Welcome toDamai Secondary School

Talk on Secondary 2 Promotion and Streaming

Exercise 2010

Objectives of TalkObjectives of Talk To communicate school To communicate school

promotion criteria.promotion criteria. To explain Secondary 2 To explain Secondary 2

streaming process and streaming process and criteria.criteria.

To harness support from To harness support from parents to work hand-in-hand parents to work hand-in-hand with school.with school.

To highlight to pupils the To highlight to pupils the urgency of starting urgency of starting preparation early.preparation early.

Outline of BriefingOutline of Briefing Introduction Introduction

Criteria for Promotion (Sec 1 & 2)Criteria for Promotion (Sec 1 & 2)

Sec 2 Streaming exercise.Sec 2 Streaming exercise.

School ProgrammesSchool Programmes

Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer

“The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

Lao Tzu

Begin with the end in mind

Secondary 2

JC, Poly, ITE.?““Obstacles are those Obstacles are those

frightful things you see frightful things you see when you take your when you take your eyes off your goals.”eyes off your goals.”

Criteria for Criteria for Promotion to Promotion to Secondary 3Secondary 3

Express StreamExpress Stream

Secondary 2E to 3E:Secondary 2E to 3E: Pass in EL and an overall Pass in EL and an overall

pass percentage in the pass percentage in the average of all subjects.average of all subjects.

If not, laterally transferred If not, laterally transferred to Sec 3NA in 2011.to Sec 3NA in 2011.

No retentionNo retention in Express in Express course.course.

Normal Academic StreamNormal Academic StreamSecondary 2NA to 3NASecondary 2NA to 3NA::

Grade 5 or better inGrade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjects OREL and 2 other subjects OR 4 subjects4 subjects

If not, If not, retainretain at Sec 2NA in 2011 at Sec 2NA in 2011

If obtain 70% or higher in the If obtain 70% or higher in the average in all subjectsaverage in all subjects

May laterally transfer to Sec 3E in May laterally transfer to Sec 3E in 20112011

(Pending recommendations)(Pending recommendations)

Normal Technical StreamNormal Technical StreamSecondary 2:Secondary 2:

Grade 5 or better in 2 subjects, one Grade 5 or better in 2 subjects, one of which should be EL or of which should be EL or MathematicsMathematics

-- If not, retain at Sec 2NT in 2011-- If not, retain at Sec 2NT in 2011

If obtain 75% or higher in the If obtain 75% or higher in the average of all subjects. average of all subjects.

-- Option to laterally transfer to -- Option to laterally transfer to sec sec 2NA2NA in 2011 in 2011

((Pending teacher / school Pending teacher / school recommendationsrecommendations))

Secondary 2 Streaming Secondary 2 Streaming ExerciseExercise

Importance of Secondary 2 Importance of Secondary 2 Streaming ExerciseStreaming Exercise

Choice of subjects for secondary Choice of subjects for secondary 3 has bearings on potential 3 has bearings on potential higher institutional learning of higher institutional learning of child.child.

Hence, it would be beneficial for Hence, it would be beneficial for parents to be aware of processes parents to be aware of processes and criteria, right from and criteria, right from beginning of 2010.beginning of 2010.

1)1) Briefing to parents – Briefing to parents – Term 1Term 12)2) Briefing to pupils (instructions and Briefing to pupils (instructions and

subject options)subject options) -- -- Term 2Term 23)3) Tentative subject Combination given to Tentative subject Combination given to

pupils – pupils – Term 2Term 24)4) Mock streaming (Practice) – Mock streaming (Practice) – After mid After mid

yearyear5)5) HODs briefing on subjects – HODs briefing on subjects – Term 3Term 36)6) Briefing to pupils on Actual Streaming – Briefing to pupils on Actual Streaming –

Term 4, before End of Year ExamsTerm 4, before End of Year Exams7)7) Actual Streaming submission – Actual Streaming submission – Term 4, Term 4,

after Examsafter Exams

Schedule for Secondary Schedule for Secondary 2 Streaming Exercise2 Streaming Exercise

Events to be carried out Events to be carried out in Term 1in Term 1

26 February 2010, Friday

Secondary 2 Talk on Promotion Criteria and Streaming Exercise.

- To create awareness

Events to be carried out Events to be carried out in Term 2in Term 2

a. Mock Streaming Using Mid Year Exam Results

b. 2 July 2010 – Results of mock streaming released

-- to allow for benchmark against cohort / Trial

Events to be carried out Events to be carried out in Terms 3 & 4in Terms 3 & 4

• After End of Year Exams, pupils officially submit Options for Sec 3

Subjects Online

• 5 & 8 November 2010 – Release of Sec 2 Streaming Results

-- Actual Streaming ExerciseActual Streaming Exercise

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 Streaming - SubjectsStreaming - Subjects

• All pupils MUST offer the following core subjects:

2E/NA - English ; MT ; E. Maths ; Sci (Phy & Chem) ; PE

2NT - English ; MT ; Maths ; Computer Applications ; Elements of Business Studies ; PE

