SCOPE SCHOOL

ZEST ZEAL IMAGINATION

The school’s guiding values are a lifelong love and passion for

learning and creative thinking. Awareness and empathy regarding

people and environment are stressed upon.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Scope is a child centric school. The purpose of the school is to

create the right environment so that the child may develop as a

complete human being. It offers a framework that meets

children’s several needs: academic, social, physical, emotional

and cultural.

Each child receives nourishing affection and attention from

teachers, importantly, a child is valued for the unique individual

he or she is, and is not compared with another. This creates a

secure environment for the child to grow in.

We care deeply for the child’s dignity and integrity.

Learning is joyous when not motivated by reward or punishment.

Children learn to think independently and speak their mind

freely.

For a wholesome education, the hand, the head and the heart

must develop harmoniously. We have a comprehensive approach

to teaching and learning with a curriculum model that provides:

• Guidelines for what students should learn

• A teaching methodology

• Assessment strategies

At the center of every curriculum are five essential elements:

knowledge, concepts, skills, attitude and action.

The aim of the program is to help children acquire holistic

understanding in areas such as language, environmental science,

number work, arts and personal, social and physical education.

The medium of instruction is English. National language and state

language, which are equally important for communication, are an

integral part of learning. This is achieved through songs, rhymes,

storytelling and conversation.

Student’s academic, physical and life skills are assessed

throughout the year. These assessments are recorded at the end

of each term in the form of report narratives rather than grades or

marks.

Physical education, Yoga, Music and Dance are part of the

curriculum for all standards.

We try our best to see that the children can confidently interact

with others, expressing themselves clearly. Social skills, good

manners and courtesy, neatness and cleanliness and above all,

environmental awareness and responsibility are a part of the

Scope Culture. It is our aim and endeavour at Scope that children

develop into good and responsible citizens of the world.

For the school year to be enjoyable and rewarding for your child,

we need the support of parents.

You can help, by playing an active role in the education of your

child. You will be given opportunities to volunteer either in your

child’s class or in school. Mark your family calendar and your

personal date – book with such dates and remember them.

Familiarize yourself with the school policies and co-operate with

the school authorities.

STANDARDS

PLAY GROUP : 9.30 – 11.30 am Monday - Friday

PRE-K.G : 8.15 – 12 noon Monday - Friday

The first month of school is a time when the child is adjusting to

a new place and new people. This is probably the first time that

the child is leaving the familiar and protected home

environment. It is natural for the child to feel apprehensive and

he may be under pressure.

• Do not feel upset if your child cries or is reluctant to come to

school. But if you feel he is being unduly adversely affected,

please come and discuss the problem with the teacher.

• Do not feed him/her a heavy breakfast before he/she comes to

school as he/she may be upset and throw up.

• Do not be upset if he/she does not eat his snack. We will ensure

that he/she drinks water.

• The first few days when the school re-opens are orientation

days. One parent has to come with the child for an hour and half

and be with the child throughout. The school time will be

gradually increased (the schedule will be given) and by the

fourth week regular school timings will be followed.

• By the end of the first month children generally settle down and

get used to the school environment. During this time they

broadly get accustomed to simple tasks, going out to play,

coming to class, washing their hands, picking up their bags and

arranging them in order, having snacks, visiting the washroom,

general class, prayers, attendance etc.

• From the second month we follow a structured timetable

incorporating all the activities.

• Information is communicated through the diary to the parent.

Please sign the diary so that the teacher is aware that you have

received the information.

We are here to help the children and will do everything possible

to make their adjustment to the school environment smooth and

painless. Do not expect immediate results from the child or put

undue pressure on the child. It is very important that you convey a

positive attitude regarding the school and the teachers to your

child.

SR PRE KG : 8.15 am - 1.00 pm

PPI (LKG) : 8.15 am - 1.00 pm

PPII (UKG) : 8.15 am - 1.00 pm

(Child should be in school before 8.15 am)

SUBJECTS : English, Math, EVS, Tamil, Hindi & G.K

Books are supplied by the school. THE CURRICULUM is formulated

by the school.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

All activities are full of fun and challenge. Learning is enriched by

music, singing, dance, drama, storytelling, creative expression,

yoga and puppetry. Organized play, free play, sand play and water

play are specially geared not only to develop the child’s physical

co-ordination but also to instill team spirit and co-operation.

