Handbook-2020-21

The Choice School Nadama East, Tripunithura Kochi – 682301, Kerala Oﬃ ce: 0484 2779057, 2775692, 2780405, 2783912, 2783913, 2783914 Hostel: 0484 2777735 / Fax: 0484 2781951 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.choiceschool.com

The Choice School The Choice School Manthanam P.O, Koolimad - Vellalassery Road. Kunnamthanam, Nairkuzhi P.O Thiruvalla, Kerala 689581 Calicut, Kerala 673601 Ph: 0469 270 0033 Ph: 0495 235 5633

Handbook 2020 -21

This Handbook should be brought to school everyday

Discover Experience Accomplish The Power of Education

An ISO 9001:2015 Certiﬁ ed Institution VISION Our vision is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children will recognize and achieve their fullest potential, so that they make their best contribution to the society.

MISSION • To develop in the student qualities of integrity, honesty and compassion. • To promote the spirit of enquiry. • To foster scientiﬁ c temper within the bonds of humanism. • To help the students become a meaningful part of their environment. • To see that courage and industry get their just rewards. • To give every child the opportunity to blossom in a non-judgemental and loving environment that guides them in their pursuit of excellence.

CORE CONCEPTS *Knowledge *Character *Health

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 2 To be ﬁ lled in by the Parent/Guardian PERSONAL RECORD

Academic Year : 2020-21 Admission No. : ...... Name : ...... Date of Birth : ...... Class : ...... Blood Group : ...... Emergency : ...... Nationality : ...... Contact No. : ...... Religion : ...... Caste : SC/ST/OBC/MBC/General (As per CBSE Requirement) Whether only girl child : Yes/No

Aadhar number: ......

Residential Address : ...... Telephone No. : ...... Father’s Name : ...... Occupation : ...... Oﬃ ce Address : ...... Telephone No. : ...... Email : ...... Mother’s Name : ...... Occupation : ...... Oﬃ ce Address : ...... Telephone No. : ...... Email : ...... Siblings : 1...... Class : ...... 2...... Class : ...... 3...... Class : ......

Bus No. : Morning Boarding Point : Afternoon Alighting Point :

Student’s House - Cauvery Gangothri Periyar Narmada

Specify medical allergies : We have read all the information

...... sd/- Father : sd/- Mother :

3 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 PASSPORT DETAILS

Last Name : ...... First Name : ...... Passport No. : ...... Date of Issue : ...... Place of Issue : ...... Country of Issue : ...... Date of Expiry : ......

Visa Details (Kindly ﬁ ll the given details with respect to the students most recent travel) Purpose of Visit : ...... Visa No. : ...... Visa Date of Issue : ...... Visa Place of Issue :...... Visa Issue Country : ...... Visa Date of Expiry : ...... Visa Type: ...... Visa Valid for : ......

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 4 To be ﬁ lled in by the Parent/Guardian PERSONAL RECORD

Aadhar number: ......

Bus No. : Morning Boarding Point : Afternoon Alighting Point :

Student’s House - Cauvery Gangothri Periyar Narmada

Specify medical allergies : We have read all the information

...... sd/- Father : sd/- Mother :

5 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 PASSPORT DETAILS

Last Name : ...... First Name : ...... Passport No. : ...... Date of Issue : ...... Place of Issue : ...... Country of Issue : ...... Date of Expiry : ......

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 6 Welcome to The Choice School

Please take some time to read through the contents of this handbook.

We are extremely happy that you have chosen to entrust your child to our care and you are now a part of our school community. We are proud that your child has graduated from Kinderland. The Choice Primary where he/she will spend the next four years, will expand the horizon of their learning and make them independent learners. The student then moves to the Main School which houses Grades V-X. At the completion of the ﬁ rst major milestone in their academic life, the student moves on to the Senior School for Grades XI and XII where he/she is groomed and prepared for the world outside.

7 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Dear Parents,

We are in the “new normal” of living owing to unforeseen world situations of a pandemic that made its epidemic appearance in December 2019 from a localized impact in China to an international level across Europe, Asia, America, Africa and soon the whole world by March 2020. We are in the responsive mode of concocting measures and solutions to fi ght this COVID-19 on diff erent fronts, dimensions which have not only brought relief but also unanticipated side- eff ects. In the midst of these, there are births of many new opportunities, perspectives and a whole new adaptation to the restrictive norms of living.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 is worldwide and we are all striving to create the normalcy we enjoyed and perhaps tolerated during the pre-COVID-19 times. What are the ways forward? What are the sorts of engagments that need to be restored? We have faced lockdowns, containments, quarantines, speedy manufacturing of life-saving equipment, the rush to ﬁ nd medical cure for the pandemic and still we are in the constant fear of the impact of the pandemic. Our education sector has transitioned into the digital learning dimension all of a sudden. What an opportunity if we deem it to be so!

