National Junior College (Junior High)

[phankao]

Jennifer:

Thanks so much for the info.


I suppose the HMT made compulsory is spelled out in the Academic Programme Information?

It doesn't say specifically. But in the list of subjects for JH1, it is stated HMT. There are no other options.

[mumoftwo]

phankao:

It doesn't say specifically. But in the list of subjects for JH1, it is stated HMT. There are no other options.

Some parents raised this question during the discussion session after the school tour and the teacher reconfirmed all students must take HMT. On a separate occassion, he was further pressed on what happens if the child tried and still can't cope, and he said in it will be reviewed, as an exceptional basis. We didn't pursue and ask for specifics as during that period, no one was certain if they can get to NJC. Hope this helps.

[phankao]

mumoftwo:

Some parents raised this question during the discussion session after the school tour and the teacher reconfirmed all students must take HMT. On a separate occassion, he was further pressed on what happens if the child tried and still can't cope, and he said in it will be reviewed, as an exceptional basis. We didn't pursue and ask for specifics as during that period, no one was certain if they can get to NJC. Hope this helps.

You know, we only realised this when my child & I poured through all the materials given from Open House and online while preparing for the interview, much to my child's shock.

Anyway, like you said, we were not sure if he could even get in anyway. But well, the school can see from his results over the years that he IS poor in MT. So, if they still select him, they should think that he either can cope, or there is some flexibility in the end. Good thing it's an IP prog w/o O Levels in between. Altho' I just have this suspicion that they might want the kids to take O-level MT, since it is often the case with many schools. Anyway, this is only a speculation, lah.

[mathsparks]

phankao:

Good thing it's an IP prog w/o O Levels in between. Altho' I just have this suspicion that they might want the kids to take O-level MT, since it is often the case with many schools. Anyway, this is only a speculation, lah.

Hi phankao,
IP school or not, all students have to take MT at O-levels. It's an MOE requirement; not up to the school.

My son's weak in mt; so I also thot he can kiss it gdbye; but sadly it seems to move to year5, he needs to pass mt at o levels.
Though I think weaker students can take MT B syllabus.

[Jennifer]

mathsparks:

Hi phankao,

IP school or not, all students have to take MT at O-levels. It's an MOE requirement; not up to the school.

My son's weak in mt; so I also thot he can kiss it gdbye; but sadly it seems to move to year5, he needs to pass mt at o levels.
Though I think weaker students can take MT B syllabus.

Yes, even in ACS(I), it is a must to take 'O' level MT paper.

Btw, HCI does not make HMT a compulsory subject. This info can be found in their website. It is encouraged to take HMT but the sch wouldn't force it upon the pupil.

[Jennifer]

phankao:

You know, we only realised this when my child & I poured through all the materials given from Open House and online while preparing for the interview, much to my child's shock.

I am shocked too. Still waiting for a confirmation from the school.

[Jennifer]

mumoftwo:

Some parents raised this question during the discussion session after the school tour and the teacher reconfirmed all students must take HMT. On a separate occassion, he was further pressed on what happens if the child tried and still can't cope, and he said in it will be reviewed, as an exceptional basis. We didn't pursue and ask for specifics as during that period, no one was certain if they can get to NJC. Hope this helps.

Thank you for sharing the info.

[phankao]

Jennifer:

Yes, even in ACS(I), it is a must to take 'O' level MT paper. Btw, HCI does not make HMT a compulsory subject. This info can be found in their website. It is encouraged to take HMT but the sch wouldn't force it upon the pupil.

I think it's ok if my child takes HMT though. And if we're talking about doing MT for O-levels in Year 4, then quite ok lah. I doubt they will insist the kids take HMT for O-levels, right?

[Jennifer]

phankao:

I doubt they will insist the kids take HMT for O-levels, right?

This I am not sure. Do not remember clearly if the principal mentioned HMT at 'O' levels.

We hv decided not to take up HMT in sec sch even if he qualifies for it. The weekly tuition is able to prevent his results from slipping which we are already very thankful. To us, there is no need to \"struggle\" with the subject at sec sch just to take advantage of doing the subject for 4 years.

I had a talk with his tutor, the jump from Pri 6 to Sec 1 standard is very great. With so many new subjects in sec 1, I really do not wish to stress him with a subject he has no interest right now.

JMHO

[kuzco]

Erm, I'm a bit confused right now. :? Hope you can clarify this for me.


This is my understanding:-
Not all IP schools require their students to take HMT. However, all have to take MT at 'O' levels. So for those who do not take HMT from Yr 1 to Yr 4, this means that they still have to take MT in Yr 5? while those who took HMT need not continue with it from Yr 5?

Btw, mathsparks has mentioned about MT B syllabus. Pardon my ignorance :oops: , but what is this B syllabus?