SEEDLINGMODERNINTERNATIONALACADEMY
PRIMARYCambridge ProgrammeCambridge ProgrammeCambridge ProgrammeCambridge Programme
EMINENTGUESTSATSEEDLING
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ForeverNEW FRONTIERS
To make education monumentally effective, we must teach young people to grow their own plants
rather than giving them cut flowers
WelcometotheSeedlingacademicfold.Asyoucommencethismomentousjourneyofmiraculoustransformation,you’llsoonrealisethatyouareamemberofa�lagshipthathasbeeninstrumentalinpropagatingandimplementingagroundbreakingeducationalrevolutioninthestateofRajasthan.Aneducationalinstitutionisn’tworthagreatdealifitteachesyoungpeopleonlyhowtomakealivingbutfailstoteachthemhowtomakealife.Seedling’stremendoussuccessisattributabletoitspursuitofhighqualityeducation.Webelievethatourchallenge is topasson informationthat’llhelpouroffspringstosurviveandthrive.At thesametime,wehopethat thisinvestmentwilleventuallyreturnaproductivemembertooursociety.
Educationshouldconsistofaseriesofenhancements,eachraisingtheindividualtoahigherlevelofawareness,understandingandkinshipwithotherfellowbeings.Ourschoolpromotesasafe,orderly,caringandsupportiveenvironmentthatruf�lesthemindoftheyoungstersandin�lamestheirintellect.Educationgainsitssigni�icanceandvaluewhentherightkindofinputsarereceivedfromtherightkindofpeopleintherightenvironment.Unlesseducationisbasedonastrongvaluesystemandethicalbackground,itwillnotstandagainstthesmallestwindofchange.Hence,Seedlitesgoalongwayinlife.
Withnearlythirtyyearsofexperienceintheacademic�ield,Seedlinghastouched,nurtured,mouldedandin�luencedthelivesofscoresofyoungpeople.UnderSeedling’sshelteringumbrella,fromnurserytouniversity,yourchildwillblossomintoacon�identandmatureyoungster,readytocarveanicheforhimselforherselfintoday’shighlycompetitiveworld.Constantmonitoringbyacompetent teaching facultyandregular interactionbetweentheschoolandparentsensure thatachildprospersand�lourishes.Parentswhowishtosecurethefutureoftheirchildrenusuallystartearly.Helpthemgivewingstotheirdreams.Secureyourchild’sfutureinpartnershipwiththeSeedlinggroup.Inourceaselessquestforexcellence,wesolicityoursupporttostrengthenourcommitment.
Dear Parent/Guardian/Reader,
MayGodbewithusall!!!Regards.
Mrs.MohiniBakshiPrincipalDirector
Dr.SandeepBakshiC.E.O.&Director
Dr.PreetiBakshiDirector
MESSAGE
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THE SEEDLING TORCHBEARERS- VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
“WhenGodmadehands,hegaveustheabilitytowork.Climbingtheladderofsuccessislikeclimbingamountain.Everypeakisadestination,andyouclimbonepeakatatime.Reachingeverydestinationisachallengewellmet,andthesplendourofitenthrallsyouonarrival.You�indanewlandscapestretchedoutinfrontofyou,bestowingitsbeautyonyou,andasyoustandthere,feastingyoureyesonit,youslowlyrealisethereisanotherpeakoutthere,shininginthehorizon,challengingyou.Andsoyoumoveon,yetagain...”
Mrs.MohiniBakshi,PrincipalDirectoroftheSeedlinggroup,isoneoftheforerunnersofpre-primaryeducationinRajasthan.ShespearheadedtheSeedlinggroupinitsformativeyearsthroughhervisionaryleadershipandrichexperienceofteaching.Shebelievesthatweallhaveadutytoshine,andthisworldwouldbelessofaplaceifwechoosetoplaysmallwithourlives.Accordingtoher,achildismuchmorethanthesumtotalofhisbehaviour,histestscoresorthegradesonhisreportcard.Achildisalivingbeingwhohasneeds,hopes,interestsanddreams.Inordertohelpachildgrownotonlyinintellectualcapacitiesbutalsoinotherdimensionsofhisbeing,agoodeducationalinstitutemustdrawforthwhat’sinsidehimandtreathimwithresponsibility.AsisthecasewithSeedling.
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Ms.PreetiBakshi,ourDirectorbelievesthatlearningisaneverendingprocessandonelearnsfromeverything.Agrandvisionandaburningdesiretosucceedarethehallmarksofherpersonswhichhavemadeherrisetothepinnacleofsuccess.Shebelievesstimulatedaswellaspersonalcross-culturalexperienceathomeandabroadareasignificantpartofglobalandinternationaleducation,Studytours,studentandfacultyexchanges,semestersabroad,workwithinternationalstudents,andstudentteachinginothercountriesaresomeof the ways. We as educators build cross-cultural knowledge, develop skills in cross-culturalcommunication,andmotivateteacherstoteachfromaglobalperspective.
