Parent Engagement Talk 10 March 2017
Scope of Presentation 1. General School Information 2. Level Specific Information (Academic Matters)
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Our Vision A caring community of Learners, Thinkers and Leaders Our Mission To provide a well-rounded education in a nurturing environment to prepare Tampinesians for the future Our Motto Betterment of Self for Society
Our Values Integrity Courage Adaptability Respect Excellence (I-CARE) Values - What guides our decisions
Well-Rounded Education Cognitive Aesthetics Social Moral Physical
Learning for Life Programme (LLP) Creative Expressions Arts Exposure Arts Festival Arts Assembly
Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Creative Engineering Learning Journeys 3D Pens New in 2017! Maker Faire Tinkering Sessions Quad-Copter Design Solar-Car Design
Quality CCA Programmes Performing Arts Groups Seek assistance of parents to remind your child to attend CCA regularly. Uniform Groups Clubs & Societies Sports & Games
Trips for International Experience Macau Trip LLP - Aesthetics Hainan trip Student Leadership Guangzhou Trip Humanities Encourage your child to apply!
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
TPSS FIESTA Date: 25 Mar, Saturday Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm For additional details, please refer to letter provided to your child.
Other Key Events for Term 2 ARTS Festival (T2W2) Awards Day 2017 (T2 W3 Tues, 4 Apr) Speech Day 2017 (T2 W3 Fri, 7 Apr) Student Leaders Investiture (T2 W4 Tues 11 Apr) Termly update letter will be provided to all parents through your child.
ENHANCED PASTORAL CARE NETWORK
Support Structure Mr Aloysius Ong Sec 2 SDT Coordinator Form Teachers STUDENT Ms Ho Lianshi Mr Ariff Discipline Heads Counsellors + AED (Learning & Behavioural Support)
Routines and Expectations A ATTENDANCE A A ATTIRE ATTENTION 5 As A ASSIGNMENT A ATTITUDE
Routines & Expectations Attendance Daily Attendance Parent/Guardian must call General Office or Form Teacher if child is absent. MC must be produced the day child comes back to school. Please provide documentation (letter or email) if child is absent for private reasons (no more than 4 letters a term/semester) SNAAPP mobile app is used by the school to monitor students attendance and communicate with parents do log onto the app and switch on notifications!
Routines & Expectations Attendance School Start Time 7.30am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am Tuesday Please make sure that your child is punctual for school Seek parents partnership to ensure your child is on time and present Please note traffic conditions around school in the morning If child is wilfully late, we seek your understanding that we will discipline your child appropriately
Routines & Expectations Attendance School Timetable Posted online on school website URL: tampinessec.moe.edu.sg If there are updates/changes to timetable, we will inform you and post online No changes to timetable for Term 2
Step 1: Click on Students Step 3: Click on link to download Step 2: Click on Students Timetable
Routines & Expectations Attire School Attire Students must adhere to proper school attire and grooming. This includes hair cut and accessories as well. School Uniform Monday to Thursday Polo-T or School Uniform Tuesday PE/CCA/Class Tee/Polo-T Dress Down Friday
Routines & Expectations Attitude & Assignments Attitude & Assignments Remind child to adopt a positive attitude towards learning Parents can help to assist FTs in ensuring that your child s assignments are duly done and submitted on time
Routines & Expectations Handphone Policy Reminders Handphone usage only allowed in HOD Foyer, GO Foyer, Canteen & School Gates Please remind your child to exercise discipline and use their handphone responsibly
BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EVERY INDIVIDUAL
Scope of Presentation 1. General School Information 2. Level Specific Information (Academic Matters)
Routines & Expectations Attitude & Assignments Attitude & Assignments Remind child to adopt a positive attitude towards learning Parents can help to assist FTs in ensuring that your child s assignments are duly done and submitted on time
Education Progression and Pathways
Secondary School Curriculum Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4
Begin with the end in mind
Understanding Singapore s Education Landscape What are the various Post-Secondary School options available?
Express Stream Options Based on a student s Sec 4 O-Level exam he/she could enrol in a Junior College or Millennia Institute (A-Level) enrol in a Polytechnic (diploma) enrol in ITE (Higher Nitec). Possibility of entering Poly if he/she does well enough enrol in NAFA or LaSalle (unique arts programmes)
1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute Prepares students for the GCE A level examination Available Post-Secondary School tracks 4 MAIN TYPES OF TRACKS 2. Polytechnics Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledgebased economy. 4. Private Schools & Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA etc) Curriculum is determined by the school and alternative options are provided for students 3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Equips students with technical knowledge and skills relevant to the industry.
