Secondary 2 Streaming
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RandomMum\" post_id=\"2107501\" time=\"1683198867\" user_id=\"199204:
A)
Hi,
Hope this is the right place to ask this! I am wondering if my dd DSAed to a school, is there a way to transfer to another school if it is a non-medical reason?
Thanks!
Under DSA,
if is across 2 different Secondary schools -
1)
If your child is currently studying in an IP (A-level) Secondary school, want to transfer out to an \"International\" schools, Yes, still can, allowed. Because they are under different curriculum.
Eg.
say,
Pupil is unable to cope with Nanyang Girls' High or Hwa Chong IP academic rigor,
want to Transfer out to an \"International\" school,
Yes, this is allowed.
This had happened to some students before, in the past.
Note that \"International\" school fees, can be costly.
But No, not allowed, if -
2)
Pupil seek to transfer out from one IP-A-level Secondary school to another IP-A-level school , say,
eg.
from Cedar Girls Secondary to Raffles Institution,
in Year 5.
OR
say, attempt to seek Transfer from IP (Dunman High / River Valley High), both are SAP schools, to Hwa Chong JC, in Year 5.
Nor
3)
Pupil seek to Transfer out from an IP-A-level Secondary school to
IB ( SJI or ACS Independent ), in Year 5.
Nor
4)
attempt to seek Transfer out from an IP school to another O-level Secondary school , & vice versa.
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B) Under DSA,
If is within the SAME Secondary school -
A)
In \"Dual-track\" Secondary schools,
Eg.
In (Catholic High / St Nick / SCGS),
If students are unable to cope with IP academic rigor,
at end of Sec 2,
they can seek Transfer,
from IP to O-level track,
if vacancies arise.
B)
in certain IP-A-level schools like
Dunman High, RI, Hwa Chong, Nanyang Girs' High,
If students are unable to cope with IP academic rigor,
at end of Sec 2,
students can join the special \"on-demand O level\" classes, particularly set up (opened) for them, to take O level exam, instead of continue struggled inside IP. -
phtthp\" post_id=\"2107524\" time=\"1683249005\" user_id=\"35251:
You have a standard answer template for all these types of questions saved somewhere right? :xedfingers:
A)
Under DSA,
if is across 2 different Secondary schools -
1)
If your child is currently studying in an IP (A-level) Secondary school, want to transfer out to an \"International\" schools, Yes, still can, allowed. Because they are under different curriculum.
Eg.
say,
Pupil is unable to cope with Nanyang Girls' High or Hwa Chong IP academic rigor,
want to Transfer out to an \"International\" school,
Yes, this is allowed.
This had happened to some students before, in the past.
Note that \"International\" school fees, can be costly.
But No, not allowed, if -
2)
Pupil seek to transfer out from one IP-A-level Secondary school to another IP-A-level school , say,
eg.
from Cedar Girls Secondary to Raffles Institution,
in Year 5.
OR
say, attempt to seek Transfer from IP (Dunman High / River Valley High), both are SAP schools, to Hwa Chong JC, in Year 5.
Nor
3)
Pupil seek to Transfer out from an IP-A-level Secondary school to
IB ( SJI or ACS Independent ), in Year 5.
Nor
4)
attempt to seek Transfer out from an IP school to another O-level Secondary school , & vice versa.
============================
B) Under DSA,
If is within the SAME Secondary school -
A)
In \"Dual-track\" Secondary schools,
Eg.
In (Catholic High / St Nick / SCGS),
If students are unable to cope with IP academic rigor,
at end of Sec 2,
they can seek Transfer,
from IP to O-level track,
if vacancies arise.
B)
in certain IP-A-level schools like
Dunman High, RI, Hwa Chong, Nanyang Girs' High,
If students are unable to cope with IP academic rigor,
at end of Sec 2,
students can join the special \"on-demand O level\" classes, particularly set up (opened) for them, to take O level exam, instead of continue struggled inside IP. -
Please pm good math and science tutor or enrichment class preferably one that’s fun and motivating. TIA
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Hi experienced parents
Does anyone know what are the chances of successfully appeal for A math If school criteria is A2 for math but child gets B3 for math? -
Blissedsher\" post_id=\"2109563\" time=\"1685018813\" user_id=\"23814:
For my school's streaming exercise, we stick strictly to the criteria.
