Curriculum – Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School

Curriculum

School Hours

Level	Classes	Arrival	Dismissal
Foundational	Playgroup	9:00 am	11:00 am
Foundational	Nursery - Batch 1	11:15 am	2:15 pm
Foundational	Nursery - Batch 2	2:30 pm	5:30 pm
Foundational	L. Kg. & H. Kg.	9:00 am	12:15pm
Foundational	Std I & II	12:15 pm	5:00 pm
Preparatory	Std III	12:15 pm	5:00 pm
Preparatory	Std IV to V	7:30 pm	12:15 pm
Middle	Std VI to VIII	7: 30 am	02:00 pm
Secondary	Std IX to XI	7: 30 am	2:00 pm

Office Hours (on working days) 9 am to 4:30 pm

Meeting The Principal

The Principal will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm or by prior appointment.

School Hours are liable to change, according to the decision of the Management.

School Structure

The school is divided into 4 levels, as per the National Education Policy guidelines with 3 to 4 Foyers within each level.

Foundational Level – Foyers Playgroup to Std. II
Preparatory Level – Foyers Std. III to Std. V
Middle Level – Foyers Std. VI to Std. VIII
Secondary Level – Foyers Std. IX to Std. XI

Playgroup – Batch 1
Nursery – Batch 1 and Batch 2
Lower Kg. – 2 divisions – A & B
Higher Kg. to Std. X – 4 divisions, A, B, C and D
Std – XI – 1 division – Science, Commerce and Humanities

There are a total of 52 divisions in the entire school.

School Terms

The School year begins in mid- March and is divided into two terms:

Mid- March to mid-September
Mid-September to February

Parents can meet the School Leaders of the level concerned and teachers to discuss their child’s progress and all-round development at the Open House which will be conducted from time to time.

Foundational - Playgroup to Std. II

English Language
English Literature
Hindi
Marathi (Stds. I & II)
Environmental Studies (Stds. I & II)
Computer Studies
Art & Craft
Music
P.T.
G.K
Value Education

Preparatory - Std. III to Std. V

English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Hindi
Marathi
General Knowledge
Critical Thinking
Art and Craft
Music
P.T

Middle - Std. VI to Std. VIII

English Language
English Literature
Hindi
Marathi
History
Geography
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mental Math
Value Education / General Knowledge
Life Skill

Secondary - Std. IX & X

Compulsory Subjects
English Language
English Literature
Hindi
Marathi (Std. IX only)
History
Geography
Group II Subjects
Maths
Science(Physics/Chemistry/Biology)
EVS
Commercial Studies
Economics
Group III Subjects
Technical Drawing Application
Physical Education
Art
Computer Application
Non-Academics
P.T
Life Skills

Secondary - Std. XI

Science:
Compulsory subjects:
English
Physics
Chemistry
Optional Subject 1
Biology / Psychology (Any 1)
Optional Subject 2
Mathematics / Geography / Hindi (Any 1)
Optional Subject 3
Physical Education / Computer Science / Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing. (Any 1)
Commerce:
Compulsory subjects:
English
Economics
Commerce
Optional Subject 1
Accounts / Business Studies (Any 1)
Optional Subject 2
Mathematics / Geography / Hindi (Any 1)
Optional Subject 3
Physical Education / Computer Science / Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing.(Any 1)
Humanities:
Compulsory subjects:
English
Sociology
History
Optional Subject 1
Biology / Psychology (Any 1)
Optional Subject 2
Mathematics / Geography / Hindi (Any 1)
Optional Subject 3
Physical Education / Computer Science / Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing. (Any 1)

Assessment & Examination Pattern

1. Formative Assessments

Formative Assessments are lead indicators of students’ progress and will be taken continuously throughout the terms. These can be in the form of:

Sr. No.	Type of Assessment	Skills Assessed
1	Projects	Research skills
2	Orals	spoken, reading, recitation skills
3	Dictation	listening and writing skills
4	Aurals	listening, comprehending and writing skills
5	Written	conceptual and creative skills
6	Group activity	collaborative skills
7	Practicals	application and analysis skills

2. Summative Assessments

Summative Assessments (only for Foundational ( Stds. I & II ) and Preparatory Levels) test the knowledge, conceptual understanding and memory of the Students.

3. Terminal Examinations

Terminal Examinations (only for the Middle and Secondary levels) prepare students for future Board Examinations.

Foundational Level Evaluation

Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (Foundational Level)

A Continuous and Comprehensive assessment will be carried out for students of L.Kg. to Std. II, through observations, worksheets and ongoing assessments, eliminating the need for traditional, structured examinations.

Preparatory Level Assessments

Stds. III to V will have two terms.

First Term
Unit Test & Projects	20 marks
Summative Assessments	40 marks

Second Term
Formative Assessments	20 marks
Summative Assessments	40 marks

Middle Level- Assessments & Examinations

Stds. VI to VIII will have two terms.

First Term
Formative Assessments	20 marks
Terminal Examinations	80 marks

Second Term
Formative Assessments	20 marks
Final Examinations	80 marks

Secondary Level - Assessments & Examinations

Stds. IX and X will have two terms.

Group I & II subjects

First Term
Formative Assessments	20 marks
Terminal Examinations	80 marks

Second Term
Formative Assessments	20 marks
Final Examinations	80 marks

Group III subjects

First Term
Formative Assessments	100 marks
Terminal Examinations	100 marks

Second Term
Formative Assessments	100 marks
Final Examinations	100 marks

Students of Std. IX will be promoted to Std. X only if they satisfy CISCE criteria for promotion.(see Examination Policy)

Note: 75% Attendance In Std. IX And X Is Compulsory To Appear For The Board Examinations.

Selection Of Subjects

Students who are studying in Std. VIII will have to select subjects for Std. IX, by October-November each year, as under:

Group II - any one combination of subjects
Mathematics & Science ( Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Mathematics & Commercial Studies
Mathematics & Economics
Environmental Science & Commercial Studies
Environmental Science & Economics

Note: (Marathi will be compulsory for Std. IX at the school level.)

School Hours

Office Hours (on working days) 9 am to 4:30 pm

Meeting The Principal

School Structure

School Terms

Foundational - Playgroup to Std. II

Preparatory - Std. III to Std. V

Middle - Std. VI to Std. VIII

Secondary - Std. IX & X

Secondary - Std. XI

Assessment & Examination Pattern

1. Formative Assessments

2. Summative Assessments

3. Terminal Examinations

Foundational Level Evaluation

Preparatory Level Assessments

Middle Level- Assessments & Examinations

Secondary Level - Assessments & Examinations

Group I & II subjects

Group III subjects

Selection Of Subjects

Group I - Compulsory subjects

Group II - any one combination of subjects

Group III - elective subjects (any one)

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School Hours

Office Hours (on working days) 9 am to 4:30 pm

Meeting The Principal

School Structure

School Terms

Foundational - Playgroup to Std. II

Preparatory - Std. III to Std. V

Middle - Std. VI to Std. VIII

Secondary - Std. IX & X

Secondary - Std. XI

Assessment & Examination Pattern

1. Formative Assessments

2. Summative Assessments

3. Terminal Examinations

Foundational Level Evaluation

Preparatory Level Assessments

Middle Level- Assessments & Examinations

Secondary Level - Assessments & Examinations

Group I & II subjects

Group III subjects

Selection Of Subjects

Group I - Compulsory subjects

Group II - any one combination of subjects

Group III - elective subjects (any one)

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