PATRONAGEA VISION BEYOND TOMORROW
“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.”-Joseph Addison
TheSeedlinggrouprunsunderMahimaShikshaSamiti,asocietyfoundedin1986byeminentpeoplefromallwalksoflife.TheSamitiendeavourstoprovidequalityeducationkeepinginmindthecountry’srichandvariedculturalheritage.TheSamitiaims at training the students to shed theparochialoutlookandtomakethemrealisethattheyaremembersofonefamilyi.e.humankind.Aschoolcurriculumthatvaluesquestionsaboveanswers, creativity above fact regurgitation,individuality above conformity and excellencesanskritabovestandardisedperformance.
(Open the doors from all sides sothat noble thoughts come
in unhindered)
mi uks lJk d`roks ;Urq foJe%
(We aim at wisdom andthe ability to comprehend)
gL;s u;rq u% czãKkua
INSPIRATION
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WITH YOU ALL THE WAY“Itisourdreamthatstudentswillexperiencetheirclassroomsasinvigorating,eveninspiringenvironments,placestheylookforwardtogoingtoandplacestheyhatetoleave... It isourdreamthattheywillcometoknowthemselvesasmastersofvariouscrafts...Itisourdreamthattheywillcometolovetheprocessoflearning...”
THE JOURNEYTheSeedlinggroupstarteditsjourneywiththeSeedlingNurserySchool.EncouragedbythesteadyprogressoftheNurserySchool,theSamitiestablishedSeedlingPublicSchoolatJawaharNagar,JaipurandsubsequentlySeedlingModernHighSchoolatDurgapuratocatalysetheholisticdevelopmentofstudentsunderitscare.
In a succeeding step, the Samiti established the Seedling Academy of Design Technology andManagement (SADTM)followedbytheSeedlingInstituteforIntegratedLearningandAdvancedStudies(SIILAS).Herewereinstitutestogroomthefuture leadersof thecountry,nurturingandmoulding themtobecomecompetentprofessionals inahi-tech, industryfocusedenvironment.
TheSamiti’snextsuccesscamewiththeestablishmentofJaipurNationalUniversitywhichisalandmarkinthehistoryofhighereducationinRajasthan.AUniversitywithaperceptibledifferenceanddistinctionandastrongresearchzeal.InthewakeofrapidstridesinScienceandTechnology,Masscommunication,LawandGovernance,Management,SocialSciencesandLanguage,LiteratureandCulture, JNUpromises tomeet theaspirationsof theyouthbyprovidingthemavibrantenvironmenttolive,tolearn,toworkandexplorein.Fromwhatwasahumblebeginning,theSeedlinggrouphastraversedalongpathtobecomeaneducationalpowertoreckonwith.TheUniversityinaleapforwardhasrecentlyestablishedTheJaipurNationalUniversityInstituteofMedicalSciencesandResearchCentre,astateofartfacilitywhichwillactasahubforprovidingqualitymedicalcare,teachingandresearchopportunitiestothepeopleofthestateandthecountry.
TodaythegrouphastakenfreshstridesforwardbyintroducingglobaleducationtothestudentsundertheInternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgeamme-andtheCambridgeIGCSEProgram-Aleapforwardtowardscreatingabetterworld!CambridgeIGCSEinternationalCurriculumwillprovideourfuturelearnersnotonlywiththeplatformtolearnglobaltrendsbutalsotostandintheforefrontofworldeducation.
CambridgePrimaryisgoingtobeanothermilestoneintheWorldClassEducationSystem.
MISSION&
VISION
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SCHOOL CONSULTANTS & ADVISORS
Thereisapanelofeminentpersonsfromthe�ieldofeducationwhoareon the school’s advisory board, helping in monitoring the school’sgrowthandmakingconstantsuggestionsfortheimprovementoftheeducationalsystembasedonthepsychologyofstudents.
ThevisionoftheSeedlinggroupisthateachchildleavestheschoolwith Acomplementofbasicskills-linguistic,mathematical,scienti�ic,artistic,physicalandsocial. Asetofspiritualandethicalvalueslikehonesty,righteousness,dignity,integrity,fairness,goodjudgement. Selfreliance,strongself-esteem,senseofself-worthandhighpersonalexpectation. Toleranceforothersandrespectforallformsoflife. Anenquiringanddiscriminatingmindandanunendingquestforknowledge. Effectivecommunicationandproblemsolvingskills. Asenseofunderstandingandcompassionforallandthecouragetoactonone’sbeliefs.
VISION BEYOND TOMORROW
“ThemissionoftheSeedlinggroupistoprovideajoyfullearningenvironmentthat empowers students to reach their educational andpersonal potentialwhilenurturingtheirself-con�idenceandself-esteem.Thegroupiscommittedtoactive,re�lectiveandcreativelearning,therebydevelopingstudentswhoareresilientandadaptable,equippedwiththeknowledge,skillsanddispositiontocontinue their education and become personally ful�illed, interdependent,sociallyresponsibleglobalcitizens.Westressthetotaldevelopmentofeachchild:intellectual,social,moral,spiritual,emotionalandphysical.”
OUR MISSION & VISION
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ThemotivatedandknowledgeableteachersatSeedlingcreateawarmandprotectiveenvironmentrecognisingthateachchildisuniqueandthatallchildrenneedtosucceed.Theteachersestablisharapportandresonance,sensingunspokenneeds,con�licts,hopesandfears.Thefacultypledgestounderstandandlovethestudents,tobejustandcourteous,topromoteaspiritofenquiry,fellowshipandtosetbeforethemahighstandardofcharacter,disciplineandethicalconduct.Theatmosphereintheclassroomsiscaringandfriendly,yetdisciplineasthemostbasicneedisassiduouslypursued.