Field trips, Sport’s Day. Annual Day, Carnival, etc are organized in

addition to various events like colour day, snack day, topic day,

farm day, transport day, fancy dress etc.

We have a distinct, structured timetable that incorporates the

following activities.

OUTDOOR - FREE PLAY:

Children play outdoors on equipment like swings, roundabout,

jungle gym, slides, tunnels etc under the supervision of adults.

OUTDOOR - ORGANIZED PLAY:

Children play on cycles, paddlers and rocking toys, with bat and

ball etc, in the play ground.

Children play organized sports and games conducted by the

teacher. They learn to follow simple instructions and play in a

group.

INDOOR - FREE PLAY:

Children play with toys as well as make believe and pretend

games.

INDOOR - ORGANIZED PLAY:

Play dough: Children make different things with play dough,

using rolling pins, cutters, moulds etc.

Threading beads: Children love this activity. They thread beads

of different sizes, learn sequencing and segregation.

Puzzles: Children do various puzzles to help them figure out

things on their own, using their cognitive ability and learn by trial.

Montessori sensorial material: Concept Games of matching

sorting, sequencing of nos, phonics, colours, shapes etc. to help

strengthen their basic concepts Topic oriented games Make „

believe games Storytelling Dramatization Singing

Action songs Group creative work Working with paints and

crayons Life Skill Activities Courtesy and Manners Health,

hygiene and good habits Cooking and nutrition Awareness of

the neighborhood, city, country and world News roundup and

important personalities Science experiments Gym Movie

projection Topic related DVD viewing

Daily routine and timetable are followed in school. The class is

always divided into 2 to 3 small groups and supervised by the

teachers. All events and activities for each day are well structured

and followed as planned.

LIBRARY:

It has been our experience that children as young as two years and

even younger are fascinated by storytelling. Books enhance their

reading skills and fire their imagination. Books also help them

develop language: listening, comprehension and reading. A

library bag with a number is provided by the school. Library books

will be given to children to take home. We expect the parents to

read to children.

SUMMER CAMP

Every year in the month of April and May Summer Camp is

conducted for children.

The activities include:

• Group singing.

• Art & craft.

• Exercise program (includes Yoga/Body movements/Dance).

• Cooking (includes table setting, Vegetable/Fruit sculpture, etc).

• Story telling & dramatization of stories.

• Organized outdoor games & activities.

• Splash pool, water play & outdoor play.

• Activities related to LANGUAGE, CULTURE, MATH AND SCIENCE

Details will be available in the month of January and February.

PARENT’S GUIDE

It is important that parents are aware of our policies. Please follow

the directives carefully and clearly so that no one is

inconvenienced.

SAFETY & SECURITY OF CHILDREN

• IDENTITY CARD: (PINK CARD) - has the child’s picture and

important information regarding the child. It is mandatory to

wear I.D CARD to school.

• PICK UP CARD: (BLUE CARD) - has child’s picture and important

information. The child will not be sent if the card is not

produced, even with the parent. Hence it is of utmost

importance that the card is not forgotten.

If the child does not reach home at the usual time, please call the

school to inquire. If the card needs to be replaced contact teacher

at once.

• For the safety of your child travelling in an auto/van, we request

you to monitor the vehicles and see that they are maintained

well and not over crowded.

• Mobile phone should always be reachable. We need to contact

the parent in case of emergency.

• Small tussles might occur between children. Give the children

time to get used to the new environment. Teachers are vigilant.

Please understand and co operate with us as all children are

precious.

HALF DAY

A teacher will be present at the gate at 10.30 am and 12 noon,

sharp. If a parent wishes to pick their child, they may come with

the pickup card at these times not earlier or later. The child will

not be sent with any other person presenting the pickup card.

LATE COMERS

Please see that your child comes to school on time. Habitual

latecomers will be noted. If the child is late for some unavoidable

reason, accompany the child to the office, from where he will be

escorted to class. On no account should you leave the child

unattended at the gate. Make sure the children come to school on

time, and be a part of the activities from the start of the day.

