Networking Group - JCs General

[jtoh]

grownupbaby:

I read from the JAE booklet that on posting day, the student has to report to school at 7.30am. May I know if there is a fix program or every school is different? Do they require parents to be there as well?


Also, can don't wear uniform? We have got rid of the uniform already and wondering what to do....

Your advice, please. Thanks.

Each school will have its own programme. Parents do not need to be present. All students would be in their secondary school uniforms. Can he borrow from friends? It would be rather awkward to be in home clothes.

[precioustime96]

Hi there!

[grownupbaby]

Thanks jtoh. Headache… But the MOE website actually said students "may wear secondary school uniform". Thus, not a must but like what you said, could be awkward. So got to give enough money to buy the JC uniform and attire… ? How about textbook? how much would be enough?

[ilovelaksa]

grownupbaby:

Thanks jtoh. Headache.... But the MOE website actually said students \"may wear secondary school uniform\". Thus, not a must but like what you said, could be awkward. So got to give enough money to buy the JC uniform and attire..... ? How about textbook? how much would be enough?

Ds nvr buy any texts for JC. For uniform, I gv him $100 for first day to buy 1 set first. His JC uniform is available from the bkshop Once he knew the cost from buyg the first one, he bought 1 set per day for 2 days thereafter.

[grownupbaby]

thanks to ilovelaksa!

[confusedhuman]

Hi all, I need some advise.

dd scored 8 points in her o level exams. -2 cos of CCA would mean 6 points. Below are her scores:
Eng A1
E Math A1
A Math A1
Chi A1
SS/Geog A2
Chem A2
Phy A2
Bio B3
She doesn’t actually understand a lot in Physics but usually score A for it in Sec 4. She doesn’t want to be scientist or engineer in the future, but then I asked her what uni course or subject combi she has in mind then she says she dunno. She doesn’t know what stream to go to cos she simply wants Math and Econs H2. The other 2 subjects she dk. (She doesn’t know herself and her interests cos she’s a late bloomer). I’m also confused. DH doesn’t want her to go to schools in the east and north. (He prefers Central and West). Her teachers advised her to choose a more lively, less mugger and competitive kind of environment cos she was from neighbourhood sch. (COP 208++ not very sure now). She likes to write stories and essays. For JAE application I just asked her to try (in order) RI art, NJ sci, AJ sci, NJ art, AC art, AC sci. Pls advise me on the subjects she should take and the school she should go to… I don’t mind getting her to appeal. Happy (Chinese) New Year!

[sharonkhoo]

confusedhuman:

Hi all, I need some advise.

dd scored 8 points in her o level exams. -2 cos of CCA would mean 6 points. Below are her scores:
Eng A1
E Math A1
A Math A1
Chi A1
SS/Geog A2
Chem A2
Phy A2
Bio B3
She doesn't actually understand a lot in Physics but usually score A for it in Sec 4. She doesn't want to be scientist or engineer in the future, but then I asked her what uni course or subject combi she has in mind then she says she dunno. She doesn't know what stream to go to cos she simply wants Math and Econs H2. The other 2 subjects she dk. (She doesn't know herself and her interests cos she's a late bloomer). I'm also confused. DH doesn't want her to go to schools in the east and north. (He prefers Central and West). Her teachers advised her to choose a more lively, less mugger and competitive kind of environment cos she was from neighbourhood sch. (COP 208++ not very sure now). She likes to write stories and essays. For JAE application I just asked her to try (in order) RI art, NJ sci, AJ sci, NJ art, AC art, AC sci. Pls advise me on the subjects she should take and the school she should go to... I don't mind getting her to appeal. Happy (Chinese) New Year!

Subject choice - I would advise against choosing Physics if she already finds it hard to understand at O level. A level Physics will require more understanding and there is much more to learn. However, if she is better at Chem and Bio, she could take 1 or 2 sciences. Or she could take 2 non-science subjects and go to the arts stream.

I don't know much about JCs so can't help about choosing school. Subject choice is more important, I feel.

[confusedhuman]

slmkhoo:

Subject choice - I would advise against choosing Physics if she already finds it hard to understand at O level. A level Physics will require more understanding and there is much more to learn. However, if she is better at Chem and Bio, she could take 1 or 2 sciences. Or she could take 2 non-science subjects and go to the arts stream.

I don't know much about JCs so can't help about choosing school. Subject choice is more important, I feel.

Thanks! Yup, she told me before submitting the application that she won't be taking Physics or Bio (cos B3) ... She did mention considering Humanities Programme (LEGM) or sci/hybrid combi (CMEG or CMEL or even CMEEll). We saw the respective subject syllabus and I was quite worried cos altogether the diff combi seem quite content heavy and she doesn't really read much about Lit nor linguistics. It's probably harder to score for Ell cos less people take it.

[sharonkhoo]

confusedhuman:

slmkhoo:

Subject choice - I would advise against choosing Physics if she already finds it hard to understand at O level. A level Physics will require more understanding and there is much more to learn. However, if she is better at Chem and Bio, she could take 1 or 2 sciences. Or she could take 2 non-science subjects and go to the arts stream.

I don't know much about JCs so can't help about choosing school. Subject choice is more important, I feel.

Thanks! Yup, she told me before submitting the application that she won't be taking Physics or Bio (cos B3) ... She did mention considering Humanities Programme (LEGM) or sci/hybrid combi (CMEG or CMEL or even CMEEll). We saw the respective subject syllabus and I was quite worried cos altogether the diff combi seem quite content heavy and she doesn't really read much about Lit nor linguistics. It's probably harder to score for Ell cos less people take it.

I don't think any A level combination can be regarded as light! They are all pretty heavy, including the double science combinations. If she doesn't have clear interests, then go with her strengths. Eg. Lit requires a sensitivity to language and lit, Geog is more factual etc. I don't know what ELL is like.

[jtoh]

confusedhuman:

Hi all, I need some advise.

dd scored 8 points in her o level exams. -2 cos of CCA would mean 6 points. Below are her scores:
Eng A1
E Math A1
A Math A1
Chi A1
SS/Geog A2
Chem A2
Phy A2
Bio B3
She doesn't actually understand a lot in Physics but usually score A for it in Sec 4. She doesn't want to be scientist or engineer in the future, but then I asked her what uni course or subject combi she has in mind then she says she dunno. She doesn't know what stream to go to cos she simply wants Math and Econs H2. The other 2 subjects she dk. (She doesn't know herself and her interests cos she's a late bloomer). I'm also confused. DH doesn't want her to go to schools in the east and north. (He prefers Central and West). Her teachers advised her to choose a more lively, less mugger and competitive kind of environment cos she was from neighbourhood sch. (COP 208++ not very sure now). She likes to write stories and essays. For JAE application I just asked her to try (in order) RI art, NJ sci, AJ sci, NJ art, AC art, AC sci. Pls advise me on the subjects she should take and the school she should go to... I don't mind getting her to appeal. Happy (Chinese) New Year!

Based on last year's COP, RI arts and NJ science are probably out.

If your dd doesn't like Physics and Bio, it's best not to take them. There's quite a leap from O levels to A levels. Even more so for Chemistry. I was thinking a hybrid course might be something she'd consider. Provided she is comfortable with Chem of course. With the humanities programme, literature is compulsory. Is she comfortable doing lit when she didn't do it at O levels?