN & TECH
PHYSICS PHYSICS
30. Achieved % above National
Averages
4E 5NA
Additional Mathematics Additional Mathematics
Art
Art
Chinese
Chinese
Design & Technology
Design & Technology
Food & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition
Physics
Geography
Mathematics
Physics
Principal of Accounts
Science (Phy/Chem)
31. Eligibility for Higher Education
(4 Express)
52.0%
2 year (JC)
77.4%
3 year (Pre-U)
93.2%
Poly
33. School Expectations
Pupils are advised to :
Build your ground work.
Use the upcoming June holidays to
consolidate and revise.
Be present for remedials and extra classes
organised during the holidays.
“Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”
34. School Expectations
100% Attendance
June Extended Programme
Term 2 & 3 Remedials
Block Time Table Programme
Post GCE „N‟ Level Programme
HARD WORK! “Be Prepared, Not
Sorry!”
35. 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
36. 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
38. SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Target-Setting for all pupils
Learning Week Activities (Term II Wk 10)
Structured Remedials for all upper sec classes
Night Study Programme (Sec 4 and 5)
Mock Exams (Sec 4 and 5)
Nov Extended Programme for Sec 3 classes
Learning Journeys (Science, Humanities)
Enrichment Activities (All levels, various subjects)
Career Awareness (Learning Week)
Motivation and Study Skills workshop
39. 4E/4N/5N PROGRAMME
Target-Setting
June Extended Programme
Banding based on ability (Humanities and MT)
Mother Tongue Intensive Programme
Motivational and Study Skills (25 – 27 May)
Mass Lectures (Block Study)
Study Hour
Block Study Programme
Night Study Programme
Mock Exams
40. GENERAL SCHOOL
PROGRAMMES & EVENTS
Learning Week – Term 1 and 2 Week 10 for all pupils
1)
15th Anniversary Celebrations – Term 3 ; 4th July 2009
2)
- full dress rehearsal in last week of June holidays.
** please take note of dates (in handbook) for booking
of overseas trips.
Sports Day – 2nd April 2009
3)
Cross Country – 7th August 2009
4)
41. 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
42. 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.
43. Responsibility of
Parents/Guardians
To assist school in:
ensuring that child attends school, the
4E/4N/5N programme and sec 3 extended
programme (Oct/Nov)
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
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 3,4 and 5
classrooms
46. We depend on each other
Joint partnership between
parents and school to enable
our students to excel
