2011 Request for Advice on Selecting Secondary Schools

[jtoh]

Augmum:

phankao:

[quote=\"OrangeJuice\"]
A friend just told me that in NJC, you can opt for O levels program if not doing well, then if results are good, student can \"re-join\" at JC level (plus can get affiliation points if want to return to NJC) , is that true ?

On the contrary, Students in NJC who really can't cope just leave the programme. So far there are have been 1 or 2 students leaving from each of the two first cohorts. Percentage of leavers very small though.

I've heard that DHS has O-level for those who can't cope in IP though.

Yes, DHS has an \"O\" level class, the current class size has only 8 pupils.[/quote]Personalized attention.

[Helping--Hand]

I felt that i am more active of looking out sec schools than my parents. Still, i go to googlemap to find the latest route to the schools daily to solve the distance issue. Why the schools i felt that was most suitable for me is always that far from my house? When the schools’ distance are settled, i would saw some negative remarks of the school, making me given up hope of the school. When no more remarks and distance issues, the COP of the schools are making me mad . Why Why Why… realising that there is no perfect school after all.

[LOLMum]

helping hand,


every schools including top ones have negative remarks because everyone's expectations/perspective is different.

dont get :mad: just :rahrah:

[jtoh]

Helping hand, LOLMum’s right. There will always be negative comments about any school. Take some of them with a pinch of salt because sometimes there’s gross generalization, perpetuated hearsay or just a different perspective of issues.


It’s good that you’re taking an active interest in your future school. Don’t get too frustrated. Things will work out. For all you know your T-score might just get you into the school you’re eyeing. Good luck!

[OrangeJuice]

Hi everyone, went to NJC open house yesterday, had a comprehensive tour (not crowded, prob becos DSA over) and spoke to the students and teachers there. The students there are pleasant and humble and some teachers even took the initiative to speak with me. I like the fact that the class sizes are small there around 24 and I kinda like the boarding program which the kids a chance to be independent and a taste of hostel life (in universities in the future maybe ?)


Phankao you are right. There is no alternative O level program there, the njc students told me that the teachers monitored their grades v closely and if extra lessons are conducted to help the weaker ones to catch up. I asked some JH3 students if they have heard of anyone \"kicked out\" of the school becos of weak academics, they said they didnt know of such case(s).

In anycase, my DD was quite comfortable there, she spoke to some of the students there and particulary liked the humanities program, she even thought abt which core CCA to take if she were to be admitted by the school (if she can make it ....) It was a good experience for her. But we are still keeping our options open to our schools, so Mommy here will keep reading posts on KSP.

I also visited DHS website and am impressed with the achievements, watched the video and was wowed by the school's facilities. DHS kinda reminded me of NYGH, in a good way of course


THANKS to all the helpful parents on this forum, keep your comments/views coming !

[OrangeJuice]

Phankao, I forgot to ask at njc whether we have to pay a fee for the boarding program, I am pretty sure we must but can I check with you how much does it cost for the student to stay at the boarding house each term ? Thank you !

[phankao]

OrangeJuice:

Phankao, I forgot to ask at njc whether we have to pay a fee for the boarding program, I am pretty sure we must but can I check with you how much does it cost for the student to stay at the boarding house each term ? Thank you !

When my son boarded in year 1 in 2010, it wasn't very expensive. Around S$60 (maybe less) per month. They only boarded for 10weeks last year. This year's boarding -year 2 was more expensive bc lesser funding from MOE. ;(

[HappieNewbie123]

Hi,

I’ve attended Dunman High’s open house this year. One of the students there took me around for a tour around their school. My parents could not understand english and asked if he could explain what he had explained(in english) in chinese. But what surprised me is that he could not speak chinese and had to ask for another student for help!! The student then explained to us that he could not speak chinese!!If that is so, then why the school says that the students there are quite good in chinese??

[phankao]

HappieNewbie123:

Hi,

I've attended Dunman High's open house this year. One of the students there took me around for a tour around their school. My parents could not understand english and asked if he could explain what he had explained(in english) in chinese. But what surprised me is that he could not speak chinese and had to ask for another student for help!! The student then explained to us that he could not speak chinese!!If that is so, then why the school says that the students there are quite good in chinese??

maybe he's exempt from chinese.

[VitoRelax]

OrangeJuice:

Phankao, I forgot to ask at njc whether we have to pay a fee for the boarding program, I am pretty sure we must but can I check with you how much does it cost for the student to stay at the boarding house each term ? Thank you !

Afaik, the boarding program is heavily subsidized. So don't worry ...