We realize that we could do many things diﬀ erently and still be accepted and appreciated. We oft use the phrase “blessing in disguise” and this is certainly true of the pandemic. In all situations in life, there is the birth of new solutions that are going to be exciting. We are in planes of living that mankind has never seen before owing to the advancements in science and technology. We are constantly evolving. There is no progress without the concept of change and evolution beating the odds and setbacks be it war, disease, disasters, accidents etc.

The digital form of learning is here to stay to aid the physical reality, to preserve Nature in ways we have never explored before. The large-scale worldwide adoption of online lessons and tools proves that technology is crucial in transforming the impact of digital life of world citizens. Where we have been reluctant to go digital, we encountered situations impeding progress. It is clear now that it is a necessary form of survival but not evil although we continue to debate on banes and boons of digital inﬂ uence on lives and specially children.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 8 Greater dimensions of learning are to be explored with speed. Work from home, lessons delivered at homes, schools being experienced from the comforts of our personal rooms are a reality now and an acceptable way of living because we are in survival mode. The change of mindset, the paradigm shift of possibilities and methods to live and learn are tremendous. Does it take a pandemic to make us realize these? Do threats to our lives have to be there to adopt positive changes? It all amounts to the practice of open-mindedness, acceptance of diﬀ erent ways of thinking, exploration of ideas and thus preparedness that will save us. Sharing of expertise across the world is our key to survival. Collabora- tive teaching and learning is an essential ingredient in our educational system. We need each other ever stronger to counter the pandemic and the eﬀ ects on our morale and well-being. Yes, let us welcome 2020-21 academic year with a whole range of new possibilities despite the looming threats which shall be cleared and soon pass.

Let us enjoy and grow together staying connected with the knowledge we can gain, the character and the personality that we can nurture, the health that we can build through wise decisions and good habits for us to be true responsible citizens of the world. Welcome 2020-21 with a brave heart!

Thank you.

Ajith P. Jacob Principal

9 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Welcome to The Choice School Family!

Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,

Namaskar! I would like to welcome all of you back to this great institution “The Choice School” and hope you stay safe, healthy and wise.

I am aware of the diﬃ cult situation we are all in now with regard to the unexpected ‘enemy’ that attacked the whole world, including our country. We all know that this virus has caused immense human suﬀ ering and losses. As I write this, we are still unclear as to what the future really has in store for us. Life style has changed, the fabric of relationships has changed, children and families are staying at home, and it is completely a new experience. We were not ready for this unexpected change but I am happy that we could very quickly adapt and face this challenge that continues to confront us.

Besides the many lives lost in this world, there is also a major impact on the world economy and in particular, for India. I hope very soon the medical experts will ﬁ nd a solution to the pandemic Covid-19 and put the world back on track and allow our children to get back to school and also for our businesses and enterprises to resume full operations, because I strongly believe a country like India needs a strong economy to back the future generations. It is imperative to value time and wisdom, to work hard and smart, to protect our future.

We, at the school, are taking various actions to mitigate any consequences that may impact our school due to this pandemic. Let’s stay positive and united in every way we can, during these diffi cult times. I am sure this too will soon pass!! Once again, we will do everything we can to keep our entire school community-comprising all our students, staff , parents and educational partners-safe, by nurturing knowledge and bringing in new practices which will include self-distancing and personal hygiene. I am very confi dent that within a short period of time, we will defeat this virus and get back on our feet.

God bless Choice School, our nation and the entire world!

Mr. Jose Thomas President - The Choice Foundation

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 10 Academic Core Team Principal Mr. Ajith P. Jacob

Kinderland Vice Principal Kinderland Leader-Parvana Branch Ms. Reeba John Ms. Elizabeth Mani

Kinderland Leader-Girinagar Branch Kinderland Leader-Edapally Branch Ms. Amitha Harish Ms. Smita Menon

Primary Vice Principal Dy. Vice Principal Ms. Nalini Subramanian Ms. Radhika P.

