River Valley High School [*IP]

[verykiasu]

yes he has submitted the subject combi online this week.

There are
triple sc (GPA 3.2 or above for Sec 2 overall results, A1 or 2 for Sec 2 Maths & Science)
triple human (GPA 3.2 or above for Sec 2 overall results, at least B3 for the human subjects u choose)
Bicult Studies (GPA 3.2 or above for Sec 2 overall results, A1 or A2 for Sec 2 Maths & Science, at least B3 for Eng & HCL)

I think the result of whether u get in your choice will be in end nov or dec ba
hope it helps

[Serendipity]

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yes he has submitted the subject combi online this week.
There are
triple sc (GPA 3.2 or above for Sec 2 overall results, A1 or 2 for Sec 2 Maths & Science)
triple human (GPA 3.2 or above for Sec 2 overall results, at least B3 for the human subjects u choose)
Bicult Studies (GPA 3.2 or above for Sec 2 overall results, A1 or A2 for Sec 2 Maths & Science, at least B3 for Eng & HCL)

I think the result of whether u get in your choice will be in end nov or dec ba
hope it helps

Thank you for the very useful information!

Oh, I didn't know they still have a choice of Bicultural Studies at Sec 3 entry. I'm surprised they don't require higher grades for languages though for the programme.

Hope your DC gets his/her first choice of subject combi!

[verykiasu]

unfortunately no DC didn’t get in 1st choice…wasn’t informed that there was only 1 class of computing due to lack of resources as its v new subject at sec 3 in RVHS…and was told they will see by GPA results to get in the only 1 class…I think at times like this how can lack of resources be a reason… anyway maybe its good after all that will be less stressful as I heard there are lots of project work and theory…but I do hope they can make it known during the subject combin briefing…so as parents are aware as well as the kids they need to dash in w GPA good scores

[Serendipity]

verykiasu\" post_id=\"2004299\" time=\"1606357362\" user_id=\"8949:

unfortunately no DC didn't get in 1st choice...wasn't informed that there was only 1 class of computing due to lack of resources as its v new subject at sec 3 in RVHS..and was told they will see by GPA results to get in the only 1 class...I think at times like this how can lack of resources be a reason... anyway maybe its good after all that will be less stressful as I heard there are lots of project work and theory..but I do hope they can make it known during the subject combin briefing..so as parents are aware as well as the kids they need to dash in w GPA good scores

Oh sorry to hear that... what was the GPA required to get into the computing class in the end?
Hope your DC will thrive in the allocated subject combination regardless!

[sky minecrafter]

Hello! Sorry to hear that… I’m surprised, cos Computing is Not popular in my dcs’ (IP) schools (~10 per cohort).

[verykiasu]

my DC gpa 3.7 so should be coming GPA 4 and above can get in…wasn’t aware it was only 1 class and now its so popular that they need 3 classes or more to accomodate, then in first place shouldn’t start if they are not equip with enough resources for more classes

[sky minecrafter]

Yes, the school could have mentioned beforehand that Computing enrolment is capped at 1 class (out of total 12 classes?), so that expectations are better managed.

[Serendipity]

Can understand the disappointment… Perhaps your DC can still pick up and develop coding skills outside of school if really keen.


Btw is the Sec 2 GPA independent of the Sec 1 GPA? It’s not cumulative from Sec 1 right?

[doodbug]

In my son’s IP school, Computing is read as a 9th subject, and you need to fulfil GPA requirements in Sec 2 to qualify to read Computing. But once you clear the GPA requirement, there is no ‘cap’ on the number of students. However, one limitation is you can’t take both Biology and Computing - it’s either one. Some of the special programmes also cannot be conbined with Computing, for example, BSP.

[Chloeeeeee]

Does the school offer school bus services?