Principal Tea Session with Sec 2 Parents cum streaming Talk 27 September 2014 Greendale Secondary SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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) SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Preparing for Post-Secondary Education SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Routes after Secondary Education

Routes after Secondary Education

Post – Secondary Education Admission Criteria for Post – Secondary Education SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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 nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

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)” SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Importance of Pure Sciences Medicine Dentistry Core subject required is Chemistry (Pure Science) SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES Admission Criteria Direct Entry Scheme 1st or 2nd year Diploma nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

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 nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES 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 nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

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 20 - 24 A2 21 – 25 16 - 19 B3 17 – 20 13 - 15 B4 14 – 16 10 - 12 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 nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES 14

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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) SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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 nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

Subject Combination for Sec 3 (2015) SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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.

Subject Combinations (NT) COMMON SUBJECTS OTHER SUBJECTS EL MTL MATH CPA EBS SCI* * Students must achieve at least 65% in Sec 2 SCI(Overall) SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Subject Requirements & Careers SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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.

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.

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Careers – Science/Math Doctor Dentist Scientist Pharmacist Nurse Researcher Healthcare provider SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Careers – Science/Math Engineer Economist Statistician Computer Scientist Systems Analyst

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

Careers – Humanities/POA Accountant Lawyer Business Management positions HR positions Urban Town Planner Journalist SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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

Careers – D&T/Art Architect Product Designer Media Producer Civil engineering Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Multimedia/Game Designer SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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.

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 SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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

NOTE ALLOCATION OF SUBJECT COMBINATION IS BASED ON MERIT FIRST, FOLLOWED BY CHOICE. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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. SERVE. LEAD. EXCEL

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

Thank you