FAQ’s — Frequently Asked Questions
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When do the admission procedures for Academic Session start?
Ans: During the first week of February.
What is the admission process followed?
Ans: Purchase Prospectus from the school’s Admin Office, submit the filled forms on or before the date given, and selection is on first come first serve basis (KG) or on the basis of merit list (Grades I to IX).
What is the age criteria for getting admission in KG Section?
Ans: PreKG – 3 years old, LKG – 4 years old and UKG – 5 years old.
Is there any Assessment Test for new students? If any, what would be the syllabus?
Ans: Yes. Syllabus is provided along with prospectus and the Assessment Test will be conducted during the month of February.
Is the class room Air Conditioned?
Ans: Yes. Our all classrooms are equipped with A/C.
What are the Lab facilities provided to the students?
Ans: SHIS has fully equipped Labs for English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer.
Can you explain the Fee Structure?
Ans: The detailed fee structure will be available from the School Admin Office.
Is there Medical Facility available in the school?
Ans: SHIS has a separate Sick Bay / Medical Room in case of emergency with the service of two fulltime Nurse.
What is the time to meet the Class Teacher, Subject Teacher and Coordinator apart from PTM?
Ans: Parent can meet the Class Teacher, Subject Teacher and Coordinator on all working days after the school hours.
How is the grievance of parents/ students redressed?
Ans: For any grievance or issues one can meet our Principal (with regards to Academics) or Admin Officer (with regards to Non-Academics).
Is there any Student Counsellor?
Ans: Yes, We have one.
How does Technology support imparting education in Class Room?
Ans: Our Classrooms are equipped with 86’ Interactive Digital Boards (LED) backed with internet connectivity.
What are the extracurricular activities provided?
Ans: Various Club, Literary and Sports, Karate Activities are provided.
Is there a canteen facility in school?
Ans: Yes, Canteen Facility is available.
What is the procedure for applying to obtain TC?
Ans: The Parent needs to submit a requisition letter (signed by both the parents) to the Admin Office. And the TC will be issued to the Parent in a week’s time.
Is there a Scouts & Guides Wing in school?
Ans: Yes we have.
Is there a JRC Unit in school?
Ans: Yes, We have a JRC unit in our school.
Is the water provided in the school safe to drink?
Ans: Yes, SHIS is equipped with an incompetent RO System to provide safe and hygienic drinking water.
Is the school accredited by any organisations?
Ans: It is due to the quality management system we maintain, the following Organisations accredited our schooling system — ISO 21001-2018 certified institution, IDS (International Dimension in Schools) granted by The British Council, and QS I-GAUGE (DIAMOND rating).
Is transport facility provided?
Ans: Yes. Contact the Transport in-chrage for any sort of facility/complaints.
Does the school conduct any Cambridge Examinations?
Ans: Yes, SHIS is an Authorized Examination Centre of Cambridge Examinations.
Is SHIS co-ed?
Ans: Yes! SHIS is a co-ed school.
What is School uniform policy?
Ans: All students from KG through Grade 12 are required to wear the Sacred Heart International School Uniform.
Does the school conduct any outbound trips?
Ans: Yes, School provides outbound trip for the students annually. These trips are optional, and are pay per basis.
Does the school cater to children with special needs?
Ans: School provides the extra care and remedial classes for special children with special needs.
Up to which standard this school has?
Ans: We have from the Pre-Nursery class till Std XII (ISC).
How does the ICSE grade a student’s performance?
Ans: Marks are awarded out of 100 for all subjects. The Council encourages a system of continuous assessment by the school and, therefore, all the subjects have an internal assessment component of 20% in the form of project work, while the final written examination accounts for 80%. With respect to the optional subject chosen from Group III, it is divided into a Theory paper and a Practical component, with each being assessed to the extent of 50% through internal evaluation and 50% by way of external evaluation / final written examination. The standard reached in ‘Socially Useful Productive Work’ (internally assessed) will be given grades A, B, C, D or E; A being the highest and E the lowest. A, B, C or D indicates a ‘Pass’ and E a ‘Fail’.
What are the requirements to get the ICSE (Grade 10) Pass Certificate?
Ans: The ICSE Pass Certificate will be awarded to candidates who attain the ‘Pass’ standard in at least five subjects, which must include English. In addition, a candidate must attain a ‘Pass’ grade in ‘Socially Useful Productive Work’. The ‘Pass’ mark for each subject is 33%.
What are the requirements to get the ISC (Grade 12) Pass Certificate?
Ans: The ISC Pass Certificate will be awarded to candidates who attain the ‘Pass’ standard in at least four subjects, which must include English. In addition, a candidate must attain a ‘Pass’ grade in ‘Socially Useful Productive Work’. The ‘Pass’ mark for each subject is 35%.
Still have a question? Call the school office at (+91) 4651 205370 or write to admin@shis.in.
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