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Rules Regarding Leave & Absense Children will not be allowed to go home during school hours. You are requested not to make any social engagements or medical appointments during these hours. However, if you have any such appointments, you are requested not to send your child to school on that day. No student is allowed to leave the school premises during school hours. A letter of request from the parents or guardian in this regard will not be entertained. Leave of absence is not granted except on prior approval. Students, who are suffering from any illness, must get a medical certificate from their doctor on joining the school. It is compulsory for students to have 90% attendance to be eligible for their final exam. The percentage may be relaxed in medical cases only. Repeated absence without permission renders the student liable to have their name struck off the rolls. Re-admission, if granted, will only be done on payment of re-admission fee. School Fee Rules Month (fee is to be paid) Months for which fee is to be paid April April, May, June July July, August, September October October, November, December January January, February, March Monthly tuition fee should be paid by the 15th of the beginning of every quarter of the year. If 15th falls on a holiday, the next working day will be the last day for the collection of the fee. Late fee charges would be imposed on the payment made after the due date. A late fine of Rs. 10/- per day, including holidays, will be charged for paying the fee late.If the fee falls into arrears for more than a month, the child's name may be struck off from the school's roll. In this case, student has to seek re-admission and fee would be charged accordingly.Except for caution money, fee once deposited will not be refunded. If a student seeks to leave the school for any reason, a notice of withdrawal, at least a month in advance, will have to be submitted failing which he/she will be required to deposit one month's tuition fee and other relevant charges.

A student seeking admission during mid-session will have to pay admission fee, tuition fee from the month of April onwards and conveyance fee from the current month onwards.Fee-payment timings are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon between 1st to 15th day of every quarter i.e. April, July, October, January. P.T.A. fund is to be paid for only one child, in case of brother/sister also studying in the same school.To ensure safety, the authorities will appreciate the payment of school dues by crossed and order cheques in favour of concerned school in which your child is enrolled. Payment made by cheque is subject to the realization of the proceeds. School House The House system is an integral part of life at the AHPS and aims to provide a sense of competition and fun through a range of school based activities. All students and members of staff are attached to one of four houses which are named on four basic and intrinsic characteristics of Homo sapiens race. ACHIEVERS PROGRESSORS Motto: Fortune Favours the Brave Motto: Never Give Up Colour: Red Colour: Brown Role Models: Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Role Models: A. R. Rahman, Rahul Dravid, Tendulkar, Indira Nooyi, Amartya Sen Arundhati Roy, Nagarjun (Poet), Premchand House Uniform: Yellow T-Shirt with Red House Uniform: Yellow T-Shirt with Brown lapels and collar lapels and collar MOTIVATORS INNOVATORS Motto: Knowledge is power Motto: Nothing succeeds like success Colour: Green Colour: Blue Role Models: M.S. Dhoni, Aamir Khan, Anna Role Models: Marie Curie, Indira Gandhi, Hazare, Ratan Tata. Narayana Murthy (Infosys), Shiv Nadar (HCL), Deepak Pareikh (HDFC Bank), Satyajit Ray House Uniform: Yellow T-Shirt with Green House Uniform: Yellow T-Shirt with Blue lapels and collar lapels and collar

School Timings Monday to Saturday : 8:30 am. to 2:30 p.m. (Student should reach the school latest by 8:25 a.m.) Period-wise Timings 8.30 AM -- 9.00AM : Assembly 9.00 AM -- 9.40 AM : First Period 9.40 AM -- 10.20 AM : Second Period 10.20 AM -- 11.00 AM : Third Period 11.00 AM -- 11.20 AM : Recess 11.20 AM -- 12.00 Noon : Fourth Period 12.00 Noon --12.40 PM : Fifth Period 12.40 PM -- 1.20 PM : Sixth Period 1.20 PM -- 1.55 PM : Seventh Period 1.55 PM -- 2.30 PM : Eight Period VisitingTime Principal: Parents can meet the principal between 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on all working days by appointment only. Teachers: Parents can meet the teacher, by prior appointment, either during assembly time or within fifteen minutes after the school gets over. Note: Parents are not permitted to go to the classroom to meet teachers during regular teaching period.