Middle School Vice Principal Dy. Vice Principal Ms. Sheena Sam Ms. Beena John

Senior School Vice Principal Dy. Vice Principal Ms. Annie Anthony Ms. Sandhya Pradeep

Co-curricular Director of Music Dy. Vice Principal-Activities Mr. Mathew P. Joy Ms. Preetha Gibu

Student Enrichment Dy. Vice Principal Ms. Reshma Mather

Special Education Department Deputy Vice Principal Ms. Meena Sebastian

Head - HDES Ms. Diana Mathew

11 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 SCHOOL RULES & REGULATIONS • The morning assembly begins at 7:35 a.m., after the ﬁ rst bell at 7:30 a.m. Punctuality is a quality that is cultivated through practice and habit. Students are expected to be punctual to school. • Students found arriving late to school for more than 3 times without valid reason and note from Parent will be sent back home. • A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory • Regular attendance at school is vital to help children achieve the best possible results. • In the event of the student being late to school or absent from school, the Absence Record in the School Handbook must be ﬁ lled in and sent, upon his/her return to school. Any leave taken must be intimated to the respective class teacher. • If a student has to avail leave for an extended period of more than 2 days, a request letter addressed to the Principal from the parent/ guardian prior to the absence must be given. • Late arrival and early leaving is not encouraged unless it is an absolute emergency with a prior note given by the parent. • To relieve your child early from school, a gate pass duly signed by the class teacher and Vice Principal should be handed over to the security before leaving the campus. GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORT Behaviour on the school bus is a safety issue. Students are expected to adhere to all school rules as well as the bus rules, which include the following: • Students are to respect and obey the drivers & attendants’ instructions, whatever be the situation or circumstance. • Students using bus facility have to abide by the rules of seating inside the bus. • Senior school boys must occupy the front row seats of the bus. • Senior school girls must occupy the back row seats of the bus. • Primary and Middle school students must occupy the middle row seats of the bus.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 12 • Students are to remain in their seats at all times, except when the bus has come to a complete halt at their stop or another stop approved by the parent or school administrator. • Students are to speak in normal tones, and use of foul or abusive language will not be tolerated. • Avoid peeping out or putting your hands out through the windows. • Students must sit facing the front of the bus. • Students should not throw items out of the bus windows, around the bus or litter inside the bus. • Return transport will be provided along the main routes only when there is a ‘stay back’. GUIDELINES FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL BY THEIR OWN TRANSPORT i) Students coming to school by their own transport must reach in time for the assembly. ii) Children should be escorted to and from the school by authorised persons only. iii) Students are not allowed to come to school driving vehicles even if they have a driving license. iv) Students of Grades III-XII are not allowed to travel by the 2nd trip (morning) without a written note from the parent and prior sanction from the class teacher/ Vice Principal. v) Students who require a change in the bus route for a day in the event of an emergency must inform the class teacher through a diary message and get the bus pass issued by the Vice Principal. vi) Students availing school bus facility are not permitted to go with those who travel by their own transport without permission. There should be a written note from the parent and permission given by the class teacher / respective Vice Principal /Principal. vii) Students using own transport can avail of the school transport after extra classes on purchase of a bus coupon from the main school reception. viii) Drivers of students commuting to school by their own transport (autos, cars, vans etc.) and authorised persons escorting the

13 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 students to school will be issued an entry pass to enter the school premises, which must be shown on demand. ix) In the event of a change of driver/vehicle, please see that the entry pass is procured for the same. This is in the interest and safety of your child. x) Children cannot use the school transport to go for birthday parties and private tuitions. xi) Cab facility may be used in case of emergency for Grades VIII and above. STUDENTS’ DRESS CODE • All students should wear the prescribed uniform on all days. • Please ensure that your child comes to school neatly dressed and maintains the dress code prescribed for him/her. • Girls are to wear the tie prescribed by the school. • Shoes must be clean and neatly polished. Girls should wear black buckled shoes and school socks. Boys should wear black laced shoes and school socks. Sports shoes are to be worn for sports and games only. • A black belt with a simple buckle is compulsory for boys from Grade V and above. • Boys are not permitted to wear slim ﬁ t pants. • All students must wear their ID cards on all working days. • Students are not permitted to - a) Colour their hair b) Grow/varnish their nails c) Shave their head or have fancy hairstyle Boys must have their hair cut regularly. Boys who need to wear turbans are permitted to wear only black/white ones. Senior boys are not permitted to grow beards. • Girls must tie their hair neatly using only black or white hair bands/ clips. Girls must wear cotton tights as part of their daily school uniform. Uniform skirt/ pinafore for girls must be of knee length.

