Academics
Race International School
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LKG & UKG (CLASSES 1-5)
Academics
Estoria (English For Language)- Reading – The 5 lessons planned give varied texts for reading.
- Understanding: The comprehending part of the lesson tests the understanding skills of the student.
- Vocabulary: Plenty of Word study exercises gives a scope for good writing and speaking.
- Speaking – Discussions give an opportunity for the children to express themselves.
- Writing – Various formats of writing skills are learnt.
English Grammar – Reading Habit- An elaborate Grammar book is given.
- Lots of exercises of different varieties are included.
- As the exercises provide plenty of sentences, reading habit can be developed. Please make use of it.
- A separate exam is conducted.
Telugu & Hindi- Term-wise material is given.
- Material is based on ‘writing’ and ‘reading’.
Maths- Topic-wise (Chapter wise) Maths books are given. These books will have (a) detailed explanation and (b) classwork content.
- Period-wise Homework booklets are given. This is a unique programme and indigenous of ours. The purpose of these booklets is to check the student’s understanding of the subject.
- Revision: After every chapter, 2 revision periods with worksheets are given to revise the concepts.
- Slip Test: A slip test is conducted at the end of every chapter, soon after revision is completed.
- IMO (International Maths Olympiad) model questions is tested for every chapter, after Slip Test is conducted.
- Discussion: IMO and Slip Test are discussed for a period time.
Science- Textbook is given.
- Term-wise material is given which are of International module. Please check the contents of the material.
- EXTERNAL EXPLORE – For majority of the science concepts, children of classes 1 – 5 go outside the classrooms and do External Explore.
- Science Olympiad questions are given for Classes 3, 4, 5. Please make the children read the questions very often.
- HANDS ON EXPERIMENTS – Students of classes 1-5 conduct practicals thorough Hands on Experiments, which improve their curiosity.
- Practical test is conducted – term-wise.
- SEMINAR – Science seminar is conducted. Some lessons in Science are given for seminar after a brief teaching.
- QUIZ – Annual Science Quiz is conducted.
Social- Textbook is given.
- Term-wise material is given which are of International module. Please check the contents of the material.
- Visual Social: Visuals (pictures) are extensively used to explain each and every concept for the classes 1 & 2.
- Social Olympiad questions are given for Classes 3, 4, 5. Please make the children read the questions very often.
- SEMINAR – Social seminar is conducted. Some lessons in Social are given for seminar after a brief teaching.
- QUIZ – Annual Social Quiz is conducted.
- MAP BOOK – Language of Maps book is given for Classes 3, 4, 5. Maps related to majority of the lessons are given in a very detailed way. This is very unique to these schools.
Computer Education- Computer teaching is all about learning the practical aspects of computers.
- The basics of operating a computer is taught – 2 periods are allotted.
GK– BasicsEvery period will have a different topic.
One period will be given to discuss the questions given.
And the next period that follows, a test will be conducted.
One period will be given to discuss the questions given.
And the next period that follows, a test will be conducted.
- For classes 1 & 2, GK will be conducted as Orals.
- For classes 3, 4 and 5, both oral and written GK are followed.
- Oral Quiz: At the year end, there will be an oral Quiz.
The class will be divided into different groups.
GK will be conducted among the groups.
Entertainment
Community EngagementWe encourage the kids to be part of the Community through few engaging activities.
- Annual Community Service Day – HANDS TO HAPPINESS
- Annual Plant Your Tree Day
Activity DaysFive (5) Activity Days are conducted.
- Nutrition Day
- Making A Pop-up Card
- Make Your Own Paint
- Chart Preparation – Nature
- Thank You Card – Express your gratitude (other than your parents and teachers)
CompetitionsFive (5) Competitions are conducted.
- Chain Spelling
- Picture Puzzle
- The Maze
- Spot the Difference
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Physical & Fun – You Have To Choose One Of The Activities.- Western Dance
- Yoga
- Hula Hoops
Athletics Time- Children are taken to stadium 6 times in a year to have practice and compete.
- Well planned games periods are allotted – 3 periods per week in the timetable.
Art & Craft- A fun way of learning the skills of art & craft – one period per week is allotted.
- An Art & Craft Exhibition (KALAKRITI) is planned for the children to display their creativity.
Events- Samskruti – Annual Classical Dance
- Science Children Conference Categories:
- Models / Experiments i) Working Models (no charts)
- Research Projects i) Poster Presentation
- Research Happenings i) Poster Display
- Innovations of the World i) Poster Display
- Excellence Awards Day
- Annual Day (Every alternate year)
- Art & Craft Exhibition – KALAKRITI
ii) Display Models (no charts)
Celebrations All the festivals will be celebrated in a grand manner.
- National Festivals
- All Religious Festivals
Academic Field Trips- 3 Field Trips are organized. These visits are of
- Cultural Mind Visit
- Civic Mind Visit
- Environmental Mind Visit
- In these field trips, children will significantly participate, have beneficial conversations and reflect upon their visit.
Assessment
Exams
- Two unit tests are conducted in Telugu, Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social and English Grammar.
- Three terminal tests (Quarterly, Half-yearly and Annual) are conducted. Subjects are – Telugu, Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social and English Grammar.
- Oral tests in Telugu, Hindi and English are conducted during Quarterly, Half- yearly and Annual.
- Values & Life Skills tests are conducted (classes 1-5) – three tests.
- Science Practical tests are conducted (classes 3-5) – three tests.
- Science & Social Olympiad tests are conducted (classes 3-5) – three tests.
- NOTE: Kindly note that question papers will be read out for classes 1 & 2.
Jumbling of students is followed from class 3 onwards from UT 1.
For classes 1 & 2, jumbling is followed as per the needs.
Before & After Exams
- Revision days are given for the Unit Tests and Terminal Tests.
- Worksheets for Revision are given for Terminal Tests.
- Remedial work is done.
- Progress card is issued as well as Exam file. Evaluated (Corrected papers) will be sent for your reference and checking.
Supplements To Academics
Homework
- Homework is carefully scheduled.
- We made sure that reading, writing, and working are covered.
- Please make sure that children do the work on their own as much as possible – be as a guide.
Study Hour Programme
- Study hours exist in the school after school hours. (Please find the timings from your school principal.)
- Kindly contact the Principal, if your child requires any special attention.
- Make sure to pack some snacks in case your child is in study-hour programme.
Handwriting Development – Cursive Writing
- Children who need handwriting improvement are identified.
- A programme is set for them to improve their handwriting.
- Children are asked to stay in the evening after school hours till their handwriting is improved.
- Even during the day, children are made to write at leisure times.
- Regular check on the Handwriting of all the students is conducted and action is taken.
Slow-learners Improvement – Study-hour Programme
Refer Study Hour Programme
Reading Development.
- Children are made to read the lesson (aloud) in each subject during teaching hours.
- Children with reading difficulty are identified.
- A special programme is planned for improvement.
- Comprehension passages are given so as to improve the reading and understanding.
Talent Tests & Competitions
- Children are encouraged to write Talent Tests to get a real-time experience of Competitive exams.
- Children are also made to participate in any competition – outside the school.