School Uniform Every student must come to the school in the prescribed school uniform. Boys Summer Unifrom Light blue half sleeves shirt with school monogram on the pocket Beige coloured short Socks-beige coloured with blue stripes Black leather shoes School belt-blue and beige (striped) School tie-dark blue and beige Winter Uniform Light blue full sleeves shirt with school monogram on the pocket Beige coloured trousers Pullover-dark blue.V-neck with beige coloured stripes Blazer-blue with pocket badge School tie School belt Socks-beige coloured (woollen) Black leather shoes Girls Important Festivals of India

INDEPENDENCE DAY-The anniversary of unfurling of the Indian tri -colour flag at the Red Fort, ushering in the age of freedom from the British rule in 1947. REPUBLIC DAY-The Constitution of the Independent India came into force and the Republic became a legal entity on this day in 1950. In Delhi, celebrations include a magnificent parade of the Armed Forces and performance of folk dances from all over the country. GANDHI JAYANTI-A grateful nation pays its heart felttributesto the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his birthday. DEEPAWALI-The festival of lights-marked by Lakshmi Pujan (worship of the Goddess of wealth). DUSSHERA-Based on the epic story of Ramayana, signifying the triumph of good over evil, it is celebrated all over the country. In Bengal, it is observedas the Durga Puja. HOLI-Marks the end of the spring season and the beginning of the harvesting season. It is an occasion of mass rejoicing marked by sprinkling of colours. MAHASHIVRATRI-The day of Lord Shiva celebrated with fasting, prayers and visits to the temples. JANMASHTAMI-The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India, especially at Mathura and Vrindavan, which are closely associated with his childhood. ID-UL-ZUHA-Observed by Muslims to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's offer to sacrifice his son. MOHARRAM-Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Tazias, symbolic of the Martyr's tomb at Karbala, are carried in mourning processions of Moharram. ID-UL-FITR-Celebrated to mark the end of Ramazan (burning all that is evil), the Muslim month of fasting.lt is an occasion for feasting and rejoicing. GURUNANAK'S BIRTHDAY-The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. A visit to the Golden Temple at Amritsar on this auspicious day is given a great emphasis. CHRISTMAS DAY-The birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ. MAHAVIR JAYANTI-The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. BUDDHA JAYANTI-This full moon night is celebrated as the day of birth, enlightenment and salvation of Lord Buddha.

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When there is a fiery passion to excel, scaling new horizons becomes a way of life. Forging ahead on this maxim is S.K. Education Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 certified educational organisation which began its success journey in 1995. Over the years, the group has scaled new milestones in the field of education, IT & retail industry. The group's stronghold in education can be gauged from the fact that 'BACHPAN' with its nationwide network of 800+ schools is shaping the minds of tiny tots and setting new standards in running a play school. And now' ACADEMIC HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL' is fast becoming a name to reckon with, in senior secondary school education. AHPS has a network of 100 schools and is envisaging 1000 schools across the country by the year 2020. PROUD TO BE AMONGST THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY FOR THE SIMPLE REASONS- o Very less start-up time o Flexible interiors o White-collared business o Cash Transactions  Scheduled payments o Good profit margin o No prior experience required o Scope for expansion o Fast initial investment recovery or breaking even o Adequate & constant corporate support Catch...Fragrance of Profit

School business can be highly profitable if you are very clear about your strengths and vision. If you can relate to few of the points given below, you can safely consider the option of starting a school. o You have sufficient land area (1-2 acres or above) o You have the capability to arrange space on lease o You are equipped with sufficient funds and working capital o You have funds and can arrange more funds very comfortably o You have a group of investors/friends who are willing to start the school Catch...Questions that fly in your Mind

