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Subjects Offered
Subjects Offered
Subjects Offered
KINDERGARTEN
Our Kindergarten (Lower KG & Higher KG) curriculum is designed to enable children to develop a love for learning in young and supple minds. Adopting the infallible play way method and using a wide range of learning materials and activities, these inquisitive and impressionable minds explore creative, mathematical, linguistic and psychosocial areas. The tiny tots are encouraged to gain confidence in their abilities by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to joyously venture into new areas of learning. We nurture the cognitive and fine motor skills of these young ones through a warm, caring and stimulating atmosphere provided to encourage curiosity. The development of their tender minds through a variety of creative, kinesthetic and problem-solving activities helps learning to become a natural and enjoyable process.
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PRIMARY
In Primary School (grades I to V), our curriculum focuses on encouraging inquiry, exploration and inculcating confidence in key learning skills such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, information technology capability, problem-solving, observation and self assessment. The primary school years encourage and motivate young minds to become self-confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined through a variety of curricular and co-curricular programs. Children of this age group are active, curious, experimental and imaginative and the primary school curriculum is tailored to make the best use of these character traits for proper development.
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MIDDLE
In Middle School (grades VI to VIII), students build on the foundations laid in the primary school. While holistic growth is always the focus, during these years the pace of academics demands is slowly accelerated, and students are groomed to embrace challenges while becoming aware of the need to set goals and have long-term objectives. Assessment in the Middle School is Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation(CCE), using a variety of assessment tools. Continuous evaluation of a child’s performance in class and in the assessments are monitored and reviewed throughout the academic year to facilitate their continued progress. Timely sharing and discussion of each child’s progress with parents builds a strong school parent partnership that ensures that each child is developing in an all round and appropriate manner.
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SECONDARY
In High School (grades IX & X), a smooth transition from childhood to adolescence is facilitated by value added education even as academic challenges become the focus and students begin preparation for the All India Secondary Examination (AISE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, at the end of grade X. Assessment in the high school section is strictly as per the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation(CCE), using a variety of assessment tools that aim and facilitate ease of communication between the school and parents in order to ensure that each child feels comfortable in the path of progress.
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CURRICULUM
The school follows a curriculum directed by The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi. The curriculum/syllabus as defined by CBSE can be found here.
ACADEMIC TERMS
The academic year is divided into 3 terms as follows:
1st Term – April to June
2nd Term – September to December
3rd Term – January to March
TESTING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM
Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation (CCE) system has been introduced in all grades from LKG through grade X keeping in mind the all-around development of the student. The CCE scheme of School Based Assessment aims at a holistic approach towards education and development of skills in all areas.
EVALUATION
Evaluation is based on the achievements of the student in tests and other activities such as projects, group activities, individual oral presentations etc. conducted throughout the academic year and will be shown as grades in the report card.
KG to Grade V: Assessment will be done during the 3 terms, once each term. Apart from this, there will be Formative Assessments throughout the year.
Grades VI to X: Two Summative Examinations will be held during the year, first one during the month of September and the second one during the month of March. Apart from these, there will be Formative Assessments throughout the year.
CCE EVALUATION CRITERIA
FIRST TERM (April to October)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERM TOTAL | Periodical Test + Internal Assessment + Half Yearly Examination | 50% | |
| Periodical Test 1 Periodical Test 2 | Best of the 2 Periodical tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Half Yearly Examination | LKG to Grade III Grades IV to VIII | 60 80 | 30% |
SECOND TERM (November to March)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERM TOTAL | Periodical Test + Internal Assessment + Annual Examination | 50% | |
| Periodical Test 1 Periodical Test 2 | Best of the 2 Periodical tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Annual Examination | LKG to Grade III Grades IV to VIII | 60 80 | 30% |
| GRAND TOTAL | First Term (50%) + Second Term (50%) | 100% |
| Total 100 marks (Syllabus will cover portions for the entire year) |
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| Subjects | 80 Marks (Annual Examination) Student has to secure33% marks out of 80 marks in each subject | 20 Marks (Internal Assessment) Student has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked in each subject |
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| Assessment (10 Marks) | Notebook Submission (5 Marks) | Subject Enrichment Activity (5 Marks) | ||