• Ornaments other than a small ear stud for girls, are not permitted. Multiple ear/nose piercings are not allowed.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 14 • If any student comes in improper uniform, it will be dealt with a warning at fi rst and later with appropriate disciplinary action. • On days that students are permitted to wear civil clothes, do ensure that they are suitably attired for school. Sleeveless, short dresses, shorts and distressed jeans are not permitted. • Dress and deportment speaks volumes of the student and the institution. COMMUNICATION • Information about the activities at The Choice School will be sent to the parents through newsletters or circulars. This will also be posted on the school website and intimated through an SMS alert. • Kindly check the school website regularly. • Since the diary and planner are prepared at the beginning of the year, minor changes in dates and timings may sometimes have to be eff ected. This will be communicated well in time. • Please acknowledge receipt of all notes and communication received through the diary. • In the event of a hartal/unexpected holiday during examinations, the date of that day’s examination will be notifi ed later and the rest of the examinations will continue as per the schedule. Kindly note that it is mandatory to write all the exams. HEALTH & HYGIENE Good health is a prerequisite to learning;. Following are a few simple regulations for students and parents to take note of, in order to help maintain safety and health of all the students here at The Choice School: • The school nurse is available for any student who feels unwell / has a health related problem or is injured while at school. • The school is responsible only for immediate fi rst aid. • In case of an accident, no matter how minor, the student should report that accident to the teacher immediately. In case of severe accidents or acute illness, emergency care will be given and the parents notifi ed.

15 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 • Parents are requested to inform the school if the child is unwell. In the event of contagious diseases, parents are advised to keep the child at home. • It is not permitted to send/bring a child who is unwell, to school, just to write a test / examination. In case your child needs to have any medicine during school hours, you must specify the dosage and time for administration in the Handbook. • The medicine that is sent must be wrapped and stapled to the handbook with dosage mentioned. If it is a bottle, it has to be handed over to the support staﬀ on the morning bus. • If illness/injury merits immediate attention, the child will be taken to a medical practitioner and given appropriate medical help before the information is passed on. BIRTHDAYS • Birthdays are acknowledged during the School Assembly. • For birthdays, students can come in civil clothes. However, students are to dress decently. Sleeveless and dresses above the knees are not allowed for girls. Shorts are not permitted for boys (Primary students are exempted). • Only homemade delicacies are permitted for distribution in their own class. • In order to help the child understand the importance of sharing, they are allowed to bring a packet of oats for their birthday and give it at the oﬃ ce, as a mark of charity. This is then distributed among the patients in the cancer ward and old age homes. • Party invitations cannot be exchanged in the classroom. SNACK BREAK

• Children have two snack breaks of 15 minutes each.

• Please avoid sending ‘junk food’.

• Kindly send suﬃ cient portions.

• Along with the snacks, you may send water/juice and a serviette.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 16 CAFE CHOICE • Cafe Choice provides brunch facility for students of Kinderland to Grade XII and lunch facility for Grades III- XII. • Brunch coupons may be bought for a week in advance; lunch coupons can be bought on a daily basis before 10 a.m. • Online booking facility is also available for the same. • Both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian options are available on all days. • Coupons cannot be carried over to another day. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES At The Choice School, Physical and Arts Education is given due importance and extensive training for each discipline forms an integral part of the curriculum. The main objective of this design is to communicate & enhance the child’s sensitivity to arts and sports which will help to mould them into a well-rounded personality. • Students of Grades V to XII will follow the “Dual Major Activity System” where each student is required to enrol for an Arts Major and a Sports Major (Options will be conﬁ rmed only after an aptitude test). • Students are expected to wear the prescribed Sports/Activity uniform for the slot/activity. • One P.Ed period for every class will be incorporated from Grades I to VIII. • Practices for the various cultural activities and school sports teams are organised after regular school hours. • Return transport will be provided only along the main routes when the students have to stay back for afternoon classes/activities. • Students of Grades I-IV will be oﬀ ered swimming classes during school hours. All students can avail of extra swimming classes in the afternoon during stay back with a fee attached to it. TRAINING FOR SPORTS ACTIVITIES “What can be learned on the ground cannot be learned in the classroom”.