We understand that you''ll have unlimited questions, and lots of hesitation regarding this business. It's but natural that you would want to be very clear before starting a new venture. Some of your queries can be like- o How will I be able to manage? o How will I select the school design? o How will I know what is required? o How will I know what is mandatory by the law? o What is the process for CBSE affiliation? o How will I manage day-to-day school operations?  How will I appoint teachers? o What to do if a parent approaches a consumer court? o How will I know what is supposed to be in school curriculum? o Who'll design my school brochure? .........the list is endless. Catch...The Pluses of being our Franchise

As an AHPS franchisee, you're in business for yourself but not by yourself. We'll assist you with training and guidance from the day, you are associated with us and are awarded the franchise. We have invested thousands of precious hours & lakhs of rupees to workout a wide range of informative, colorful & attractive books and study material. In fact, for the first time in the country, we have introduced our own books as per prescribed curriculum in various classes in the pre-primary & Primary wings. All classes & staff are adequate supported by numerous guides & manuals in addition to support staff from the Corporate Office. A LOOK AT SEVERAL POSITIVES OF BEING A PART OF OUR ENTERPRISE- o Vast experience in the education sector o Commanding position nationwide o Hundreds of successful pre schools running throughout the country o Proven business model that works like a miracle  CBSE curriculum o Own books and publications o Help manuals in all possible segments o Assignments for all classes in all subjects o Holidays homework & evaluation/assessment guide o CCE Guidelines decoded o Answer CD's for text books o Furniture, lab & library setup guidance o Advt. material & support... THE LIST IS ENDLESSLY LONG!!!

General Terms & Conditions  No-refundable licence fee o 10% royalty is to be paid from your monthly collections o No other school will be established in your area (within 10 KMs) o Agreement will be for seven years (at initial level) o All transactions shall be made in favour of \"S . K. Educations Pvt. Ltd.\" o Taxes as per the Government policy Admission Process The admission procedure to AHPS that follows CBSE syllabus, is simple and straightforward. Follow the steps below: o Parents are requested to fill in the Registration Form that can be obtained from the school. o The information from the above is used to see if the child meets the admission criteria o Parents are invited to fill out the Admission Form and all other necessary documents, including Medical History form and Acquaintance Form in order to complete the admission process. The filled Admission Form is required to be submitted at the respective Academic Heights center, where admission is required. o Please ensure that the Required Documents (see the list below) are brought to the school during admission. For all other queries, parents are requested to schedule a meeting with the school coordinator. For list of AHPS schools, please Click Here Required Documents List o Birth Certificate (original copy and one photocopy. The latter will be retained by the school). o Transfer Certificate (if applicable) o 3 passport size photograph of each child & one each of parents/guardian o Photocopy of resident proof (Voter Id/Ration card/Passport) o Medical history records and other details about the child that may be important. A Note to Parents

To obtain the optimum from the school for your ward, you are requested to maintain close relation with the school. We earnestly advise you to look into your child's school diary every day and acknowledge this as a communication bridge between the school and yourself. Remarks in the diary should be seen and countersigned regularly. Kindly see that the lessons and homework assigned for the day are done. The students should be motivated to cultivate neatness and work independently. You are welcome to contact the teachers if you feel that your ward is not making the desired progress or if you have any query. In the interest of your child's progress, kindly ensure to attend Parent Teacher Meetings (PTMs). Kindly inculcate the feeling of cleanliness and strict adherence to school uniform in your child. Change of contact number and address should be intimated to the school authorities immediately. The medium of instruction in the school is English. A certain amount of regular conversation in English at home will go along wayi n developing yourchild's command over the language. Assessment Procedure To ensure that the child grows into a confident, intelligent and responsible citizen, we record the all- round development and education of the child. The school believes in continuous assessment of the child on the basis of his/her day-to-day performance in all the fields. Classes I to II No formal examination system is followed. The child's day to day performance in academics, co- curricular and sports related activities is observed constantly and the record of this assessment is sent to the parents from time to time. There will be no cumulative or final Result. They will be assessed monthly. There is no detention. The class could be repeated with the consent of the parents only. Class III to V In these classes, along with the continuous assessment, cycle tests are conducted four times in a year in all the academic subjects. The students are awarded grades. In these classes, the weightage of marks for the final result will be 25% each of the Cycle Tests.

