NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[HDistinction]

eureka:

Hi

At the end of the 6-yr programme, students will graduate with a NUSH diploma, with no 'O' Level or 'A' Level certs at all, am I right?

What are the student's options if, under extreme unforeseen circumstances, the child performs badly and is not awarded with a diploma. How will the school help the child? Can he take 'A' level then?

Thanks in advance for some advice.

Hi,
For those get into IP sch other than NUSH then hv to worry what if they fail or not do well in their A level exam after 6 yrs. For NUSH, the marks fr Y3 to Y6 contribute to the total score in the NUSH diploma, not only the final exam in Y6. Hence,students are less stressful in Y6 compared to other IP schools' students. That why I prefer mine to get into NUSH as the sys ensures they work consistently thr'out 6 yrs & prevent 'last-min studying'.

[ngbrdad]

HDistinction:

understand that the paths to the 2 bus stops are all sheltered.

Think so but is the back door open all the time ?
Tried to enter thru it during the open house but it was locked.

[HDistinction]

All students & staff can access the back door with a card.

[walterp]

HDistinction:

eureka:

Hi

At the end of the 6-yr programme, students will graduate with a NUSH diploma, with no 'O' Level or 'A' Level certs at all, am I right?

What are the student's options if, under extreme unforeseen circumstances, the child performs badly and is not awarded with a diploma. How will the school help the child? Can he take 'A' level then?

Thanks in advance for some advice.

Hi,
For those get into IP sch other than NUSH then hv to worry what if they fail or not do well in their A level exam after 6 yrs. For NUSH, the marks fr Y3 to Y6 contribute to the total score in the NUSH diploma, not only the final exam in Y6. Hence,students are less stressful in Y6 compared to other IP schools' students. That why I prefer mine to get into NUSH as the sys ensures they work consistently thr'out 6 yrs & prevent 'last-min studying'.

For those joining in y1, percentage contributing to GPA of 5 are y1 (10%) Y2 (10%) y3 (20%) y4 (20%) y5 (20%) y6 (20%).

For those joining y3, it is y3 (25%) y4 (25%) y5 (25%) y6 (25%)

Hence NUSH emphasise consistent performance throughout the 6 years and not a single exam situation like \"A\" level.

[eureka]

walterp:

HDistinction:

[quote=\"eureka\"]Hi

At the end of the 6-yr programme, students will graduate with a NUSH diploma, with no 'O' Level or 'A' Level certs at all, am I right?

What are the student's options if, under extreme unforeseen circumstances, the child performs badly and is not awarded with a diploma. How will the school help the child? Can he take 'A' level then?

Thanks in advance for some advice.

Hi,
For those get into IP sch other than NUSH then hv to worry what if they fail or not do well in their A level exam after 6 yrs. For NUSH, the marks fr Y3 to Y6 contribute to the total score in the NUSH diploma, not only the final exam in Y6. Hence,students are less stressful in Y6 compared to other IP schools' students. That why I prefer mine to get into NUSH as the sys ensures they work consistently thr'out 6 yrs & prevent 'last-min studying'.

For those joining in y1, percentage contributing to GPA of 5 are y1 (10%) Y2 (10%) y3 (20%) y4 (20%) y5 (20%) y6 (20%).

For those joining y3, it is y3 (25%) y4 (25%) y5 (25%) y6 (25%)

Hence NUSH emphasise consistent performance throughout the 6 years and not a single exam situation like \"A\" level. [/quote]Thanks for your advice, HDistinction and walterp. NUSH's system seems fair.

[ngbrdad]

walterp:

HDistinction:

[quote=\"eureka\"]Hi

At the end of the 6-yr programme, students will graduate with a NUSH diploma, with no 'O' Level or 'A' Level certs at all, am I right?

What are the student's options if, under extreme unforeseen circumstances, the child performs badly and is not awarded with a diploma. How will the school help the child? Can he take 'A' level then?

Thanks in advance for some advice.

Hi,
For those get into IP sch other than NUSH then hv to worry what if they fail or not do well in their A level exam after 6 yrs. For NUSH, the marks fr Y3 to Y6 contribute to the total score in the NUSH diploma, not only the final exam in Y6. Hence,students are less stressful in Y6 compared to other IP schools' students. That why I prefer mine to get into NUSH as the sys ensures they work consistently thr'out 6 yrs & prevent 'last-min studying'.

For those joining in y1, percentage contributing to GPA of 5 are y1 (10%) Y2 (10%) y3 (20%) y4 (20%) y5 (20%) y6 (20%).

For those joining y3, it is y3 (25%) y4 (25%) y5 (25%) y6 (25%)

Hence NUSH emphasise consistent performance throughout the 6 years and not a single exam situation like \"A\" level. [/quote]
Thought I read somewhere that the foundation years are not counted at all ?

[walterp]

Hi,

For those get into IP sch other than NUSH then hv to worry what if they fail or not do well in their A level exam after 6 yrs. For NUSH, the marks fr Y3 to Y6 contribute to the total score in the NUSH diploma, not only the final exam in Y6. Hence,students are less stressful in Y6 compared to other IP schools' students. That why I prefer mine to get into NUSH as the sys ensures they work consistently thr'out 6 yrs & prevent 'last-min studying'.[/quote]

For those joining in y1, percentage contributing to GPA of 5 are y1 (10%) Y2 (10%) y3 (20%) y4 (20%) y5 (20%) y6 (20%).

For those joining y3, it is y3 (25%) y4 (25%) y5 (25%) y6 (25%)

Hence NUSH emphasise consistent performance throughout the 6 years and not a single exam situation like \"A\" level. [/quote]


Thought I read somewhere that the foundation years are not counted at all ?[/quote]

Though the principal open house slide show GPA results from Y3 onwards (to cater for the small Y3 intake) I did read somewhere in the website or the school powerpoint that Y1 and Y2 did actually contribute 10% each and 20% for y3-y6. I think it only fair this way else the Y1/Y2 kids have no motivation to work hard for the foundation years which is very critical for y3-y6.

[letgodad]

walterp:

Hi,

For those get into IP sch other than NUSH then hv to worry what if they fail or not do well in their A level exam after 6 yrs. For NUSH, the marks fr Y3 to Y6 contribute to the total score in the NUSH diploma, not only the final exam in Y6. Hence,students are less stressful in Y6 compared to other IP schools' students. That why I prefer mine to get into NUSH as the sys ensures they work consistently thr'out 6 yrs & prevent 'last-min studying'.

For those joining in y1, percentage contributing to GPA of 5 are y1 (10%) Y2 (10%) y3 (20%) y4 (20%) y5 (20%) y6 (20%).

For those joining y3, it is y3 (25%) y4 (25%) y5 (25%) y6 (25%)

Hence NUSH emphasise consistent performance throughout the 6 years and not a single exam situation like \"A\" level. [/quote]


Thought I read somewhere that the foundation years are not counted at all ?[/quote]

Though the principal open house slide show GPA results from Y3 onwards (to cater for the small Y3 intake) I did read somewhere in the website or the school powerpoint that Y1 and Y2 did actually contribute 10% each and 20% for y3-y6. I think it only fair this way else the Y1/Y2 kids have no motivation to work hard for the foundation years which is very critical for y3-y6. [/quote]

Pg 7 of 'NUSH Programme of Studies 2011' (from NUSH website) mention weightage contr toward grad CAP..

[PlatypusMeowMeow]

Hi all,


The results for NUSHS DSA out already. Gd Lk!

[poovbear]

DS not selected. Somehow I felt very sad for him as I think NUS should suit him very much. Congrats to those who get the CO!!!