Secondary 1 Assistant Year Head Ms Lian Xue Li Jasmine Scope of - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Secondary 1 Assistant Year Head Ms Lian Xue Li Jasmine

Scope of presentation 1. Curriculum Structure 2. Subjects Offered 3. Assessment Matters 4. Sec One Enrichment Programmes 5. Discipline

Curriculum Structure

Curriculum Structure in 2020 st Period Day Morning ng 1 st Last Period Academic ic Support Assemb embly ly Mon 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm Humanities Tue 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm CCA starts Mathematics at 3.30 pm Wed 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm Science Thu 7.35 am 7.45 am 1.50 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm CCA starts English at 3.30 pm Fri 7.35 am 7.45 am 12.35 pm 2.25 pm – 3.20 pm CCA starts Malay Language at 2.30 pm

Curriculum Structure 2020 • BV Reads starts at 7.20 am every morning • Lessons are in 55-minute block • A copy of the time-table will be uploaded to the school website • To enhance student welfare in view of long school day: – 35 minutes recess time – 15 minute Snack Break at 12.15 pm – 35 minutes lunch break after school before academic support

Attendance and Punctuality • To support student learning and holistic development: – Attendance in school including CCAs and school activities during term time is compulsory – Valid Medical Certificate or a Letter of Excuse from parents or guardians when student is absent from  School (maximum 4 parents’ letter per term)  CCA (maximum 2 parents’ letter per term) – Punctual for school, CCAs and school activities

Administration Matters General School Term : 7.00 am to 6.30 pm (Mondays to Fridays) Office School Holidays : 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Mondays to Fridays) Front 6.30 am to 6.45 pm (Mondays to Fridays) Gate - No entry to vehicles during morning assembly from 7.30 am to 7.45 am Back 6.30 am to 7.20 am (Mondays to Fridays) Gate 1.40 pm to 2.45 pm (Mondays to Thursdays) 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm (Fridays)

Subjects Offered

Difference between Primary and Secondary School Subjects No Pri Sch Subjects Sec Sch Subjects 1 English Language English Language 2 Mother Tongue Language Mother Tongue Language 3 Mathematics Mathematics 4 Science Lower Sec Science 5 Art Literature 6 Music Geography 7 PE History 8 Character & Citizenship Education Art 9 Social Studies Design & Technology 10 Food & Consumer Education 11 Music 12 PE 13 Character & Citizenship Education

Assessment Matters

Grading System Sec 1-4 Exp / 5NA Sec 1-4 NA MARKS GRADE MARKS GRADE 75-100 A1 75-100 1 70-74 A2 70-74 2 65-69 B3 65-69 3 60-64 B4 60-64 4 55-59 C5 50-59 5 50-54 C6 0-49 Ungraded 45-49 D7 40-44 E8 0-39 F9

Sec 1 Assessment Components and Weighting For Non-Modular Subjects Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 WA WA WA EYE 15 % 15 % 15 % 55 % WA : Weighted Assessment, EYE : End-of-Year Examination

Sec 1 Assessment Components and Weighting For Modular Subjects* Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Design & Technology Food & Consumer Education WA WA WA WA EYE 25 % 75 % 15 % 15% 70 % WA : Weighted Assessment, EYE : End-of-Year Examination

Types of Assessment • Assessment is integral to the learning process • Teachers will conduct formative assessments to check for understanding throughout the term • For non-modular subjects, only one Weighted Assessment (WA) is conducted in each term (i.e Terms 1 to 3) • For modular subjects, marks from each WA will be distributed within the semester • Marks from each WA and End-of-Year Examination (EYE) will be entered in the MOE School Cockpit System for reporting • Examples of WA include: Class Test, Project, Journal

Assessment Plans for Various Subjects • Information on Assessment Plan will be shared to all students by their subject teachers The weighting for each Weighted Assessment and End-of-Year • Examination will be clearly stated • Assessment Plan for various subjects can be found in your child/ward’s subject file by the end of Term 1 Week 2 (17 January)

Promotion Criteria

Minimum Requirements for Promotion Sec 1 Express  Pass EL, AND  Pass overall percentage No Yes Laterally transferred to Promoted to Sec 2 Exp Sec 2 N(A) course No retention at Sec 1 Express 17

Minimum Requirements for Promotion Sec 1 N(A)  Pass EL and 2 other subjects OR  Pass in 4 subjects Yes No Promoted to Sec 2 N(A) Retention at Sec 1 N(A) 18

Can a child transfer from Normal (Academic) to Express stream and take the GCE ‘O’ Levels in 2023? Yes !!!! 19

CRITERIA  70% or higher in the overall average for all subjects and  deemed able to cope with the more academically demanding course Laterally transferred to a more academically demanding course 20

Setting Academic Goals Page 24 of the 2020 Student Handbook

Sec One Enrichment Programmes

Enrichment Programmes Objectives: 1. Support the core curriculum and provide students with experiential learning opportunities 2. Support school’s efforts to provide holistic education to students

Enrichment Programmes (SEM 1) 1. Spreading the Joy (24 Jan) 2. Learning Journey to National Museum (Feb) 3. Level Camp (11 to 13 Mar) 4. Geographical Investigation (Apr)

Sec 1 Level Camp Date: 11 to 13 March 2020 (Wednesday to Friday) Venue: School Theme: Respect for the School, Self and Others Objective: To build strong level and class spirit, strengthen the sense of belonging to the school and develop essential self-management skills.

DISCIPLINE KEY NOTES ABOUT DISCIPLINE We Discipline Because We Care

Our Discipline Beliefs ‘4P’ FRAMEWORK We Discipline Because We Care

ACCOUNTABILITY We Discipline Because We Care We would like our students to take ownership of their development and make responsible decisions as a contributing member of the class and school. Contribute to a conducive learning • environment Contribute to a caring environment • Contribute to a clean and hygienic • environment • Seek help or advice when necessary • There will be consequences to inappropriate actions and behaviours

ATTIRE & GROOMING We Discipline Because We Care Students to are to be properly attired and look neat. • Complete school uniform (i.e. Name Tag, Shirt/Blouse, Pants/Skirt, Tie) • Modifications to the school uniform is not allowed • Neat overall appearance i.e. Hair Styles and Hair Colour, etc.)

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES We Discipline Because We Care Learning Without Distractions Students are not allowed to use their electronic devices (Handphones, Tablets) • during curriculum hours (7.35 am to 1.50 pm) and after curriculum hours during academic support programme, structured revision and CCA. Such devices should be kept out of sight. Students can only use it when their teachers require them to do so. • The staff of the school has the right to confiscate these devices if they are not kept away or used responsibly, sensitively, and appropriately. Once confiscated, the school may require the presence of a parent or guardian before the confiscated device is returned to the student.

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES We Discipline Because We Care Should you need to contact your child, you may contact the General Office at 6443 0563

Student Handbook • Every Bedok Viewan has a copy of the 2020 Student Handbook which parents may refer to for more information including: – Study Tips – Stress Management Tips – Services For Students – Examination Regulations – Examination Management Tips

LET’S WORK TOGETHER We Discipline Because We Care We would hope to seek your cooperation to work with us in our efforts to inculcate good character traits in your child / our student.