Class VI to VIII In these classes, Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is followed. CCE aims to hone and evaluate the students holistically. Two terms have been suggested during a year. Term 1 From April to September and Term 2 From October to March. Both terms will have 2 formative and 1 summative assessment. The schedule of exam pattern is F. A. (1 +2), S. A. 1, F. A. (3+4) and S. A. 2. Overall grade will be based on the grand total of marks obtained in F.A.(1+2), S.A.1, F.A.(3+4) and S.A.2. A Good Daily Schedule for Kids at Home Early Morning Routine Avoid the hustle and bustle of the early morning rush to get up and off to school by starting your schedule with this beginning time. Set a wake-up time that leaves plenty of room for all of your child's morning routine activities. For example, if your child has to get on the school bus at 7:45 a.m., getting up at 7:30 won't leave enough time for him to shower, get dressed and eat breakfast without rushing. Depending on how quickly, or slowly, your child moves in the morning, you may want to leave up to an hour of time between when he wakes up and when he leaves for school. After School Time When your child gets home from school, don't leave it up to her to decide what she will do for the rest of the day. Given the choice, your child might just choose television time over homework. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids take some time to relax after school before starting homework. Add this time to wind down after school, following it with a designated school work period. If your child has after-school activities on some days, make note of this and adjust the daily schedule to reflect the time that your child will get home from her extracurricular plans. Meal Time Set up a schedule that includes a daily meal time routine. For example, at 8 p.m. your child must help you to set the table and at 8:15 everyone sits down together -- at the dining room table -- to eat and talk about their day. Keep in mind that some events, such as dinners out, social engagements with friends or evening extracurricular activities, may interfere with this part of the schedule. In the case that you have an event or activity at dinnertime, make an adjustment or get back on track the next day.

Bed Time The child development experts at the Kids Health website suggest that parents establish a regular bedtime. Your family's daily schedule shouldn't just include a set bedtime, but should also have a pre- bedtime routine. This may vary depending on your child's age. For example, your 4 year old's pre- bedtime routine may include storytime with dad and a tuck in, while your 12 year old may like to spend half an hour or so relaxing by himself and reading on his own. While some activities or special events may interfere with your child's specific bedtime, try to stick to the routine and get your child off to sleep close to his set schedule. Spend Quality Time with Your Kids o Play with them. Seems simple, but, do you really know how to do it? Get down on the floor and play trucks, build forts, make cardboard buildings for cars. Go through the clothes in the house and make a dress up box; include old jewelry, hats, purses, and shoes. Plan a tea party, and follow it wherever it goes. o Read to your children. Start a small chapter book and read one chapter a day. Make reading time special with snacks. o Make crafts. Simple paper plates make great masks to wear, then you can play using your masks. o Cook. Every kid loves to help in the kitchen. Make or buy their own cookbook and apron, then let them pick a recipe and help them make it, and do this as a weekly thing. You will be surprised how much you learn from your child while spending the time together. o Give them creative reign. Get a big box, cut it open, lay it flat and hand them the supplies to go crazy -- let them paint, draw, cut, and then join in. o Go on picnics. All kids love picnics, the key is making them spontaneous. Pick them up from school, take a snack and head to the park, have a picnic inside, use a theme like all red food, or let them pick all the foods. It doesn't matter if you eat twinkies and cereal for one meal. It won't kill them or you. o Play games, any game. When's the last time you indulged in something a little wild, like hide and seek in the house? o Play with play dough. Get out the cookie cutters and anything else that you normally don't let them use for playdough...use plastic utensils for cutting.  Be an a clown occasionally. You don't need make-up, just be silly. The kids will have a great time laughing when their Mum/Dad isn't able to find that thing that is obviously in front of them (\"No I can't see it anywhere.\"). Another great example is getting your foot stuck to the floor after gluing something. When the kids try to help, their hand also gets stuck to the parents hand. o Pretend Play. Imagine you are a family of penguins or dolphins or something. Assume roles. Assume a challenge & play out the roles.