17 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 The Choice School, we lay a strong emphasis on sports and physical development. From 6.00 a.m. to 7.20 a.m., coaches are available at school, under the auspices of Sports Center, to train children interested in a variety of sports for a fee. These include swimming, badminton, football, cricket, volleyball, tennis, table tennis and basketball. From 7.20 a.m. to 8.20 a.m. we have TEAM TRAINING for those who are already a part of the school team and need rigorous extra coaching. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME The school aims at students developing a sense of self-awareness and an understanding of school and community needs and opportunities through a well-planned Enrichment Programme. It also equips the students with the know-how of applying their gifts and skills to make a positive impact. Based on a comprehensive curriculum, the programme looks at covering ten core life skills like Self-awareness, Empathy, Coping with Stress and so on. STUDENT LEADERSHIP The school is committed to developing our student leaders at a young age by forming the Student Council. The students go through a process of Selection, Training, Empowering, Reviewing and Recognition. This process begins at the Primary level where children of the senior- most class (Grade 4) vie for top leadership positions through a rigorous selection process. We acknowledge leadership as a skill that requires continuous nurturing at all levels. From session 2020-21, Middle school will have a Student Council with its student leaders selected through a selection criteria. The Senior School Student Leadership team led by the Head Boy and Head Girl represents the student community of the school. This forum provides further opportunities to the energetic young students to empower themselves with social skills, reasoning skills and self development skills early enough to take up the responsibility of their community, their city, their country and the world at large. They are groomed by a proactive and open-minded school management to practise making decisions, motivate teams, plan strategies and manage crises to achieve goals that make them successful leaders in the society.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 18 HOUSE SYSTEM FOR GRADES V AND ABOVE In order to foster a healthy competitive spirit and to create a sense of belonging, all students are segregated into four Houses. Each House has student and teacher representatives. The Inter House competitions are conducted with a view to promoting learning, entertainment and team spirit. Certifi cates of Merit are awarded to the winners and House points are awarded throughout the year. HOUSE & HOUSE COLOURS Cauvery : Blue Gangotri : Green Narmada : Red Periyar : Yellow HOUSE BOARD At regular intervals during the course of the academic year, members of the house do up the House Board with a collage on a given topic. This helps the students to broaden their knowledge base, enhance creativity and outlook on a given theme. The presentations are judged by a jury from within and outside the school and points are awarded to the Houses. FIELD TRIPS Field trips are a valuable part of the school’s educational programme. Field trips are planned as an educational experience. They are preceded by an orientation session and followed by a discussion and evaluation of the experience. • Students on fi eld trips represent their school and should understand that they remain under school supervision and adhere to the decorum of the school during the entire trip. • They should understand the importance of good conduct at all times. • Common carriers of reliable organisations or school-owned transport will be used for fi eld trips. • All fi eld trips will be adequately supervised by teachers and other assistants. EDUCATIONAL TOURS (EXCURSIONS & EXCHANGE PROGRAMME) • Educational tours within India and abroad are also organised and arranged by the school. This is diff erentiated from “fi eld trips” on the basis that the travel entails one or more nights away from home. Children should be encouraged to go on these trips as it enhances learning, develops team spirit, co-operation, responsibility and leadership among the children.

19 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION • Assessment and evaluation are an integral part of learning and schooling. Reports on conduct, academic and co-curricular progress are sent to parents at the end of each term. Parents are most welcome to discuss any point pertaining to the child’s progress with the class teacher. The parents are also encouraged to meet the Section Vice Principal and later the Principal with prior appointment. Primary School : Students of Grades I-IV follow a continuous assessment system. The student is assessed as per a CCE format (Continuous Classroom Evaluation) which comprises class tests (written as well as oral), assignments, presentations, activities, projects and worksheets. It is also based on regularity and competence in presentation of class- work and homework. This would require them to work in a regular and systematic manner. However, in the III term of their academic year, Grade 4 children are given an exposure to a Summative assessment in preparation for the regular examination system they have to follow from Grade 5 onwards. Middle School : Middle school classes have two terms. The assessment plan is as given below:

Term I Periodic Internal Half Yearly Based on syllabus (June- Test 1 Assess- (60 Marks) planned till the October) (25 Marks) ment exam. Grade (10 marks) 5,6 Term II Periodic Internal Annual Based on 10% of (Nov – Test 2 Assess- Exam signiﬁ cant topics March) (25 Marks) ment (60 Marks) from Term 1 syllabus (10 marks) + Term 2 syllabus Term I Periodic Internal Half Yearly Based on syllabus (June- Test 1 Assess- (80 Marks) planned till the October) (25 Marks) ment exam. Grade (10 marks) 7, 8 Term II Periodic Internal Annual Based on 20%-30% (Nov – Test 2 Assess- Exam of signiﬁ cant topics March) (25 Marks) ment (80 Marks) from Term 1 syllabus (10 marks) + Term 2 syllabus

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 20 Evaluation of students’ performance for Grade X (AISSE) is based on the External written examination conducted by the CBSE Board and Internal Assessments conducted by the school. Evaluation for Grade XII (AISSCE) is based on the External written examination as well as Practical examination conducted by the CBSE Board. The Areas of Learning at the Senior Secondary level (XI & XII) are as follows :

Languages (English) Scholastic Areas Academic Electives

General Studies Health & Physical Education * Co-scholastic Areas Work Experience Grades IX & XI will appear for school based examination. The evaluation of students’ performance at the Secondary School is regarded as the sum total of a planned set of educational experiences provided to a learner by a school. Grades IX and XI have a one-time year-end examination which is complemented with Internal Assessment (IA) that assesses students in diverse manner, and also examines a broad range of curriculum objectives. The Areas of Learning at the Secondary level (IX & X) are as follows : English Second Language Social Science Scholastic Areas Mathematics Science Health and Physical Education Work Experience* Co-scholastic Areas Art Education The Co-scholastic areas shall be assessed by the school internally and cumulative records of students’ periodical achievements and progress during the year will be maintained. These records are subject to the scrutiny of the Board as and when deemed ﬁ t.

