The document outlines details that were presented at a secondary one meet-the-parents session, including the school's academic programmes, assessment system, character development initiatives, and the importance of parent partnership. It discusses the school's three academic streams, subjects offered, grading system, and criteria for promotion and lateral transfers between streams. It also describes key academic programmes, the school's approach to discipline and student well-being, and how parents can support their child's learning and development.

1. Meet-the-Parents Session Secondary One 14 Jan 2011 Inspiring Leaders in a Dynamic Community

2. Programme Outline Address by Year Master Address by Head of Department, Physical Education / Co-curricular Activities Address by School Principal Interaction with Form Teachers and Subject Teachers

3. Outline of Year Master Presentation Academic and Skills Development Character Development and Student Well-being Parent Partnership

4. Academic and Skills Development

5. Academic Streams 4 years to ‘N’ levels for N(T) Normal (Technical) N(T) 4 years to ‘N’ levels, with option of 1 additional year to ‘O’ levels Normal (Academic) N(A) 4 years to ‘O’ levels Express Stream EX

6. Subjects Home Economics Design & Technology Character & Leadership Development (CLD) For Express/Normal (Academic) only English Literature Integrated Humanities (Geography & History) For Normal (Technical) only Computer Application Social Studies English Language Mother Tongue Language Mathematics Science Music Art & Craft Physical Education Civics & Moral Education New Subjects Subjects also offered in Primary School

7. Assessment Music Art Design & Technology Home Economics Physical Education English Literature Integrated Humanities (Geography & History) Social Studies N(T) stream Computer Application N(T) stream English Language Mother Tongue Languages Mathematics Science Project-based / Skills-based / Coursework Written tests & exams

8. Assessment Weighting 30% 45% SA2 20% 15% CA2 30% 25% SA1 20% 15% CA1 N(T) EX & N(A)

9. Grading System Express Normal (Academic) <40 F9 40-44 E8 45-49 D7 50-54 C6 55-59 C5 60-64 B4 65-69 B3 70-74 A2 ≥ 75 A1 Marks (%) Grade <50 U 50-59 5 60-64 4 65-69 3 70-74 2 ≥ 75 1 Marks (%) Grade

10. Grading System Normal (Technical) Mother Tongue ‘B’ Syllabus <50 U 50-59 D 60-69 C 70-74 B ≥ 75 A Marks (%) Grade Grades: Distinction Merit Pass Fail

11. Promotion Criteria Express: Pass English Language 50% for overall Normal (Technical): Pass English Language or Math Pass 2 subjects in total Normal (Academic): Either pass English Language and 2 other subjects Or pass 4 subjects

12. Lateral Transfer N(T) N(A) or N(A) EX Evaluated on a case-by-case basis Areas of consideration: Academic performance Minimum requirement: 75% or above for all subjects Consistency of performance Character traits and attitude towards learning

13. Key Programmes English Language Fiesta Learning Journey to Sungei Buloh (Integrated Programme) Glogster Training Newsmaker Programme

14. Key Programmes Maths & National Education Trail Math Talent Development Programme Maths Fiesta Maths Corner

15. Key Programmes Mother Tongue Language Camp Traditional Games Batik Painting Dikir Barat, Drama Traditional “Kueh” Conversational Chinese and Malay Reading Programme

16. Key Programmes Science Centre Learning Journey Data logger training Science Fair (Project Work) Amazing Race @ Zoo – N(T) Gourmet Garden Project – N(T)

17. Key Programmes Integrated Humanities Collaborative Learning (e.g. Group projects, Humanities Games Day) Study skills (e.g. mindmap, mnemonics) Map reading and other practical applications Discussion of current affairs (e.g. Mount Merapi-volcanic eruptions)

18. Key Programmes Realism Painting (Enrichment) Basic keyboard playing and music improvisation ExCITe@Singapore_River Education Quest An interactive, integrated Sec 1 learning journey to Singapore River- Amazing Race style

19. Academic Enhancement Programme Diagnostic testing to determine the entry level of the pupils gaps in learning pupils’ common mistakes and misconceptions Academic Enhancement Programme To bridge the gap between Foundational level subjects and Sec 1 standards To help level up students who have difficulties in each subject at entry level

20. Character Development and Student Well-being

21. Character Development Lessons Lessons are centred to develop the following social emotional competencies in our pupils: Self-awareness Self-management Social Awareness Relationship Management Responsible Decision Making undergirded by the school’s core values of Excellence, Commitment, Integrity and Teamwork.

22. SMB’s approach to Discipline We discipline with dignity as we - want our pupils to develop respect for self and others - to understand that life is all about making responsible choices and we need to take responsibility for our choices. We instill a high level of self-discipline & self leadership by ensuring pupils take responsibility for their actions.

23. SMB’s approach to Discipline System of Corrective Measures - Reflection on wrongdoing (Incident Report) - In-house suspension - Out-of school suspension - Caning - Guidance by teacher at every stage

24. Student Well-being Growing up and its challenges Counselling support (3 trained counsellors) Support for pupils with special needs: 3 teachers undergoing training to increase awareness of the needs of such pupils Information from parents will be helpful Partnership with external agencies Referral to external agencies

25. Partnership with Parents

26. You’re the most important people in your child’s life Encourage your child to: be punctual for school (reporting time 7:10 am ) learn actively - excite them to look forward to lessons with enthusiasm bring necessary books and resources prepare for lessons by doing pre-reading complete and submit all assignments on time produce quality work to the best of their abilities Give constant advice on how your child should spend his/her time outside school hours Monitoring is essential ‘ House rules’ may be useful

27. Keeping in touch Reaching you Website (announcements on main page): http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg Termly letter from the principal SMS Broadcast Reaching us Tel: 6 756 6760 Email: [email_address] Main point of contact: Form Teachers

28. Thank You