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 Streaming - SubjectsStreaming - Subjects

All pupils are to choose :

1) 2E/NA – any 2 of the following subjects

Biology (Exp); Art ; Design & Technology ; Additional Maths ; Food & Nutrition ; Principles of Account ; Pure Geography (Exp)

AND

Combined Humanities - Either Social Studies with Geography (Elective) OR History (Elective)

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 Streaming - SubjectsStreaming - Subjects

All pupils are to choose :

2) 2NT – Either Science OR Design & Technology

Take note :

Only ONE Sec 3 Express class will offer triple sciences (Pure Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 Mock Streaming Mock Streaming

All pupils will be:

a) Briefed on the expectations of each Secondary 3 subject by various HODs in Term 3.

b) Taught how to input subject combinations online.

c) Given opportunity to trial the online system after the mid year exams, during Mock Streaming Exercise.

Parents will be able to use results of mid year mock streaming as benchmark. Mock Streaming DOES NOT guarantee child will be given the same class in 2011.

Process of Actual Process of Actual Secondary 2 Streaming Secondary 2 Streaming

Actual Streaming Exercise :

a) Pupils will make decision after checking of end of year exam scripts

b) Parents will need to verify decision of child. (Sign on printed forms)

c) No changes to options allowed when signed forms are submitted. Onus is on parents to discuss and confirm choices with child.

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 StreamingStreaming

Streaming Criteria is based on :

a) Choice of pupil

i) Pupil will probably get at least 1 subject of choice.

*However, in event of over demand for a subject, selection will be based on merit as well.

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 StreamingStreaming

Streaming Criteria is based on :

b) Merit (Performance)

According to subject chosen and depending on vacancies available, a cut-off will be implemented. *But cut-off is dependent on average marks of cohort.

i) To offer Triple / Double Science – high B3 in Sci (at least)

ii) To offer A.Maths – B3 in Maths (at least)

iii) To offer D&T or F&N – high B3 in Home Econs / D&T

Process of Secondary 2 Process of Secondary 2 StreamingStreaming

Streaming Criteria is based on :

c) Overall results of pupil –

i) It is important for parents to constantly monitor child’s academic progress* over 2010.

ii) Not the improvement made from SA1 to SA2.

1st CA (15%) 1st SA (25%) = 40%

2nd CA (15%) 2nd SA (45%) = 60%

Changes in Promotion Changes in Promotion Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5N Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5N

from 2009from 2009

Changes in Promotion Criteria Changes in Promotion Criteria for Sec 4N to Sec 5Nfor Sec 4N to Sec 5N

New (from 2009):New (from 2009):a) EL a) EL less than or equal less than or equal to Grade 5 to Grade 5

b) Aggregate score of English, b) Aggregate score of English, Maths and Best 3 subjects Maths and Best 3 subjects less less than or equal 19than or equal 19

c) Affects Sec 4N pupils from 2009c) Affects Sec 4N pupils from 2009

Choices for Further Studies Choices for Further Studies after Secondary 4 or 5after Secondary 4 or 5

Choices for Further Choices for Further Education (after Sec 4 Education (after Sec 4

/5)/5)a) Junior Collegea) Junior Collegeb) Polytechnicb) Polytechnicc) Institute of Technical c) Institute of Technical

EducationEducation

“ “ It pays to be prepared and to be It pays to be prepared and to be aware of admission aware of admission

requirements of Post Secondary requirements of Post Secondary institutions… right from Day 1”institutions… right from Day 1”

Admission Requirements to Admission Requirements to JCsJCs

Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:Aggregate of 20 points or below for L1R5:

L1L1 English / Higher Mother TongueEnglish / Higher Mother Tongue

R2R2Mathematics / ScienceMathematics / Science

R3R3Humanities/ Mathematics / ScienceHumanities/ Mathematics / Science

R4R4Humanities / Maths / ScienceHumanities / Maths / Science

R5R5 Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T, Any other O Level subject (Art, D&T, F&N, Music etc)F&N, Music etc)

R6R6Any other O Level subjectAny other O Level subject

** A1 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet ** A1 in CCA – 2 bonus points (if meet L1R5)L1R5)

Polytechnics

Requirements for Admission to Requirements for Admission to Polytechnics Polytechnics (L1R2B2)(L1R2B2)

L1L1 English Language/ Higher English Language/ Higher MTMT

1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1)1st Group of Relevant Subjects (R1) Maths or A MathsMaths or A Maths

2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2)2nd Group of Relevant Subjects (R2) Architectural TechnologyArchitectural Technology(at least C6 for relevant subjects)(at least C6 for relevant subjects) Science subjects, Art, D & Science subjects, Art, D &

TTBusiness-Related CoursesBusiness-Related CoursesHumanities subjects, POAHumanities subjects, POAScience-Based CoursesScience-Based CoursesScience subjects, F & NScience subjects, F & NTechnology CoursesTechnology CoursesScience subjects, D & TScience subjects, D & T

Best 2 Subjects (B2)Best 2 Subjects (B2) Best 2 other subjectsBest 2 other subjects

** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects** CCA can be considered as R3 or R4 subjects

CUT OFF POINTS (COP)CUT OFF POINTS (COP)

COP indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score of the last student posted to the

course under the latest JAE.