MediumThemediumofinstructionadoptedbytheschoolisprimarilyEnglish.However, due importance is given to Hindi, our national language.SanskritandFrencharetheotherlanguagestaughtattheschool.
Co-EducationSocialandpsychologicaladjustmentbetweenboysandgirlsisofprimeimportance in the contemporary world and hence the school hasfosteringunderstandingandco-operationbetweenboysandgirls.
Courses of StudyThe courses of study are designed to bring about the holisticdevelopment of students in line with the CBSE directive regardingcontinuous evaluation from standard I to 10. The ongoing formative
assessmentsevaluatetheprogressofthechildonaregularbasis,whileatthesametimenurturingcreativityandindustry.Itmust,however,benotedthatStd.Xisnotthe�inalstageinthe10+2Schemeofeducationfollowed.StudentsofStandardXmustapply for admission to Std. Xl after the Summative II Examinations. If they do not apply, their right is forfeited.maynotbeadmittedtoStd.Xl.Re-admissionisdoneinClassXl.PleaserefertothenormsforadmissiontoStd.XlgiveninthestudentSchoolDiary.
POLICY STRUCTUREVALUING THE INDIVIDUAL, CELEBRATING LEARNING
FACULTY
“ A teacher’s purpose is not to create students in his or her ownimage but to develop students who can create their own image.”
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WHY CAMBRIDGE?
Cambridgeprogrammesandquali�icationshaveaprovenreputation forbeinganexcellentpreparation foruniversity,employmentandlife.Theyprovideavaluableinternationalbenchmarkoflearnerperformance.Morethan10,000schoolsarepartoftheCambridgelearningcommunitywhichoperatesin160countriesacross9regions:NorthAmerica,LatinAmerica,UK&Ireland,Europe,MiddleEastandNorthAfrica,Sub-SaharanAfrica,NortheastAsia,SouthAsia,andSoutheastAsia&Paci�ic.
CambridgeMissionStatementToprovideeducationalbene�itthroughprovisionofinternationalprogrammesandquali�icationsforschooleducationandtobetheworldleaderinthis�ield.Togetherwithschools,wedevelopCambridgelearnerswhoarecon�ident,responsible,re�lective,innovativeandengaged-equippedforsuccessinthemodernworld.
Cambridgeprogramensurespreparationforlife.Thecurriculumandstructureisfocusedoninternationaladaptivelearning.Cambridgeprogramlearnergetsmoreopportunitiestogrow&develophis/heroverallpersonality.Awidenumberofsubjectchoicesincludinglanguages,oralactivity,technical&vocationalsubjectsareincluded.Cambridge program develops a sense of awareness and knowledge about global citizenship aswell as the globalcommunity.Theprogramepreparesstudentsforfutureoptionsofcareers.
THE WORLD BEYOND........ SUCCESS, NOTHING LESS.
"Part of the art of teaching is the ability to rearrangethe world for students to guide them tosee things in a new way."
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WHERE STUDENTS ARE ACHIEVERSCambridge International Curriculum aims to prepare learners for highereducation.
Cambridgelearnersreceiveresultsthatarefairlyawardedagainstglobalstandards.
DrivetogetthingsdoneDemonstrateemotionalintelligenceSteadyandupwardlearningSuccessfully handling projects andassignmentsAbilitytolearnandapplyPersuasionskillsThinkingpositiveLeadershipandexecution
Cambridge quali�ications are evidence of academic ability. Cambridge InternationalCurriculumalsoequipsstudentsforsuccessinthisfastchangingworld.
TheCambridgeapproachdevelopslearnerswhoareCon�identResponsibleRe�lectiveInnovativeEngaged
Cambridgeencouragesstudentstodevelopskillsofparticipation,whichleadtocreativityandapplicationbasedlearning.Studentsarecommunicative&re�lective.
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CAMBRIDGEAPPROACH
"Cambridge gives clear guidelines and progressive objectives to help teachers optimize student learning at each stage. This makes co-ordination amongst staff members easier and the gap between stages no longer exists."
Jean Gerardi, Teacher, St. Gregory's College, Argentina
Con�identinworkingwithinformationandideas.Responsibleforthemselvesandtoothers.Re�lectiveaslearnerstodeveloptheirabilitytolearn.InnovativeandequippedfornewandfuturechallengesEngagedintellectuallyandsociallyreadytomakeadifference.
THE CAMBRIDGEAPPROACH DEVELOPSLEARNERS
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SEEDLING CAMBRIDGE PRIMARYWelcome to a world of possibilities – Seedling Modern International Academy. A place that believes that children learn best in a joyful, caring, challenging and nurturing environment. Kids believe what they experience hence the need of experience based learning for our future learners. An interdisciplinary academic curriculum nurtures the learner in the best possible way as is needed to develop a competent and successful learning environment. That’s where we promise you possibilities that are limitless.
