Dialogue with Parents 25 Mar 2011

1. Dialogue with Parents 25 Mar 2011

2. Partnership with Parents • Dialogue with Principal / Talks by HODs • Meetings with Teachers/VP/P at key junctures to discuss the progress of your children • Provision of Information – Assessment Calendar, Result Slips, Target Slips

3. Academic Journey • Based on Term 1 results, P/VP will meet with parents of pupils who are very far behind • Term 1 results and Targets for the year will be given out in the first week of Term 2 • There will be a workshop for parents in Term 2 • Mid-yr Exam in Term 2 to gauge progress of pupils • MTP at the end of Term 2 to update parents about progress

4. Developmental Framework

5. W.H.E.E.L. [Part 1] Setting a goal for the next stage of your Education

6. Objectives of Target Setting • To raise awareness amongst students on their individual potential • Guide students using targets as a goal they should work towards

7. Cut-off Points for JC’s Courses (L1R5 Aggregate Scores with Bonus Points, based on 2010 JAE)

8. Cut-off Points for Polytechnic’s Courses (L1R4, based on 2011 JAE) Singapore Polytechnic

9. Cut-off Points for Polytechnic’s Courses (L1R4, based on 2011 JAE) Ngee Ann Polytechnic

10. Entry Requirements Institute of Technical Education (for many courses, the following 3 subjects are considered) At least a D7 in English Language At least a D7 in Mathematics At least a D7 in one other subject or in Science for engineering-related course Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)

11. Entry requirements for some courses in ITE • Business Studies ( Administration) • a) English Language 1-6 • b) Mathematics 1-8 • c) One other subject 1-7 Information Technology a) English Language 1-8 b) Mathematics 1-7 c) One of the following subjects: 1-8 • Biology • Chemistry • Combined Science • Engineering Science • Integrated Science • Physical Science • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

12. Entry requirements for some courses in ITE Network Security Technology a) English Language 1-8 b) Mathematics 1-7 c) One of the following subjects: 1-8 • Biology • Chemistry • Combined Science • Engineering Science • Integrated Science • Physical Science • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) Games Design & Development a) English Language 1-8 b) Mathematics 1-7 c) One of the following subjects: 1-7 • Combined Science • Engineering Science • Integrated Science • Physical Science • Physics • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

13. Creating a Scaffold for Progress • Each student will be given an initial target grade for all subjects he or she offers • The initial targets are set for a student based on his or her PSLE results and our school’s performance in National Examinations • Once a target is reached, the teachers and parents can revise the target upwards

14. Performance – tracking progress • Students enter their targets into their school diary. After every test, the students compare their results against their targets to keep track of their performance • Teachers use class contact time and other times to discuss with the students on their targets and guide the students to work towards achieving them

15. Your Target Improvement needed Your Current Performance

16. Your Target for Maths = A2 B3 B4 Your most recent score = C5 An Example

17. Highlights of Sec 4 & 5 Coursework / SPA

18. Urgency Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90 : 12

19. Measures to help pupils achieve Excellence!

20. The B.L.E.S.S. Programme (Holistic support structure) • Body: Exercise; Stress management posters • Learning Structures: Environment; 100-hr challenge; Remedial Programme • Emotional: Encouragement booklet; Study skills programme; motivational posters & banner • Social: Encouragement board; Weekly games • Servant Leadership: Mentoring; Teacher consultation

21. Structured Remediation Programme

22. GCE MTL Exams Bridging Programme Coursework Bridging Programme Coursework Coursework

23. Coursework – Quality work, Meeting deadlines • Tuesday afternoons have been set aside for pupils who need to catch up on their coursework • Sufficient time needs to be devoted to the fabrication of the artifact • Fabrication will begin immediately after the mid-year exams and continue into the June holidays

24. GCE MTL Exam (30 May 11) • Mock Examination before Mid-year Exams to familiarize pupils with the format of the exam paper • Special revision programme “Sprint to the Finish” in Week 10 of Term 2 to prepare pupils for the GCE O Level Exam on 30 May 11

25. Extension of Curriculum Time on Monday • Current situation – insufficient time for Humanities and Maths Dept who share Monday afternoon for remedials • Solution – we will extend curriculum time on Monday afternoon beginning from Term 2 Week 1 • We will be writing to your parents this week to give you time to adjust your schedules • Everyone is expected to stay. Your CCA teacher will inform you on the revised time to report if you have CCA after lessons

