METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL

BRIEFING FOR SEC 2 IP

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR 2015

• Lessons are in 60 min or 90 min blocks • 2 half-hourly break times every day. • The timetable will be structured in a 2-week (or

a 10-day) cycle.

• Lower Sec Science classes are conducted in Semestral modules.Semester 1: 2 Jan – 24 Apr &

Semester 2: 27 Apr – end of year.

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Day 1 (odd)Day 6 (even)

Day 2 (o)Day 7 (e)

Day 3 (o)Day 8 (e)

Day 4 (o)Day 9 (e)

Day 5 (o)Day 10 (e)

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE IN 2015

Day 1st period

Last period Afternoon classes Scheduled remedial Other activities

Mon 0730h 1400h CCA starts 1500h

Tue 0730h 1430h 1500-1630: S2MEP 1430- 1530: Languages1530 – 1630: Maths

CCA starts 1630h

Wed 0830h 1400h CCA starts 1500h

Thu 0730h 1430h 1430- 1530: Sciences1530 – 1630: Humanities

CCA starts 1630h

Fri 0730h 1430h CCA starts 1500h

2015 CALENDAR

Swap in timetable/ curriculum days in 2015

M (-2 Days) T (-3 Days)

W (-3 Days) T (-4 Days) F (-3 Days)

Term 1 (o)Feb 18CNY cel

(o)Feb 19CNY

(o)Feb 20 CNY

Term 2 (e) FRI ttMar 31

(e)Apr 2X-ctry

(e)Apr 3 Gd Fri

(e)May 1Labour Day

Term 3 (e)Jul 6Youth Day

(o)FRI ttJul 14

(o)Jul 17HR Puasa

(e)FRI ttJul 22

(e)Jul 23FD FDR

(e)Jul 24128 FD

(o)Aug 10Day aft ND

(e)FRI ttAug 4

(e)Aug 7ND cel

(e)Sep 3Tr Dy cel

(e)Sep 4Tr Day

Term 4 (e)THUR tt23 Sep

(e)Sep 24HR Haji

AFTERNOON CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE

MEP lessons & 3rd Language classes take priority over all other afternoon activities except

when there are compulsory school events or participation in approved competitions

Note on 3rd Language:1.Be committed for the whole year. Marks will be captured from semester 1 and included in overall percentage for the year2.Withdrawal process is via the language centre3.If transport arrangement to the centre is needed, please contact Mdm Junita.

CONVERSATIONAL MALAY PROGRAMME

Another language learning opportunity for all levels~ Conversational language competency and cultural

awareness~ Curriculum focus on listening, speaking and

recognising simple words/characters~ Elementary module on Thursdays 3 – 5 pm

(5 weeks: 5 February to 12 March)~ Registration forms are available at the General Office

or from any of the Mother Tongue Language teachers.

Each subject will set approx. 1 – 1.5 hr of homework per week

Average time spent on homework in a week = 6 - 10 hours

Students need to exercise good time management, discipline

HOMEWORK POLICY

Valid Reasons for Absence1. Unwell and covered with Medical Certificate valid for test day (copies of mc to be given to FT & to respective subject teachers)

2. Test falls on the same day of an approved competition (interschool, international). The teacher i/c of competition will inform the staff BUT students should also take responsibility to alert their respective teachers.

ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS

YEAR 2 ASSESSMENTS

IP-track

Assessment Type

End-of-Semester

Exam (Mid-Year)

CourseworkAssignments & class tests for

Terms 1 – 3

End-of-Year Examination

Weighting for all subjects except Science

20% 20% 10% 50%

Weighting for Sciences

40% 20% 40%

YEAR 2 PROMOTIONS

IP track

6 relevant subjects1. Language Arts2. Mother Tongue**3. History / Geography4. Mathematics5. Physical Sciences / Life Sciences6. Any other subject

Promotion to Year 3 Students must meet all the 3 criteria:• An aggregate point of 26 points or more based on 6 relevant subjects;• At least 1 bonus point for their performance in PTK and IS; and• A score requirement of at least 4 points in these 6 subjects.

** This subject will be replaced with any other subject for a student who has been exempted from offering Mother Tongue.

LettersEmails and phone calls

Announcements through MGS websitehttp://www.mgs.sch.edu.sg

NewslettersSchool sms

Progress reports after CAs & Exams

Parents Level Briefing

Parent-Teacher Meeting with class, subject & CCA teachers

(18 April 2014, Saturday)

ParentLink

COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS

ROCS - PENANG

The objectives:

(I) To provide authentic contexts and experiences for applied learning

(II) To develop the whole child in the four domains - cognitive, affective, physical and spiritual across disciplines

(III) To develop the 21st Century Competencies of global awareness and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities

(IV) To broaden cultural perspectives for better understanding of life

(V) To provide opportunities for service to the community/ society

Tentative ScheduleTerm 2 Week 10

May 25 – 29

ROCS - PENANG

Being a Team Player

SEC 2 LEVEL THEME

CLASS IDENTITY

GIRL POWERWOMEN OF INFLUENCE