DSA 2011

[Tinkerbelle]

jtoh:

Tinkerbelle:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]

They did that in Year 1 at RGS too.

Hi jtoh,
Is this maths presentation a generic project for all Year 1 at RGS? Or it is just for the GEP classes? Tks.

My dd's in a GEP class but I'm assuming the worksheet's generic. Is your dd in RGS?[/quote]No, DD is not in RGS now. Has a CO from RGS so will be there next year. She's a mainstreamer so I guess there'll be lots of adjustment to the learning styles, projects and presentations etc. Might :imdrowning: initially...Hopefully, she'll eventually pick up these new skills.

[Paddy Field]

gleemom:

Congratulations to all who are joining ACS IB. DS in program started with 2 cca's in sec 1. Managed to drop to 1 cca in sec 2 as he takes 3rd Lang so it's just impossible to fit in the schedule. I think athletes who are in school team can also be excused from another cca. Let the boy try out in sec 1 then see how things go from there. DS likes the curriculum and is having fun there Principal is also well-liked by the boys in general.

Thank you for the feedback, gleemom. It is comforting to hear about DS adjustment in ACSI.

Do the parents have to write in to request for a stop in the cca or are all those who take 3rd language exempted automatically?

[TwaTau]

Paddy Field:

Congrats to all who hear from ACSI.


I rec'd phone call to attend the principal talk this Friday too. Did not expect to get this as I thought most of their slots will be given to he ACSP and ACSJ boys.

DS likes the IB program but I cannot imagine having to cope w 2 CCAs in the midst of such heavy workload.

Any parents has any feedback on this?

:congrats: double CO from RI and ACSI.
With smart kid like yours, shouldn't be a problem to cope with multitasking and the workload. The other school will probably will have similar heavy loading in both academy and cca.

[Paddy Field]

TwaTau:

Paddy Field:

Congrats to all who hear from ACSI.


I rec'd phone call to attend the principal talk this Friday too. Did not expect to get this as I thought most of their slots will be given to he ACSP and ACSJ boys.

DS likes the IB program but I cannot imagine having to cope w 2 CCAs in the midst of such heavy workload.

Any parents has any feedback on this?

:congrats: double CO from RI and ACSI.
With smart kid like yours, shouldn't be a problem to cope with multitasking and the workload. The other school will probably will have similar heavy loading in both academy and cca.

:thankyou: TwaTau

My DS SA1 results is only border-line 80%. But he has some accolades that may boost his application. And he is very vocal, so it may have left an impression with e RI interviewers. But ACSI I did not really look thru his personal statement, so cannot comment much.

[gleemom]

For ACSI start with 2 CCAs first in sec 1 then see how things progress. You should ask Mr Hodge on Friday regarding your concerns. I have a child in IB & another in A-level track. All IP schools have tough programs as they expect the students to be more mature & disciplined in their schedules. Projects, presentations, etc plus criteria for promotion to meet. But most will settle in to the pace by mid to end sec 1.

[clayman]

Funx3:

clayman:

Congrats!! My son also just received the CO from ACSI. So relieved!! Will be meeting the new principal this Friday. Really eager to hear what directions he has for the school.

Is your sona GEPper and from ACS too??

:congrats: clayman!
So your ACS boy will Continue his Sec Sch Journey in ACSI ....

Thanks funx3.

Yes he is a die-hard ACSian so I suppose it is a no-brainer. He thinks the IB will be more his cup of tea.

[ngbrdad]

gleemom:

For ACSI start with 2 CCAs first in sec 1 then see how things progress. You should ask Mr Hodge on Friday regarding your concerns. I have a child in IB & another in A-level track. All IP schools have tough programs as they expect the students to be more mature & disciplined in their schedules. Projects, presentations, etc plus criteria for promotion to meet. But most will settle in to the pace by mid to end sec 1.

Thanks for sharing your insight on ACSI with us.
How do the boys in ACSI behave in general ?
Are they very materialistic like into branded goods, gadgets etc since most come from well to do background ?
Hope I'm not offending anyone by asking this.

[ngbrdad]

Paddy Field:

:thankyou: TwaTau

My DS SA1 results is only border-line 80%. But he has some accolades that may boost his application. And he is very vocal, so it may have left an impression with e RI interviewers. But ACSI I did not really look thru his personal statement, so cannot comment much.

:congrats:

[jtoh]

Tinkerbelle:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]
Hi jtoh,
Is this maths presentation a generic project for all Year 1 at RGS? Or it is just for the GEP classes? Tks.

My dd's in a GEP class but I'm assuming the worksheet's generic. Is your dd in RGS?

No, DD is not in RGS now. Has a CO from RGS so will be there next year. She's a mainstreamer so I guess there'll be lots of adjustment to the learning styles, projects and presentations etc. Might :imdrowning: initially...Hopefully, she'll eventually pick up these new skills. [/quote]That's great, Tinkerbelle. I knew you had a dd who got a CO from RGS but don't know why had this impression you had another dd already in RGS. Did your dd apply via academic domain? The majority of RGS girls are from mainstream so there shouldn't be too much problem adjusting.

[Paddy Field]

ngbrdad:

Paddy Field:

:thankyou: TwaTau

My DS SA1 results is only border-line 80%. But he has some accolades that may boost his application. And he is very vocal, so it may have left an impression with e RI interviewers. But ACSI I did not really look thru his personal statement, so cannot comment much.

:congrats:

:thankyou:

All the best to your DS on the NJC activity n interview.