Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[Tetsujin]

yogaqueen:

Thank you very much for your replies. No wonder this forum is active. Because the replies are faster than the school's :).


Tetsujin - could I draw upon your years of experience please? When is the first parent teacher meeting for Sec 1's? Before the actual Parent Teacher meeting, what are my avenues for reaching out to teachers? I would think email is the less intrusive on teachers' time.

I have a younger son who is in P5, a neighbourhood school. I communicate with his teachers via email. They respond maybe 2-3 days later but at least, they do.

The first major meeting, other than the first general parent meeting (which should be in February) should be in May to review the exam results. Use the May meeting get to know the teachers by face. If possible, husband and wife should go so each can meet different teachers to be able to see all. If only one is going, chances are you won't be able to meet all teachers. See this link for school calendar, http://www.hwachong.edu.sg/ContentPage.asp?SID=38.

Which consortium is your son in? For important matters, just drop a email or phone call to schedule a face to face meeting. I will be surprised if the teachers don't reply to your emails. If after a few tries and no reply, drop a friendly email to the consortiumk director, that should get you connnected to the teachers.

Take a friendly approach, the teacher might not be ignoring you, just very busy. But if it is an important matter, state in the email you need to meet them urgently, it should get them to reply.

Do not wait till PTM, as there is very little time at PTM to discuss things, plus you have a whole bunch of parents behind you during the meeting, not convenient to discuss sensitive matters.

[yogaqueen]

Thanks Jeannie12 and Tetsujin for your replies. Truly appreciate the advice! I have asked my son to approach the teacher directly and ask for guidance. By the way, I just checked the Parents’ Portal today and the progress report for Term 1 is already available for viewing.

[pinky88]

Hi mummies & daddies, the T1 progress report is out on e i-comp.

[Season]

pinky88:

Hi mummies & daddies, the T1 progress report is out on e i-comp.

Received T1 progress report.my DS did not do well mean more then 3. A bit disappointed but is his first s1 test, mummy will give all the support

[Tetsujin]

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pinky88:

Hi mummies & daddies, the T1 progress report is out on e i-comp.

Received T1 progress report.my DS did not do well mean more then 3. A bit disappointed but is his first s1 test, mummy will give all the support

No worries, still have time to improve! Keep it up!

[ggchan]

my ds english is very bad, anybody can help on how to improve in literary analysis and reading & reasoning ?

[Lion_king]

As for my DS, I was indeed shocked to see his Chinese Oral Participation being awarded 3 out of 10. In fact he's been answering most of the questions that the teacher asked. Everytimes, when he answers correctly, the Chinese will compliment by saying 得分. So my son was very proud of his Chinese. He has much confident in this subject that he ll hold his 西游记 wherever he goes. Although he was DSA thru Maths Domain. After asking the Chinese teacher, then it dawned on him that the av mark is only 2!!!! What is the teacher trying to do? To demoralize the kids on Chinese? Parents please share your views! :?

[Snow Crystal]

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pinky88:

Hi mummies & daddies, the T1 progress report is out on e i-comp.

Received T1 progress report.my DS did not do well mean more then 3. A bit disappointed but is his first s1 test, mummy will give all the support

Don't be disappointed. How can one be good in all subjects? Have but very few. Must be thankful DS in IP cos if go through O levels very tough to get L1R5 of nett 2 or 3 to join HCI Year 5! Firstly analyse is it his results are pulled down by certain 2-3 subjects only? Then work harder in these subjects and in fact you get an idea on his subject inclinations/strengths. If generally weak then better sit down and discuss time management and which activities to cut down to gain time for revision. If computer addiction, take away the source of problem until see improvement. He must be feeling small now - hide your disappointment and help him. Encourage him that it's a long road. Think long term. Jiayou and all the best!

[Snow Crystal]

Lion_king:

As for my DS, I was indeed shocked to see his Chinese Oral Participation being awarded 3 out of 10. In fact he's been answering most of the questions that the teacher asked. Everytimes, when he answers correctly, the Chinese will compliment by saying 得分. So my son was very proud of his Chinese. He has much confident in this subject that he ll hold his 西游记 wherever he goes. Although he was DSA thru Maths Domain. After asking the Chinese teacher, then it dawned on him that the av mark is only 2!!!! What is the teacher trying to do? To demoralize the kids on Chinese? Parents please share your views! :?

So discouraging. Ask the school for marks rubrics scheme ie what does each mark range require. You can then refer to what to do to improve score to at least a pass mark. Tell your DS although sch gives 3/10, you give him 9/10 for showing more interest in Chinese.

[mum42]

ggchan:

my ds english is very bad, anybody can help on how to improve in literary analysis and reading & reasoning ?

R&R is a subject yr DS must understand what the author or articles was trying to tell and also the way the teacher wants d answer to be presented . DS used almost a year to figure out how to score an A, DS scores were C to B then A.So don worry too much yr DS will learn.