About CIE Cambridge-THE PROGRAMMEWith the objective of introducing an internationally acclaimedPrimary Program at Seedling, teachers have developed a learningprograminLanguageArts,Mathematics,Science,Music,LibraryandPhysical Education. The rigorous curriculum is likely to developwellhoned individuals, ready to face a challenging and competitiveglobalenvironment.
LanguageArtsSeedling Language Arts program builds a speaking and listening,readingandwritingskillsinthelearner.Englishistheof�iciallanguageof theschooland throughvarious learningactivities theygrabandkeepholdontheirlanguageskills.Rhymes,story-telling,reading,andrecountingaredifferentways topromoteadesireand love for theEnglishLanguage.
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SEEDLING CAMBRIDGE PRIMARYMathematics
The basic calculations are as important as being a good speaker. Here at Seedling children get firsthand experience of Mathematics. Logic and outcome are two major areas of focus so that at a very early stage student & master their mathematical skills.
SocialStudiesGoingpersonaltolocal,localtonationalandnationaltoglobalisthemottoofSeedlites.Gainingexperienceinvisitingvariousplacesandsocietyareplayingkeyrolesinit.Theideas,cultureandknowledgeiswellsharedbystudents.Explorationisthemainfactorwhichworksouthere.
ScienceWatchingScienti�ichappeningisnotonlythemainobjectivebutalsotodiscover,manoeuverandmakenewexperimentsinsideandoutsideofsciencelabs.Theexcitementofgettingin-depthknowledgeisthesciencemotto.
TheArtsThiscounts,colours,sands,dance,singing,drama,moralsandvariousotherartswhichcouldbelearnedparallel.
1. FirstLanguage-English
2. Hindiasasecondlanguage
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. MoralStudies
6. ICTStarters
7. Arts
8. Music
9. GK
10.PE/Games
SUBJECTSCambridge
Primary-(ItoV)
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GLOBAL AGENDATHE WORLD AT YOUR DOORSTEPBeinganexchangestudentisaveryrewardingexperience,andoftenalife changing one. International learning and knowledge propelsstudentstowardsacceptanceandunderstandingofanarrayofdifferentculturalandcommunityperspectives.Theexperienceoflearninganewlanguage,livingwithahostfamilyandadaptingtoanewculturegoesalongwayinboostingastudent’scon�idence.Itbringsaboutmaturityandsocialpoisewhichisfuelledbythenecessitytoconductchallengesoutsideafamiliarsupportnetworkandcomfortzone.
Inanattempttobroadenthesocialandculturalhorizonofitsstudents,SeedlinghassignedanMOUwithGermanSchoolsforastudentexchangeprogrammewhichaimsatstrengtheningacademicandculturalco-operationbetweenthetwocountries.Anannualprogrammethathasinvitedenthusiasticparticipation,itentailsa3weekvisitbyourstudents,teachersandteacher-traineesinthemonthsofJuneandJuly,whiletheGermanexchangepartnersvisitusinSeptember/October.TheschoolisalsoapartoftheGlobalEducationinitiativeoftheBritishCouncilandisworkingwithagroupofIndiaandUKschoolsoneducationalprojects.
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTThe learning environment in the school is conducive to the all rounddevelopmentandgrowth.Theclassesaresmallandemphasisisonparticipatorylearningthroughdiscussions,seminars,projects,andnumerousactivities.Weofferasupportiveenvironmenttoweakerstudents,arrangingextra/remedialclassesfromtimetotimeforthosewhorequirespecialattention.Weprovidestudentswithaccesstoaudiovisualteachingandlearninginallsubjectsthroughacompletesetofover5000subjectrelatedcapsules.Ourschoollibraryhasastockofmorethan30thousandbooksincluding�ictionandreferencematerial.Thestudentswillhaveaccess toe-resources throughawellequippeddigitallibrary.Ourcomputer labshavethe latestbrandedPentiumIVpcswithLANconnectivity. We have ISDN, Broad Band and Reliance dial up facility madeavailabletostudentsfortheirprojectwork24hours.
EveryclassiscompletelyequippedwithDigitalBoards,SoftBoardsforvisuallearning.24x7wi-�ienabled&passwordprotecteddigitallearningzonefornew-agelearners.
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TOUCHING LIVESFOREVER
SeedlingModernInternationalAcademy
opens fresh opportunities for students
whohavethedesiretolearn,areopen-
mindedandhaveapassion for life and
learning. Here comes a balanced
academicprogrammethatwillempower
students to grow in every respect~as
scholars, citizens of the planet and
insightful, sensitive, ambitious adults
readytoassumeresponsibilityandplaya
pivotal role in creating a better world.
The combined efforts of students, staff
andthecommunitywillhelpourstudentsintheirpursuitoflifelonglearningandactiveglobal
citizenship.Here isa chance to �lourishand thrive inanenvironment thatpromotessocial
responsibilityandjointstewardshipoftheplanet.
We inculcate self-reliance, strong self-esteem, a sense of self-worth and high personal
expectation.Wegroomglobalcitizensfortheworldoftomorrow.
The Cambridge IGCSE provides a strong foundation, effortless mobility and increased
adaptabilityforstudentstoventureintoHigherEducation.
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INTERACTIVE LABORATORIESLaboratoriesThelaboratoriesattachedtotheBiology,Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics,VisualArtsandEnglishdepartmentsarewellequippedtodealwithallthepracticalaspectsofthesesubjects.