Hi experienced parents
Does anyone know what are the chances of successfully appeal for A math If school criteria is A2 for math but child gets B3 for math? -
Blissedsher\" post_id=\"2109563\" time=\"1685018813\" user_id=\"23814:
No fixed rule.
Hi experienced parents
Does anyone know what are the chances of successfully appeal for A math If school criteria is A2 for math but child gets B3 for math?
Not standardized.
It varies, from school to school.
It all depends on your own Secondary's school that particular subject HOD, plus your school's VP (Academic).
Some HODs are kind.
They don't mind giving you a second chance. At least, they let you try out for Sec 3 one whole year in that A-Maths subject first,
then
re-assess one more time, towards the end of Sec 3, whether u should drop A-Maths or continue with A-Maths, when u move up to Sec 4.
However,
there are also some other Secondary schools' HOD, who are rather mean (strict). They stick closely to their book of rules. Of course, besides looking at your Sec 2 Maths grade, they will also look at how u perform, in rest of your other core subjects, too.
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What happen,
if let's say that Secondary school of yours, that Maths HOD is very strict, go by the book rule that kind of person?
If this is the situation u are in, caught in a dilemma, you can actually call up those Secondary schools that u are interested in, ask to speak to either Principal or VP (Academic) directly,
ask them
can your kid possibly seek Transfer into their school, to do A-Maths ?
Some Secondary schools' Principal don't mind. They will accept your child, for transfer.
As u know,
at end of Sec 2,
there is a lot of Transfer movement going on, amongst many Secondary schools in Singapore. So, just proceed to seek Transfer, if A-Maths is what your kid really want.
At end of Sec 2,
three types of seeking Transfer to schools, can take place. Common !
For Non-DSA students, only :-
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1) Transfer taking place , from one O-level school X to another O-level school Y
2) Transfer taking place, from one O-level school X to another IP school Z
3) Transfer taking place, from an IP school, back to O-level track -
Thanks for your quick replies. I think our main problem is math results also affect her chance in getting pure science . So what I meant is A math is together with pure science . If we don’t get Amaths we cant take pure science. It’s detrimental for a child wanting to go JC .and i feel it’s too early for a child to face such an important checkpoint that will change their pathways.
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Blissedsher\" post_id=\"2109591\" time=\"1685056841\" user_id=\"23814:
Sharing my perspective:
Thanks for your quick replies. I think our main problem is math results also affect her chance in getting pure science . So what I meant is A math is together with pure science . If we don't get Amaths we cant take pure science. It's detrimental for a child wanting to go JC .and i feel it's too early for a child to face such an important checkpoint that will change their pathways.
There are Art stream in JC too. Art stream is not considered inferior, just that they are less popular than Science stream thus the higher COP. They are less popular because all the buzz on IT/ tech startup/ AI etc, implying everything is about science. we often overlook our leaders are mostly from humanity majors, so Art (humanity) is an important stream too. If your child is very keen in Science then be it. Else don’t rule out Art stream.
I recently attended a future job seminar organised by my child school. A professor researching on what the employers are looking for, shared that tech companies are looking for all type of people, not only tech people. They need marketing people, chief listening officer, to help bring their products to the mass market. These are Art stream people.
So we should not restrict our child selection based on media buzz.
To me, hybrid stream is ideal, like: Physic/Bio, Chem, Econ History/literature. Background to understand tech and able to understand the needs of people too. -
I maybe wrong but seems art stream also needs Amath for H1 or H2math ?
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Blissedsher\" post_id=\"2109591\" time=\"1685056841\" user_id=\"23814:
At 14yo, you and your child should already have a fair inkling whether she is likely to want to pursue a very \"science\" course or career. If she does, then she really needs to work on her maths if she wants to go the JC route. There is also the alternative of going through the poly route which may not require such good grades.
Thanks for your quick replies. I think our main problem is math results also affect her chance in getting pure science . So what I meant is A math is together with pure science . If we don't get Amaths we cant take pure science. It's detrimental for a child wanting to go JC .and i feel it's too early for a child to face such an important checkpoint that will change their pathways.
Chances are, if she is weak in maths, she may not really be that interested in the sciences? Try to get beneath the \"smart kids do science\" or \"science is more prestigious\" or \"there is no future in arts\" sort of thinking, and ask her what really excites and interests her. There are many worthwhile careers that do not need much science or maths.
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