Secondary School
Secondary School
The academic year is divided into two terms. Evaluation of the child’s progress is done on the basis of continuous assessments. Progress is discussed during the PTM.
SCHOLASTIC AREA OF ASSESSMENT: English, Hindi, Marathi/Sanskrit, Science, Math and Social Science subjects are assessed at the end of each term and graded using 5 point grading scale (A-E).
CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA OF ASSESSMENT: Work Education, Art Education, Health and Physical education would be graded on the basis of a three point grading scale for grade VI to VIII (A to C).
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: There are a host of activities designed to nurture and develop all facets of a child’s personality. e.g. dance, music etc.
MUSIC: Music is the soul of the universe and pours life into everything. Our Maestros familiarise our students with both Indian and Western music.
DANCE: Dance is an expression of grace and elegance. Our expert faculty trains students to perform various forms of dance like contemporary, Bollywood, Zumba, Hip Hop and Indian Classical Dance.
SHANTISENA: Shantiniketan has a special Unit – “SHANTISENA” from class VI onwards, which runs on parallel lines with the NCC and NSS.
ART & CRAFT: Students’ imagination, impression, expression and creation come to life in the colorful art and craft class.
EXTERNAL EXAM: External exams like SOF, Hindi Rashtrabhasha, Mathex, Scholarship, M.T.S.E., N.T.S.E., Homi Bhabha, etc are conducted in the school from class I onwards.
COMPETITIONS: The school organizes various house wise competitions throughout the year. These include elocution, extempore, handwriting, essay writing, show and tell, paper presentation, recitation and many more. The school also participates in various interschool competitions. To mention a few, quiz competition, regional level CBSE science exhibition, etc.
ROBOTICS: Robotics has been introduced in the curriculum to build a scientific temperament along with logical and analytical skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Work experience is a part of the school’s co-scholastic educational program, where students are taught like skills. The school offers a variety of activities like : carpentry, photography, stitching, knitting, cooking, gardening, CAD/CAM, fashion designing, first aid etc. Students are exposed to new activities every year, new activities are included every year.
I.I.M.U.N.: The School offers a platform to participate in various chapter of I.I.M.U.N. held throughout India.Our students have successfully participated in Mangalore, Kolhapur, Pune and New York Chapter.
GRADE IX TO X
ALL INDIA SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION SCHOLASTIC SUBJECTS
Language I: English
Language II: Hindi/Sanskrit /Marathi
Compulsory Subjects: Science and Technology, Mathematics, Social Sciences.
CO-SCHOLASTIC
Work Experience, Physical and Health Education, Art Education Assessment is done using a 5 point grading scale (A to E).
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SHANTISENA: Shantiniketan has a special unit “SHANTISENA” from class VI onwards, which runs on parallel lines with the NCC and NSS.
COMPETITIONS: The school organizes various house wise competitions throughout the year. These include elocution, extempore, handwriting, essay writing, and many more. The school also participates in various interschool competitions. to mention a few quiz competition, dance competition, debates, drawing competition, Regional level CBSE Science Exhibition, etc.
EXTERNAL EXAM: External exams like S.O.F., Hindi Rashtrabhasha, M.T.S.E., N.T.S.E., Homi Bhabha, etc are conducted in the school from class I onwards.
COMPETITIVE LEVEL SWIMMING: The school is equipped with a well designed, swimming pool and a N.I.S. trained and qualified swimming coach. These resources enable us to coach our students for competitive level swimming.
WORK EDUCATION: Work experience is a part of the school’s co-scholastic educational program Here students experience the world of work and creativity. The school offers a variety of activities like: Carpentry, photography, stitching, knitting, cooking, gardening, CAD/CAM, fashion designing, first aid etc As per current needs, new activities are included every year.
I.I.M.U.N.: The School offers a platform to participate in various chapters of I.I.M.U.N. held throughout India. Our students have successfully participated in Mangalore, Kolhapur, Pune and New York Chapter.
WORKSHOPS AND ORIENTATIONS FOR STUDENTS: In this changing global scenario, every Shantiniketanite has to be well equipped with all the essential skill sets. We aim to bring about this awareness in our students and conduct workshops and orientation sessions for them.
STUDENT COUNSELOR: Contemporary students face challenges both at home and in school. The assistance of a counselor helps the students combat many personal as well as peer pressure issues. The school also provides an in house counselor for the students to help them in this context.
STRATEGIZED REINFORCEMENT PROGRAMMES FOR UNDERACHIEVERS AS WELL AS TOPPERS: Being blessed with a considerably large student strength, we cater to the needs of both the underachievers and also the toppers. To enhance their achievements especially in grade 10 for the board exam, the school takes the initiative and provides tailor made learning modules as per the need of the students.
VALUE EDUCATION : Shantiniketan has chosen 5 values.
These are Leadership, Health & Nutrition, Discipline & Work Ethics, Citizenship & Cleanliness, Kindness.
Through its comprehensive Value Education Program, the school ensures that the students empower themselves with values and skills to become competent individuals in the changing world.