The term ‘Continuous’ as in regularity of assessments, frequency of unit testing, diagnosis of learning, use of corrective measures, retesting and feedback of evidence of students for their self-evaluation.
The term ‘Comprehensive’ refers to the scheme attempts to cover both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of students’ growth and development. Thus, it is a curriculum initiative, attempting to shift emphasis from testing to holistic learning. It aims at producing good citizens possessing sound health, appropriate skills and desirable qualities besides academic excellence. It will equip the learners to meet the challenges of life with confidence and success.
We strongly believe in the proverb-“Do not go by the first impression, you may not get what you want. If you want the flowers, you have to nurture the plants.” And we strive to work to bring this proverb to reality.
Language I : English
Language II : Hindi/Sanskrit /Marathi
Compulsory Subjects : Mathematics, Social Sciences, General science. Internal Assessments : Work Experience, Physical and Health education, Art Education, Computer Science, Dance, Music, Robotics
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES : There are a host of activities designed to nurture and develop all facets of a child’s personality.
MUSIC : It gives a soul to the universe and pours life into everything. Our Maestros make our students attuned to style of both Indian and Western music.
DANCE : It is an expression for both grace and elegance. Our expert faculty trains students to perform various forms of dance like – Contemporary, Bollywood, Zumba, Hip hop and Indian Classical Dance. SHANTISENA : Shantiniketan has a special Unit – “SHANTISENA”, which runs on parallel lines with the NCC and NSS from class VI onwards.
ART & CRAFT : Student’s imagination, impression, expression and creation come to reality in the colorful art room.
COMPETITIONS : The school organizes various house wise competitions throughout the year. These include elocution, extempore, handwriting, easy writing, show and tell, paper presentation, recitation and many more. The school also participates in various interschool competitions. To mention a few – Quiz competition, Regional level CBSE Science Exhibition, etc.
EXTERNAL EXAM : External exams like SOF, Hindi Rashtrabhasha, MTSE, NTSE, Homi Bhabha, etc are conducted in the school from class I onwards.
SHIAMAK DANCE CURRICULUM : Shiamak Dance Curriculum has been introduced as the essence of the program is in dance expression, knowledge and creativity; that goes beyond the periphery of dance movement. Each class has a well defined syllabus for skillful progression to improve fitness levels, confidence, focus, concentration, team spirit, positive thinking, and discipline, all round development, posture and body language. The complete performing arts experience helps students overcome stage fright, become more confident, learn to work in teams and feel a great sense of achievement. It also helps students to de-stress and develop well-rounded personalities.
ROBOTICS : Robotics has been introduced recently in the curriculum to build a scientific temperament along with logical and analytical skills.
CBP (CAPABILITY BUILDING PROGRAMME) : CBP is designed to strengthen concepts of Physics and Mathematics using practical approach, which includes experiments, activities and games. The programme also achieves brain stimulation through puzzles.
FAST TRACK : Fast Track program provides necessary challenging environment sought by bright minds. The programme involves market oriented IT skills required for future through 100% hands on learning.
WORK EXPERIENCE : Work experience is part of the school’s co-scholastic educational program. Here students experience the world of work and creativity. The school offers a variety of activities like : Carpentry, photography, stitching, knitting, cooking, gardening, CAD/CAM, fashion designing, first aid etc. As per the need, new activities are included every year.
IIMUN : The School offers a platform to participate in various chapter of IIMUN held throughout India. Our students have successfully participated in Mangalore, Kolhapur, Pune and New York Chapter.
ALL INDIA SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION (IX – X) SUBJECTS:
SCHOLASTIC:
Language I : English
Language II : Hindi/Sanskrit /Marathi
Compulsory Subjects : Science and Technology, Mathematics, Social Sciences.
CO-SCHOLASTIC:
Work Education.
Physical and Health Education
Art Education
Extra curricular activities
- SHANTISENA: Shantiniketan has a special Unit — “SHANTISENA”, which runs on parallel lines with the NCC and NSS from class VI onwards.
