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Sec 1 Parents’ Briefing6 JAN 2017
Programme
Principal’s Address
BriefingsDiscipline CCAMother LanguagesArt & Elective Programmes & Aesthetics Enrichment Modules Parent Support Group
Session with Form Teachers
Sec 1 Initiation & Campfire
PSLE
Sec 1 NT Sec 1 NA Sec 1 Exp
Sec 2 NT
Sec 3 NT
Sec 4 NT Sec 4 NA
Sec 2 NA
Sec 3 NA
Sec 2 Exp
Sec 3 Exp
Sec 4 Exp
GCE ‘O’ LevelGCE ‘N’ LevelGCE ‘NT’ Level
Overview of Secondary Education
Overview of Secondary Education (Express Course)
ITE
GCE ‘O’ Level
Junior College2 years
Millennia Institute(3 years)
Polytechnic
University
GCE ‘A’ Level
Overview of Secondary Education
(Normal Academic Course)
Higher
Nitec at
ITE
GCE ‘O’ Level
Sec 5N
Polytechnic
University
GCE ‘N’ Level
Secondary 4 NA
Polytechnic
Foundation
Programme
Higher
Nitec at
ITE
Nitec at ITE
Overview of Secondary Education
(Normal Technical Course)
Polytechnic
University
GCE ‘NT’ Level
Secondary 4 NT
Higher Nitec at ITE
Nitec at ITE
Normal Academic CourseEligible students can offer Express (O - Level) subjects at
Sec 1, 2, 3, 4
Normal Technical CourseEligible students can offer subjects at NA and Express level
Subjects Offered English, Maths, Science, Mother Tongue
Subject-Based Banding
Lower Secondary (Sec 1 & 2) SubjectsExpress & Normal (Academic) Normal (Technical)
1. English Language 1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue Language 2. Mother Tongue Language
3. Mathematics 3. Mathematics
4. Science 4. Science
5. History 5. Social Studies
6. Geography 6. Design & Technology
7. English Literature 7. Food & Consumer Education
8. Design & Technology 8. Art
9. Food & Consumer Education 9. Computer Applications
10. Art 10. Physical Education (PE)
11. Physical Education (PE) 11. Music
12. Music 12. Character & Leadership Education
13. Character & Leadership Education 13. Project Work
14. Project Work
Academic Learning
Use of ICT Learning portals
Practical Sessions Science, D &T, FCE
Field Work History, Geography
Project Work Research & Oral presentation
School Hours
Reporting time:
8.25 am on Monday 7.25 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Afternoon activities:CCARemedial/supplementary lessonsHigher Mother Tongue Language lessonsEnrichment programmes
Day Time
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Start 0825h
Recess 1045h-1115h
Class Ends 1415h
Lunch 1415h
After-SchoolRemedial@1445hCCA@1545h
Tuesday
Start 0725h
Recess 1045h-1115h
Class Ends 1415h
Lunch 1415h
Friday
Start 0725h
Recess 1045h-1115h
Class Ends 1230h
Lunch 1230h
After-SchoolHigher MTL @ 1300h / 1415hCCA @ 1430h
School Hours
Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 Exp
Results Outcome
Pass in EL and pass in the average for all Subjects
Promote to Sec 2 Exp
Pass in EL but fail in the average for all subjects OR
Pass in the average for all subjects but fail in EL
Transfer to Sec 2 N(A)
Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 Nor/Acad
Results Outcome
70% or higher in the average for all subjects
Transfer to Sec 2 Exp
Grade 5 or better in EL and 2 other subjectsORGrade 5 or better in 4 subjects
Promote to Sec 2 N(A)
Has not met minimum attainment level and below maximum age
Retain in Sec 1 N(A)
Promotion Criteria – Sec 1 Nor/Tech
Results Outcome
70% or higher in the average for all subjects and deemed able to cope with the N(A) course
Transfer to Sec 2 Normal Academic
Grade D or better in 2 subjects,
one of which is EL or maths
Promote to Sec 2 N(T)
Has not met minimum attainment level and below maximum age
Retain in Sec 1 N(T)
Semester C.A.
Percentage
S.A.
Percentage
Total
Percentage
1 15 (20) 25 (20) 40
2 15 (20) 45 (40) 60
Total 30 (40) 70 (60) 100
The following table gives the weighting for Continuous Assessments and Semestral Assessments:
(Figures in brackets are for Normal Technical Course)
Academic LearningWeighting for Continuous Assessments & SemestralAssessments
Academic LearningWeighting for Continuous Assessments & Semestral Assessments
Example A:
Express/ Normal Stream
CA 1: 25/25 [15%]
SA 1: 60/100 [15%]
CA 2: 25/25 [15%]
SA 2: 67/100 [30%]
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Total Percentage: 75%
Semester C.A.