o Building a Story. Invite friends of your kids at home. Its easier to manage multiple kids, if you know the trick. Build a story collaboratively. A child starts the story. Next one continues it by adding another line. Then the next one takes it further & so on.. o Give your kids the ultimate gift of time. Instead of saying \"not right now\", stop and go play for an hour. Is that bill really going to be any different if you leave it on the table and come back an hour later? Probably not, but, your child may look back and remember the day you stopped what you were doing and played for an hour. 8 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Succeed in School Your child is naturally curious and eager to learn. By making school and homework as pressure-free as possible, you can help protect him from stress and boost his academic achievement. 1. Show enthusiasm for your child's interests and encourage her to explore subjects that fascinate her. If she's a horse nut, offer her stories about riding or challenge her to find five facts about horses in the encyclopedia. 2. Ask about what he's learning, not his grades or test scores. Ask him to teach you what he learned in school today. 3. Help her organize school papers and assignments so she feels in control of her work 4. Build his sense of responsibility by allowing him to choose extracurricular activities, assigning him chores, and asking his input on family decisions. 5. Ensure that she has plenty of time for unstructured play. 6. Celebrate his achievements, no matter how small. Completing a book report calls for a special treat or finishing a book allows him an hour of TV. 7. Focus on his strengths, encouraging him to develop his talents. Even if he didn't ace his math test, he may have written a good poem in English class or improved his spelling score. Besides offering him a math workbook or computer program for practice, give him a writing journal. 8. Check in with your child regularly to make sure she's not feeling overloaded. If she is, help her prioritize her work. Beat Exam Stress 1. Watch out for stress Look out for signs of exam stress. Children who experience stress may be irritable, not sleep well, lose interest in food, worry a lot and appear depressed or negative. Headaches and stomach pains can also be stress-related. Having someone to talk to about their work can help. Support from a parent, tutor or study buddy can help children air their worries and keep things in perspective. If you feel your child isn’t coping, talk to teachers at your child’s school.

2. Ensure your child eats well A balanced diet is vital for your child’s health, and can help them to feel well during exam periods. Some parents find that too many high-fat, high-sugar and high-caffeine foods and drinks (such as cola, sweets, chocolate, burgers and chips) make their children hyperactive, irritable and moody. 3. Sleep helps exam performance Good sleep will improve thinking and concentration. Most teenagers need between eight and ten hours' sleep a night. Allow half an hour or so for kids to wind down between studying, watching TV or using a computer and going to bed to help them get a good night's sleep. Cramming all night before an exam is usually a bad idea. Sleep will benefit your child far more than hours of panicky last-minute study. 4. Be flexible at exam time Family Lives advises parents to be flexible around exam time. When your child is revising all day, don’t worry about household jobs that are left undone or untidy bedrooms. Staying calm yourself can help. Remember, exams don’t last forever. 5. Help them to study Help your child to revise by making sure they have somewhere comfortable to study. Help them draw up a revision schedule or ask the school for one. 6. Discuss their nerves Remind your child that feeling nervous is normal. Nervousness is a natural reaction to exams. The key is to put these nerves to positive use. Being reminded of what they do know and the time they have put into study can help them feel confident. 7. Encourage exercise Make sure your kids are active. Exercise can help boost energy levels, clear the mind and relieve stress. Walking, cycling, swimming, football and dancing are all effective. 8. Make time for treats When the exams are over, help celebrate with a treat. These can be a real encouragement for the next time they have a test. Don’t use rewards as bribes. Instead, encourage them to work for their own satisfaction, offering small, frequent treats. How to Be a Good Parent Express love and affection: A gentle cuddle, a little encouragement, appreciation, approval or even a smile can go a long way to boost the confidence and well-being of your children. Sadly, many children seek this kind of acceptance from their peers.Tell them you love them every day.Give lots of hugs and some kisses. Praise your children: Avoid comparing your children to others, especially siblings. Each child is individual and unique. Celebrate their differences and instill in each child the desire to pursue their interests and dreams.