21 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 • Grades are awarded for good performances in Sports and/or Arts activities.

• Academic Merit Cards are awarded to students of Grades V and above after each evaluation period. FOR GRADES V-XII Gold Card (89.5% and above): High Honour Roll Silver Card (79.5% -89.4%): Honour Roll PARENTS INTERACTIVE SESSIONS • On this day Teachers and School Administration personnel will be available on campus and parents who wish to meet them may use this opportunity to do so. If you require your child/ward to stay back in school on this day, the same should be intimated to the class teacher in writing in the school diary. • Parents are not allowed to meet the teachers during class hours without prior appointment and permission of the Principal. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS • It is imperative for the parent to bring their Choice School identity card when they come to school and produce it when asked by the security personnel. It is for the safety of your child. • Parents are requested to monitor the screen time spent by their children. Over exposure and unmonitored usage could be detrimental to their performance at school, aﬀ ecting their overall development. • Kindly inculcate in your children a sense of responsibility which would contribute to systematic study schedule. • Please be sensitive to a child’s requirement of parental support or guidance at home. • Notebooks will be provided by the school. • Textbooks are to be collected from the school recommended outlets. • The School Counselor is available at school on all working days, during school hours and on Tuesdays after school hours. Parents can meet the Counselor on Tuesdays with prior appointment. • In the event of any parent wanting to avail of the services of the School Counselor, you may do so through the Class Teacher.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 22 • Wrist watches (not branded or Smart watches) are allowed for students of Grade 6 and above, under one’s own responsibility. • Please label your child’s belongings with a permanent marker. • Every child is expected to be responsible for their belongings. • Please monitor and ensure that any home work/assignment/project given to your children is submitted on time. • All communications are to be made through the handbook. The handbook should be brought to school every day by the student • Kindly avoid missing any working day while planning your vacation. • Criticising any teacher or the institution should be scrupulously avoided in the presence of the child as it would have a negative infl uence and create disrespect for his/her teacher. BEHAVIOURAL POLICY All students, parents and members of The Choice School must abide by the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the School. Violation of any rule may result in disciplinary action. Violations are subject to warning, suspension or even expulsion. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Violation of any of the school rules will entail disciplinary action in the following stages. Minor off ences : • Verbal warning to the student. Serious off ences : • Intimation to parents by the Teacher/Principal. • Meeting of the parent or guardian with the Principal. • Warning, suspension or expulsion as per the nature of the off ence. • The decision of the school authorities will be deemed fi nal. Rule 1: Disruption of School A student shall not by use of violence, force, coercion or threat cause material disruption or obstruction to the functioning of the school and all its activities. Moreover, students will not advocate nor incite others to cause disruption of the educational process or to violate school rules.

23 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Rule 2: Damage and/or Theft of Property Students shall not cause or attempt to cause any damage and/or theft of school or private property. Students must have respect for the school property. Any damage must be reported to the Class Teacher immediately. Rule 3: Assault (Physical and/or verbal) Students shall not act or behave in such a way as could cause or threaten to cause physical injury to another person. A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, or conceal any object, which might be considered an instrument of violence capable of harming another person. Rule 4: Frightening, Degrading or Disgraceful Acts including use of obscene language Attempting to sexually assault any person through written, verbal or suggestive gestures, signs, pictures or publications in any form including electronic/multimedia/social media which frightens, degrades or disgraces another person will be considered an off ence and breach of school rules. Practice of any of the above will be a punishable off ence. Rule 5: Narcotics and Drugs Students shall not possess, use, transmit, conceal or be under the infl uence of narcotics, drugs or look-alike substances. Rule 6: Use of Cell phone, iPods and other electronic gadgets Students are prohibited from bringing/using cell phones or any type of two-way communication devices within the school premises or school buses. Students are not permitted to carry items such as mobile phones, i-pods, cameras, pen drives, compact discs, video games etc. The school doesn’t permit or promote use of personal devices or social media in its campus, for the students. Responsible and wise use of gadgets/devices/social media, under strict supervision, is the whole and sole responsibility of parents. Any student found causing mental or emotional trauma to any student, teacher or any staff of the school through any of the media, will face disciplinary action according to the severity of the incident.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 24 Rule 7: Prohibited items Toys, cards, chewing gum, fi re crackers, any look-alike of food items which are harmful on consumption are prohibited from being used or carried to school. Rule 8: Tobacco and Alcohol A student shall not possess, use, transmit, conceal or be under the infl uence of tobacco or alcohol at any time. Rule 9: Insubordination A student shall not disregard or refuse to obey directions or instructions given by teachers, school personnel with authority or those individuals vested with specifi c responsibilities. Rule 10: Dress Code/Uniform Students must abide by dress code/uniform specifi ed by The Choice School at all times. Dressing inappropriately in any circumstance will not be allowed. Rule 11: Truancy/Absences without Permission/Late coming Students shall not be permitted to leave school or assigned class without consent/permission of the Principal or the concerned teacher in accordance with the policy of The Choice School. Excessive absence on medical grounds without documentation from a doctor is not permissible. Rule 12: Misconduct outside school premises Students are expected to be dignifi ed and decent in conduct outside the school premises as well. Any such behaviour of the student outside the school premises/ in public places/society, which may harm the name and reputation of The Choice School will be addressed and disciplinary proceedings will be initiated if found necessary. Rule 13: Ragging/ Bullying Ragging in any form will not be tolerated inside or outside the school premises. Serious disciplinary action will be taken after proper investigation, in the event of the student being found guilty of the same.

