Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[Tentacles]

Hi guys, a short question: Is Further Maths available for students to take?


Thanks!

[Skyed]

Tentacles:

Hi guys, a short question: Is Further Maths available for students to take?


Thanks!

Further maths I think is H2 maths now? But that's in JC.. Or are you referring to Amath?

[South African]

Hi parents, my DS is going into Yr 2 next year and trying for the IP. Need some parental advice.


(1) Sec 1 & Sec 2 results - what kind of sec 1 results (my son did a 68% in yr 1 - but got A1/A2 for Maths, Physics, Geo & English) and sec 2 result are they looking at? Also at sec 2, is it just CA1 & CA2?
(2) HAST test - How bad can this get? And if my DS has never failed in any subjects, got strong A1 in Maths?
(3) CCA & Leadership - He’s into competitive sports (trained 5 times a wk) and no particular leadership roles? How much does CCA play in selection criteria?
(4) Teacher’s recommendations? Which teacher plays a bigger part? Form teacher?
(5) Interviews - What kind of Qs and what do they look out for?

Pardon for the long q, but I know I can always count on the close ACS community for help. Thank you.

[twilight]

Tentacles:

Hi guys, a short question: Is Further Maths available for students to take?


Thanks!

Not anymore. Further math used to be SL, but it's going to become HL subject. So someone who takes further math will have a combination of math HL, further math HL and 1 other HL subject. It's really skewed towards math. Granted, people taking further math are likely to want to do math in university, but the point of IB is to have a broad based education, and the school does not want to encourage students to be so specialised in math, so it will stop offering further math starting next year I think.

[T101]

BeContented:

breezy:

[quote=\"BeContented\"]Like to ask parents of ACSI about school shoes policy.


Can students wear sports shoes on daily basis? Any color constraint eg.50% white base with some colors (blue only?)
Am going overseas very soon & understand can buy sports shoes at a better price than SG. So hoping to grab some for Sch next year.

Hi BeContented,

Yes, sports shoes can be worn on a daily basis provided they are 70% white & laced. The school doesnt seem to be too strict on the colours of the stripes as far as i can see.

To play safe, I just bought a pair of white based running shoes with blue strips for my younger son.

Hi Breezy,
Thanks a lot. So it's shopping time :rahrah:[/quote]
Hi BeContented,

My son uses ASICS running shoes. You can buy them, comes in blue or green strips, from SAFRA Telok Blangah at $42. Good value and they do last. You may want to check this out.

[T101]

South African:

Hi parents, my DS is going into Yr 2 next year and trying for the IP. Need some parental advice.


(1) Sec 1 & Sec 2 results - what kind of sec 1 results (my son did a 68% in yr 1 - but got A1/A2 for Maths, Physics, Geo & English) and sec 2 result are they looking at? Also at sec 2, is it just CA1 & CA2?
(2) HAST test - How bad can this get? And if my DS has never failed in any subjects, got strong A1 in Maths?
(3) CCA & Leadership - He's into competitive sports (trained 5 times a wk) and no particular leadership roles? How much does CCA play in selection criteria?
(4) Teacher's recommendations? Which teacher plays a bigger part? Form teacher?
(5) Interviews - What kind of Qs and what do they look out for?

Pardon for the long q, but I know I can always count on the close ACS community for help. Thank you.

Hi, son is in Express but will in IP year 3 next year. These are our experience:

1. Generally, do need consistent good results in year 1 and year 2 (up to mid year). My son managed to obtain more than 80% for year 1 and year 2. His friends that got into IP also did well in their studies, between 70% to 80%.

2. Unable to provide info on HAST test as son not required to take test, results >80%.

3. Important to do well in the Interview. Understand from son that it is not difficult, just show confident when answering. As for the interview questions, the boys do share the questions after the interviews. Ask your son to engage his friends.

4. Son totally involved in his competitive CCA and did not have other activities. Understand that some of his friends were selected simply based on their CCA involvement.

5. Teachers' recommendations are taken into consideration. Son had a couple of wonderful subject teachers who know him well. Important for your son to engage his teachers.

[Koh-i-Noor]

autolycus:

Koh-i-Noor:

Hi, autolycus.


My son is going to ACSI for IB next year thru DSA.

May I know what's the difference between taking CL and HCL? In all aspect.

What is the advantage of taking HCL?

I am advised against taking HCL, and was told that if taking HCL it means the pupil is no longer eligible to do CL. Is it true that it's either CL or HCL?

(Sorry, I am quite confused about this, cos in primary school, HCL is a separate subject, whereas CL is a compulsory MT subject. )

Thank you.

Higher Chinese (HCL) is Mandarin Chinese taken at first-language level. CL is a second-language subject and is easier. Passing HCL at Year 4 fulfills the local bilingual requirement, freeing up the alternative language slot in Year 5 for another language if desired (e.g. Spanish, German, French, Hindi). Otherwise, the student must continue to take Chinese in Year 5.

Yes, it's true that it's either HCL or CL. However, if your son is good at Chinese, I'd advise doing HCL. That gives him more options all round.

Cheers!

:thankyou: Autolycus, really appreciate your sharing.
We have decided to let DS do HCL, as he has wanted it all along.

[pixiedust]

Thanks Koh-i-Noor for bumping up autolycus's reply! Now I fully understand the HCL issue ! :lovesite:


(my fault for missing out the earlier discussion)

:thankyou: Autolycus

[South African]

T101:

South African:

Hi parents, my DS is going into Yr 2 next year and trying for the IP. Need some parental advice.


(1) Sec 1 & Sec 2 results - what kind of sec 1 results (my son did a 68% in yr 1 - but got A1/A2 for Maths, Physics, Geo & English) and sec 2 result are they looking at? Also at sec 2, is it just CA1 & CA2?
(2) HAST test - How bad can this get? And if my DS has never failed in any subjects, got strong A1 in Maths?
(3) CCA & Leadership - He's into competitive sports (trained 5 times a wk) and no particular leadership roles? How much does CCA play in selection criteria?
(4) Teacher's recommendations? Which teacher plays a bigger part? Form teacher?
(5) Interviews - What kind of Qs and what do they look out for?

Pardon for the long q, but I know I can always count on the close ACS community for help. Thank you.

Hi, son is in Express but will in IP year 3 next year. These are our experience:

1. Generally, do need consistent good results in year 1 and year 2 (up to mid year). My son managed to obtain more than 80% for year 1 and year 2. His friends that got into IP also did well in their studies, between 70% to 80%.

2. Unable to provide info on HAST test as son not required to take test, results >80%.

3. Important to do well in the Interview. Understand from son that it is not difficult, just show confident when answering. As for the interview questions, the boys do share the questions after the interviews. Ask your son to engage his friends.

4. Son totally involved in his competitive CCA and did not have other activities. Understand that some of his friends were selected simply based on their CCA involvement.

5. Teachers' recommendations are taken into consideration. Son had a couple of wonderful subject teachers who know him well. Important for your son to engage his teachers.

Hi T101,

Thank you for sharing your experience. My DS will have to do his best and show improvements and enthusiasm in Yr 2. Am sure at P2, the standard will go up as most kids who are motivated (or parents) would put in their best.

[Truth Hurts]

Hi Parents of 2013 Year 1 ACSI pupils.


What does my son wear to registration/orientation on 19 Dec? Is it the old school uniform or the new school uniform? Do we need to bring our old report books and PSLE slip etc? I heard we can pay for the expenses through credit card. Please enlighten me. Thanks :lightrod: