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academic programs, extracurricular activities, and admission
procedures. It assists parents and students in evaluating and selecting
the right school for a smooth transition from elementary to high school
education.
About Middle Schools
The third stage in the schooling pattern of education is the middle schools where new things are known and several transitions take place at this time including hormonal as well as bodily features and voices. As growth and development pace, our knowledge of perceiving things also changes. This school is for the age group of 11-14, and for classes from Grade 6 to grade 8.
Students of these classes move from the protective environment and homely grounds to a new and more open environment. The teachers and discipline are somewhat at stake, as everyone wants to try new and gain experiences by trying, and thus they are filtered into a complex system of society. While this is just the entry. The age of entering the teenage with so many emotions up healing, drama and fitting in the new aura, with so much energy are the urges that drive generally. But these are the classes that are important and set the future for the board classes of the secondary schools, the immediate future schooling pattern.
Generally, the students of Middle school are allowed a choice of language to choose from between Sanskrit/ French/ German as per the CBSE boards and this works as the first major choice of decisions in the life of these students. These classes are like a bridge from the basic primary classes to the future making important classes like the grades of 9-12.
Apart from the aims of elementary and primary schools, several new additions are added in the general aims of middle school like,
Support to the future classes
Since the middle schools act as the gap between the primary and the secondary classes, the decision-making ability, the responsibility, and the personality development phase must be an area of work. And this will hugely impact life decisions throughout oneโs learning age and then thereafter. Under proper guidance that is the mentors and teachers of Middle schools; learning subject basis for sciences, maths and polity can not be understood if not given proper study time for understanding, during this precious time.
Make the concepts stronger, learnt in the primary classes
The concepts read and understood in the primary schools are made stronger by further adding to the course and curriculum, so to explain the vastness of the material and the practical usage of what has been taught. The application requires further and in-depth knowledge which is gathered here and in much more details in the next schools.
Enjoying growth and development, responsibly
Since with the age comes responsibility which needs to be laboured properly and middle school teaches each and everyone the same. Since our body, height, hormones, biological aspects, emotional vulnerability, are all heightened and there is a major transformation going on, the duty to act responsibly and in a sustained manner grows.
Studying and choosing interests
This is the age when one gets the slightest idea of what one needs to study in future and make a career from all the various options available. Thus he/she starts working in the direction for the same. This school opens the gate and an understanding level for the students, serving various ways of making a living. The rest of the details and knowledge can be earned later.
The school boards education for the middle schools and Primary or elementary schools are the same. So with some additions in the subject line that too with the language, all the subject lines get further deepened but remain the same
The Middle schools have different examinations for different State board education and thus follow different curriculums, though they have a standardized course too when affiliated to the foreign BSE board. It solely depends on the decision of the school Principal or concerned authority. Hence the examinations are held at the end of every year nearly around March-April, and the new class session begins in April itself after the results. To test the knowledge and education level various class tests, Unit tests, worksheets and exams take place.The pattern of Examinations as per the CBSE board is as follows
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 of all the education boards prevalent in the country. All of which is discreetly 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Which is a better option between CBSE or State Board?
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The main aim of schools and their respective education boards is to impart education and knowledge and inculcate values and manners, with the ability to make them withstand every situation. All the boards are good, but it solely depends on what you want to become in future, how much practical exposure is required in the career path you choose, the personal interests and desires of the individual and the affordability of that particular session or class.
Which is the best language as an optional, and how to choose?
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If someone wants to learn a foriegn language, one must go for French or German or others, as per the schools. And if someone wants to read the vedic and sacred texts of our older civilization, and rich traditional books, one must go for Sanskrit as an optional. It depends on the individualโs interest and ability to learn.
What are the general middle school books?
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It depends on the schools and the decision of the school for the education board type. Though in general in CBSE standardized NCERT books are used. Some other additions and subtractions in the courses and curriculums are solely the decision of the school authorities though
What are the recent changes in the Indian Education System?
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The 10+2 school pattern is now replaced with a 5+3+3+4 structure, with segregations in ages as 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively. In total 12 years of formal schooling has been made compulsory for the students.
Is coding compulsory in the new education policy(NEP)?
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According to National Education Policy 2020, Coding is one of the Mandatory subject lines in imparting knowledge to students. Hence the compulsory subjects are added from Grade 6 onwards. This will help in the technological literacy of the nation and will help bring transformation shortly. The skills and knowledge will get better in the same.
Why is coding important in education especially with the initiation at the middle school level?
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Coding is important for kids to understand and remain curious and develop logical reasoning. The middle schoolers will be able to work with better tools and understand the dynamic technological requirements of the future at an early age, with the onset of such changes in the new Education Policy. Some of the benefits of Coding are better communication, creative approach, maths and logical analysis, writing and technical know-how, and confidence.
