1. Principal Tea Session with Sec 2 Parents cum streaming Talk 27 September 2014
Greendale Secondary
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2. Programme Outline 9 -10am : Streaming Talk
am : Tea break cum dialogue with Principal
11.15am – 12.45noon: A parenting talk Helping your child make choices)
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3. Preparing for Post-Secondary Education
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4. Routes after Secondary Education

5. Routes after Secondary Education

6. Post – Secondary Education
Admission Criteria
for
Post – Secondary Education
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7. Joint Admission Exercise
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
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8. Importance of Combined Humanities
MUST Count to go to JC / MI
One of the relevant subjects for Hospitality / Business Related Courses
Combined Humanities / Geography has to be included “Communications & Mass Management (SP)”
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9. Importance of Science Engineering Related Courses University
Post-Secondary JC
Polytechnic
Physics OR Chemistry
Options
Subjects Offered A
Physics AND Chemistry
Combined Science
(Physics / Chemistry) B
Physics OR Chemistry C
Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
‘O’ Level
Core Subject
English Language
Math / Additional Math
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10. Importance of Pure Sciences
Medicine
Dentistry
Core subject required is Chemistry (Pure Science)
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11. nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
Admission Criteria
Direct Entry Scheme
1st or 2nd year Diploma
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12. nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
Admission Criteria
New Through-Train Pathways for Normal (Academic) Students
EL MA B3 ≤ 11
Based on GCE ‘N’ level
Results, Eligible to
apply for
the Polytechnic
Foundation Programme
Polytechnic
Foundation
Programme
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Bonus Points
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
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14. nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES
CCA Bonus Points
Points computed from LEAPS (Leadership, Enrichment, Achievement,
Participation, Service
4-year
5-year
Points
Grade
25 & above A1
26 & above A2
21 – 25 B3
17 – 20 B4
14 – 16 C5
11 – 13
8 - 9 C6
9 – 10
4 - 7 D7
5 – 8
1 - 3 E8
1 - 4 U
Aerospace Engineering – 13 pts
Computer Engineering – 18 pts
Electronics/ Microelectronics – 21 pts
A1 & A2 = 2 bonus points
B3 – C6 = 1 bonus point
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15. Application of Bonus Points
(An Example)
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.
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16. Application of Bonus Points Aggregate Score (for JC)
(An Example)
Student
CCA Grade
Bonus Point
Aggregate Score (for JC)
Net Aggregate Score
Eligible for JC A A2 2 19
19 – 2 = 17
Yes B 21
21 – 2 = 19 No
L1R5 must be ≤ 20 (without CCA)
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17. Mother Tongue Language Policy
‘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
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18. Subject Combination for Sec 3 (2015)
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19. Subject Combinations (Exp)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS EL
MTL
MATH
COMB HUMS^
CHM(SPA)
BIO*(SPA)
AMATH
PHY(SPA)
* min. of 15 students required to start a class
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
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20. Subject Combinations (Exp)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS EL
MTL
MATH
COMB HUMS^
SCI(PHY,CHM)
AMATH
POA
SCI(CHM,BIO*) DT
* min. of 15 students required to start a class
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
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21. Subject Combinations (Exp)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS EL
MTL
MATH
COMB HUMS^
SCI(PHY,CHM)
POA
GEOG^^
ART DT -
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
^^ can only offer SS/HI if GEOG is offered

22. Subject Combinations (Exp)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS EL
MTL
MATH
COMB HUMS^
SCI(PHY,CHM)
AMATH -
ART DT
POA
^ either SS/GE or SS/HI
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23. Subject Combinations (NA)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS EL
MTL*
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.

24. Subject Combinations (NT)
COMMON SUBJECTS
OTHER SUBJECTS EL
MTL
MATH
CPA
EBS
SCI*
* Students must achieve at least 65% in Sec 2 SCI(Overall)
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25. Subject Requirements & Careers
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26. Pure Sciences 2 Pure Sciences – min A2 (70%) in Sec 2 SCI(Overall)
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.

27. A Mathematics
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).
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic course.
Preferred if intending to take ‘A’ Level Mathematics.

28. Importance of Science Engineering Related Courses University
Post-Secondary JC
Polytechnic
Physics OR Chemistry
Options
Subjects Offered A
Physics AND Chemistry
Combined Science
(Physics / Chemistry) B
Physics OR Chemistry C
Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
‘O’ Level
Core Subject
English Language
Math / Additional Math
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29. Careers – Science/Math
Doctor
Dentist
Scientist
Pharmacist
Nurse
Researcher
Healthcare provider
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30. Careers – Science/Math
Engineer
Economist
Statistician
Computer Scientist
Systems Analyst

31. Elective History
Criteria
None.
Suitability
Good at making an argument using evidence and analysing conflicting points of view.
Enjoy reading.
Strong in English language.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
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32. Elective Geography None.
Criteria
None.
Suitability
Good at analysing and interpreting data, and seeing the interconnectedness of people and the environment.
Enjoy field work.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
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33. Geography (Pure) At least a B4 in Sec 2 GEOG (Overall) and B4 in EL
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.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
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34. Principles of Accounts
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.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic or ‘A’ Level courses.
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35. Careers – Humanities/POA
Accountant
Lawyer
Business Management positions
HR positions
Urban Town Planner
Journalist
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36. 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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37. Art A pass in Sec 2 Art(Overall)
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.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic & ‘A’ Level courses or entry to Lasalle College of Arts and NAFA.
Note: LaSalle/NAFA will require portfolio presentation.
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38. Design & Technology A pass in Sec 2 D&T(Overall)
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.
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
Not prerequisite for any Polytechnic & ‘A’ Level courses.
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39. Design & Technology
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

40. Careers – D&T/Art Architect Product Designer Media Producer
Civil engineering
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Multimedia/Game Designer
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41. Mother Tongue (Syllabus B)
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
Entry Requirements for Post Sec Education
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.

42. PROCEDURE FOR SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION EXERCISE
21 OCT (TUE), 9am – 27 OCT (Mon), 4pm
Students to submit choice of subject combination via LMS
05 NOV (Wed), 2pm
Release of outcome of subject combination
Students can check via LMS or from noticeboard outside Main Staffroom
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43. PROCEDURE FOR SUBJECT COMBINATION OPTION EXERCISE
05 NOV (Wed), 2pm – 07 NOV (Fri), 4pm
Appeal 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), 2pm
Confirmation of Subject Combination and Class for all Students
Students to check finalised list from School Noticeboard outside Main Staffroom

44. NOTE ALLOCATION OF SUBJECT COMBINATION IS BASED ON MERIT FIRST, FOLLOWED BY CHOICE.
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45. You are reminded to choose your subject combination wisely.
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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46. The Key Personnels Mr Leonard Tan Vice Principal
Mdm Siti Zaleha LH (English)
Mr Soh Chung Wei SH/Chinese Language
Miss Yue Yoke Har HOD/Data Management
Mr Chen Poh Keong HOD/Science
Mr Syed Faisal HOD/Humanities
Mr Chang Man Ho HOD/Design &Technology
Mr Jay Lim Senior Teacher/Art

47. Thank you