Percentage
S.A.
Percentage
Total
Percentage
1 15 25 40
2 15 45 60
Total 30 70 100
Example C:
Express/ Normal Stream
CA 1: 10/25 [6%]
SA 1: 50/100 [12.5%]
CA 2: 10/25 [6%]
SA 2: 50/100 [22.5%]
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Total Percentage: 47%
Example B:
Express/ Normal Stream
CA 1: 25/25 [15%]
SA 1: 50/100 [12.5%]
CA 2: 25/25 [15%]
SA 2: 50/100 [22.5%]
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Total Percentage: 65%
Academic LearningWeighting for Continuous Assessments & Semestral Assessments
Example D:
Normal Technical Stream
CA 1: 25/25 [20%]
SA 1: 60/100 [12%]
CA 2: 25/25 [20%]
SA 2: 65/100 [26%]
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Total Percentage: 78%
Semester C.A.
Percentage
S.A.
Percentage
Total
Percentage
1 20 20 40
2 20 40 60
Total 40 60 100
Example E:
Normal Technical Stream
CA 1: 25/25 [20%]
SA 1: 50/100 [10%]
CA 2: 25/25 [20%]
SA 2: 50/100 [20%]
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Total Percentage: 70%
Example F:
Normal Technical Stream
CA 1: 10/25 [8%]
SA 1: 50/100 [10%]
CA 2: 10/25 [8%]
SA 2: 50/100 [20%]
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Total Percentage: 46%
Assessment
Assessment Test / Examination Period
Continual Assessment 1(CA1)
Class / Common Test
Jan - Apr
Semestral Assessment 1(SA1)
Mid-Year Exams May
Continual Assessment 2(CA2)
Class / Common Test
Jul - Sept
Semestral Assessment 2(SA2)
Year-End Exams Oct
Assessment – Grading for Sec 1 Exp
Grades Marks (%) Descriptors
A1A2
≥ 7570-74
Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject.
B3B4
65-6960-64
Demonstrates good understanding of the subject.
C5C6
55 – 5950 – 54
Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.
D7E8
45 – 4940 – 44
Demonstrates elementary understanding of the subject.
F9 ≤ 39 Has not met minimum requirements for the ungraded subject.
Assessment – Grading for Sec 1 Nor/Acad
Grades Marks (%) Descriptors
12
≥ 7570-74
Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject.
34
65-6960-64
Demonstrates good understanding of the subject.
5 50-59 Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.
U ≤ 49 Has not met minimum requirements for the ungraded subject.
Assessment – Grading for Sec 1 Nor/Tech
Grades Marks (%) Descriptors
AB
≥ 7570-74
Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject.
C 60-69 Demonstrates good understanding of the subject.
D 50-59 Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject.
U ≤ 49 Has not met minimum requirements for the ungraded subject.
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”Formula for Success
Formula for Success
School Motto:
Leading Self, Serving Others
Actualising Self, Inspiring Others
Formula for Success
Adopt this as your Personal Motto!
Formula for Success
5As
• Aspire
• Aim
• Aware
• Act
• Assess
How do you Lead Self, Actualise Self?
1. Aspire – Have a Strong Desire for Achievement
2. Aim - Create Goals
3. Aware - Know your Strengths & Weaknesses
4. Act - Plan for your success and carry out your plan
5. Assess - Measure and Monitor your Progress
Formula for Success
- 5As
4 Essential Questions To Help Create
a Focus on Learning (Richard DuFour)
– For Students
1. What do I expect to learn?- What should I know and be able to do
2. How will I know I am learning / have learnt?- Assessment & Monitoring
3. How will I respond when I don’t learn / don’t
understand?- Intervention
4. How will I respond if I already know it?- Stretching oneself
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Transition to Sec 1- How can parents support?
Parents provide strong support to help their children transit to secondary schools.
Parents can build strong relationships with their children by knowing and appreciating who they are.
Transition to Sec 1
- Tips for Parents
Transition to Sec 1
- Tips for Parents
Support
Affirm
Familiarise
Empathise
Talk, Ask, Discuss
SAFE & TAD
Parent Partnership – Programmes &
Activities for Parents
Family Matters @ School (FMS)
Supported by Ministry of Social and Family
Development (MSF)
Parenting Workshops
Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme
Dads for Life Programme
Our FMS Coordinator
Ms Trina Teng
Parent Partnership
Parent Support Group (PSG)
Strong support for school programmes
Strong support for fellow Unity parents
Chairman - Mr Thomas Teo
Vice-Chairman – Mdm Nina Zarina Ahmad
Look forward to your
partnership!