Curriculum
The school follows the syllabus prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, to which it is affiliated. The medium of instruction is English.
Curriculum at Vimala Central School aims to be
• Activity centered
• Provides stimulating learning environment both inside and outside the class room
• Cultivates an attitude of being compassionate towards nature and one’s fellow beings
• Instills competence and confidence
• Inspires a love for learning and intellectual vibrance
Subjects
Class I – X
• English
• Hindi, Malayalam (Std. VI to X) are the additional languages, one of which can be dropped in Std IX.
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science
• Work Education
• Computer Science
• Communicative English
• General Knowledge
• Art Education
• Moral Education
• Physical and Health Education
• Optional Subjects (co-curricular areas of study)
Class XI – XII
STREAM A- SCIENCE - English Language & Literature, Phisics, Chemistry, Maths or Malayalam, Biology or Computer Science
STREAM B-COMMERCE - English Language & Literature, Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Computer or Malayalam
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR CLASS XI (2020-21)
• Group 01 - English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Malayalam, Computer
• Group 02 - English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Malayalam, Biology
• Group 03 - English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics
• Group 04 - English, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology
• Group 05 - English, Business Studies, Accountancy, Mathematics, Economics
• Group 06 - English, Business Studies, Accountancy, Computer Science, Economics
Student Assessment
• The academic year comprises of two semesters
• Semester I – June to September
• Semester II – October to March
• Assessments and evaluations are essential to gauge the progress of the students and to encourage them to find their strengths and weaknesses. The method used to assess student progress varies according to the age group.
• Students of Std. V-X are assessed as per the CCE format prescribed by the CBSE Board. This system of continuous classroom evaluations consists of oral and written class tests, worksheets, presentations, assignments, activities and projects.
• The CCE format ensures a consistent and systematic approach to academics and enables the students to thrive in a stress free atmosphere at home and at school.
• Students of Std. XI-XII are also continuously evaluated on the basis of their performance in the class tests and term exams in an academic year. Prior to the Std. XII CBSE board exam, a Model Exam is also conducted to equip the students to face the Board Exam with equanimity.
• All promotions are based on the cumulative performance of the student in all the class and semester evaluations conducted during the academic year.
• Therefore all students must ensure that they do not miss any of the evaluations.
• Std. XI students must pass in both theory and practical’s separately in order to be promoted.
• Decisions taken by School authorities with regard to promotion will be final and binding.