VocationalTrainingTheSchoolprovidesfacilitiestothestudentsforvocationaltrainingkeepinginmindtheinterestsofthestudentsinareaslikeMediaAdvertising,Music,Dance,ArtandCraft,Photography,CommercialArt,Computers,Carpentry,BusinessAdministration,Managementetc.
SPORTS & GAMESGloryallthewayBecomingawellroundedmemberofsocietytakesmorethanscholasticability.Organisedsportshavesomuchtooffer.Whatanabsolutelyamazingwaytoinstillcon�idence,teamspirit,responsibility,disciplineandleadershipqualitiesinayoungster.GamesatSeedlingareplayedwithfervourandpassion.Thelastdecadehaswitnessedaphenomenalimprovementinthe
techniqueandperformanceofourstudents.Thestudentsareencouragedtoparticipateinschoolactivitiesatdifferentlevels.
Withintheschoolamongdifferent'Houses'intowhichthestudentsaredivided.Betweentwoormoreschoolsattheclusterlevel.Betweenclustersattheregionallevel.Betweenregionatthenationallevel.
The range of activities is immense from the traditional andpopularsportssuchascricket,basketball,volleyball,badminton,table tennis to new favourites such as skating, trampolining,martialarts,rockclimbingandevenyogaandaerobics.Agoodcoreofcoachesandexpertsunderstandthegreatresponsibilitythatisplacedupontheirshoulderstohelpshapeandpreparethesestudentsnotonlyinsportsbuttheireverydaylives.Theschool has unfurled its �lag highly in sports tournamentsovertheyears.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAdventureTrainingStudentsaregivenadequateopportunityforhiking,trekkingandmountaineeringinassociationwiththeRajasthanMountaineeringClub.
MartialArtKeenstudentsaretrainedforself-protectionthroughJudo-Karate.
SocialServiceProgrammesVarioussocialserviceprogrammesareorganizedbytheschooltoinculcatethevalueofdignityoflaborand compassion for the less fortunate sections of the society. As a part of the various programmesstudentsoffertheirservicestoinstitutionswhotakecareofthesepeople.
OtherActivities/BeyondtheClassroomsVariousactivitiesregularlyheld for theoveralldevelopmentof thechildareDrawingandPaintingCompetitions, Recitation Contests, Debates, Extempores, Group Discussions, Cultural and VarietyProgrammes,NatureCare,EducationalVisitstotheMuseum,Zoo,Gardens,Planetariumetc.
SPICMACAYTheschoolisamemberofSPIC-MACAYandregularlyconductsprogrammesofartistsofInternationalrepute for the studentswith theaimof enhancing cultural sensitivityandunderstandingamongststudentswithspecialreferencetoIndianMusicandDance.
BandThe school also has its own band trained by acompetentbandmaster.
EducatonalAdventureToursThe school organizes activities like mountaineeringandnaturewalkfromtimetotimetoprovide�irsthandknowledgeandtrainingtostudents.
HealthandMedicalTheschoolpaysspecialattentiontothestudents'swellbeing.Allstudentsareputthroughanannualmedicalexaminationbyspecialists.Healthcardsarepreparedandmaintainedforallstudents.
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ALUMNITheschoolhasestablishedanalumniassociation.Studentspassingoutof class X/XII and leaving the school may become members of thisassociationwhichaimsatdevelopinga longtermfruitfulrelationshipbetweenthealumniandmanagement.AnnualandLifeMembershiparebothoffered.
FurtherdetailsmaybeobtainedfromourWebsite:www.seedlingschools.come-mail:[email protected]
OTHER INFORMATIONThe school philosophy regarding discipline is based on trust andsupervision, aiming at promoting self-discipline without diluting thestandards. Students are expected to strictly follow the school rules andregulations in letterand spirit. Inorder topromote leadershipqualities,studentsareappointedasHeadBoy&HeadGirl,HouseCaptains,PrefectsDisciplineinchargesandCambridgerepresentatives.
Theyaremaderesponsibleforthemaintenanceofdisciplineandthegeneralconductofthestudentsunderthem.Majordisciplinarydecisionsaremadebyacommittee,whichcomprisesoftheDirector,Principalandstaffoftheschool.
Theschoolisstrictlysecularandanattemptismadetoprovidethechildrenwithastrongmoralcodethroughavaluebasededucationsystem.
Theschoolisdividedintofourhouses.Thehousesysteminstilsinthechildrenasenseofloyaltyanddedication.ThechildrendevelopakeencompetitivespiritthroughvariousInterHouseCompetitions.HousesarenamedafterthefoursignsHope,Faith,Pride&Glory.
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ATTENDANCEPOLICYThepurposeofthispolicyistoencouragedailyattendanceinallclasses.Attendanceatschoolisessentialifastudentexpectsto do well. Regular attendance is necessary for successfulcompletionofrequiredclassworkandpromotiontothenextgrade. Moreover, attendance and participation in class areintegral parts of the teaching-learning process, and regularattendance develops patterns of behavior essential tosuccessfulpersonal,socialandprofessionallife.
NOTEEachstudentofCambridgecurriculumisrequiredtosignintheclasstoensurethispresenceisrecorded.