- COMPETITIONS: The school organizes various house wise competitions throughout the year. These include elocution, extempore, handwriting, essay writing, and many more. The school also participates in various interschool competitions. To mention a few —quiz competition, dance competition, debates, drawing competition, Regional level CBSE Science Exhibition, etc.
- EXTERNAL EXAM: External exams like SOF, Hindi Rashtrabhasha, MTSE, NTSE, Homi Bhabha, etc. are conducted in the school from class I onwards.
- 4.PREFECTORIAL BOARD: Every year grade10 students are elected on the Prefectorial Board through election to become prefects and are given different responsibilities to enhance their leadership skills.
- LANGUAGE LABORATORY: Learning English the structured way has its own advantages. This perspective gives the student the benefit of enhancing pronunciation and grammar . We at Shantiniketan cater to this through our well set language laboratory.
- COMPETITIVE LEVEL SWIMMING : The school is equipped with a well designed , swimming pool and a NIS trained and qualified swimming coach . These resources enable us to coach our students for competitive level swimming.
- SHIAMAK DANCE CURRICULUM: The essence of the program is in dance expression, knowledge and creativity; that goes beyond the periphery of dance movement. Each class has a well-defined syllabus for skillful progression to improve fitness levels, confidence, focus, concentration, team spirit, positive thinking, and discipline, all round development, posture and body language. The complete performing arts experience helps students overcome stage fright, become more confident, learn to work in teams and feel a great sense of achievement. It also helps students to de-stress and develop well-rounded personalities. Shantiniketan is the first and only school in the city who has introduced this curriculum.
- CBP (CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME): CBP is designed to strengthen concepts of Physics and Mathematics using practical approach, which include experiments, activities and games. The program is aligned as per the science and mathematics concepts being taught in class month wise. It is executed parallel to classroom teaching and aims at providing a different approach to student learning .The program, also achieves brain stimulation through puzzles.
- WORK EDUCATION: Work experience is part of the school’s co-scholastic educational program. Here students experience the world of work and creativity. The school offers a variety of activities like: Carpentry, photography, stitching, knitting, cooking, gardening, CAD/CAM, fashion designing, first aid etc. As per the need, new activities are included every year.
- AFS: The School is an active participant in Short Term Foreign Exchange Program organized by AFS. Through this venture students have been to Denmark and Germany. Short term programs to Germany include STEM Program and GREEN Program. The STEM Program provides an opportunity for first hand laboratory experience in Robotics, Genetics and Polymers. It also provides Automobile Industry exposure. The GREEN Program focuses on creating awareness for sustainable ecosystem and development .
- IIMUN: The School offers a platform to participate in various chapters of IIMUN held throughout India. Our students have successfully participated in Mangalore, Kolhapur, Pune and New York Chapter.
- VALUE EDUCATION : Shantiniketan has choosen 10 values . These are :
- Physical, Aesthetic& Beauty
- Citizenship
- Adaptability
- Optimism
- Leadership
- Lifelong Learners
- Discipline & Work Ethic
- Independent
- Passion & Purpose
- Self-Awareness
- General Awareness Through its comprehensive Value Education Program , the school aims to build a value system that reflects the chosen values through conduct of self and others.
- WORKSHOPS AND ORIENTATIONS FOR STUDENTS: In this changing global scenario, every Shantiniketanite has to be well equipped with all the essential skill sets . We aim to bring about this awareness in our students and conduct workshops and orientation sessions for them.
- IN HOUSE COUNSELOR :Contemporary students face challenges both at home and in school. The assistance of a counselor helps the students combat many personal as well as peer pressure issues .The school also provides an in house counselor for the students to help them in this context.
- STRATEGIZED REINFORCEMENT PROGRAMMES FOR UNDERACHIEVERS AS WELL AS TOPPERS: Being blessed with a considerably large student strength, we cater to the needs of both the underachievers as also the toppers. To enhance their achievements especially in grade 10 for the board exam, the school takes the initiative and provides tailor made learning modules as per the need of the students.