CAIS parents - Articulation from preparatory to G1

kittyhannah

I noted the following paragrapgh in their newsletter:

Articulation
The School is committed to provision of articulation to grade one for all preparatory students who, upon completion of their preparatory year, meet existing admission requirements and have attained entry level competencies required for the next grade level. This is the same promotion policy that is presently in existence for current CAIS students.

Question; does it imply that there is examination or admission tests for preparatory students to promote to G1 and would there be elimination for those who fail since there has been increase number of preparatory class students this coming year but not too sure whether there would be an equally increase of places/seats for G1 for 2014/15.  

Any houghts?

Miamama818

I read it as "the school is committed to keep all prep students to G1 unless they are performing significantly worse than standard per school policy". That's what the school principle explained during school tour. i think they are "articulating" because many parents have concern. and if you read carefully, lai yiu campus will not have prep class starting 2014/2015, meaning the spaces are planned to be vacant for Prep (B) from SKM campus advancing to G1 in Lai yiu. But best, attend the parent forum on 15 march, I'm sure this will be explained.

ILBC

As I know, there aren't any formal tests or exams until G4.
I agree with Miamama818 and I believe teachers will try their best for sure to help those lag behind first.
I have no idea how many more prep students it receives this year. But as the class size is a bit bigger from G1 onwards (20-22/class), plus some may leave after prep, or probably increases G1 classes later as well until it gradually expands to the accommodation to the new campus, don't worry!

kittyhannah

I see I see.  I feel relieved now..Thank you

LongMom

There is no formal testing but simply an assessment.  According to my son who is studying in Preparatory, there are several questions, e.g. it has 4 pictures showing different things and ask you to choose which one is starting with letter 'c' or ending with letter 'f', etc.

Miamama818

Anyone going to parent forum tonight?

ssant

yes,will go tonight :)

LongMom

I can't go tonight.  Dear ssant, can you help me raise a question in the parent forum?  I wish to know the discount rate of individual capital certificate for sibling (since I have a young son).  Many thanks!

ILBC

Yes, I will.

ssant

LongMom 發表於 13-3-15 08:48
I can't go tonight.  Dear ssant, can you help me raise a question in the parent forum?  I wish to kn ...

Hi LongMom, sure...I will clarify this  and update to you , I will PM to you for any feedback I have !

judymama

I cant go. Pls share info here if any

LongMom

回復 ssant 的帖子

Thank you so much!

Miamama818

Key Takeaway from last night's parent forum:
1. debenture:  the principle cannot disclose much more than what's on the report at the moment. they will have another parent forum at the end of April and they may have more information. the only addition is the debenture will not increase more than 250K for any current student / student and future sibling. 250k is the school commitment to current families even If the face value increases in future.

in terms of transferable, the school will help to match the families who need debenture If you decide to sell.

no solid sibling discount amount was disclosed for now.

for early bird debenture discount, you must sign up during May to be eligible for lottery. No immediate payment required.

http://www.cais.edu.hk/sites/default/files/media/pdf/Report_to_Parents-Spring_2013.pdf

2. traditional vs simplified Chinese character:

for new students who will start learning traditional Chinese characters, the school will judge the needs and demand on families and adjust how long they will continue teaching traditional. it all depends on critical mass of needs.

3. the new prep and Lai yiu principle is young and look nice and I like the funny principle very much! haha

Miamama818

sorry. sent from my phone. Please read with my 記號

ssant

yes..about depenture will have more information on April....

torunpoland

The whole parent forum, besides its information bit, shows its great emphasis on God. And this can be, i'm afraid for non Christians, a turn-off, but for me, it is quite moving.

ILBC

當日沒有特別新的資料，大約都是report內有提及的。
我們不是教徒，覺得宗教氣氛真的很濃厚。但不太抗拒，只要教育方向是正確、正向、積極人生，我們覺得沒大問題。將來女兒信奉與否，會尊重她自己意願了。
整體感覺良好，校長、老師和學生都友善有禮。

TVb08

原帖由 ILBC 於 13-03-17 發表
當日沒有特別新的資料，大約都是report內有提及的。
我們不是教徒，覺得宗教氣氛真的很濃厚。但不太抗拒， ...

絕對同意！多謝分享

judymama

Thanks

kittyhannah

sorry that i did not go to the forum.

when will the deneture be payable if my daguther enrols the preparatory class in Aug 2013?