Failure to do so may give your child an inferiority complex, an idea that they can never be good enough in your eyes. Be consistent: Communicate clearly. Children should be very familiar with the consequences of their actions. If you give them a punishment, be sure they understand the reason and the fault, if you cannot articulate the reason and how they are at fault the punishment will not have the discouraging effects you desire.Life is a great teacher. Don't be too quick to rescue your child from the results of their own actions if the consequences are not overly severe. Example: Cutting themselves may hurt, but it's better than leaving them unaware of why sharp objects should be avoided. Listen to them: Express interest in your children and involve yourself in his and her life.Create an atmosphere in which they can come to you with a problem however large or small. Help them feel safe: Respect their privacy as you would want them to respect yours; for example, if you teach your child that your room is out of boundaries to them, respect the same with their room. Allow them to feel that once they enter their room they can know that no one will look through their drawers, or read their diary.Let your child live his/her life and let them make their own choices in life. Allow your kids to experience life for themselves. Don't make decisions for them all the time; they must learn how to live with the consequences from the choices they make. After all, they will have to learn to think for themselves sometime. It's best they start when you are there to help minimize the negative consequences and accentuate the positive ones. They need to learn that their own actions have consequences (good and bad). By doing so, it helps them to become good decision makers and problem solvers so that they are prepared for independence and adulthood. Spend Quality Time With Your Children Spend a lot of time with your kids and love them with all your heart. Be careful not to stifle/smother them, however. There's a big difference between protecting someone and imprisoning them within your too unyielding demands.Listen and respect your child and respect what they want to do with their life.

Small vs large: Schools warn of layoffs, but experts back move CHENNAI: The cap on kindergarten admissions in matriculation schools across the state from the next academic year has sparked a debate on small schools versus large ones. Parents and teachers said enforcement of the rule will result in various problems, ranging from inability to provide neighbourhood schools for children to redrawing of the fee structure and possible layoffs of teachers. But academics say small schools are not just safer for children and more convenient to manage, but also offer students a better learning experience. The Directorate of Matriculation Schools recently instructed schools to admit only 120 children at the entry level from 2014-15. The new rule will mean that a school's strength can range from 2,000 to 2,500. Many schools currently have a student strength of 4,000 to 5,000 students. In some cases it is more than 10,000. School officials said the new rule could mean that up to 1.2 lakh students will have to be accommodated in government schools or in private unaided schools where the quality of \"If the government was keen to implement the four-section rule it should have done so from the beginning. What will I do with the additional infrastructure? I can't use it for any other purpose,\" he said. \"I will have to begin from scratch if I want to start a second school.\" Principals and correspondents said the move was made on the understanding that students unable to gain admission to schools of their choice would be compelled to join a nearby government schools, enrolments to which have dropped considerably over the years. \"If I can't get a seat for my daughter in a private English-medium school nearby, I will have to send her to a school far away,\" said Sindhupriya K, a parent. \"I'm worried about her having to travel long a distance every day.\" For the rule to come into effect, the government-appointed committee will have to rework the fee structure, as the current fees are based on student strength. \"It will be a waste of time for the committee and very stressful for us,\" a school correspondent said. But small schools have more than a few advantages. They improve teacher-student interaction, give the management flexibility to change schedules, and strengthen the bond between the student and the school. In The School, KFI, where total student strength does not exceed 350, the teachers know every student from Class 1 to 12 by name. V Arun, who taught at The School for 12 years, said, \"Large schools are like factories. An industrial model can only develop mechanical objects. You can't put a child in such an environment and expect them to emote and grow up to be a sensitive human being.\" Source: Times of India, Nov 13, 2013