Parentco-operation issolicited toensureattendancerequirementsaremet.
Minimum 90% attendance is compulsory for allCambridgestudentsineachsubject.
Incaseofunexplainedabsencethecoordinatormustbeinformed.
In case of a severe medical condition a medicalrecommendation from a Doctor is required to besubmitted to the Home room teacher or/and thecoordinatorsothatadditionalprovisionmaybemadefor the students to copewith pending learning. Thecontacttimeforthiswillnotexceedpreparationtimeofonecontactclass.
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PARTNERSHIPIt takes a whole community to raise a child who is healthy, caring andresponsible. In school, this community startswith thenetwork formedbyparents,teachersandadministratorswhounderstandthattheirjobistoworktogether to support and guide the development of each child. Seedlingbelievesparentscanbeourmostpowerfulandvaluablealliesinourpursuitforexcellenceineducation.Sinceapositiveparent-teacherpartnershipisvitaltoyourchild'ssuccessinschool,Seedlingorganisesparent-teachermeetingsfrequently, from time to time.Parents are encouraged tokeep the linesofcommunicationopenwiththeschoolsothatthechildfeelsthattheimportantpeopleinhislifeareworkingtogether.
TransportA fleet of cabs, buses & autos provide a regular service from the schoolpremisestodifferentplaces.Studentsavailingoftheschooltransportfacilityareproperlycaredfor.
BookStoreThe school has a well stocked book store in the premises for day to dayrequirementsofchildren.
SchoolRulesStudentsshouldcometoschoolatleast5minutesbeforethebellringsforAssembly.Anystudentfoundtobereportinglatetoschoolfrequently,willhavetopayafine.
Theschoolisnotresponsibleforthelossofarticlesormoneybelongingtothestudent.
Actionsthatdisrupttheeducationalprocessarenotacceptablebehaviour. Everystudentisurgedtocontributetothedisciplineandhighstandardof
theschoolbyhismannersandconduct.Courtesyandconsiderationforallmembersoftheschoolcommunityareexpected.
Anykindof damage to the schoolproperty is tobemade goodby theparents.
CODE OF CONDUCT
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Studentsshoulduseappropriatelanguageinschoolandnotmeddlewiththeaffairsofothers.
Nostudentisallowedtocarrycellphonestoschoolandthesamewillbecon�iscatedbytheschoolifitisfoundinthestudent'spossession.
Pushing, swearing, shoving, hitting and kicking each otherwill beunacceptable,evenifitisdoneinfun.Physicalassaultwillbedealtwithseverely,bysuspension.
Ifachildissufferingfromanyseriousmedicalcondition,alettertothePrincipal/Classteacheratthebeginningoftheyearisessential.
Parentsmustensureproperturnoutoftheirwards.Schooluniformmustbeneat andproperly ironedandwornonall days.No fancyhairstyles,streakedhair,eyemakeuporpaintednailsarepermitted.
Studentsmustupholdthedignityofschoolprogrammesbyactivelyorganising,participatingandhelping.Allpossiblearrangementsaremadetopreventstudentsfromleavingtheschoolcampuswithoutpermission.If,however,astudentabscondsi.e.leavesthecampuswithoutpermission,theschoolwillnotbeheldresponsible.Theschoolisano-smokingzone.Parents/Guardiansarerequestedtorefrainfromsmokingonthecampus.To maintain discipline and to inculcate the habit of punctuality overstay ofleave/absenceisliabletoa�ine.Thequantumtobeleviedisdeterminedbytheschoolauthoritiesfromtimetotime.Studentsmustendeavourtomaintaincleanliness in thecampusandalsohelpmaintainingtheschoolasanecologically'green'school.Studentsarenotallowedtousetheschooltelephonewithoutpermission.Foranyemergency,duepermissionmaybesoughtfromthePrincipal/VicePrincipaltomakeacall.Nocollectionofmoney,foranypurposewhatsoever,willbemadeintheschoolwithoutpriorpermissionofthePrincipal/Director.
CODE OF CONDUCT
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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTSStudenttalentandabilitiesarenurturedthrough-
Merit certi�icates given to all students excelling academically inspeci�icsubjects.EveryachievementofaSeedliteisacknowledgedandapplaudedintheschoolassemblybythestudents,teachersandmanagement.MeritoriousstudentsarehonouredwithscholarshipswhicharegivenawayontheAnnualDaybyiconicguests.Appreciationcerti�icatesforfullattendance,pro�iciency,goodconductareawardedannuallytodeservingstudents.Childrenparticipatingininter-houseactivitiesaregivenappreciationcerti�icates,whilethewinnersandrunners-upreceivetrophiesandprizes.TheBestHousefortheyearisfelicitatedontheAnnualDaywithaChampion'strophyforoutshiningtherest.OnSportsDayallsportstarswhohavebroughtlaurelstotheschoolattheDistrict,StateandNational levelareappreciatedwithcerti�icates,medalsandcashvouchers.
AdmissionPolicySeedlingModernInternationalAcademyiscommittedtothevisionoftheCambridgeInternationalIGCSEExamination.The
schoolaimstopreparestudentstobeadaptableandexcelattheUniversitylevel&appreciateIndianethicswithinternationalflavors.