COP will depend on:1) number of applicants2) vacancies available

School ExpectationsSchool Expectations

School ExpectationsSchool ExpectationsPupils are advised to :Pupils are advised to : Build your ground work.Build your ground work. Be present for remedials and extra Be present for remedials and extra

classes organised by teachers.classes organised by teachers. Have a study schedule planned.Have a study schedule planned.

““Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”Be Prepared, Not Sorry!”

Responsibility of SchoolResponsibility of SchoolTo ensure that:To ensure that: Attendance and work progress of students Attendance and work progress of students

are monitored are monitored Students attend remedial / supplementary Students attend remedial / supplementary

lessonslessons Parents / Guardians are kept informed of Parents / Guardians are kept informed of

child/ward’s progresschild/ward’s progress -- -- Updates of school events and matters on Updates of school events and matters on

school website, as well as portal for parents school website, as well as portal for parents : :

a) a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/

b) e-learning portal -- b) e-learning portal -- http://damaisec.asknlearn.comamaisec.asknlearn.com

Responsibility of Responsibility of Parents/GuardiansParents/Guardians

To assist school in:To assist school in: ensuring that child attends school and ensuring that child attends school and

the various school programmesthe various school programmes ensuring that child revises his/her work ensuring that child revises his/her work ensuring that child does not stay out ensuring that child does not stay out

latelate contacting teachers when need arisescontacting teachers when need arises work in support of the schoolwork in support of the school

School Programmes & School Programmes & EventsEvents

March 2010March 20101) Language Week (EL & MT)1) Language Week (EL & MT)

2) Cyberwellness Mural Painting 2) Cyberwellness Mural Painting (Selected Sec 2NA/NT pupils)(Selected Sec 2NA/NT pupils)

3) Sec 2 Level Camp (overseas)3) Sec 2 Level Camp (overseas)

4) Issue of Term 1 progress slips4) Issue of Term 1 progress slips

5) Sports Day5) Sports Day

6) Sec 2 EL/MT Oral Exams6) Sec 2 EL/MT Oral Exams

Check Pupil’s handbook for exact Check Pupil’s handbook for exact dates.dates.

1) Sec 1 Maths Olympiad Training 1) Sec 1 Maths Olympiad Training (Selected pupils)(Selected pupils)

2) NSW Computer Skills (Sec 2 NT 2) NSW Computer Skills (Sec 2 NT and selected pupils)and selected pupils)

3) Speech Day3) Speech Day4) Sec 2 EL/MT Oral Exams4) Sec 2 EL/MT Oral Exams5) International Friendship Day 5) International Friendship Day

CelebrationsCelebrations6) NAPFA Test6) NAPFA Test7) CCA Stand Down7) CCA Stand Down8) Mid Year Exams (EL & MT Paper 8) Mid Year Exams (EL & MT Paper

1)1)

April 2010April 2010

May 2010May 2010

1) Mid Year Exams1) Mid Year Exams

2) Learning Week2) Learning Week

3) Sec 2 Mock Streaming3) Sec 2 Mock Streaming

4) Form Class Day4) Form Class Day

5) Meet the Parents Day 5) Meet the Parents Day (Release of Mid Year Result (Release of Mid Year Result slips)slips)

June 2010June 2010

1) Science Enrichment Prog 1) Science Enrichment Prog (selected pupils)(selected pupils)

2) Talentime2) Talentime

July 2010July 2010

1) E-learning for all Sec 1 and 1) E-learning for all Sec 1 and 2 classes (pupils learn via e-2 classes (pupils learn via e-portal from home)portal from home)

2) Humanities Week2) Humanities Week

3) Experience ITE Programme 3) Experience ITE Programme (Sec 2 & 3 NT)(Sec 2 & 3 NT)

August 2010August 2010

1) National Day Celebrations1) National Day Celebrations

2) Racial Harmony Day 2) Racial Harmony Day CelebrationsCelebrations

3) EL/MT Oral Exams3) EL/MT Oral Exams

September 2010September 2010

1) Sec 2 Geography & History 1) Sec 2 Geography & History EOY ExamsEOY Exams

2) Release of Term 3 Progress 2) Release of Term 3 Progress SlipsSlips

October 2010October 20101) End of Year Exams1) End of Year Exams

2) Sec 2 Streaming options 2) Sec 2 Streaming options submissionsubmission

3) MT Reading Fiesta3) MT Reading Fiesta

4) Learning Week4) Learning Week

5) Craft/Technology/Aesthetics 5) Craft/Technology/Aesthetics ExhibitionExhibition

6) Meet the Parents Session – EOY 6) Meet the Parents Session – EOY ResultsResults

Journey towards a Journey towards a Common GoalCommon Goal

Any Areas for Further Clarification ?