Dr. Kishore's Ratnam

Academics

Primary

The vision of our primary school is to give an academically well lettered and arithmetic education along with a fun and happy environment; to foster their talents. Our talented pool of dedicated and upskilled staff constantly involve with the children to fulfill this endeavour.

(CLASSES 1-5)​

Academics

ENGLISH: Textbook is given.
  • Topic wise material is given. Please check the material for the contents.
  • 5 lessons are taught along with material.
  • Rest of the lessons are taught without material.
  • Creative writing book is given. Please encourage children to write some more tasks on their own at home.
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.
  • Visual Science: Each Science concept is explained in the form of visuals (pictures) for the classes 1 & 2
  • Science Olympiad questions are given for Classes 3, 4, 5. Please make the children read the questions very often.
  • Science Practicals are conducted for classes 1-5 in majority of the lessons.
  • 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 – Basics
    Every 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.
  • 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 Quiz will be conducted among the groups.

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.
  • Oral Quiz:
  • At the year end, there will be an oral Quiz.
    The class will be divided into different groups.
    GK Quiz will be conducted among the groups.

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 – try to 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 how a child is selected for the study-hour programme.
  • Make sure to pack some snacks in case your child is in study-hour programme.

Handwriting Development (Ukg)

  • 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.
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