EntryRequirements1. ForstudentsofSeedlingModernInternationalAcademy a. Successfulcompletionofthepre-primary. b. An interaction with the student and parent to understand the subjectchoicesandaptitude.2. Forexternalapplicants a. Successfulcompletionofthepreviousgrade. b. SuccessfulclearingofentrancetestinEnglish&Mathematicsfor admissiontoPrimary. c. Aninteraction/interviewtoconfirmtheareasofinterest,subject
choices and aptitude to go ahead with Cambridge Primary curriculum.
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SPECIAL NEEDSCambridge Primary Examination body provides a range ofmodifiedmaterialsincaseofspecialrequirement.Thespecialneeds should be identified well before and properdocumentationsshouldbedone.
Itmaytakeseveralmonthsforsomespecialarrangementstobemadehencemakingapplicationsassoonaspossibleissuggested.
Thecoordinatorshouldbenotifiedofthesame.Theparentsofthestudents must be in contact with the Program Coordinator todiscusstheprogressoftheproblemsfacedbythestudent.
C a m b r i d g e P r i m a r y
E x am i n a t i o n s h a v e a
number of ways to help
people taking Cambridge examinationswho have special needs /
requirementssuchas:
-VisualDifficulties
-HearingDifficulties
-SpeakingDifficulties
-LearningDifficulties
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INTERNATIONALLYTRAINED STAFF
Cambridge provides extremely comprehensivetrainingprograms for our teaching staffmembers.Regular interactionwith the teachersand teacher-trainersallovertheworldisourregularprofessionaldevelopment activity. All teachers are highlyqualifiedand compatiblewith the future teaching-learningstrategies.
Collaborationmeeting,planningandexecutionarethemostsoughtafteramongthestaff.
Rightfrombeginningoftheclasstilltheendofthedaystaffmembersarekeentoguideandmentorandmaketheenvironmentmostfriendlyandcaring.Disciplineandworkethicsarealwayswellappreciated.Thereisawholecommunityofteachers,subjectexpertsandcoordinatorwhoarealwaysavailableontheCambridgeteachersupportsite.
The strength of the faculty gives Seedling Modern InternationalAcademyadistinctiveedgeovertheothers.Inanenvironmentwherethefocusisontheoveralldevelopmentofthelearnerandthecreationofaprincipled,knowledgeable,compassionateandbalancedmemberofthesociety.
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ELIGIBILITY OF INTERNATIONALCERTIFICATION OF EDUCATION (ICE) AWARDS TobeeligiblefortheInternationalCertificationofEducation(ICE)Awardeachstudentisrequiredto
selectsevensubjects.Twosubjectsfromthelanguagegroupandoneeachfromothergroups. TheICEawardisofferedinthreecategories Distinction-GradeAorbetterinfivesubjectsGradeCorbetterintwosubjects. Merit-GradeCorbetterinfivesubjectsGradeForbetterintwosubjects Pass-GradeGorbetterinsevensubjects
RequireddocumentsFollowingdocumentsmustbesubmittedbytheaspirants
1. Completedandsignedadmissionform
2. 2recentpassportsizephotographsofapplicants
3. Attesteddocumentaryevidence
4. Signedcopyofadmissionpolicy
5. Signedcopyofsubjectchoices
6. Medicaldocumentationincasemayaffectlearningduetohealthissues.
Grading-Runsthrough
A* A B C D E F G
Gradesavailableforcore
C,D,E,FandG
Gradesavailableforextended
A*,A,B,C,D,E,F,andG
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SEEDLING
CONFIRMATION OF ADMISSION
Confirmationofadmissionwilldependon• TheperformanceofthestudentintheEntranceTestandinterview/interaction•His/HerperformanceattheHighSchoollevel.• Co-curricularparticipationandachievements.•Writtenrecommendationsfromteachers/counselors.
WhyIGCSECambridgeProgramLearn-Discover-Achieve
"CambridgecurriculumisSuperbpreparationforUniversity"
-ChritophG.Dean,DukeUniversity,USA
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ItisexpectedfromalltheparentstoreadandunderstandcarefullytheentireprospectusespeciallycoursesofstudyandgeneralSchoolRules.
Parentsarerequestednottoenterclass-roomseithertoseetheirwardsortoseekinterviewswiththeteachersduringschoolhours.InterviewsshouldbearrangedthroughthePrincipal/Directoronly.
Theyarerequestedtoco-operatewiththeschoolinitsattempttohelptheirchildrenprogressbypayingattentiontotheirregularity,punctualityanddisciplineandbytakinginterestintheirchildren'swork.
TheyarerequiredtoinformtheschoolifthereisanychangeintheirAddress/TelephoneNumbers. Leaveforhalfdayshouldbeavoided,asfaraspossible,forsecurityreasons.Inemergency,written
permissionmustbetakenfromthePrincipal/Directorandclass-teacherandthebusinchargeshouldbeinformed.
Children,whensick,shouldnotbesenttoschooltoattendclasses.Theschoolmusthoweverbenotifiedregardingtheleaveandthereasonforthesame.
Parent's attention is drawn to the fact that criticism of ateacherortheschoolinthepresenceofachildcausesthechildtolosehisorherrespectfortheteacherandwillretardhisorherprogress.
