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About Secondary Schools
The fourth stage in the schooling pattern is the Secondary school classes. Secondary schools begin in India after the eight years of formal education of elementary and middle school classes. This education continues for two years, specifically class IX and X. The age group for the same is 13-15 years of age. At the end of class X, students in India are asked to appear for a pan India, standardized exam either under state boards or Central Board Of Secondary Education(CBSE).
The students who pass this national-level secondary examination are awarded a mark sheet or report card and a certificate namely Secondary School Certificate or SSC. This certificate and mark sheets are important in all further admissions and learning. Even this certificate is used as an address proof and as birth certificate proof at times. These are one of the most important documents in oneโs life. After attaining them only the students are eligible for senior secondary schools and examinations.
A national organization, a statutory body set up by the government of India develops policies and programmes in the sector of Education, its application, execution or any other disputed matter. It is the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It publishes standardised books for pan India to get the same course and curriculum across the nation, for Central board specifically. Rest all other education boards have their different publishers' books, but the course that is the index of topics is somewhat the same. Apart from this, they create the National Curriculum Framework too.
Each state allows some freedom in the formulation of policies, schemes, procedures, instructions about the curriculum and also for conducting examinations all over the country; under the broader guidance of the NCERT council. These delegated powers are enjoyed by the State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
Several governments institutes rule and look after the whole code and conduct of education under the central department of Education like
1. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
2. Central Board of Secondary Education
3. National Open School
4. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
5. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
6. Central Tibetan Schools Administration
7. Central Institute of Education Technology
8. State Institute of Education Technology
The main goal is to standardize the education of all the country under a single unit, to review and check the national calibre and literacy with a single parameter. Though there are several state boards too for the same, which have a different course and curriculum. All over India, the CBSE board is used but Kerala is an exception in the country( Kerala State Board). It is by far the only literate state of the country with the best social parameters in the country.
As the boards of the normal classes of Elementary, Middle or kindergarten schools are affiliated to the courses of study, some boards for the Secondary schools of the country use
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
The most popular board in India (By the Union Government of India) standardizes the overall education pattern and examination of the country.
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE-ICSE/ISC)
A National level board for school education in India(privately held). This board focuses on practical learning, and thus evolves ways and judges the performance by practical exams, with approaches of the real world.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Baccalaureate is for children of age 3-19. This is not a very common mode of schooling education pattern. Hence every school doesn't offer IB boards as they are expensive and are thus considered prestigious and high-figh. It gives importance to Analytical skills, languages, arts and humanities; other than the traditional forms of education considered worthy like science and management. The students under this affiliation are headed to become global citizens.
The pattern of studying under the IB Board is segregated into 3 sections
1. The PYP (Primary Years Program, KG to 5th standard)
2. The MYP (Middle Years Program, 6th-10th standard)
3. The DYP (Diploma Years Program, 11th-12th standard)
Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International)
IGCSE and AS & A Level boards and exams are under Cambridge International Course of study affiliated from the University of Cambridge. Cambridge curriculum starts from the age of 5 to 19 and mainly aims at developing curiosity and an infinite passion for learning.
State Boards
There are some area-specific central board exams or State Boards curriculum, which independently conduct examinations, with different courses and instructions, and altogether different patterns of marking scheme. Hence there are a variety of Education differences from one state to another.
Books on various genres, develop imagination and let the reader live a fantasy life or have experiences and knowledge about different eras. School provides various books, study materials, notes, magazines to cater to the demands of the budding community of readers and inculcate a habit of regular reading by choosing the best possible genres and have specified interests in the same. The more stock of books the better and thus hugely impacts the brand value and goodwill of the school.
Information and Communication Technology labs
With the growing technological disruptions and new age technology requirements growing every second, schools try to teach students the same and allow them to develop their core strength which will make their life in future easier. Because next is the Computer age and developing skills in computers and Information technology is the future. This has also become the new literacy parameter in today's age. Schools thus parallelly grow, by being at par with the services and features offered.
Interactive Screens in Classroom
Smart TV and digital classrooms are typically incorporated in the form of electronic gadgets and video devices to show certain web pages or course material to the new age of students. The above creates a separate learning environment, with regular updates and fast-changing ability. A digital classroom is a fully technological-based knowledge solution, with smart and computer savvy classes and students altogether.