HOLIDAYS

At the beginning of each term a schedule is given in the diary of

the child. Please make note of all the important days, holidays etc.

in your personal calendar. NO separate notices will be sent. Any

last minute change will be communicated orally and through the

notice board.

For unforeseen holidays like bandh, or bad weather etc,

government directives will be followed. If a holiday is declared by

the government, it will be a holiday, otherwise school will be

open.

However, please use your discretion whether you want to send

your child to school or not.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

DO NOT CALL OVER THE PHONE TO TELL THAT YOUR CHILD WILL

NOT BE COMING TO SCHOOL.

a) If your child is absent please send a leave letter by e mail or fill

leave letter form in website (www.scopeschoolonline.com)

and submit.

b) If your child takes prolonged leave for any reason whatsoever,

send an e mail to school as advance notification mentioning

the ID no of child (scopeschoolonline@gmail.com), failing

which his/her name will be struck off the register.

c) Leave letters and medical certificates (duly attested by the

doctor) are compulsory. Medical certificate should be

submitted before the child comes back to school.

NO ORAL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE TAKEN.

PHONE CALLS

For any information/inquiry over the phone please call the office

between 9.00 a.m & 2.00 p.m (Mon – Fri) on working days only.

The teachers cannot come to attend phone calls during school

hours. Any message will be conveyed to them.

MEETING WITH TEACHERS / PRINCIPAL

• Parents can meet the teacher/principal after school hours once

a week on the day specified by teacher for meeting or they may

call to find the progress of their child. Please fix up an

appointment before or after school hours on any other day, only

if the matter cannot wait.

• Maintain the timing given to meet the teachers – after or before

school hours, and not during school hours.

• Completed concepts and activities will be mentioned at the

meeting.

• Please bring the child’s diary and pen for every meeting.

• For any queries and clarifications approach the teacher directly.

• All complaints and feedback have to be given in written format.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

(It is not mandatory to celebrate birthdays in school or give return

gifts)

a) Birthdays can be celebrated on any day of the week (Mon - Fri).

b) Parents can send a small cup cake and one candle.

c) Return gifts have to be put in a bag for each child, on which

his/her ID number should be written. Gifts should be equal to

the no. of children in class.

d) Chocolates/eatables as return gifts or for distribution in class

is strictly not allowed.

e) Please do not stick/print personal details or put business cards

on the return gifts.

You are expected to follow this birthday protocol.

SNACK

a) Snacks should be vegetarian. Please refer ‘recommended

snack’ in diary.

b) Children get their own snack and water.

c) Everything (bag, water bottle, snack box, napkin) has to be

labeled with ID no of the child.

d) Send a napkin and a spoon.

e) Send bite size snacks.

f) Sharing is encouraged.

g) Please send limited snacks.

We encourage children to be independent and eat their snack by

themselves.

SCHOOL UNIFORM : Dark blue track pants and pink T-shirt with

collar and half sleeves.

FOOTWEAR : Blue slip-on sandals for boys.

Pink slip-on sandals for girls.

PLAY GROUP : No Uniform.

PRE KG : Uniform to be worn on Mondays.

Please dress the children sensibly for school and the weather. It is

very difficult to take them to the washroom if they wear

complicated clothing. It is also difficult for the child to play, run

and climb when dressed in awkward clothing. Dress your child so

that he/she is comfortable and can move about freely.

An extra pair of clothes in a labeled bag may be kept in class.

SR.PRE KG

LKG : Uniform to be worn Monday - Thursday

UKG

• Friday is casual dress day.

• All children must wear inner wear.

• Children should not wear shorts/pants with zips on them. Kindly

co operate.

SPLASH POOL : Every Friday.

• Send a towel and swimsuit.

• See that the child wears slip - on footwear and comfortable

clothes.