Any communication made by the parents should beaddressed to the Principal/Director and not to the class-teacher, and all correspondence from the school to theparentsmustgothroughthePrincipal/Director.
Parentsshouldsigntheprogressreportandreturnittotheschoolwithinthreedays.
GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
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SEEDLING
EXPECTATIONS FROM OUR STUDENTS
Theyshouldtakegoodcareoftheirhealth
andstayrobustandstrong.
Theyshouldalwaysbefriendlywithothers
inandoutofschool.
They should avoid vulgarity in talk and
behaviour.
They should accept whatever work is
assignedtothemastheirrightfulshare.
They should always be ready to lend a
helping hand at home to their parents,
brothersandsisters;inschooltoteachers
andcompanionsandanyunattendedvisitortheyhappentomeetontheschoolpremises.
Theyshouldrisewhenanyteacherorvisitorcomestotalktothem.
Theyshouldnevercheatorbeunfairatworkoratplay.
Anychildfoundcheatingorusingunfairmeansintheexamswillnotbeallowedtotakethe
examsandmayalsobeexpelledfromtheschool.
Theyshouldbetruthful,whateverbethecost.
Theyshouldneverbecruel.Theyshouldknowthatcrueltyisthetraitofthebully,while
kindnessisthemarkofagentleman.
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• Theyshouldrespectthelibertyandtherightsofothers.
• Theyshouldrespectthecleanlinessoftheclass-roomandoftheschoolpremises,and
reportanydamagestheymayobserve.
• Theyshouldneverhesitatetosay"No"whenaskedortemptedtodoathingwhichthey
knowiswrong.
• Instead of lamenting or grumbling over the evils of thisworld, they should try to
contributetheirshareinmakingitabetterplacetolivein.
• Theyshouldtakeprideinwearingtheirschooluniform.Theyshouldbebraveand
courageousandshouldexpressthemselvesfreely,butwithpoliteness.
• Theyshouldlookuponpeoplefromallpartsoftheworldastheirbrethren,irrespective
oftheircolourandcreed.
• Theyshouldaccepttheirmistakesboldly,incasetheycommitany,ontheotherhand
theyshouldbestrongenoughtodenyanychargesagainstthem,providedtheyhavenot
doneanythingwrong.
• Burstingofcrackersandplayingwithcoloursonthe
schoolpremisesduringDiwaliandHoliisliableto
leadtoexpulsionofastudentfromtheschool.
• Theyshouldnotdriveavehicleora twowheeler
withoutaproperdrivinglicenceandthehelmetisa
mustforthosestudentsdrivingatwowheeler.
• They should attend andmaintain thedignity and
sanctityoftheschoolassembly.
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SEEDLING
IN CASE OF MISCONDUCTAND MISBEHAVIOUR
AcademicHonestyBothacademichonestyandpersonalintegrityarefundamentalcomponentsofastudent'seducationandholisticdevelopment.Anacademicallyhoneststudentproducesworkrepresentativeofhis/herowneffortsandabilities.Contingentuponcreatinganatmosphereencouragingacademichonestystudentsmustbemadeawarethatteacherswillnotignore or condone any form or act of academic dishonesty including malpractice, plagiarism etc. Also that the teachers,administrators,parents/guardianswillholdstudentsaccountableforanyactofacademicdishonesty.Once the student realizes that an act of academic dishonesty affects the entire school community he develops a sense ofresponsibilitywhichmakeshimanassettosociety.SomeDo'sforstudentsasperschoolexpectationsareasfollows:• Studentsmustdocumentsourcematerialinaformalandappropriatemanner.• Theymustusedirectquotationsappropriately.• Otherideasmustbeparaphrasedandcitedappropriately.• Studentsmustunderstandtheconceptofplagiarismandtheconsequencesofcheatingbothforschoolbasedworkandexternalexaminationsandassessments.
• Theymustacknowledgeexplicitlyandappropriatelyhelpprovidedbyanotherpersonandfollowallexamrules.
Seedlingexpectsstudentstofollowtherulesandregulationsasamatterofhabit,withoutsupervisionandmisconduct.However,ifastudentviolatesacceptablestandardsofbehaviour,theschoolmayhavetotakesomedisciplinaryaction.
Thefollowingactivitiesareconsideredasmisconductandmustbeavoided.• Falsificationofrecords• Misrepresentationoftheschool• Cominglateandleavingearlywithoutpermission.• ContinuousfailureinfollowingtheuniformcodeandindoingH.W.• Wilfuldestruction,sabotageandtheftofschoolproperty.• Failureorrefusaltofollowschoolnormsorteacher'sinstructions.• Disorderly/indecentbehaviour,useofinappropriatelanguage.• Carryingcellphones/gadgetswhicharenotpermittedtoschool.• Bunkingschool/regularclasses.• Verbal/Physicalassault,bullyingofpeers/juniors.
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MULTI-SPECIALITYPREMIER HOSPITAL
SEEDLINGMODERNHIGHSCHOOL(Af�iliatedtoC.B.S.E.10+2&CambridgeInternationalBoard)
AshokMarg,MahaveerNagar-II,Durgapura,Jaipur|Ph.:1041-2761830
Email:[email protected],[email protected]:www.seedlingschools.com