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| Language 1 | The Annual Examination for Grade IX and Board Examination for Grade X will be for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject taught in that grade only. Marks and Grades both will be awarded for Individual subjects. 9-point grading for grades IX and X will be the same as followed by the Board in Grade X. | Periodic written Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic Year. Average of the best two tests to be taken for final marks submission. | This will cover: - Regularity - Assignment Completion - Neatness & upkeep of notebook | Speaking and listening skills |
| Language 2 | Speaking and listening skills |
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| Science | Practical Lab work | |||
| Mathematics | Maths Lab Practical | |||
| Social Science | Map Work and Project Work |
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CCE EVALUATION CRITERIA
LKG to Grade VIII
FIRST TERM (April to October)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERM TOTAL | Periodical Test + Internal Assessment + Half Yearly Examination | 50% | |
| Periodical Test 1 Periodical Test 2 | Best of the 2 Periodical tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Half Yearly Examination | LKG to Grade III Grades IV to VIII | 60 80 | 30% |
SECOND TERM (November to March)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERM TOTAL | Periodical Test + Internal Assessment + Annual Examination | 50% | |
| Periodical Test 1 Periodical Test 2 | Best of the 2 Periodical tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Annual Examination | LKG to Grade III Grades IV to VIII | 60 80 | 30% |
| GRAND TOTAL | First Term (50%) + Second Term (50%) | 100% |
Grades IX and X
| Total 100 marks (Syllabus will cover portions for the entire year) |
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| Subjects | 80 Marks (Annual Examination) Student has to secure33% marks out of 80 marks in each subject | 20 Marks (Internal Assessment) Student has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked in each subject |
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| Assessment (10 Marks) | Notebook Submission (5 Marks) | Subject Enrichment Activity (5 Marks) | ||
| (i) | (ii) | (iii) | ||
| Language 1 | The Annual Examination for Grade IX and Board Examination for Grade X will be for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject taught in that grade only. Marks and Grades both will be awarded for Individual subjects. 9-point grading for grades IX and X will be the same as followed by the Board in Grade X. | Periodic written Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic Year. Average of the best two tests to be taken for final marks submission. | This will cover: - Regularity - Assignment Completion - Neatness & upkeep of notebook | Speaking and listening skills |
| Language 2 | Speaking and listening skills |
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| Science | Practical Lab work | |||
| Mathematics | Maths Lab Practical | |||
| Social Science | Map Work and Project Work |
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PROMOTION CRITERIA
- Minimum attendance should be 75% of the total working days.
- Minimum ‘D’ grade (above 33%) for grades IX & X and ‘D’ grade (above 40%) for LKG to grade VIII in all subjects.
- Overall grade will not be given if a student is absent or has failed in any subject including co-scholastic subjects.
- It is compulsory for a student to appear for all examinations and tests. If a student fails to appear for the Summative Assessment I (grades VI to VIII) and Assessment I or II (LKG to V) on genuine grounds and if the Principal is satisfied with the reasons, he/she may be allowed proportionate credit for the examination at the time of final assessment for promotion to the next higher grade.
- Students absenting themselves from any examination or test for medical reasons are required to submit a medical certificate along with a letter of absence.
- All subjects will be continuously assessed during the course of the academic year and graded according to performance. The tests will be formative and summative.
- A student who has not appeared in the annual examination is not eligible for promotion to the next higher grade, even if he/she secures sufficient marks in the earlier tests and examinations. But if the reason for absence is genuine, the Principal may arrange a re-examination for the student. Such re-examinations cannot be later than 31st May. There will be no re-examination for any Formative or Summative Assessment except for students of grades IX and X.
- Students using unfair means in any tests/examinations will be given ‘0’ marks in that subject and it will be recorded as an act of misconduct. Any repetition of such acts will be taken up seriously. A student failing twice in the same grade has to be withdrawn from the school.
- A student of grade VIII will not be considered for promotion to grade IX unless he/she secures a passing grade in the third language.
- It is mandatory for students of grade IX to appear in both Summative Assessments and score a minimum of 25% marks in aggregate (i.e. SA1 + SA2) in these assessments.
- The Central Board of Secondary Examination, Delhi conducts the secondary school examination at the end of grade X. Candidates for this examination must have a minimum of 75% attendance and a record of satisfactory academic performance for the continuous assessments in grade X.
- Candidates appearing for the Secondary School Examination in grade X should have secured a passing grade in the third language subject in grade VIII.
- A student failing in the grade X Board Examination will not be allowed to continue in the same grade.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In the case of an LKG to grade VIII student securing ‘E1’ grade (below 40%)
a) in one subject
If a student secures above 35% in that subject then promotion will be granted. If he/she secures below 35% then he/she will have to appear for a supplementary examination in that subject and secure at least 40% to get promoted.
b) in more than one subject
The student will have to appear for a supplementary examination in those subjects and secure at least 40% in each of those subjects to get promoted.