25 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Rule 14: Repeated Violations Repeated violations of The Choice School Rules may lead to immediate suspension or expulsion from school without any further intimation. The above Rules of Conduct apply to all students in The Choice School at all times, within the purview of the school. The school authority reserves the right to refer any complaints to the police or any such prosecution if found to be a serious necessity. The school authority also reserves the right for conducting enquiry on any complaint received. The said enquiry shall be conducted by the Disciplinary Committee and any ﬁ ndings made out in such enquiry shall be deemed to be ﬁ nal. In such an event, the person against whom the complaint has been made shall be suspended from the school till the enquiry is complete.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR All members of the school community must: • Respect and comply with all laws applicable in India. • Demonstrate honesty and integrity. • Conduct oneself with respect and dignity. • Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of race ancestry, sexual orientation, age or disability. • Respect the rights and liberty of the others. • Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others. • Take appropriate measures to help those in need. • Respect all members of the school community. • Strictly adhere to the protocol. • Be professional in conduct while at work. • Respect the need of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 26 hnZy \otb-ItW hnZy \otb-ItW Im¡pam-dm-I-tW, Úm\-k¼qÀ®t\ X¼p-cmt\ _p²nbpw iànbpw \osb-\n-t¡-ItW, Úm\-k¼qÀ®t\ X¼p-cmt\ kXyta DÄ¯sS tXm¶n-Smhq \nXyhpw \³asb sNbvXn-Smhq \Ã ]mÙm-hnÂ \S-¶p-\o-§m³, \Âhcw \ÂIn \bn-¨n-StW

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace Make me a channel of Your peace Where there is hatred, let me bring Your love Where there is injury, Your pardon Lord And where there’s doubt, true faith in You Oh Master, grant that I may never seek So much to be consoled as to console To be understood as to understand To be loved as to love with all my soul Make me a channel of Your peace.

27 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 ºÉÆMÉSUôv´ÉÆ ºÉÆ´Énùv´ÉÆ ºÉÆMÉSUôv´ÉÆ ºÉÆ´Énùv´ÉÆ ºÉÆ ´ÉÉä ¨ÉxÉÉÆÊºÉ VÉÉxÉiÉÉ¨ÉÂ ºÉ¨ÉÉxÉÉä ¨ÉxjÉ: ºÉÊ¨ÉÊiÉ: ºÉ¨ÉÉxÉÒ ºÉ¨ÉÉxÉÆ ¨ÉxÉ& ºÉ½þÊSÉkÉ¨Éä¹ÉÉ¨ÉÂ* (ºÉÆMÉSUôv´ÉÆ ºÉÆ´Énùv´ÉÆ ºÉÆ ´ÉÉä ¨ÉxÉÉÆÊºÉ VÉÉxÉiÉÉ¨ÉÂ) ºÉ¨ÉÉÊxÉ ´É +ÉEÚòÊiÉ& ºÉ¨ÉÉxÉÉ ¿nùªÉÉÊxÉ ´É& ºÉ¨ÉÉxÉ¨ÉºiÉÖ ´ÉÉä ¨ÉxÉÉä ªÉlÉÉ ´É& ºÉÖºÉ½þÉºÉÊiÉ +ÉxÉÆnù ±ÉÉäEäò +ÉxÉÆnù ±ÉÉäEäò ¨ÉÆMÉ±ÉÉ ±ÉÉäEò Ê´É®úÉVÉÉä ºÉiªÉ ºÉÚxnù®úÉä ¨ÉÊ½þ¨ÉÉiÉ´É =nù¨ÉÉÊ¹ÉiÉ ¨É½þÉMÉMÉxÉ ¨ÉÉÆZÉä Ê´É·É VÉMÉiÉ ¨ÉÊhÉ¦ÉÚ¹ÉhÉ ´ÉÎ¹]õiÉ SÉ®úhÉÆ +ÉxÉxnù ±ÉÉäEäò...... vÉ®úhÉÒ {É®ú ZÉ®ú ÊxÉZÉÇ®ú ¨ÉÉä½þxÉ ¨ÉvÉÖ ¶ÉÉä¦ÉÉ ¡Úò±É-{É±±É´É MÉÒiÉ-MÉÆvÉ ºÉÖxnù®ú ´É®úhÉÉå +ÉxÉxnù ±ÉÉäEäò......

