SHPS - Academic Information

Pre-Primary Education at Our School

Age Group:	3 - 6 years
Curriculum:	NextPreprimary by Next Education
Domains of Development:	Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, Social, Linguistic
Teaching Methods:	Hands-on Activities, Audiovisuals, Worksheets

The pre-primary program focuses on nurturing a love for learning and preparing children for primary education. It integrates age-appropriate concepts and activities to engage all types of learners.

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment Method:	Continuous Observation, Class Activities, Worksheets
Formal Examinations:	None
Progress Tracking:	Students' Daybook, Regular Parent-Teacher Communication

Evaluations focus on holistic development and participation in activities, ensuring every child's progress is monitored and communicated effectively to parents.

Scheme of Studies (Scholastic)

Part A: Grade I & II

Language I: English
Language II: Hindi
Mathematics
Environmental Science
Information Technology

Part A: Grade III to V

Language I: English
Language II: Hindi
Mathematics
Environmental Science
Robotics
English Language Lab

Co-Scholastic Areas

Co-Scholastic areas offer opportunities for the development of imagination, sense of aesthetics, sensitivity, and inventiveness, all of which are requirements of a balanced curriculum and lead to all-round development of students. These areas are not formally examined but are graded based on students' participation and teachers' observations. The areas include:

Yoga
Table Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Volleyball
Kabaddi
Chess
Carrom
Self-Management
Kho - Kho

Scheme of Studies (Scholastic)

Grade VI to VIII

CORE SUBJECTS

Language I: English
Language II: Hindi
Language III: Punjabi
Mathematics
Science
Social Science

SKILL SUBJECTS

English Language Lab
Robotics

Grade IX & X

CORE SUBJECTS

Language I: English
Language II: Hindi/Punjabi
Mathematics
Science
Social Science

SKILL SUBJECTS

Physical Trainer
English Language Lab
Robotics

Co-Scholastic Areas

Co-Scholastic areas offer opportunities for the development of imagination, sense of aesthetics, sensitivity, and inventiveness, all of which are requirements of a balanced curriculum leading to all-round development of students. These areas are not formally examined but are graded based on students' participation and teachers' observations. The areas include:

Yoga
Football
Table Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Volleyball
Kabaddi
Chess
Carrom
Kho - Kho

Schedule of Formal Assessments conducted in the Academic Session

Assessment	Time
Periodic Test - I	July
Mid-Term Exam	September
Periodic Test	December
Annual Exam	Date will be announced in Class

Stream: Non-Medical
Compulsory Subjects	English Core Physics Chemistry Biology/Mathematics
Optional Subjects	Fine Arts (Painting) Design Physical Education Artificial Intelligence Data Science

Stream: Medical
Compulsory Subjects	English Core Physics Chemistry Biology
Optional Subjects	Fine Arts (Painting) Design Physical Education Artificial Intelligence Data Science

Stream: Commerce
Compulsory Subjects	English Core Accountancy Business Studies Economics
Fifth Compulsory Subject: Pick any ONE	Fine Arts (Painting) Design Physical Education Artificial Intelligence Data Science
Sixth Additional Subject: Pick any ONE	Fine Arts (Painting) Design Physical Education Artificial Intelligence Data Science

Stream: Humanities
Compulsory Subject	English Core
Optional Compulsory Subjects: Pick any FOUR	Hindi Political Science Mathematics History Economics Geography
Sixth Additional Subject: Pick any ONE	Fine Arts (Painting) Design Physical Education AI Data Science

Assessment and Evaluation

The academic year is divided into two terms. The first term is from April to September and the second term is from October to March. Each term has Unit Test and a Term Exam.

PLEASE NOTE:

Each Term has one cycle of Unit Test of 1.5 Hours of duration.
At the end of the First Term Mid-Term Examination is conducted.
Annual Examination is cumulative in nature and is based on the entire syllabus for the session.
A comprehensive assessment report card in the form of marks, grades and remarks are issued in the end of each term uprising the parents about the child’s performance.
Students absent at an examination for any reason will not be re-examined.

Schedule for Formal Assessments

Assessment	Time
Unit Test - I	July
Mid - Term Examination	September
Unit Test - II	November
Pre-Board Examination (for XII)	December
Annual Examination (for XI)	March
Annual Examination (for XII)	As per CBSE Examination schedule

Schedule of Formal Assessments conducted in the Academic Session

Assessment	Time
Periodic Test - I	July
Mid-Term Exam	September
Periodic Test	December
Annual Exam

Promotion Policy

Students must secure 33% marks in each subject to be eligible for promotion to the next grade. Failing this, students will need to appear for a re-examination.