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ACADEMICS

Senior School  -  Classes VIII, IX  & X

Course-work

Course Work Subjects taught at the middle school level include

Group I

English, Social Studies (History, Civics and Geography), Environmental Education and one second language (Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam or French). These are compulsory subjects. Please note that only NRI students or students with a foreign passport are allowed to choose French as a second language.

Group II

Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and Commercial Studies. Students have to choose two out of these.

Group III

Computer Applications, Commercial Applications and Physical Education. Students have to choose one of these.
 

Co-Curricular Work

General Knowledge classes, third language classes and debating classes are only held for students in the VIII standard whereas Moral Science classes are held for all students.

 

Computers
Students who opt for Computer Applications are trained to appear for the ICSE board examinations.  Their course-work is centred around the prescribed syllabus.

 

Homework and Tuitions

At the senior school level, homework is assigned on a daily basis. However, it is targeted and there is a specific timetable to ensure that the child is not over burdened. Students who need extra tutorials are coached during the tutorial period and also on Saturdays free of cost. All students are given projects in addition to the regular class work to enhance their understanding of various subjects. Exceptionally bright students are enrolled in an accelerated program, which is conducted during the tutorial periods.  This programme is designed to enable students to take competitive examinations in the future.




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Assessment

As with the junior sections, reviews are conducted at the end of every chapter.  Formal tests are conducted at the end of every term on a cumulative basis based on the board pattern of testing. In the 10th standard, chapter-wise tests are conducted at the completion of the syllabus.  This is followed by a series of trial exams. The class teacher, head of the senior school and the headmaster continuously monitor each child's performance. Commendations are issued on a weekly basis to encourage the children to excel in academics. Certificates and medals are awarded at the end of the year to the most promising students.

 

Art, Craft, Music and Dance

All children have an opportunity to choose which of the above activities they intend to pursue to a higher level. Examinations in Music, Arangetrams in dance, art competitions and cultural competitions form an extensive platform for children to showcase and enhance their respective talents.

 

Sports

Students in the senior school are encouraged to excel in their primary sport of choice.  As usual, intensive and professional coaching is a hallmark of the school.  Several friendly matches and house competitions are also held to simulate actual competitive conditions. Students are also given the opportunity to practice other sports if they so desire.

 

Clubs

Once a week, students in the 8th and 9th standards have a substantial amount of time allocated for clubs.  These clubs include Quiz. Drama, Debate, Language, Math, Photography, Eco, Sculpture, Needlework, Craft, Journalism, Chess and Catering.  As in every other field, all clubs are monitored by professional and dedicated staff.

Students in the 10th standard are required to attend the citizenship club which focuses on imparting universal citizenship values to the children. This involves extensive interaction with old age homes, orphanages and schools for the economically disadvantaged. They also attend several lectures and workshops on ecology preservation, civic duties, Gandhian philosophy etc.