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FUCHUN SECONDARY SCHOOL STREAMING BRIEFING CUM MPS SEC 2 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) 15 April 2016
FUCHUN SECONDARY SCHOOL
STREAMING BRIEFING CUM MPS
SEC 2 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)
15 April 2016
Agenda for Streaming Talk
Pathways after “N” levels
Subject Combinations
Promotion Criteria
Streaming Criteria
Timeline
Role of School, Parents and Students
What Are The Various
Post-Sec 4NA Options Available?
1. Entry into Polytechnic
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
What is PFP?
A one-year practice-oriented
curriculum to prepare top
Sec 4NA students for entry
into relevant diploma course
at the polytechnic.
Entry into Polytechnic
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Who should apply: Students who are amongst the top
10% of the Sec 4NA cohort and who wish to enter
Polytechnic.
Application: Eligible N(A) students will be invited to
apply for the Polytechnic Diploma courses of their
choice after the release of their N-Level results.
2. Entry into ITE College
2 possible ways
After taking the
N-level examinations
– Enrol in a NITEC
course
After doing well for the
N-level examinations
– Opt for the Direct Entry
Scheme to Polytechnic
Programme (DPP)
Entry into ITE
What is DPP?A Two-year Higher Nitec Course at the ITE, which subsequently
guarantees a place in a mapped polytechnic diploma course if you
achieve the qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) scores in the
Higher Nitec Course.
Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic
Programme (DPP)
Entry into ITE
Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic
Programme (DPP)
Who should apply: Students who are amongst the top
11-30% of the Sec 4NA cohort.
Application: Eligible N(A) students will be invited to
apply to the ITE under the DPP after the release of
their N-Level results.
Eligibility Criteria (PFP and DPP)
3. ITE Nitec Courses
• The aggregate of Best 4 Subjects for the
courses at ITE
Courses available
Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher
Nitec)
National ITE Certificate (Nitec)
Computation of ITE Aggregate Points
NA Grade ITE Aggregate Points
1, 2 1
3 2
4 3
5 4
U 5
ITE Admission (Bonus Points)
Grade Bonus Points
CCA Grade
Excellent 2
Good 1
NA subjects 1-5
2 pts for each
subject
(4 pts max)
*Bonus points are not taken into account when considering whether applicants are
eligible for courses.
The bonus points will only come into effect when the applicant has been deemed
eligible and is being considered for posting based on merit.
4. Progression to 5NA
• Grade 5 or better (Pass) in English and
Mathematics
and
• ELMAB3 ≤ 19
What Subject Combinations Should
My Child Take?
Career Aspirations
Strengths
Ability
Interests & Passion
Important Considerations:
Subject Combinations 2017
3 Normal Academic1. English Language
2. MTLs
3. Mathematics
4. Science (Phy & Chem)
5. D&T or Art or F&N or A Math
6. Social Studies & History or
Social Studies & Geography or
Social Studies & Literature
Subject Combinations 2017
Normal Academic
All Normal Academic combinations come with
CCE and PE.
Compulsory subjects: EL, MT, Math, Science
(Phy/Chem), Combined Hum and 1 Elective.
Weightings for Continual Assessment and
Semestral Assessment
Component Weightings
CA1 15%
SA1 25%
CA2 15%
SA2 45%
Promotion Criteria:
Normal (Academic) Stream
Secondary 2 NA
At least 70% or higher
in the average for all
subjects & in core
subjects
Did not meet the
promotion
criteria
Promoted to
Sec 3NA
Lateral transfer to
Sec 3E
Retained in
Sec 2NA
Pass in English and
2 other subjects; or
Pass in any 4 other
subjects
Streaming Criteria
• 1. Merit
(a) Overall Performance
(b) Subject Requirement
• 2. Student’s Choice / Preference
• 3. School’s Resources
Subject Minimum Criteria for Eligibility
Social Studies/ Literature Pass in (Sec 2) English Language and at
least a Grade 4 in (Sec 2) Literature
Food & Nutrition Pass in (Sec 2) English Language and at
least 55 marks in (Sec 2) F&N
Additional Mathematics At least a Grade 1 in (Sec 2) Mathematics
Please note that eligibility does not automatically guarantee that the choice will
be given.
The overall results and the number of vacancies available need to be taken into
account too.
Subject Requirement
Timeline:15 Apr 2016: Sec 2 Streaming Talk cum MPS
17 Oct 2016: Moderation/Promotion Day
20 Oct 2016: Sec 2 Streaming Briefing to Students
21-23 Oct 2016: Online Option Exercise
02 Nov 2016: Release of Streaming Results –
School Noticeboard & Portal
02-03 Nov 2016: Appeal on Results
08 Nov 2016: Release of Appeal Results
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What happens if a student did not exercise his/her online
option during the required period?
The student shall forfeit his/her chance to exercise his/her
option. The school shall allocate his/her class and subject
combinations depending on merit and availability.
2) Can an appeal be made if a student did not get his/her
choices?
Yes, an appeal can be made within the stated appeal
period. However, the success of the appeal is based on
merit, specific subject criteria and vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
3) What happens if a student did not submit his/her appeal
(if any) within the appeal period?
Late submission will not be accepted. The student shall
forfeit his/her chance to make the appeal.
4) Is it possible for a student to change his/her subject in
future?
Preparation for N/O Levels begins in Sec 3. It is not
advisable for students to change their subject
combinations at Sec 3/4.
Let’s Work Together:
• Joint partnership between parents and school to enable
our children to excel
Role of the School
The school provides an optimal learning experience
for your child through:
Monitoring attendance and learning behaviour.
Providing appropriate remedial and supplementary
lessons.
Informing Parents/Guardians of school events and
matters through School Home-Link and school website.
Parents/Guardians are kept informed of child’s progress
through results portal/progress reports.
Role of Parents/Guardians
Have daily conversations with him/her.
Ensure your child has an environment conducive for
learning.
Take note of his/her test & exam dates.
Obtain additional help for subjects he/she is weak in.
Ensure that child is on time and present in school.
Ensure that child is equipped with books & stationery.
Role of Parents/Guardians
Know who his/her friends are.
Monitor his/her daily schedule – time he/she leaves
school, after school programme.
Monitor & Supervise learning everyday.
Role of Students
• Adaptability – Preparing for Upper Sec.
• Be receptive to feedback and make changes.
• Be resilient, stay positive in the face of adversity.
• Courage to face changes and challenges (I will be
compassionate, caring and upright).
• Good time management.
Role of Students
• Responsibility to Self & School (I will be loyal to my
school and nation).
• Attends school regularly, be punctual.
• Exercise continuous self-monitoring and reflection to
improve self (I will respect others and myself).
• Takes responsibility for own learning and work towards
excellence (Be diligent and seek to excel).
Thank You !!