26. Leadership Journey • Beginning from Term 2 Week 2, graduating pupils will begin to hand over CCA duties • Remain fully committed for those who still have competitions • CCA teachers will announce when you can stop attending CCAs • Completion of NYAA Bronze

27. 100-Hour Challenge Card 100 Hour-Challenge

28. 100-Hour Challenge Card

29. Teacher Level Committee • Deans and Vice-Deans lead the Form and Co-Form Teachers to oversee all the pupils in the level • Pastoral Care • Discipline Matters • Academic Matters • Administrative Matters • The Discipline Teachers and CLE Dept will support the Level Committee • P will also visit the Sec 4 and 5 classes

30. Additional Support for Graduating Classes • Current situation – one Level Committee to look after both Sec 4 and Sec 5 classes • With additional support – One Level Committee each to look after the Sec 4 and Sec 5 classes separately

31. Sec 4 Level Committee • Mr Malvin Chan, Sci • Mrs Lim Hwee Ling, SH/Sci • Mr Alvin Sim, SH/Hum • Mrs Daphne Lim, HOD/Aesthetics • Miss Shamsiah, SH/CLE

32. Sec 5 Level Committee • Mr Eric Loh, DM • Mr Keith Liew, SH/ICT • Mrs Daphne Lim, HOD/Aesthetics • Miss Shamsiah, SH/CLE

33. Enhancing the Normal Course A number of changes have been introduced to the Normal Course to enable our students to: • benefit more from their learning experience • do well in school and progress as far as possible in their post-secondary education Enhancing the Normal Course

34. MOE Policy: Refined Promotion Criteria from Sec 4N(A) to 5N(A) New promotion criteria will better match the polytechnics’ admission requirements. Benefits • N(A) students will be able to cope better with polytechnic education • Students will be motivated earlier in their secondary school years to make the effort to qualify for polytechnic courses Enhancing the Normal (Academic) Course

35. Refined Promotion Criteria from Sec 4N(A) to Sec 5N(A) * From 2009 Sec 4N(A) cohort • Current Criteria • New Criteria* • EL ≤ 5 • B3 ≤ 10 • EL ≤ 5 • MA ≤ 5 • EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 19 Enhancing the Normal (Academic) Course

36. New Direct Pathway to ITE’s Higher Nitec Courses for Sec 4N(A) Graduates • Sec 4N(A) students who do well in their ‘N‘ Levels can enter ITE’s Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec) course directly. Institute of Technical Education Junior College/ Centralised Institute Polytechnic Higher Nitec Nitec Direct Entry Sec 5N(A) Sec 4N(A) Based on student’s GCE ‘N’ Level examination results Enhancing the Normal (Academic) Course

37. New Direct Pathway to ITE’s Higher Nitec Courses for Sec 4N(A) Graduates 10-week Preparatory Course • Successful Higher Nitec applicants will go through a 10-week preparatory course starting in January. • The course covers areas such as: - oral and written communication skills - science and mathematics topics Enhancing the Normal (Academic) Course

38. New Direct Pathway to ITE’s Higher Nitec Courses for Sec 4N(A) Graduates More practice-based lessons Save 1 year BENEFITS OF DIRECT ENTRY Opportunities for further education Good job opportunities Enhancing the Normal (Academic) Course

39. Discipline – Rationale • Without Discipline there can be no learning • Time for hard work • Able to put aside hobbies and distractions • Will not give up in the face of difficulties • Willing to make sacrifices for the sake of a brighter future

40. Parents, teachers, pupils, coaches …speaking the same language Fairfield Vision – Attitudes and Behaviors

41. Influential Leaders : Attitudes & Behaviors • I will lead by example • I will have a positive attitude towards my holistic development • I will work hard to improve myself during training and courses • I will not give up when I face challenges • I will be punctual for all training and programmes • I will be polite and respectful towards my parents, my coaches and other leaders • I will respect authority and follow rules • I will conduct myself with good character and integrity • I will be loyal to my team • I will encourage other team members • I will care for the well-being and safety of my teammates • I will be kind and gracious to others • I will alert my teachers when I see injustice being done to others • I will respect those from different backgrounds, cultures and races • I will seek to serve others and not to be served • I will cherish the trust placed in me by my school and will always do my best to bring glory to my school