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The High School is the logical extension of the
principles of the Neerja Modi School that begins in the first program. It is
devoted to educating the individual in independent thought and ethical
action. By stressing integrity as well as academics achievement,
an NMS education encourages personal resourcefulness, intellectual rigour and social responsibility.
The goals of the school in the new
millennium are consistent with the philosophy that students should be
"Industrious, Sincere, Open-minded and Independent." In
addition, two values form the instructional methodology "Freedom, the
right of students to develop at their own rate, and Co-operation or
Interaction of group life," a recognition that to progress, all members
of any society of learners must interact and share. |
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Students are offered the freedom to choose topics, which attend to their
individual interests and needs and at the same time ensure knowledge in
a broad spectrum of academics and artistic subjects. Special Tutorials
will help teachers mature into seasoned instructors and campaigns for
Excellence.
The NMS students body aims to be diverse in
its interests and backgrounds; individuals thrive in the NMS community
where the school's philosophy is to help each student progress as far as
possible in an academic or extra curriculum interest.
The school will seek affiliation with the
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ENGLISH - COURSE 'A' |
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The course is based upon
an approach to course design which recognises the importance of
developing the students' communicating competence.
The over-all objectives
are:
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to communicate in a
precise and effective manner
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to be able to use
English effective for higher learning
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to develop a love for
literature, creativity and interest in the language
By this time the child
will have mastered the skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and
Speaking.
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HINDI |
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FOREIGN
LANGUAGES/INDIAN LANGUAGES |
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French and German are
being taught to class V, VI, VII & VIII at the third language level up
to Grade VIII as required by the Central Board. Other languages provided
they are approved by the Examining authority can be introduced subject
to the availability of the specific staff.
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MATHEMATICS |
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Mathematics should be
visualised as the vehicle to train a child to think, reason, analyse and
articulate logically. Apart from being a specific subject, it should be
treated as a concomitant to any subject involving analysis and
reasoning.
"With the introduction
of computers in schools, educational computing and emergence of
learning through understanding of cause-effect relationships and the
interplay of variables, the teaching of Mathematics will be suitably
re-designed to bring it in line with modern technological devices."
-- National Policy of Education, 1986
Teaching and learning of
Mathematics at this level enables the child to consolidate the
mathematical knowledge and skills acquired at the Junior & Middle
levels-
acquire knowledge and
understanding of the terms, symbols, concepts, principles, process,
proof etc etc.
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develop drawing skills
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develop mastery of
basic algebraic skills
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apply skills to real
life situations
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develop skills in
mathematic tables as aids fro computational work
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develop the ability to
work with modern technological devices
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SCIENCE |
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Up to the grade X level
Science is an integrated form is compulsory for all students. The
teaching and learning of Science at this level in primarily directed
towards problem solving and decision making on the basis of knowledge of
the key concepts which cut across all disciplines of Science.
The general aims are-
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to acquire
understanding of scientific concepts, principles and laws;
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to develop instrumental
communicational and problem-solving skills;
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to develop a scientific
temper, attitude and values;
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to develop concern for
a pollution free environment and preservation of the eco-system;
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to cultivate social,
ethical and aesthetic values
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to develop a love for
all creatures man, animal, birds and sea life and appreciate their
place and role in the eco-system, and their contribution to the
concept of balance in Nature.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE |
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Social Science is an integrated study of
History, Geography, Civics and Economics. The main thrust is in the
direction of the interdependence of these subjects in shaping a society,
its people, their attitude and outlook. _______ & Natives interdependent
and the sooner this appreciation dawns on future citizens the better.
Considerations for others must be highlighted and selfishness
downgraded.
Salient features of
this study are-
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to promote an understanding of the
processes of change and development through which human societies have
evolved.
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to promote an understanding of human
civilization and appreciation of the basic unity of mankind.
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to appreciate the contributions by
various cultures to the total heritage of mankind and its progress.
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to develop a global perspective of the
contemporary world.
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to develop skills and abilities to
interpret geographical data and their overall impact on human life &
civilization.
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to develop an awareness and critical
understanding of the various social, economic, and political challenges
facing country and the world
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to help children understand the various
sectors of the Indian Economy, and plans and solutions to solve the
problem of poverty, population, poor production and the helplessness of
the farmer.
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