Four Post-Secondary School Tracks Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute
Four Post-Secondary School Tracks Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute Prepares students for A levels and tertiary education Length of study: JCs 2 years MI 3 years
Post-Secondary School Tracks What does one study at the A-Level? Select subjects from three levels of study: H1 H2 H3 Half of H2 in terms of curriculum time Equivalent to A level subjects prior to 2006. Subjects with opportunity for in-depth study (e.g. advanced content, research paper, university module). Usual subject combination: 3H2s + 1H1
Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute
Requirements for admission to Junior College (2-year course) L1R5 20 points
Requirements for admission to Millennia Institute (3-year course) L1R4 20 points
Post-Secondary School Tracks Polytechnics Courses are market driven and career oriented Students graduate with a Diploma Ready to enter the workforce
Entry into Poly Post-Secondary School Tracks 4 possible ways Using O-Level results Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) Through the Direct Polytechnic Admission (EAE) Exercise Through the Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) Using N-level results- Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
English 2 best subjects (Not HMT) 2 relevant subjects
Admission Criteria for Polytechnics 5 subjects ELR2B2 Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better
Polytechnics Entry Requirements The requirements differ, depending on the particular polytechnic and course one wishes to enter.
Polytechnic Cut-off Point 2017
Cut-off point and Entry Requirements
Cut-off point and Entry Requirements
Cut-off point and Entry Requirements
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE
Objectives of Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise To offer subject combinations that develop students' potential, based on their interest and ability in learning the subject. To meet students post-secondary aspirations.
Considerations for Subject Offerings 1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses. 2. Students interests and abilities (based on analysis of students performance, and teachers & students feedback). 3. Availability of school resources.
SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR SEC 3 NORMAL ACADEMIC
3 Normal Academic (7 subjects) Tentative Subject no 7 subjects 2 Languages English Language O-level Mother Tongue Language 1 Mathematics O-level Mathematics or N-level Mathematics 1 Science Science (Physics, Chem) Science (Bio, Chem ) 1 Humanities Social Studies + History Elective Social Studies + Geography Elective Elective Subject 1 Art D&T Elective Subject 2 Note: SSG and Geography cannot be offered together. Literature and Geo cannot be offered together. Additional Mathematics (only for O-level Math students) Literature Geography
3 Normal Academic (6 subjects) Subject no Tentative 6 Subjects 2 Languages English Language O-level Mother Tongue 1 Mathematics N-level Mathematics 1 Science Science (Physics, Chem) Science (Bio, Chem) 1 Humanities Social Studies + History Elective 1 Elective subject Art Social Studies + Geography Elective D & T
Subject Combination Exercise Timeline Mid-Year Exam Subject Combi Exercise Briefing End-of- Year Exam Subject talk Online Subject Combina -tion Exercise Release of Subject Combination Exercise Result and Appeal May (Term 2 Week 6) 28 July (Term 3 Week 5) October October October November
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
Stretch & Boost Program (SBP)- selected pupils Boost Programme: Programme for subject teachers to provide academic support to enable students to work towards their academic targets. Stretch Programme: Programme to stretch students academic potential, and to expose them to more academic experiences and opportunities.
Homework Policy The purpose of assigning homework to students is to help them consolidate their learning and to adequately prepare them for the next stage of their learning.
Assessment Structure CA1 [15%] SA1 [25%] CA2 [15%] SA2 [45%] MST 1 Class test 1/ Formative assessments Mid- Year Exam MST 2 Class Test 2/ Formative Assessments End-of- Year Exam MCs are to be submitted if students are absent from assessments
Assessment Period Term/Week Date Event Term 2 Week 1,2 Term 2 Week 7,8 Term 3 Week 6/Week 8 Term 4 Week 3,4,5 20-29 March Class Test 1 26-28 Apr 1-9 May 31July -3 Aug 14 Aug-15 Aug 28 Sep 29 Sep 4 12 Oct Mid-Year Examination Milestone Test 2 End-Of-Year Examination
Modular Subjects Note: Semester 1 Semester 2 Science (Physics) Science (Chemistry) Art Design & Technology Science (Biology) Science (Chemistry) Music [nonexaminable] Food Consumer Education Modular subjects are assessed at the end of each semester
Parental Involvement
School Information
Parental Support - Communicate with your child daily. - Communicate with your child s FTs and Subject teachers to find out more about his/ her progress in school. - Monitor your child s learning, homework completion and usage of digital devices. - Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/ her to have ample revision time and rest.
Parental Support - Encourage your child to take ownership of his or her learning. - Ensuring that your child takes part in all school activities such as co-curricular activities and school events.
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