BRIEFING ON SEC 2 STREAMING 2019

15 March 2019

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OBJECTIVES

To reconnect with Sec 2 parents

To share about changes in educational

landscape and career landscape

To inform about the Sec 2 streaming

process and criteria

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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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

Introduce a variety of industries and related careers to

your child

Keep an open mind. Stay updated with the current

changes in the landscape. Many pathways are worth

taking.

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SHARING OF SUBJECT COMBINATION AND PROCESS

ITE

Higher Nitec

(JAE/EAE) /

Nitec (JIE

‘O’/EAE)

Polytechnic

Diploma

(JAE/EAE)

Secondary School (GCE O-Levels)

JC / MI

A-Level /

IB Diploma

(JAE/DSA-JC)

Arts Institutions

NAFA/LASALLE

Diploma

(Apply direct)

University

(Degree)

JAE: Joint Admission Exercise EAE: Early Admission Exercise

JIE: Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC: Direct School

Admission-JC (DSA-JC) Exercise

Work and

Lifelong Learning

SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS:

Key consideration

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PURE

SCIENCESPURE

HUMANITIESAPPLIED

SUBJECTS

Catering to wide range of interests, abilities and

post-secondary options

PURE

SCIENCES +

PURE

HUMANITIES

Subject combination is about inclinations

and strengths

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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An Overview 2020 Subject Combinations

Use Word table

Tentative Correct as of 15 Mar 2019

Applied 1A Applied 1B 7S: Double

Sciences

7S: Double

Humanities

8S: 3

Sciences

(by offer)

8S: Double

Sc & Hum

(by offer)

1 EL EL EL EL EL EL

2 MTL MTL MTL MTL MTL MTL

3 E Math E Math E Math E Math E Math E Math

4 Combined

Humanities

Combined

Humanities

Combined

Humanities

Combined

Humanities

Combined

Humanities

Combined

Humanities

5 1 Combined Sc #1 Combined Sc Chemistry Combined

Science

Chemistry Chemistry

6 POA A Math/ POA Biology/Physics A Math/POA Physics Physics / Biology

7 A Math A Math Lit/History A Math A Math

8 Elect Music /

#F&N / Art / 1

*pure Sc (Phy)

(Music) (Music) Biology Lit/History/

Music

For students

very strong in

Math

At least B4 in Math to eligible for A

Math

#Chem / Bio

*At least B4 in

Math & Sc to be

eligible for A

Math & Pure Sc

respectively

At least B4 in Lit

/ Hist. to

eligible for

these subjects

Overall: 75%

At least B3 in Sc

At least B3 in Lit / Hist

Other Humanities-related offerings:

1. Drama Elective Programme @ VJC, ACJC, TMJC

2. English Language Elective Programme @ ACJC, CJC, RI

OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE THE HUMANITIES AT JC

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1. Early Childhood Development &

Education

2. Psychology Studies

3. Applied Drama & Psychology

4. Chinese Studies

5. Tamil Studies with Early Education

6. Creative Writing for Television & New

Media

HUMANITIES COURSES IN POLYTECHNICS

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Enhanced Music Programme

• Two-year programme culminating in GCE O-Level Music

Opportunities for internship, piano mentoring

Skills, thinking process, discipline learnt in Art, F&N andMusic coursework very useful for Project work in JC, MIand Final Year Projects in polytechnics anduniversities.

VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS

Skills from Applied Subjects

- Research and development

- Synthesis, analysis and interpretation of information

- Application in real life

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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)

VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS

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OPPORTUNITIES WITH APPLIED SUBJECTSJC & Other Tertiary Institutions Polytechnic

• 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

• Diplomas in Media & Design, Business Management courses in polytechnics

• Accountancy / Accountancy & Finance• Animation & 3D Arts• Arts Business Management• Apparel Design & Merchandising• Business Administration/Business

Studies• Digital Media Design/Digital Visual

Effects, Digital Film & Television• Interior Design• Music & Audio Technology• Product & Industrial Design/ Product

Design & Innovation• Visual Communication and Media

Design

Alumni’s Profile & Tertiary PostingName Subj. Combi L1R5 / L1R4 Posting

Hong Shan Shan Pure Chem + Pure Bio + Pure Phy + A Math + SS/Geog

L1R5 – 6 Raffles Institution: H2 Bio, H2 Chem, H2 Math & H2 Econs

Rebecca Ng Sc (Chem/Bio) + SS/Hist + POA + F&N

L1R5 – 13 Anderson JC: H2 Bio, Econs, Chem & H1 Math

Wan Ngok Jeun Sc (Chem/Bio) + SS/Hist + POA + Pure Geog

L1R5 – 11 Anderson JC: H2 Bio, Chem, Econs & H1 Math

Francisco Eduardo

Pure Chem + Pure Phy+ A Math + SS/Hist

L1R4 – 16 Singapore Poly: Bio-engineering

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 ~ after EOY Examination

Results will be made known online and

posted outside the school general office

mid November

Appeals based on results

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How Your Child Can Prepare Well

Regular Attendance

Good Attitude towards Class Work &

Homework

Consistent performance

Know interests and strengths well

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Mar Streaming Talk for Parents

May Subject Talks for Students

Streaming Engagement for Students

Oct (Post-exam) Briefing on Option Form for students

Submit Option Form

Early Nov Posting of Results on School Websiteand Notice Board in School

Important Dates Updated as of Mar 2019

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Just for a start

http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/introduction/available-courses

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