SEC 2 PARENT TALK
OBJECTIVES
To reconnect with Sec 2 parents
To inform about the Sec 2 streaming
process and criteria
To share about Sec 3E subject
combinations
SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS
Students’ OVERALL results will be used as
a basis for allocation (consistent work
matters)
CA1=15%, SA1=25%, CA2=15%, SA2= 45%
Option exercise 20-26 Oct
Results will be made known online and
posted outside the school general office
mid November
Appeals based on results
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
How Your Child Can Prepare Well
Regular Attendance
Good Attitude towards Class Work &
Homework
Consistent performance
Know interests and strengths well
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS:
Key consideration
PURE
SCIENCES
PURE
HUMANITIES
APPLIED
SUBJECTS
Catering to wide range of interests, abilities and
post-secondary options
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ~
KEY SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS
Interests and abilities of the students
Post-secondary options available at JC,
MI, polytechnics, ITE
Manpower resources of the school
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SELECTING SEC 3 SUBJECT
COMBINATIONS ~ What should you and your child consider?
Subject Competence
i.e.Academic performance & strengths
Subject interest
(Passion & career)
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SEC 2 PARENT TALK
PURE SCIENCES COMBINATION
(8 subjects)
Standard subjects: EL, MTL, Combined Humanities
(Geography elective / History elective)
Triple Pure Sciences (Chemistry+Physics+Biology)
Double Math (E Math+Add Math)
Students will be ranked on
- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)
- Qualifying minimum criteria
= 75 percentile based on overall score
= Math and Science scores
PURE SCIENCES COMBINATION
(7 subjects)
Standard subjects: EL, MTL, Combined Humanities
(Geography elective / History elective)
Double Pure Sciences
(Chemistry+Physics OR Chemistry+Biology)
Double Math (E Math+Add Math)
Students will be ranked on
- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)
- Qualifying minimum criteria
= Math and Science scores
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SEC 2 PARENT TALK
PURE HUMANITIES COMBINATION Standard subjects: EL, MTL, E Maths, Combined
Humanities (Geography elective / #History
elective), Combined Science
Electives:
o #Pure Geography/Literature in EL
o Principles of Accounts/Add Math (only for selected
students)
Students will be ranked on:
- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)
- Qualifying minimum criteria = scores of relevant
elective subjects
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
1. MOE Humanities Programme @ ACJC,
ACSI, HCI, NJC, RI, TJC, VJC
2. Drama Elective Programme @ VJC, ACJC
3. English Language Elective Programme @
ACJC, CJC, RI
OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE THE
HUMANITIES AT JC
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
1. Child Psychology & Early Childhood
2. Early Childhood Education
3. Chinese Studies
4. Psychology Studies
5. Applied Drama & Psychology
6. Creative Writing for Television & New Media
7. Early Childhood Studies
8. Gerontological Management Studies
9. Social Sciences (Health Sciences)
10. Mass Communications (Media & Design)
OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE HUMANITIES
COURSES IN POLYTECHNICS
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
APPLIED SUBJECTS COMBINATION Standard subjects: EL, MTL, E Maths, Combined
Humanities (Geography elect. / History elect.)
Electives:
o Combined Science (Chem+Phy OR Chem+Bio)
o Principles of Accounts/Add Math (only for selected
students)
o Art/Music/Design & Technology
Students will be ranked on:
- Overall score (CA1+SA1+CA2+SA2)
- Qualifying minimum criteria = scores of relevant
elective subjects
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Enhanced Music Programme (w.e.f 2016)
Two-year programme culminating in GCE ‘O’
level Music
VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS
Art Elective Programme @ HCI, NYJC, NJC
Diplomas in the Arts @ NAFA, LASALLE College of
Arts, NIE, NP, RP, SP
Music Elective Programme / A Level Music @
ACJC, TJC, EJC, RI, DHS, NJC
Skills, thinking process, discipline learnt in Art,
D&T, Music coursework very useful for Project
work in JC, MI
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SEC 2 PARENT TALK
1. Accountancy
2. Animation & 3D Arts
3. Arts Business Management
4. Apparel Design & Merchandising
5. Digital Animation
6. Digital Media Design
7. Digital Visual Effects
8. Interior Design
9. Music & Audio Technology
10. Product & Industrial Design
11. Visual Communication and Media Design
OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE POLY COURSES
WITH APPLIED SUBJECTS
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Myth #1: Add Math is a requirement for entry to
JC
► Depends on whether your child intends to
pursue Science courses in JC
► Most importantly, secure a good L1R5 to qualify
for JC
► L1R5
L1: EL or Higher MTL
R1: Math or Science
R2: Humanities
R3: Humanities/ Mathematics/ Science
R4: Any relevant O level subject
R5: Any relevant O level subject
MYTHS ABOUT ADDITIONAL MATH
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Polytechnic Courses that do not require Add Math:
1. Aerospace 2. Biomedical
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Civil engineering with Business
5. Social Sciences (Health Sciences)
6. Child Psychology & Early Childhood
7. Early Childhood Education
8. Chinese Studies
9. Psychology Studies
10. Applied Drama & Psychology
11. Creative Writing for Television & New Media
12. Early Childhood Studies
13. Gerontological Management Studies
14. Mass Communications
MYTHS ABOUT ADDITIONAL MATH Myth #2: Polytechnic courses require Add Math
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Principles of Accounts –
an alternative to Add Math
Basic module in some Year 1 polytechnic
courses
Deepen thinking skills e.g. problem-solving
Application to real-life (financial literacy)
Tentative
Correct as of 11 Mar 16
An Overview
2017 Subject Combinations
A B C D [7/8 subj]
EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H) Sc(PC^/BC)
EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H) Chem
EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H#) Sc(PC,BC)
EL, MT, MA CHum(G/H) Chem
POA / AM D&T^/Art/Music
AM Bio / Phy
POA / AM Geo# / Lit E
AM Phy Bio (8th subj)
All D&T^ students with Sc(PC^)
Criteria for Taking O-Level Music: As 7th Subject in lieu of an elective
HOW YOU AS PARENTS CAN HELP
Talk to your child often to find out subjects
he/she is interested and does well in
Respect that your child may not be inclined
towards certain subjects and allow him/her to
pursue what he/she is interested or strong in
Give encouragement
Explore options with your child
Keep an open mind
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
GCE O-Level Exam
Junior College /
Millennia Institute
GCE A-Level
Exam
University
Polytechnic
Consider which post-secondary pathway your
child could be interested in and suited for…
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
11 Mar Talk on Streaming for Parents
26 May (TBC) Subject Talks for Students
19 Oct Briefing on Option Form for students
20-26 Oct Submit Option Form
9 Nov Posting of Results on School
Website and Notice Board in
School
10 Nov Deadline for Appeal
15 Nov Outcome of Appeal
Important Dates Updated as of 11 Mar 2016
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