Innovation Studio and Learning Hub
Sometimes the schools have a research and analysis department, which allows the creation and execution of innovation in any field and for extra talented students, the opportunity to get into various national; and international tournaments especially related to sciences, like science olympiads, all India level Competitions etc.
Auditorium
For Cultural activities of the schools like the celebration of Diwali, Christmas, Teachers day, Childrenโs day, Annual Functions, Alumni meets, foreign universities collaboration, Office bearers or schools heads duty delegation, Formation of committees, Inter-school debates, music, and dance competitions and other relevant events are celebrated in the Auditorium of the school.
Science Laboratories
The practical requirements of the subject demand the creation of chemistry, physics and biology labs. They help in the experimentation of various chemicals, biological units and the mass and velocity of certain important parameters of the real world. They help in the learning of wholesome and more definitive terms and procedures of sciences.
Art Room
For creations of arts using various forms like raisins, strings, fingers, blocks, canvas and others. These art rooms develop a sense of motivation and also work as the environment for artists for inspiration. The best art and craft of the school to date is also showcased here.
Dance Rooms and Music Rooms
One of the cultural and main activities, in the field of art and performances, require basic training and skills which are enhanced over time and with practice. So schools make available such important features in the curriculum which give extra weightage to such services and forms, to allow the development of cultural and fitness values of the individuals.
First Aid Room
Regular check-ups are done in the school, to know the health parameters of the students, with the nutritional and growth requirements of a particular candidate. These rooms are also helpful and necessary in case of emergencies, maybe during any playtime activity or in general. As no one knows, when will there be a need for a doctor etc.
Canteen
For eating and snacks purposes, several refreshments are available in some schools, to allow the students to get their daily nourishment, in case they are not bringing their lunch.
Book Store
To get the curriculum books, course notes and important stationery from the school itself, for ease and comfort or last date submission at times.
Transportation Facilities
For large chunks of students, with regular up down this is a prerequisite in todayโs time. Since elementary schoolโs students do not get a license and authority to drive, this becomes the safest and the most viable option to come to school and go back home safely. And parents are also tension-free, from the concerns of safe convenience facilities.
Sports room
The room, where all sports equipment is arranged in proper arrays, to facilitate the physical activity a student needs to go for, during the games period or in general.
Playground
For prayers or morning assemblies, Sports day functions, and the area of practising and playing games during their school hours is the playground or the area of the field. This must be bigger and larger in every possible way to support the games of Football or cricket grounds, in case there are no separate grounds for the same.
Basketball court
Cricket Ground
Running Field
Swimming Pool area
Hostel
Several students take admissions beyond the geographical territory of their residence and shift to other cities or towns to get a School education. For these students, schools provide the facility of Hostels.
Admission Procedure
Select the location of the area, one is looking to settle or to admit its kids in.
Search the important and effective schools in the area, while analysing its methods to study, the unique ways, the quality of teachers, the safety and security and all the concerned issues, as per custom queries
After researching the potential schools, filter out the best option and look for Transportation to the same.
Bring in the school admission form from the school and fill in with the details, as per the mentioned thing.
Submit this school form on the window of the school, at the appropriate time at the beginning of the session.
Enquire about the time and date of commencement of the session.
Send your ward to the same on time, from the relevant dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the state of the Indian Education system?
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Unable to bring in transformation or any major changes in the modes of holistic development of a student, the Indian education system rots and seems obsolete at times. One can outperform, only if he/she gets knowledge outside the school education. Several shortcomings reduce us from our potential growth, but with new advancements and new policies, one can bring in various improvements.
How many central boards are there in India ?
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There are three national boards with separate and independent state boards in the country. They are responsible for conducting 10th and 12th examinations across the country.
What is the difference between secondary and higher secondary?
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Secondary Schools are also known as Senior School or High School and incorporate students of 13 to 15 years. It is the next step after middle school and is considered an important class.
Whereas Senior Secondary Schools are the further schooling stage from secondary schools. They are also called Higher Secondary School and Senior Secondary School.
What is the 10th class called in India?
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The most important class is Grade 10 in oneโs life. It is called the Secondary School Certificate(SSC), or Matriculation examination, which is a standardized public examination of India.
