March, 2013 Newsletter - Loyola Jesuit College

From the OFFICE OF THE VICE PRINCIPAL ACADEMICSAll the present SS-1 students are to continue to the SS-2 class with the subjects which they are presently offering.No changes are allowed.SS-1 2013/2014 Subject Selection Form: During the brief Easter break, the parents of the present JS-3 studentswould be expected to conclude their discussions with their children on their choice of subjects in the seniorclasses as well as their career choices. This is because some time in early June the JS-3 students will be choosingtheir SSS subjects. Below is a sample of the form that they will be completing.Important Information:LOYOLA JESUIT COLLEGE, ABUJASAMPLE SS1 SUBJECTS SELECTION FORMOnly one subject may be selected from a given Elective Group.Christian Religious Knowledge is a compulsory choice for all Christian students.Students who achieve a very low performance/standard (below 65%) in General Mathematics and Basic Science in the LJC administeredMock Basic Education Certificate Examinations, will not be allowed to do Physics or Further Mathematics in SS1. This is becausethey have shown from their result an insufficient ability to cope with these subjects. On the other hand, if some students insist ontaking up Physics or Further Mathematics in spite of their poor grades, they may be given the opportunity to repeat JS3 in order to seeif they could reach the required standard –if they believe that their current performance was as a result of lack of sufficient effort ontheir part.Every student is expected to do a maximum of thirteen (13) and a minimum of twelve (12) subjects.Please, complete the form below and return it as early as possible.Compulsory Cross-cutting Core:1.English Language2.General Mathematics3.Computer Studies4.Civic Education(Circle one Trade/Entrepreneurship Subject below which you would like to do)5.Catering Craft Practice OR Data Processing OR FisheriesLJC Compulsory:6. Biology7. Economics8. Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK)Elective Groups:Write down the subjects chosen from the following Elective Groups. Only one subject would be selected from a given group.9. Literature-in-English or Geography or History10. Agricultural Science or Technical Drawing or Foods & Nutrition11. Further Mathematics or Visual Art or French12. Physics or Government or Music13. Chemistry or History or HausaNOTE: Every Christian student must register the eight (8) Compulsory subjects, while Muslim students may skip the 8 th CompulsorySubject (CRK). Only one subject may be selected from a given Elective Group (9 to 13) above.Which career would you like to pursue? _____________________________________________________________________________________Name………………………………………….………………..…Class………….…Sign……………….………..……Date ……….…Parent’s Name…………………………………………….……….…….……Sign …………………..….……... Date ……..………..…Office Use:Counsellor’s Comments:Name:5