Location Darakhshan Campus

Thursday, 25 August 2016

HM Circular



The City School
Darakhshan Campus
Prep Boys Section

Ref: TCSDK/HM/01/2016                                                                                     August 18, 2016
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
 We welcome you to the new academic session of 2016- 2017 at The City School  Prep Boys Section. We look forward to collaborate with the parents and work in close association to prepare our students as confident and independent individuals by using diverse and innovative teaching methodologies as well as inculcating good moral and ethical values. We would like to share important information with you which will help in our students’ learning throughout the year.
Appointment with Teachers
We welcome your suggestions that concern the academic progress and well-being of our students. To meet the HM/SM and teachers of your child you can take an appointment from the Section’s office. The appointment will be given after 2:30 p.m. Parents are requested not to communicate with the teachers unofficially without informing the Section Head.
Homework
Main objective of homework for students is to revise and practice the skills learned in classroom and to help them work independently.  A proper homework schedule is planned for the students according to the policy. The parents are requested to facilitate the students in completing their assigned tasks by ensuring that they have a set timing and place for doing their homework.
Attendance
Research has proved that regular attendance of students is directly related to their academic performance in school. Parents are urged to ensure that their child regularly attends the school and is only absent if it is absolutely unavoidable.
Value Education
In The City School , we give great importance to the values that we all deem are important to us, our school, our community and our nation. Our values are reflected in our philosophy, curriculum, classrooms and relationships and are expressed in the everyday interactions inside and outside the school. Each month we introduce a vale as a theme. Our curriculum is designed to integrate these values in all subjects.
Assessment and Examination Policy
Academic session is divided into two terms.
Each term students are assessed through coursework and examination. Breakup of the coursework is mentioned below.

Coursework (per term)


Classwork
Homework
Tests
Notebook Maintenance
Project
Total
Class 7 & 8
20% (at least 3 CW of 10 marks each)
5%
60%(3 tests of 20 marks each)
5% 
10%
100% 





Class Tests:
Tests which comprise 60% of the total coursework will be conducted as per the following schedule:
Academic Session 2016 -2017
 Test
Tentative Schedule
First Term
1st Test
First week of September
2nd Test
First week of October
3rd Test
First week of November
Second Term
1st Test
First week of February
2nd Test
First week of March
3rd Test
First week of April

Absence during the Tests
As per the school policy, no retest will be taken in case a child is absent during the tests. Average marks will be assigned to those students who miss a test due to serious illness or any other justifiable reason. In case of illness a medical certificate must be provided.  A ‘zero’ will be given in case of unjustified absence.
Examinations
Mid-Term Exam will be held at the end of 1st Term and End of Year Exams will be held at the end of 2nd Term.
Promotion/ Detention Policy
In order for a child to be promoted to the next class he must be able to meet the following criteria in his current class
Class 7
·         A minimum of 60% (grade C) in English and two other core subjects in the Annual Result.
·         An overall average of at least 60% (grade C) in the Annual Result.
Class 8
·         A minimum of 60% (grade C) in English and two other core subjects in the Annual Result.
·         An overall average of at least 60% (grade C) in the Annual Result.
·         Minimum 60% (grade C) in General Science for students intending to take the Science Group of subjects at O Level.  
·         . Students unable to meet the above criteria will have the option of transferring to Matric:

School blog
Kindly log on to  http://tcspodk.blogspot.com or http://tcsprepbdk.blogspot.com for updates. Through your close and collegial partnership, we are confident we can make our school an even better place for our students to learn and grow and become futures leaders.
Regards,
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Ambareen Imran                                                                                             Bushra Nadeem
Head Mistress                                                                                                  Vice Principal