Sec 4 & 5 Parent-Teacher Meeting

12 March 2015

Admission Criteria to Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute

Admission Criteria to JCs / MI

JCs: Aggregate in L1R5 = 20 or below

MI: Aggregate in L1R4 = 20 or below

Bonus Points System

Scenario No. of Bonus Points

Pass in EL & HMTL 2 (for JC/MI)

CCA Grade A1 / A2 2 (for JC/Poly/ITE)

CCA Grade B3 to C6 1 (for JC/Poly/ITE)

MAXIMUM of 4 Bonus Points for JC

Computation of L1R5

GCE ‘O’ Level L1R5 Aggregate

L1 First Language English/HigherMother Tongue

R5

Relevant Subject 1 Humanities

Relevant Subject 2 Mathematics/Science

Relevant Subject 3 Humanities/Mathematics/Science

Relevant Subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ subjects (except CCA)

Relevant Subject 5 Any GCE ‘O’ subjects (except CCA)

Computation of L1R5 - example

Subjects Score

English B3

Chinese A2

E-Maths A2

A-Maths A2

Physics B3

Chemistry A1

History/Social

Studies

A1

Literature B3

Aggregate Score

L1R5 11

L1B4 9

L1R5

(with A1 in

CCA)

11 – 2 = 9

‘A’ Level Curriculum

‘A’ Level Curriculum Framework

Different Levels of Study

H1 H2 H3

Equivalent to half of

H2 in terms of

curriculum time.

Equivalent to ‘A’

level subjects prior

to 2006.

With diverse

learning

opportunities for in-

depth study.

‘A’ Level Subject Combination

1. content-based subjects •3 at H2 level •1 at H1 level (at least 1 is from contrasting discipline)

2. H1 Mother Tongue Language 3. H1 General Paper 4. H1 Project Work

POSSIBLE Subject Combinations

EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2

H2 Physics

H2 Chemistry

H2 Math

H1 ECONOMICS

H2 Economics

H2 Geography

H2 MATH

H1 Art

H1 MTL

H1 GP

H1 PW

H1 MTL

H1 GP

H1 PW

POSSIBLE Subject Combinations

EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 4

H2 Economics

H2 Geography

H2 MATH

H1 PHYSICS

H2 Economics

H2 China Studies in English

H2 MATH

H1 Art

H1 MTL

H1 GP

H1 PW

H1 MTL

H1 GP

H1 PW

Admission Criteria to Polytechnics

Admission to Polytechnics with ‘O’ Level Certificate

Aggregate in EL R2 B2 @ ‘O’ Level

• 1st Relevant Sub: Math (except Course Group A)

• 2nd Relevant Sub: depends on course

applied for

Admission to Polytechnics with ‘O’ Level Certificate

Course

Group

Hum / Media

Courses

(ELR2B2 – A)

Business-Related

Courses

(ELR2B2 – B)

Sci & Tech

Courses

(ELR2B2 – C)

Design

Courses

(ELR2B2 – D)

EL EL

R2 1st Comb Hum

Geo / His / Lit

Art

Math

A Math

2nd Math / A Math

Comb Hum

Geo / His / Lit

Art / D&T / F&N

Art

Combined Hum

Geo / His

Lit

Phy

Chem

Bio

D&T / F&N

Sci

Phy

Chem

Bio

Art / D&T / F&N

Sci

B2 Best 2 other subjects (excluding CCA)

• Character & Life Skills

•Positive Attitude & Good Habits

•Teach them to fish rather than

fish for them

•Be independent & self-motivated

Desired Outcomes of Education

School Values

1. Respect

2. Responsibility

3. Resilience

4. Compassion

5. Integrity

6. Passion for Learning

Programmes Term and Week Dates

CCA Stand-Down T2W4 17/4

Self Study Programme Round 2 T2W2 to T2W5 30/3 – 24/4

Mid-Year Exam T2W6 to T2W8 30/4 – 13/5

O-Level CL/ML/TL Exam Mid Year Holidays 2/6

4E/5N Intensive Revision Mid Year Holidays 3/6 – 12/6

O-Level CL/ML/TL Oral T3W2 to T3W3 7/7 – 15/7

Self Study Programme Round 3 T3W2 to T3W8 6/7 – 21/8

EL O level Oral Exams T3W7 to T3W9 13/8 – 27/8

Night Study Programme T3W7 to T3W9

T4W3 to T4W4

11/8 - 26/8 (Tentative)

28/9 – 9/10 (Tentative)

4E5N Prelim Exam T3W9 to T4W1 28/8 – 18/9

Graduation Day cum Resilience

Walk

T4W2 23/9

GCE ‘O’ Level Exam T4W6 to T4W9 19/10 - 13/11

Role of Students: Managing Stress Well

• accept that stress is necessary & inevitable

• start revision early

• plan revision

• constantly seek advice/ assistance from teachers, parents & siblings

• work together with classmates

• set realistic & challenging targets

• learn from mistakes & failures

• believe in your capacity & capability

What can parents do to help their child cope with exam stress? Help your child organise study space

• Think about where is the best place for study. The study environment should be comfortable (not too cold, hot or noisy) for your child.

• Separate the studying space from the relaxing space so that your child can concentrate and keep distractions away.

Help your child organise time

• Make a list of what to study. Encourage your child to make a tick against each completed item so as to have a sense of achievement.

• Draw up a revision schedule and be realistic about how much can be achieved.

Help your child stay motivated

• Establish a work routine and help your child to follow faithfully.

• Start with the easier or more interesting subjects for revision.

Help your child improve concentration

• Encourage your child to take short breaks when tired eg, Go for a stroll or jog to distress.

• Eat healthily and exercise regularly.

Role of Parents: Strengthening Partnership with School

“BE THERE” for your child

• Believe in your child; emphasise on his/her strengths.

• Encourage your child to give his/her best.

• Treasure the process of learning, not just focus on the results.

• Help your child develop a structure and routine for studying.

• Expect realistically what your child is capable of and help him/her experience success.

• Recognise the symptoms of stress/anxiety and address them.

• Empathise with your child regarding the challenges he/she is facing.

Work with school closely : FEEDBACK LOOP

Follow-Up Actions

1. find out more about subject(s) from HODs/SHs

2. do more research on subject(s)

3. discuss your options with family members & friends

4. work out study plan to achieve your desired choice

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