METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL
BRIEFING FOR SEC 2
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR 2015
• Lessons are in 60 min or 90 min blocks
• 2 half-hourly break times every day.
• The timetable will be structured in a 2-week (or a 10day) cycle.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Day 1 (odd)
Day 6 (even)
Day 2 (o)
Day 7 (e)
Day 3 (o)
Day 8 (e)
Day 4 (o)
Day 9 (e)
Day 5 (o)
Day 10 (e)
• Lower Sec Science classes are conducted in Semestral
modules.
Semester 1: 2 Jan – 24 Apr & Semester 2: 27 Apr –
end of year.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE IN 2015
Day
1st
period
Last period
Mon
0730h
1400h
Tue
0730h
1430h
Wed
0830h
1400h
Thu
0730h
1400h
Fri
0730h
1430h
Afternoon classes
Scheduled remedial
Other
activities
CCA starts
1500h
1500-1630: S2MEP
1430- 1530: Languages
1530 – 1630: Maths
CCA starts
1630h
CCA starts
1500h
1430- 1530: Sciences
1530 – 1630: Humanities
CCA starts
1630h
CCA starts
1500h
2015 CALENDAR
Swap in timetable/ curriculum days in 2015
M (-2 Days)
T (-3 Days)
Term 1
Term 2
W (-3 Days)
T (-4 Days)
F (-3 Days)
(o)Feb 18
CNY cel
(o)Feb 19
CNY
(o)Feb 20
CNY
(e)Apr 2
X-ctry
(e)Apr 3
Gd Fri
(e) FRI tt
Mar 31
(e)May 1
Labour Day
Term 3
(e)Jul 6
Youth Day
(o)FRI tt
Jul 14
(o)Jul 17
HR Puasa
(e)FRI tt
Jul 22
(o)Aug 10
Day aft ND
(e)Jul 23
FD FDR
(e)FRI tt
Aug 4
(e)Aug 7
ND cel
(e)Sep 3
Tr Dy cel
Term 4
(e)Jul 24
128 FD
(e)THUR tt
23 Sep
(e)Sep 24
HR Haji
(e)Sep 4
Tr Day
AFTERNOON CO-CURRICULAR
SCHEDULE
MEP lessons & 3rd Language classes take priority over
all other afternoon activities except
when there are compulsory school events or
participation in approved competitions
Note on L3:
1.Be committed for the whole year. Marks will captured from
semester 1 and are included in overall percentage for the year
2.Withdrawal process is via the language centre
3.If transport arrangement is needed to centre, please see Mdm
Junita.
CONVERSATIONAL MALAY PROGRAMME
Another Language Learning Opportunities for all levels
~ Conversational Language competency and cultural awareness
~ Curriculum focus on listening, speaking and recognising
simple words/characters
~ Elementary module on Thursdays 3 – 5 pm
(5 weeks: 5 February to 12 March)
~ Registration forms are available at the General Office or from
any of the Mother Tongue Language teachers.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Each subject will set approx.
1 – 1.5 hr of homework per week
Average time spent on homework in a
week = 6 - 10 hours
Students need to exercise good time
management, discipline
ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS
Valid Reasons for absence
1. Unwell and covered with Medical Certificate
valid for test day (copies of mc to be given to FT &
to respective subject teachers)
2. Test falls on the same day of an approved
competition (interschool, international). The teacher
i/c of competition will inform the staff BUT students
should also take responsibility to alert their
respective teachers.
SECONDARY 2 ASSESSMENTS
O-track
Assessment
type
Weighting for
LA, MT, Maths
Weighting for
Geog, Hist
Weighting for
Sciences
Mid-Year
Coursework
Year-end Summative
Progress Report
Progress Report
Report
Mid-Year Block Assignments & class
End-of-Year
Tests
tests for Term 1 – 3
Examination
30%
20%
50%
25%
40%
35%
40%
20%
40%
SECONDARY 2 PROMOTIONS
O-track
Promotion to Secondary 3 is based on Overall performance
at CAs and Year-End Examinations.
Attain 50% overall marks
Attain 50% Language Arts marks
Streaming is based on
•Overall percentage
•Rank Average
An information session on streaming and post-secondary
pathways will be organised on Sat, 18 April 2015.
SECONDARY 2 ASSESSMENTS
IP-track
Assessment
type
Weighting for
all subjects
except Science
Weighting for
Sciences
Mid-Year
Progress
Report
Mid-Year Block
Tests
Coursework
Progress Report
Year-end
Summative Report
Assignments & class
tests for Term 1 – 3
End-of-Year
Examination
20%
30%
50%
40%
20%
40%
YEAR 2 PROMOTIONS
IP track
Promotion to Year 3
Students must meet all the 3 criteria:
• An aggregate point of 26 points or more based on 6 relevant subjects*;
• At least 1 bonus point for their performance in PTK and IS and
• A score requirement of at least 4 points in these 6 subjects.
6 relevant subjects
1. Language Arts
2. Mother Tongue**
3. History / Geography
4. Mathematics
5. Physical Sciences / Life Sciences
6. Any other subject
** This subject will be replaced with any other subject for a student who
has been exempted from offering Mother Tongue.
COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS WITH
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Letters
Emails and phone calls
Announcements through MGS website
http://www.mgs.sch.edu.sg
Newsletters
School sms
Progress reports after CAs & Exams
Parents Level Briefing
Parent-Teacher Meeting with class, subject & CCA
teachers
(18 April 2015, Saturday)
ParentLink
ROCS - PENANG
The objectives:
(I)
To provide authentic contexts and experiences for applied learning
(II)
To develop the whole child in the four domains - cognitive, affective,
physical and spiritual across disciplines
(III)
To develop the 21st Century Competencies of global awareness and
cross-cultural skills and sensitivities
(IV)
To broaden cultural perspectives for better understanding of life
(V)
To provide opportunities for service to the community/ society
ROCS - PENANG
Tentative Schedule
Term 2 Week 10
May 25 – 29
LEVEL THEME
Being a team player
CLASS IDENTITY
Girl Power
Women of Influence