National Junior College (Junior High)

[Overmars]

lebookworm:

ptoh:

Dear JH2 parents,


Can I get some of your thoughts about subject combinations for JH3? During the end Sem1 brief, the new dean mentioned that it's no longer common to do 3 sciences and he seems to be discouraging the 3-science combination, which was defacto for NJ in the past.

What are your thoughts on this, and whether you would still encourage your kids to do 3 sciences despite, and worry about it later when they reach SH?

Thanks.

Hello!

I'm not a JH2 parent, sorry, but I am a JH3 student!
I understand your concerns over the combinations. Personally I think that the dean is trying to push for more arts students as currently in the JH3 cohort there is only one class of humans/lit students as compared to the usual amount of two.

Triple sciences are usually encouraged because they give the greatest choice at the end of JH4, when we have to choose our subject combos for A levels. If there's a sudden change of heart like let's say, hating physics at JH2 to suddenly liking it in JH3 and JH4, if your child chooses to drop physics for an arts subject, they can no longer take it at A levels.
Also, advanced humanities and literature do not provide more range of subjects to take at A levels. Those taking advanced humanities and lit has the same choices of subjects, only without one science that they have chosen to drop. That's why most people prefer not to take it.

However, if your child has interest and/or flair in the humanities or literature and is absolutely sure that he/she does not need a certain science subject(Bio or Physics), then I strongly encourage the child to go for it as it allows the child to go deeper into the subject and have a higher understanding. I think the most important is for a child to love what they learn, and if they love the arts, then why not let them take it?

Triple sciences is still the safest choice as it allows for the biggest range of subjects to be chosen from at A levels in case your child decides to change his/her mind, so I suggest that you choose it if your child loves sciences, or if they are unclear of where to head to in life, not confident or not interested in arts.

Yup so here's my 2 cents, I hope this helps!

I don't think the dean is pushing for more arts students, given the fact that Njc is niche in Sci and math. The adv LA and Adv humanities options are there to cater to students who are somewhat not science inclined.
Anyway taking adv la or adv hum doesn't stop one from taking science stream in SH, just not the particular Sci that was dropped in jh3/4.

[ptoh]

Thansk Jennifer and Overmars for your insight on the subject combi matters. I have a much better understanding now.

[sky12_]

sunshine123:

Dr.K:

[quote=\"zsqchx\"]My DS is Jh2, the GPA is below 3.0. is this consider no good?

I guess as long as it does not fall below 2 should be OK.In my DS class for 2012 there were 3/4 in Deans list last term and this term not a single one.Most were in the 2.9 to less than 4 in myDS class. What a toughie.There seems to be only 1 in the Deans list 4.0 or > for the whole JH2 cohort is it true?Not sure which class.Biggest casualty was LA-the Dean is a PhD and determined to prepare the students for A level standards as of now.When I looked at the paper it seems more of University standards. Also the standard for Science is very much higher than RI and Hwa Choong IP program from what I hear from secondary school science teachers.

Hi,

Any idea why was there a change in the JH Dean? Previously, was a lady. Now the JH Dean is a guy. If set such high standard, that means only the cream of the crop, and the very elite from JH2 are able to opt for Advance Lit class in JH3.

It is a critical year for JH2 since they are going to choose the subject combination.

Thanks for the sharing.[/quote]Hello! ^^ I am currently a student in NJ, and I just want to say that it is not just a critical year for JH2 only. JH3 is also a critical year and a BIG step from lower JH. Hence choose wisely the subject combination

[sunshine123]

Hi,


Still on subject combination.

My DD is keen to take Adv Humanities in JH3. Any sharing on how DD/DS can strive and do well in Adv Humanities class? Or, what are some pre-requisites before jumping in to select Adv Humanties?

Thanks so much in advance for sharing.

[ptoh]

Did anyone get spam SMS from \"EUREKA2\" with the following messages:


FROM NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE
Title: Indonesia Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi
Issued: 05 Aug 2013
Due: 19 Aug 2013

or is it just me? :spam:

[lebookworm]

ptoh:

Did anyone get spam SMS from \"EUREKA2\" with the following messages:


FROM NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE
Title: Indonesia Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi
Issued: 05 Aug 2013
Due: 19 Aug 2013

or is it just me? :spam:

It is just a message from the school's library system informing you when a book you borrowed is issued and due. Did you borrow that book? If you did not borrow the mentioned book, I suggest you bring it up to the school's librarian

[CassN]

Hi, any JH4s/parents know where to find the information and slides about the vietnam trip? The teachers-in-charge mentioned that it would be put up on LMS but I can’t seem to find it yet?

[Jennifer]

CassN:

Hi, any JH4s/parents know where to find the information and slides about the vietnam trip? The teachers-in-charge mentioned that it would be put up on LMS but I can't seem to find it yet?

We did not attend he briefing. Will check with my boy tmr.

[voldemin]

sunshine123:

Hi,


Still on subject combination.

My DD is keen to take Adv Humanities in JH3. Any sharing on how DD/DS can strive and do well in Adv Humanities class? Or, what are some pre-requisites before jumping in to select Adv Humanties?

Thanks so much in advance for sharing.

Hi! I'm currently in the jh3 AH class and i had similar questions when i was choosing my subject combi last year. For our batch we were required to get As for GS and IH modules, not so sure about this year though. What your daughter can do is to try her best to score well for IH, and maybe express her interest towards her IH teacher? What's important is a passion for the humanities, as history and geography would be pretty boring if you aren't interested.

[sunshine123]

voldemin:

sunshine123:

Hi,


Still on subject combination.

My DD is keen to take Adv Humanities in JH3. Any sharing on how DD/DS can strive and do well in Adv Humanities class? Or, what are some pre-requisites before jumping in to select Adv Humanties?

Thanks so much in advance for sharing.

Hi! I'm currently in the jh3 AH class and i had similar questions when i was choosing my subject combi last year. For our batch we were required to get As for GS and IH modules, not so sure about this year though. What your daughter can do is to try her best to score well for IH, and maybe express her interest towards her IH teacher? What's important is a passion for the humanities, as history and geography would be pretty boring if you aren't interested.

Hi! Thank you for sharing. :goodpost:

How is like for the past 6 months? Are the subjects interesting thus far?

Thanks! :thankyou: