Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[doodbug]

Hi GivingTree,

Thanks for the sharing and it is so inspiring! I’m not sure if I can recall all my maths and science to help my kid but wow, impressive how you all self-helped and made an amazing turnaround from CT2 to EOYs! Bravo!

[GivingTree]

It was "painful" having to relive these S2 materials… Thankfully for maths, he was doing mostly on his own except for some word problems on trigonometry and circles where he needed more help. I only mark his work. For science, literally "pei du" for 2 months.


The best thing about this experience for was him to learn that there is no success without hard work.

[doodbug]

It's a nice story of growth!

I'm not sure how to work magic for languages though; it's HCL that is giving us grief now
I'd be grateful for even a passing mark.

[doodbug]

For the special programmes like SMTP, does the extra exposure help a lot in JC? Thanks to kind parents who have responded earlier

[Maple leaf]

doodbug:

The maximum number of H2 subjects you can read in JC is 4. Hence Computing won't be popular as it means taking up one of the four H2 subjects. Each H2 slot is 'precious'.


2 is a decent score I thought? heehee

Thanks,doodbug for sharing the link,too Now. we have a better idea what to choose.Seems like the only contrasting subject is Econs. :nailbite: Not easy to choose the subjects combination he likes.
Now decided, he still can take infocom course during sabbatical week and also HCI own Infocom Olympiad training during EOY holidays.Best of all FOC and no grades.

2 is decent grade but DS says no exemption from EOY exam. :gloomy:

[doodbug]

BTW can any parent share how to get EOY exemptions?

I heard that for lower Sec Geog and History, there are no exemptions.
InfoComm has no EOYs right?

[Maple leaf]

lexis:

The minimum requirement forA levels is 3H2 1H1 content subject, one of which must be contrasting. Even if you do 4H2, your worst H2 will be \"downgraded\" to a H1. A large number of HCI kids do 4H2 because it makes a difference when it comes to scholarship applications (something about Academic units...) but there are also a number of kids who do 3H2 1 H1. HCI has its own internal criteria for deciding this. IIRC you need a minimum MSG to do 4H2 and cannot have taken any re-exams in sec 4.


Typical Sci combination will be P/BCME (physics or bio, Chem, Math and Econs). Arts students usually do H/GELM (hist or geography, econs, lit and maths). HCI's JC website has some info on what combinations will be offered and etc, but all this may change by your son's time, so perhaps just take it as a guide.

2 is good, esp if only in sec 1! keep it up.

Hi,Lexis,

Appreciate your explanation. Didn't know can downgrade H2 to H1. :scared:

DS in Y2 now. Now know that get A1 or not for HIst or Geo also no exemption for EOY exams Good excuse.
He loves these 2 subjects more than but not LIt.

[Maple leaf]

doodbug:

BTW can any parent share how to get EOY exemptions?

I heard that for lower Sec Geog and History, there are no exemptions.
InfoComm has no EOYs right?

DS says A1 not enough.Every year different.Maybe have to be average of mid-eighties or so constantly.
Other 2 info correct.

Edit: also must have good attitude like handing in Hw on time.

[What The]

doodbug:

BTW can any parent share how to get EOY exemptions?

I heard that for lower Sec Geog and History, there are no exemptions.
InfoComm has no EOYs right?

DS told me EOY exemption is 4 subjects maximum - EL, CL, Maths, Science.
DS got 3 subjects exemptions - he said it is based on the tests and projects throughout the year, as well as participation involvement during lesson time.

[myteapot]

doodbug:

BTW can any parent share how to get EOY exemptions?

I heard that for lower Sec Geog and History, there are no exemptions.
InfoComm has no EOYs right?

If I'm not wrong, will need to consistently do well (A1) in the subject assignments and term tests, as well as good conduct. That said, it is subject to the teachers' recommendation. Lower Sec History and Geog are only taught for half year each, so probably does not make sense for exemptions.