Choosing the right play school A playschool is a place where your kid will not only learn to live away from you for a couple of hours amongst his peer group, but also the place where he will get his first idea of school. Hence, while selecting a playschool for your children do ensure that you are fully satisfied with the school and its philosophy. Choose a school that feels right and not one that has been advertised as the best. Here are few pointers that you need to keep in mind when making a decision: Playschool environment In the initial years, it is important to keep a track of the cognitive development of a child. Cognitive is defined as an act of or pertaining to the act or process of knowing, perceiving, remembering; and good play schools know the importance of cognitive development and hence insist on ‘I play I learn’ method of teaching. When you are visiting the school look out for number and alphabets charts made in a creative manner to lure the young minds. Take a look at the play area as well – is it well equipped with age-appropriate toys and are they colourful to hold the attention of a pre-schooler? This apart, take a look at the play area in the compound as well - are there slides that have no sharp edges, are they easily accessible or would your child require help from his teachers? Keep a record of sorts while visiting all the possible play schools in your area so that at the end of the week you have some substantial findings, thus making your choice easier. Learning in playway This is the age when your child is developing his gross motor skills, emotional and behavioural skills; hence it is important that the learning is done in a playful manner rather than by rote method. A good playschool will always teach with lots of audio-visual teaching aids. For instance, there will be audio story sessions, play acting by teachers and of course visual treats for the kids. A good playschool will also ensure that the child is left alone to choose what he wants to play with and how he wants to play sometimes, thus letting him decide whether he wants to play with building blocks of ascending order, or he wants to play with animal puzzles or he wants to play with the ball. Meals served in the school Another important aspect of playschool these days is to check whether meals are being served in the school and if they are – is there a variety for each day and are they healthy and nutritious enough. Generally a good play school will have a meal plan for the entire month with a variation for each of the five days of the week.

Student-teacher ratio Student-teacher ratio plays an important role in the early years of his school life because if the student teacher ratio is 20:1 then you may rest assured that your child will be well taken care of. One teacher and one ayah for 20 students is a perfect scenario where the teacher pays attention to each and every child in the class, especially during meal times and playing outside, as these are the two times when kids are their naughty best and do whatever they want to do. School transport If both parents are working, then you would definitely want to opt for school transport so that you know that your child is in safe hands. Talk to the school authorities about the school transport at the time of admission and also talk to other parents. Gather all the information regarding the school transport and which school has the best facility for school transport. Distance between school and your home It may be the last point on my post but it is of the primary importance. Generally playschool is for two and a half to three hours and hence the distance from your home should not be more than 10 to 15 minutes. If the child has to travel for an hour to reach school, this will increase the number of hours he is away from home from three to five, and will adversely affect the child’s health and his interest in school. Source: ParentEdge A Note to Parents To obtain the optimum from the school for your ward, you are requested to maintain close relation with the school. We earnestly advise you to look into your child's school diary every day and acknowledge this as a communication bridge between the school and yourself. Remarks in the diary should be seen and countersigned regularly. Kindly see that the lessons and homework assigned for the day are done. The students should be motivated to cultivate neatness and work independently. You are welcome to contact the teachers if you feel that your ward is not making the desired progress or if you have any query. In the interest of your child's progress, kindly ensure to attend Parent Teacher Meetings (PTMs). Kindly inculcate the feeling of cleanliness and strict adherence to school uniform in your child. Change of contact number and address should be intimated to the school authorities immediately.

The medium of instruction in the school is English. A certain amount of regular conversation in English at home will go along wayi n developing yourchild's command over the language. Rules & Regulations for Students o The student's planner should be brought to the school daily; it is an important communication bridge between the teachers and the parents. o Students should reach school 5 minutes before the bell rings for the assembly. Punctuapty and Regularity are important parts of schoopng. o Students should behave with dignity and maintain decorum in and outside the school. Faipng to do so will attract discippnary action. Students are responsible to the school authorities for their conduct, both in and outside the school. o Irregular attendance, habitual idleness and disobedience to the moral tone of the school are sufficient reasons for the dismissal of a student.  Students must come in tidy uniform to school and not wear ornaments and/or fancy things. Nails should always be trimmed and boys should keep their hair short. o No student will be exempted from games, yoga and morning assembly without a medical certificate. o No student will be allowed to go home during school hours. Exception can be made, only in case of utmost emergency, with the permission of the Principal. o Students have to bear the cost of damage or loss of any school furniture and property. o Students are strictly forbidden to purchase any eatables from vendors found around and outside the school premises. o Use of mobile phones or any electronic item is strictly prohibited in the school.