PrincipalMeetsParents 2018 Secondary One Curriculum 12 Jan Curriculum

Principal-Meets-Parents 2018 Secondary One Curriculum (12 Jan)

Curriculum Academic Student Development Applied Learning Programme (ALP) and Learning for Life Programme (LLP) They complement academic and student development programmes, and help students acquire a broad and deep foundation for life and lifelong learning.

Time-table • We follow a 10 -day cycle and refer to the our time-table as Odd and Even weeks. • Each period is 35 minutes with CCE/Assembly lasting 50 minutes. • Students are dismissed at 2. 50 pm from Mon – Thu (1 NT non. SBB students are dismissed at 2. 15 pm) and 12. 25 pm on Fri. • There are two 35 -minute breaks, recess (9. 35 am) and lunch (12. 30 pm). • CCAs start from 3 pm, mostly on Tue and Thu. • Meridian Art Programme (MAP) takes place on Mon from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Sec 1 Exp / NA Sec 1 NT 1. English Language (EL) 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. Basic Mother Tongue 4. Mother Tongue 5. Design and Technology 6. Food and Consumer Education 7. Computer Applications 7. Art 8. Social Studies* 8. History 9. Art* 9. Geography 10. Physical Education* 10. Literature 11. Music* 11. Physical Education* 12. Music* *non-examinable

Applied Learning (ALP) Visual Communications Level-wide programmes that develop an understanding of how visual images, texts and contexts in poster art or other print communication graphics can be used creatively to communicate powerful messages to your intended audience in an authentic setting. Sec 1 students will embark on their own picture book illustration module.

Learning for Life (LLP) Community and Youth Leadership “Developing Leaders of Sound Character” In Meridian, we believe that leadership is about influence and that every student has the potential to lead. Sec 1 students are exposed to the Growing Leaders Programme that focuses on Self-Leadership, Connecting with Others and Leading Others

Stretched Programmes English Language - Meridian Speakers’ Programme - AEM (Public Speaking) Humanities - Humanities Scholars Programme Mother Tongue - Author in Residence (Upper Sec) Mathematics - Singapore Math Olympiad (Lower Sec) - AEM (Maths and POA) Science - Science Research Programme - AEM (Biology) D&T/Art - Meridian Art programme (MAP) - Enhanced Art Programme (EAP)

Grades System Express A 1 A 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 C 6 D 7 E 8 F 9 100 – 75 74 – 70 69 – 65 64 – 60 59 – 55 54 – 50 49 – 45 44 – 40 39 & below Normal Academic Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade U 100 – 75 74 – 70 69 – 65 64 – 60 59 – 50 49 & below Normal Technical A B C D U 100 – 75 74 – 70 69 – 60 59 – 50 49 & below

Promotion Criteria Sec 1 E to Sec 2 E Pass in EL and at least 50% in the average of all examinable subjects. (Laterally transferred to 2 NA if student does not meet promotion criteria) Sec 1 NA to Pass in EL and 2 other subjects Sec 2 NA OR Pass in 4 subjects. (Retention in 1 NA if student does not meet promotion criteria) (Laterally transferred to 2 NT if deemed suited) Sec 1 NT to Pass in 2 subjects, one of which must be EL or Math. Sec 2 NT (Retention in 1 NT if student does not meet promotion criteria)

Lateral Transfer Sec 1 NA to Sec 2 E 70% or higher in the average of all subjects and deemed able to cope with the Express Course Sec 1 NT to Sec 2 NA 70% or higher in the average of all subjects and deemed able to cope with the Normal Academic Course

What’s in it for your child? We want to nurture young Singaporeans who ask questions and look for answers, and who are willing to think in new ways, solve new problems and create new opportunities for the future. And, equally important, we want to help our young to build up a set of sound values so that they have the strength of character and resilience to deal with life’s inevitable setbacks without being unduly discouraged, and so that they have the willingness to work hard to achieve their dreams. https: //www. moe. gov. sg/education-system

Role of Parents • Support and complement school efforts • Working towards similar goals

Thank You