St.Francis convent school Budni

Affiliated to CBSE Delhi,No.1030879 | School Code:50843 | Dise Code:2330200135

Curriculum

St. Francis Convent School Budniendeavours its best for the development of an individual into a ‘Whole Person ‘who is aware of the world and its diverse culture, problems and people and who is skilled in his relations with his fellow men and his Creator hence the intellectual, Cultural and physical developments receive utmost care in this institution from the earlier stages.

The institution is known for its excellence in discipline, education and leadership. The importance of team spirit is inculcated with a concern to develop leadership qualities through academics, sports and games as well as other co-curricular activities.The main motto of the school curriculum is to inculcate the human values, faith in God, love for fellow beings and the academic excellence to transform their mind with a greater vision to see this world with a positive outlook and hence always be a channel of love and morally upright human being, so that they can be an asset to this world at large.The school is totally private un-aided and does not receive any grant-in-aid from any government. And the medium of instruction is English.

Affiliation: The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.

Course Content: -The Courses and Evaluation system used in our institution is purely based on the latest scheme, norms and directives of CBSE namely Uniform system of Assessment .Students too get familiar with the new pattern, rubrics and new schemes introduced by the Board. Examinations are conducted according to the Uniform System of Assessment and Examination. The whole academic session has altogether three Periodic Assessments, one Half Yearly (Mid Term) and Yearly (Final) Assessment used as a tool to monitor the student’s progress in the scholastic areas. Under this, the students will be tested internally in the form of pen paper based on Board Syllabus. Different methods and approaches are adopted for defining the educational outcomes of the students studying at various levels.

Scholastic Area

The assessment structure and examination system is purely based on the latest scheme, norms and directives of CBSE i.e. Uniform System of Assessment which comprises of two terms i.e. Term-1 and 2 as explained below:

Assessment Structure:

Types of Assessment :

  • Internal Assessment
  • Year end /Board Examination
  • School based Assessment of co-Scholastic Areas

Mark distribution : total marks -100

  • Internal Assessment -20
  • Annual Exam – 80

Internal Assessment

Periodic Assessment – 10 marks

Periodic Test (Pen Paper Test)[5 marks]

  • 3 Periodic tests of 25 mark each to be conducted in the academic year.
  • Average of the best 2 tests to be taken for final marks submission (converted to 5).
  • Cumulative syllabus.

Multiple Assessment [5 marks]

  • Quizzes, Oral Tests, Concept Maps, Exit Cards, Visual Expression etc.

Portfolio- 5 marks

  • Class work
  • Peer assessment
  • Self-assessment
  • Reflections, narrations, journals
  • Achievements of student in the subject

Subject Enrichment Activity 5 marks

  • Language – Effective speaking and listening skills.
  • Mathematics – Lab activities and Projects.
  • Science – Practical work.
  • Social Science – Map and Project work.

VOCATIONAL SUBJECT [For IX (2019-20)]

  • Information Technology (402) under NSQF stream .
  • Under Co- Scholastic activities student opting vocational subject shall be exempted from work education or pre-vocational activities.
  •  Total Marks: 100 (Theory –50 + Practical -50)

Introduction of two levels of Mathematics for AISSE 2020, onwards

  • CBSE has introduced 2 levels:
  • Mathematics – Standard, for existing level of examination
  • Mathematics – Basic, for easier level of examination
  • Standard level : For students who wish to opt for Mathematics at Sr. Sec. Level
  • Basic Level : For students not keen to Peruse Mathematics at Sr. Sec. Level
  • Syllabus, Class Room Teaching and Internal Assessment for both the level remain the same.
  • Student to choose between the two levels of examination at the time of submission of LOC by school to the Board.
  • Mathematics-Standard is to be passed at class X, for taking up Mathematics at Sr. Secondary level.
  • A student qualifying Mathematics-Basic has the option to appear in Mathematics-Standard at the time of compartment exam.
  • There shall not be two levels of assessment / examination for Class IX

Grading Scale for Scholastic Areas
(Grades are awarded on an 8 Point Grade Scale as follows)

MARKS RANGE

GRADE

91-100

A1

81-90

A2

71-80

B1

61-70

B2

51-60

C1

41-50

C2

33-40

D

32 & Below

E (Needs improvement)

Part 2:Co-Scholastic Activities

For the holistic development of the student, co-curricular activities in the following areas will be carried out by the teachers and will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair).The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork be the generic criteria for grading in the following co-scholastic activities:

    • Work Education - Work Education refers to skill-based activities resulting in goods or services useful to the community
    • Art Education (Visual & Performing Art)
    • Health and Physical Education (Sports/Martial Arts/Yoga/NCC etc.)

Part 2:Co-Scholastic Activities

The students will also be assessed for the discipline which will be based on the factors like attendance, sincerity, behavior, values, and tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation and others. Grading on Discipline will be done term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair)

Academic