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CURRICULUM PATTERN

The school follows the curriculum designed by the CAPSD, at par with the BCSE and BHSCE patterns. The textbooks prescribed for both levels are available in the school Book Store and the medium of instruction is English. The National Language-Dzongkha is compulsory to all national students in all classes.

Note: Students desiring to take Computer Applications as the 6th subject should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics and a minimum of 55% in Integrated Science in class VIII Examinations. Merit listing will be done if the number of students exceeds the available seats determined by the school.

2. Courses Offered for XI & XII

The School offers only Science and Commerce for XI & XII.

Science Stream

Compulsory Subjects: Following constitutes the main subjects for XI & XII Science Stream:

English

Dzongkha (Does not apply for Non-Bhutanese)

Physics

Chemistry

Optional Subjects: Following are the optional subjects for XI & XII Science Stream:

Mathematics

Biology

Computer Studies

Note: Students desiring to take Computer Studies will require minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in BCSE Examinations. Merit listing will be done if the number of students exceeds the available seats determined by the school. It is mandatory for a student to take Pure Mathematics if he/she has opted for Computer Studies.

Commerce Stream
Compulsory Subjects: Following constitutes the main subjects for XI & XII Commerce Stream:

English

Dzongkha (Does not apply for Non-Bhutanese)

Accountancy

Commerce

Business Mathematics

Optional Subjects: Following are the optional subjects for XI & XII Commerce Stream:

Economics

Computer Studies

Note: Students desiring to take Computer Studies will require minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in BCSE Examinations. Merit listing will be done if the number of students exceeds the available seats determined by the school. It is mandatory for a commerce student to take Pure Mathematics instead of Business Mathematics if he/she has opted for Computer Studies.

Assessment Policy

Besides the terminal written examinations (WE), continuous assessment (CA) of the student’s progress is carried out by the school. The combination of both will determine the overall performance of a student in first and second terms. The weighting is as follows:

Continuous Assessment (CA) is that of the student’s Class Work (CW), Home Work (HW), Subject Tests (ST) and Project Work (PW). The weighting is:

CLASS WORK (CW) is a planned learning activity related to the lesson taught and is carried out by the students in the classroom under the supervision and guidance of the teacher. Some examples of CW may be group discussions, reading, writing, drawing, problem solving, student participation and practice (conduct, interest/attitude towards learning/activities) etc. Assessment is based on: presentation, participation, improvement, language and deadline.

HOME WORK (HW) is a learning task that teachers assign to students, which should be carried out after the school hours. It is an extension of the class work that students are supposed to complete on their own with minimum teacher’s guidance and support, often in a short span of time for example overnight, one day etc. Assessment is based on completion, presentation, consistency, originality and deadline.

SUBJECT TEST (ST) is conducted at least once in month to evaluate the student progress in various subjects which is left to the discretion of the subject teachers concerned as per their convenience whereby they fulfil the standards set by the school. Subject Tests are aimed at not only reinforcing the learners to learn continuously (thereby checking on the continuity of learning) but also to check and ensure the learners understanding of the contents/topics taught/learnt in the class (thereby checking on the knowledge acquired by the learners in that particular period /unit or chapter).

PROJECT WORK (PW) is an extended learning activity undertaken by a student related to a topic in the syllabus involving the student in processes such as information gathering, interpreting and presenting the information in a logical sequence and written form under the continual guidance and support of the teacher. Here, the process gains much more attention and recognition than the product, which of course is taken into account. Assessment is based on content, process, and presentation.

PRACTICAL EXERCISE (PE) is carried out for Physics, Chemistry and Biology as prescribed in the Syllabus instead of Project Work for Grades IX and X during the Practical Periods. In case of grades XI and XII, the students undertake both. Assessment is based on preparation, procedure, observation, inference, presentation and deadline.

All forms of assessment mentioned above are recorded and maintained as part of CA by the subject teachers. The records need to be signed by Monitors and Academic Head at the end of each month (for PW, at the end of scheduled time); they will also look at the work corrected before signing the records. The grades/marks obtained will be displayed at the end of each month (for PW, at the end of scheduled time) in each class by the Subject Teachers concerned who are also responsible for compiling records for onward submission to the Class Teachers at the end of each term.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SUPW

All co-curricular activities and SUPW in the school is taken very seriously for all round development of the learners. As such there is very close monitoring of the learners’ involvement in all the school activities by the concerned teachers and student councillors and the respective in charges. For instance all work done – both normal SUPW and all voluntary work is recorded and marked by the organisers concerned. Any good behaviour noticed or any extraordinary contribution made is also recorded. At the same time any misconduct or irregularity of the learner is also recorded in the diary for future reference and correction and preventive measures.

Career, values, Health education

School also offers Career and Values Education from grade IX to XII once in a week. In particular, grade X students are required to maintain Career Portfolios. It is offered to XI & XII students once in every week. Their classes are fitted into formal instructional timetable. There is no formal assessment in these areas. Health Education also is imparted as one of the club activities by the School Health Coordinator and other interested teachers on a weekly basis.

PROMOTION POLICY

Class IX & X (BCSE Criteria):

· Pass mark in all subjects is 35%

· Must pass in English and Dzongkha

· Must NOT fail in more than one subject among Mathematics, Science (combined), History & Geography (combined) and the 6th subject (Economics/Commerce/Computer Science)

· Must obtain at least grade “D” in SUPW

Must have minimum of 90% attendance (overall and subjects)

Class XI & XII (BHSEC Criteria):

· Pass mark in all subjects is 40%

· Must pass in English & Dzongkha· Must pass in three elective subjects

Must obtain at least grade “D” in SUPW

Must have minimum of 90% attendance (overall and subjects

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