To adjust a particular candidate with the system and with formal and routine life is one of the goals of these schools. From small shifts to full-fledged halves are used to make them learn under such schooling. The life and friends built in these years are generally the true friends because they literally grow with each other. The prerequisites for this schooling is,

• Certificate of Upper Kindergarten or Prep, to get filled in this formal schooling
• Admission form according to the school chosen.
• Some documents of birth certificate, enrollment fund(which will be refunded at the end of schooling), address proof, mark sheet and even an entrance test.

The pattern of Examinations generally for every board is somewhat similar with a different name, but the below steps are mentioned according to the CBSE pattern

• Unit test 1 (Around First Week of July, after the reopening of Schools after Summer Breaks)
• Unit tests 2 (At the end of August)
• Half-yearly or Summative Assessment (October-November)
• Unit Test 3 (Around December First week)
• Unit Test 4 (Generally at the time of Sankranthi, around Mid- January)
• Final Exams, at the end of the session( Generally with a full course around March end week or April)

With that several projects, Vivas, Open book tests, group activities, class representation are included in the assessment process, which is awarded a certain percentage of marks, which gets added in the finals. This makes it interesting and sometimes unusual too. These activities bring out the creativity in the students with a fun atmosphere around them. Many life skills and oratory skills are also tested in the same which gives the prospects of full personality development. These are the Exam patterns in the country with Cbse or state boards.

Generally, the schools in India Offer State boards (As per the region or the state), International Boards like International Baccalaureate (IB), formerly called International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the pan India accepted board all over the country and is one of the toughest too which makes it apt for further medical, engineering and management studies. The CBSE board is directly under the Government of Centre in The Union of INDIA.

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.

Auditorium

For Cultural activities of the schools like the celebration of Diwali, Christmas, Teachers day, Children’s 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.

Picnics and Tours

The school generally takes students from these grades out to enjoy nature together, to open up their minds and allow them to learn from nature itself, that is the direct source. At the end of the session, some out of town trips are also planned in some schools, to make some life long bonds amidst some friend groups or peers.

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 today’s time. Since elementary school’s 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.

1. Looking out for the best possible options

According to the feasibility and availability of seats for the particular sessions, the parents and guardians must make a balanced decision to fill in their respective wards. This will make a huge impact on their future and the life they aspire to live by. Before choosing several parameters should be judged with the knowledge of interests of their children too. Some features are

• Proximity to the residence
• Status of extracurricular activities
• The attitude of teachers with students.
• Fees of the particular class, and is it affordable.
• The safety and security.
• Education level and the availability of proper techniques.

2. Filling and submitting the Application of School Education forms and other necessary details

After choosing the best option while considering all the possible schools, filter out the best and bring in the School education admission form. Fill in the details, with proper documentation and submit the school education form on the window of the school, at the appropriate time at the beginning of the session. This admission form may cost you an application fee, which is mandatory for every admission.

3. Enquiring about the Session start and end time, with daily timings of the school

The making and production of commercial aircraft for passenger transportation, and then also manufacturing and producing fighter jets and planes, to increase the valour and strength of the country. It establishes the most important sector, and no faults or incompetency can be allowed in the same. This will cause huge losses to human life as well as the property of the country in total.Enquire about all the relevant and possible questions. Ask the questions if something is not clear according to the prospectus of the particular school. After redressal of the genuine doubts, move ahead in the admission process(only applicable in case of new admission)

4. Fees deposition, and clearance of previous dues if any

In the case of new admission one just needs to deposit the appropriate fees, but in case of passing onto the next grade, previous dues and fines are subject to deposits.

5. Regular Assessment, to generate report cards and mark sheets, for further admissions and to reach the next class

Assessments are the way to judge the performance of the candidate. Regular tests and performance analysis is done to report the personal and academic skills of the individual. Based on these assessments are the mark sheets and report cards generated. This allows us to get the knowledge of strength, weakness, good habits, and areas of interests in general. All these will help in the better future making of an individual.

6. Regular Parent meetings for discussion on the development and redressal of any issues amongst the knowledge seekers and knowledge providers.

Building strong relationships with the peers and the genuine advisories of the particular student, a one to one session is organized quarterly or semester wise to let them interact about the developments of their children. These events are also a course of review for students, as they get their final report cards and mark sheets from here only. With the submission of these mark sheets only, one can enter the next class of the same school or different school.

They focus on studying and imparting valuable knowledge, in terms that the student can personally know and avail the benefit of that knowledge. Some practical knowledge is also imparted in the Elementary School phase, like the cultural and practical knowledge. Rest all the activities and infrastructural requirements are the same as the section of facilities and services.

How do schools evaluate the students?

The evaluation and proper check on the students are based on internal and external assessment patterns. Though the external pattern is also evaluated by the mentors of that particular subject only. Internally the student is evaluated based on class atmosphere, communication, doubts session, attentiveness, discipline in the subject matter, submission of copies etc. Externally they are analysed based on papers like Unit tests, Formative assessments, and other examination patterns.

What are the New Education Policy Changes at the Elementary school level?

5+3+3+4 structure will be the new structure to be followed. A total of 12 years of schooling and 3 years of pre-schooling is mandatory. Additionally, exams will be held only for Classes 3, 5 and 8, rather than after every grade.

Where can I find a list of schools affiliated with the Central Board of Education?

www.cbseaff.nic.in provides the relevant data of the list of the schools for Elementary Schools.

What is a No Objection Certificate?

The Education Department of the State/Union Territory issues a letter or authentic document for the schools of the State/Union Territory, mentioning that the State/UT has no obligation in affiliating the particular school under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). But without the formal approval or attainment of such a certificate, no school is legal enough to open its branches anywhere.

What makes a good elementary school?

It depends on various factors. And to look for facilities and features are very personal and subjective things. Some of the important features while considering the authenticity of the school are the infrastructure, mentorship, quality of teaching staff, hygiene and sanitation, proper safety measures, playgrounds or sports facility, fees structure, admission criteria and requirements and others.