PARENTS ORIENTATION

Learning is a journey, not a Destination

Congrats ! You are now a parent of a sixth grader.

WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY?

We are here to discuss: i. How can we help our child have a safe, secure and a bright future? ii. The role of parents in the holistic development of the child

OUR MAJOR CONCERN

1. How to prepare our children for their life ahead? 2. How can we overcome the problems our children are facing?

THE PROBLEM
Kids are not the only ones wondering about

THE

TRANSITION

from elementary school to middle grade, even parents are confused !!

The Transition
There must be a lot of apprehension and nervousness in both you and your child about their transition from elementary to middle classes.

How to deal with the Change?

It is easy to assume that your childs education is the sole responsibility of the school, but REMEMBER that education is most effective when parents and school work together.

Team Work

Single mother teacher Cycle Test System Limited homework

Until Now
Less syllabus for Exams Tailor made answers

Whats New???
CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION SYSTEM

EVALUATION

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

F.A.1 + F.A.2
S.A.1

F.A.3 + F.A.4
S.A.2

2A 2B 2C 2D 3A 3B

LIFE SKILLS

WORK EDUCATION
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART ATTITUDES AND VALUES CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SCHOLASTIC AREA

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

SCHOLASTIC EVALUATION
Assessment which is carried throughout the year by the teacher formally and informally It is diagnostic and remedial Tasks of Formative Assessments: Class Test Story Writing Notebook Marking Group Discussions Dramatization Role Play Practical work Projects

SCHOLASTIC EVALUATION
Duration of various Formative Assessments:

Formative Assessment-1 April to May Formative Assessment-2 July to August Formative Assessment-3 October to December Formative Assessment-4 January to February Marks for each task may vary. Each Formative Assessment carries 10% marks for final result.

SCHOLASTIC EVALUATION
End of term or end of the year exams Maximum Marks for each subject will be 90. 30% marks will be added in the final result. Time duration allowed will be 3 hours. The syllabus for each term remains limited for that particular term.

TERM WISE WEIGHTAGE

TERM-1

F.A.-1 [10%] F.A.-2 [10%] S.A.-1 [30%]

TERM-2

F.A.-3 [10%] F.A.-4 [10%] S.A.-2 [30%]

Type of Assessment Formative Assessment-1 Formative Assessment-2 Summative Assessment-1 Formative Assessment-3 Formative Assessment-4 Summative Assessment-2

Percentage of Weightage in academic session

Month

Term Wise Weightage F.A.1+2=20%

FIRST TERM 10% APRIL-MAY 10% 30% JULYAUGUST SEPTEMBER

S.A.1=30%

SECOND TERM 10% OCTOBERNOVEMBER 10% 30% JANUARYFEBURARY MARCH

F.A.3+4=20%

S.A.2=30%

Tips For Students

Maintain C.W and H.W. notebook neatly.

Every task assigned to them is graded.

Do not miss formative assessment parameters.

Share problems with the class teacher.

Understand the relevance of Regularity and Punctuality in Formative Assessment.

DOS and DONTS for Students

Submit HW and Projects on time. Complete CW in the stipulated time meant for that subject daily. Maintain school diary sincerely and communicate the same to the parent. Prepare lessons daily so that they are not overburdened during tests and Summative Assessments. Understand that each activity is being regularly scrutinized by the teacher.

 It is sure that a child learns his first lesson at home. Hence, it becomes moral duty of the parents to provide healthy atmosphere at home.

TIPS FOR PARENTS

It is required that the parents support their child in his development by encouraging him to participate in various activities, completing his/her work regularly. The parents should / must attend the various programmes conducted by the school. This motivates a child. Apart from motivation, it is a good mode to recreate where a child is learning by doing.

 A good parent will always make sure that his / her child is not adopting wrong ways and means to get their conditions fulfilled.

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Parents should keep in touch with the teachers in regard with the progress of the child. Check the School Diary daily for positive and negative feedback. Guide the child through the projects and assignments given to him. Dont provide external help.

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Understand that the task given is for better understanding of the concept Emphasize on neat and regular work.
It should be kept in mind that our children note our actions and learn from the same. We act as the role model for our children. So it is through our actions that we give direction to our child.

GENERAL TIPS
Carefully regulate the time your child spends on T.V, Computer and other activities .
Nurture creativity of your child.

Encourage and reinforce every positive behaviour.

Teach Independence.

Provide teachers with relevant feedback and support.

Understand that if a child shows negative behaviour, its due to the growing curiosity amongst them.

GENERAL TIPS
Build open communication with your child.
Know what motivates your child.

Be patient.
Be clear about expectations and responsibilities.

Help to build his self esteem.

Understand that HW deepens the understanding of what is being taught.
childs

GENERAL TIPS
Nurture empathy in your child.
Closely observe the company your child is in.

Don't create unnecessary stress about the transition. Successful students need to know that the same practices that made them successful in elementary school will make them successful as middle-school students, too. Focus on what will remain consistent.

Essence

Your Child Needs Your Presence More Than Your Presents

Final Word

A child needs more empathy and guidance than instruction