TRAFFIC RULES

a) Please go to the designated areas (as told by teacher at the

meeting) to drop your child.

b) Do not get off your vehicles or switch off ignition to drop your

child. There are people to help your child and escort him/her

inside. You may drive straight down the road.

c) If you need to make a U-turn, drop your child, go further down

the road and then make a U turn, so you do not hold up traffic.

d) Do not come from the wrong side of the road.

e) Do not drive/ride at high speed. This is a school zone (speed

limit is 7 km/hr). Please understand that there are small

children walking, and their safety is a very big concern.

f) Do not park in front of any gate, at anytime.

You are expected to follow Traffic rules and avoid arguments at

the gate so as not to inconvenience other parents and children.

REGISTRATION

Forms for all classes are issued in the first week of December for

the following academic year, and registration date intimated.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

(Please read carefully before you sign agreeing to them)

They will be binding on the parent and no arguments will be

entertained at all.

• Right of admission is reserved.

• If your child is suffering from any physical or mental handicap it

should be discussed at the time of admission. A letter from the

doctor stating that it is safe for the child to attend school should

be submitted.

• If we find that any handicap was not discussed at the time of

admission or that the child is suffering from behavioral

problems or is violent and a source of disturbance to other

children we will advise the parent to discontinue school.

• If your child is not well do not send him/her to school as this can

affect other children. Children who are not well will be

immediately sent back.

• Leave letters and medical certificates are compulsory. Medical

certificate should be submitted the child comes back to before

school.

• Utmost care of the children is taken. However, sometimes the

child may get hurt. In that case we will give first aid, call the

parent, take child to the doctor if necessary, but we are not liable

for any medical expenses or in any way responsible.

• All activities are within school hours. There will not be any

change in school timings.

• Make sure the children come to school on time, and be a part of

the activities from the start of the day.

• Children should not wear any jewellery to school. We are not

responsible for the loss of any valuables.

• Any change of address and phone number should be intimated

to the office at once preferably by e-mail or in writing.

• If your child brings anything that does not belong to him/her,

see that it is promptly returned, as it is the property of someone

else or belongs to the school.

• If your child has lost or misplaced something ask the teacher.

However do not call on the phone for this matter or hold the

teacher responsible for the loss.

• See that the nails of the children are cut.

• Any complaints/requests should be sent to the office in writing.

Please see that you are polite to the staff at all times.

• If we find that the parents consistently ignore rules we reserve

the right to expel the child from school.

• Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Fees are not adjustable against any other programme or term

or transferable to another individual.

It is the responsibility of the parents to see that fees are paid on

time. A fine is levied for late payment of fees.

SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PRIVATE TRANSPORT BEYOND

ITS PERMISES.

DEAR PARENTS/ GUARDIANS,

We would like to express a warm welcome to our students. A fine academic and fun filled year

has been prepared. We would like to outline a few reminders for parent/guardians, to make this

academic year a success for your child.

For the school year to be enjoyable and rewarding for your child, we need the support of

parents. How can you help?

• Play an active role in the education of your child. Know your child’s teacher.

• You will be given opportunities to participate in school events, including parent teacher

meetings. Mark your family calendar and your personal date-book with such dates to remember

them.

• Look for opportunities to volunteer either in your child’s class or in school.

• Familiarize yourself with school policies and explain these to your children in simple terms.

• The pictures of children are updated on the school website www.scopeschoolonline.com

CO-OPERATION FROM PARENTS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE.

All children are encouraged to participate in all events and activities. We do not believe in a

reward or punishment system. Children are encouraged to do things at their own pace. There are no

competitions or ranking of students. We do not pressurize the children at all.

We request you not to expect things from your children which are beyond their capabilities and

co-operate with us in making school as pleasurable & non-stressful for the child as possible.

We know that as parents you are concerned for your children and want only the best for them.

We understand that and try to do our best. As parents you have certain expectations from the

school. We too expect you to follow the rules so as to make our task easier in the everyday running

of the school. We hope you understand this and co-operate with us. All the rules given and any

future regulation which may be given should be scrupulously observed.

As a parent, you are an integral part of your child’s development. We expect your full co-

operation.

DIPTI SHARAD

Principal

9, Taylors Road, Kilpauk,Chennai - 600 010. Tel: 26461047Email: scopeschoolonline@gmail.comwww.scopeschoolonline.comRegn. No: 01/209/2005

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