SECONDARY 2 MEET-THE-PARENT BRIEFING
Friday 5 April 2019
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW5:00 pm to 5:45 pm * Parent Teacher Conferencing
(Selected Students)
5.45 pm * Registration
6.00 pm 1) Welcome by AYH2) Prize Presentation3) Address by Principal, Mr Peter Tan4) Briefing on Subject Combinations
2020 and Streaming Process 5) Q&A
7.00 pm to 7.30 pm *Parent Teacher Conferencing (Selected Students)
OBJECTIVES OF BRIEFING:
Acquaint parents with the demands of an Upper Secondary course
Inform parents of the school’s policy on streaming and the rationale for the subject combinations offered
Inform parents of the different education pathways and their requirements and the sources of information
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PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESSMr Tan
Principal
LIFE-LONG LEARNERS
School is a stepping stone to continuing education
The GCE ‘O/N’ Level Exams should not be the end of an education
Our expectation is that the student furthers his/her formal education
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SEC 3 EXAMINATION SUBJECTS
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EXPRESS COURSE NORMAL COURSECompulsory Subjects English Mother Tongue 1 Mathematics 1 Science Combined Humanities
Compulsory Subjects English Mother Tongue 1 Mathematics Science Combined Humanities
Electives A minimum of two other
elective subjects
Electives A minimum of one other
elective subjects
7- 8 subjects 6 subjects
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 2020 – EXPRESS COURSE
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Track A 1) English Language2) Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) Humanities
(SS + His or Geo Elective)
Additional Mathematics
Physics Chemistry Biology 8
Track B 1) English Language2) Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) Humanities
(SS + His or Geo Elective)
Additional Mathematics
Physics Chemistry 7
Track C Additional Mathematics
or POA
Science (Chemistry – Physics/ Biology)
Literature or History
or D&T or Art
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SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 2020 – NORMAL COURSE
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Track A (NA)
1) English Language2) Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) Humanities
(SS + His or Geo Elective)
Science (Chemistry –
Physics/ Biology)
Additional Mathematics
or Principles of Accounts
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Track B(NA)
Science (Chemistry –
Physics/ Biology)
Literature or D&T
or Art
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313(NT)
1) English Language2) Basic Mother Tongue3) Mathematics4) CPA
Science D&T or Art
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STREAMING PROCESS
Based on
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MeritAvailable Places
& Number Eligibility
GCE ‘O’
GCE ‘NA’
Sec 5N (A)
Centralized Institutes
Junior Colleges
PolytechnicsInstitutes
of Technical Education
Apprenticeships
GCE ‘A’
UniversitiesPathways towards Employments
Sec 4EGCE ‘NT’
Poly 1-Year Foundation
EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Refer to Post-Secondary Education Info/ Brochure on Pathways
http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/post-secondary/post-secondary-brochure.pdf
What’s After Secondary School?
EDUCATION PATHWAYS1) ‘A’ Level Education at JC or MI
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Is more suited for students who are academically inclined
Offers a 2-year JC (L1R5<=20) or 3-year CI Pre-U Course (L1R4<=20), leading to the GCE ‘A’ Level Exams
Students select subjects at different levels of study, 3 H2 content subjects, 1 H1 content subject, MTL, PW, GP
Prepares students for continuing education at university
REQUIREMENTS FOR JC/MI ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS FOR JC/MI ADMISSION
EDUCATION PATHWAYS
2) Polytechnic Education Less academic and offers a variety of
courses
Emphasis on practice-oriented training and industry internship
Strong links with the industry and commerce
Facilitate student entry into the workforce and prepares them for continuing education at the university
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EDUCATION PATHWAYS
3) ITE Education Offers a range of technical courses
Students can advance to polytechnics
3 ITE Campuses: More than 90 Nitec & Higher Nitec courses
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PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4NA
GCE N-Level Exam4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Poly Programme
(DPP) to Higher Nitec
10 weeksPrep ProgrammeGCE O-Level Exam
(Sec 5N)
Polytechnic (3 yrs)
2 years ITE
Nitec
2 years ITE
HigherNitec
Polytechnic(3 yrs)
Poly Foundation Programme
Poly(2 yrs)
Junior College(2 yrs) /
Centralised Institute (3 yrs)
DIRECT SCHOOLS ADMISSION (JUNIOR COLLEGES)
Allows students to seek admission to a junior college (JC) on the basis of talents and achievements that may not be demonstrated at the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination To develop the students in either academic or non-
academic programmes Selection criteria (may differ)Eg. Portfolio, Secondary school results, CCA records,
Character references, Interviews, Tests, or Trials.
EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE (POLY) EAE is an admissions exercise that allows students to apply and
receive conditional offers for admission to polytechnic based on their aptitudes and interests before taking their O-Level exams.
Admissions Criteria for O-Level students You have to meet the following admissions criteria: Obtain a net ELR2B2 aggregate score of 26 points or better for
the O-level exams, and Minimum Entry Requirements for the polytechnic course you
have been offered
EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE (POLY)Selection Criteria Shortlisted applicants will be assessed on evidence/demonstration of
interest and aptitude which may include: Portfolio of works Work attachments and sustained involvement in course-relevant projects Participation in competitions, relevant programmes and CCAs Awards, achievements, positions or roles assumed within as well as
outside of School Performance in aptitude test/interview Participation in Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) offered by polytechnics
to upper secondary students
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POLY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PFP) The PFP is a one-year programme specially designed for the top
‘N’ Level (Academic) cohort. Instead of continuing with the ‘O’ Level examinations in Secondary 5, students can join a Polytechnic as part of this programme to prepare themselves for their pre-selected diploma course. Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score at the GCE ‘N’ Levels of 12 points
or better starting 2018
ELMAB3 = English Language + Mathematics + Best 3 subjects (which also include one of the relevant subjects based on either Group 1 or Group 2 courses)
ITE DIRECT POLY PROGRAMME (DPP)
Top 11% to 30% of 4NA To qualify:
Eligibility criteria: ELMAB3 ≤19 A minimum grade 3 or 4 for EL (depends on course) A minimum grade of 4 for Math A minimum grade of 5 for best three subjects.
EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE (ITE)
ITE EAE is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows you to apply and receive a conditional offer for admission to ITE courses based on your aptitude and interest, before taking your GCE N- or O Level exams. Sec 2 to 4 N students can take elective modules (EM) at the ITE to explore future courses
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PARENTS GATEWAY
SUPPORT FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILY
Support for single parents Do email us at [email protected] and we will follow up
with you.
BREAKFAST WITH PRINCIPALS7.30 AM TO 8.30 AM
9 Apr , Tue 10 Apr, Wed 11 Apr, ThuTerm 2,Week 3
203, 204 201, 202 211, 212, 213
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS2020
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EXPRESS / NORMAL ACADEMIC
TRACKS OFFERED
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3 EXPRESSTrack A: Engineering and Life ScienceTrack B: Engineering ScienceTrack C: Applied Science/Arts
3 NORMAL ACADEMICTrack A: Engineering ScienceTrack B: Applied Science / Arts
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FORSECONDARY THREE EXPRESS 2020
For subject combinations and streaming criteria: Express: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of your
bookletNormal Academic: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of
your booklet
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3E - TRACK A: ENGINEERING AND LIFE SCIENCE
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Track A: Engineering and Life Science(Extended Curriculum Hours)
Class with 8 subjects Class with 8 subjectsEnglish Language English Language
Mother Tongue Mother TongueSocial Studies + History
ElectiveSocial Studies + Geography
ElectiveMathematics Mathematics
Additional Mathematics Additional MathematicsChemistry Chemistry Physics PhysicsBiology Biology
3E – TRACK B: ENGINEERING SCIENCE
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Track B: Engineering ScienceClass with 7 subjects Class with 7 subjects
English Language English LanguageMother Tongue Mother Tongue
Social Studies + History Elective
Social Studies + Geography Elective
Mathematics MathematicsAdditional Mathematics Additional Mathematics
Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics
3E – TRACK C: APPLIED SCIENCE/ARTS
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Track C: Applied Science/ Arts
Class with 7 subjectsEnglish LanguageMother TongueSocial Studies + History / Geography ElectiveMathematicsAdditional Mathematics / Principles of AccountsScience (Chem-Phy/Bio)Literature / History / Art / Design and Technology
3E: CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION (TRACK A)
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Overall Percentage must be 70% and above Students must have a strong and consistent performance
in the following subjects in both semesters in Sec 2
No. Subject Criteria (Performance at the end of Sec 2E)
1Additional Mathematics
65% and above (Mathematics)
2 Science 65% and above
3E: CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION (TRACKS B OR C)
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No. Subject Criteria (Performance at the end of Sec 2E)1 Literature 60% and above (English Language or
Literature)2 History 60% and above3 Additional
Mathematics60% and above (Mathematics)
4 Science 60% and above (Track B only)5 D&T 60% and above (Track C only)6 Art 60% and above (Track C only)
TRACKS OFFERED
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3 EXPRESSTrack A: Engineering and Life ScienceTrack B: Engineering ScienceTrack C: Applied Science/Arts
3 NORMAL ACADEMICTrack A: Engineering ScienceTrack B: Applied Science / Arts
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FORSECONDARY THREE NORMAL ACADEMIC 2020
For subject combinations and streaming criteria: Express: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of your
bookletNormal Academic: Refer to pages 9 and 10 of
your booklet
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3NA – TRACK A: ENGINEERING SCIENCE
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Track A: Engineering Science
English Language English Language English LanguageMother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother TongueSocial Studies + History Elective
Social Studies + Geography Elective
Social Studies + History / Geography Elective
Mathematics Mathematics MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Principles of Accounts
Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)
Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)
Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)
3NA–TRACK B: APPLIED SCIENCE /ARTS
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Track B: Applied Science/ Arts
English Language English Language English LanguageMother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother TongueSocial Studies + History Elective
Social Studies + Geography Elective
Social Studies + History / Geography Elective
Mathematics Mathematics MathematicsScience (Chem-Phy/Bio)
Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)
Science (Chem-Phy/Bio)
Literature Literature Art / Design and Technology
3NA: CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
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Students must have a strong and consistent performance in the subject in both semesters in Sec 2
No. Subject Criteria (Performance at the end of Sec 2NA)1 Additional
Mathematics60% and above (Mathematics)
2 Literature 60% and above (English Language or Literature)3 D&T 60% and above4 Art 60% and above
OUT-OF-STREAM SUBJECTS Students who have performed well will be offered out-of-
stream subjects as GCE O Level subjects, subject to a maximum of 3 subjects:– English Language– Mother Tongue Language – Mathematics and/or– Science
SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS
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STREAMING BASED STRICTLY ON MERIT
1. Allocation of class will be based on the following criteria:
a) student's overall academic performance and whether they meet the set criteria
b) availability of places for each subject combination
c) demand of places for each subject
2. The class / course will not be offered if less than 10 students opt for the subject combination
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STREAMING CRITERIA
IMPORTANT DATES
Subject Option Form – Mid October
Online Keying in of Subject Option – 22 October
Streaming Exercise – 24 October
Release of Streaming Results – 4 November
–Results will be published on School Noticeboard
QUESTION & ANSWERMr Peter Tan, Principal
Mr Ng Hock Soon, Vice-PrincipalMs Soon, HOD/Mathematics
Mr Justin, HOD/PE & CCA
Q & A
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