±É¤É{Éä +ÉiÉÒ ½èþ nÖù+É Prayer Before Class ±É¤É{Éä +ÉiÉÒ ½èþ nÖù+É, ¤ÉxÉEäò iÉ¨ÉzÉÉ ¨Éä®úÒ Our hands we fold, our heads we bow; ÊVÉxnùMÉÒ ¶É¨¨ÉÉ EòÒ ºÉÚ®úiÉ ½þÉä JÉÖnùÉªÉÉ ¨Éä®úÒ Bless us O lord nÚù®äú nÖùÊxÉªÉÉ ºÉä ¨Éä®äú nù¨É ºÉä +ÆvÉä®úÉ ½þÉä VÉÉªÉ* Enlighten our minds, Strengthen our ½þ®ú VÉMÉ½þ ¨Éä®äú SÉ¨ÉEòxÉä ºÉä =VÉÉ±ÉÉ ½þÉä VÉÉªÉ* Memories ½þÉä ¨Éä®äú nù¨É ºÉä ªÉÚ½þÒ ¨Éä®äú ´ÉiÉxÉ EòÒ VÉÒxÉiÉ And direct our will to what is right, ÊVÉºÉ iÉ®ú½þ ¡Úò±É ºÉä ½þÉäiÉÒ ½èþ SÉ¨ÉxÉ EòÒ VÉÒxÉiÉ ÊVÉxnùMÉÒ +Éä ¨Éä®äú {É®ú´ÉÉxÉä EòÒ ºÉÚ®úiÉ ªÉÉ®ú¤É Prayer After Class <±¨É EòÒ ¶É¨¨ÉÉ ºÉä ½þÉä ¨ÉÖZÉEòÉä ¨ÉÖ½þ¤¤ÉiÉ ªÉÉ®ú¤É Thank you God for gifting us this ½þÉä ¨Éä®äú EòÉ¨É MÉ®úÒ¤ÉÉä EòÒ Ê½þ¨ÉÉªÉiÉ Eò®úxÉÉ beautiful day. nùnÇù ¨ÉÆnùÉå ºÉä VÉ<Ç¡òÉå ºÉä ¨ÉÖ½þ¤¤ÉiÉ Eò®úxÉÉ ¨Éä®äú +±±ÉÉ½þ& ¤ÉÖ®úÉ<Ç ºÉä ¤ÉSÉÉxÉÉ ¨ÉÖZÉEòÉä Help us Lord to remember the things xÉäEò VÉÉä ®úÉ½þú ½èþ, =ºÉ ®úÉ½þ {Éä SÉ±ÉÉxÉÉ ¨ÉÖZÉEòÉä we have learned today. ±É¤É{Éä +ÉiÉÒ ½èþ nÖù+É......

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 28 Primary Prayer ªÉä¶ÉÖ, +±±ÉÉ½þ, ´ÉÉ½äþ MÉÖ¯û MÉÒiÉÉ, ¤ÉÉ<Ê¤É±É ªÉÉ EÖò®úÉxÉ ½èþ, ªÉÉ Eò½þÉä ¸ÉÒ ®úÉ¨É ¨ÉÉÊ±ÉEò EòÉ ºÉ¤É ½þÒ ¨Éå MÉÉxÉ ½èþ, +É.... <Ç·É®ú ºÉ¤É EòÉ BEò ½èþ, +É.... +±ÉMÉ, +±ÉMÉ ½èþ xÉÉ¨É* ºÉ¤É EòÉ {ªÉÉ®úÉ ºÉnùÉ ¤ÉxÉÉiÉÉ, ºÉ¤ÉEäò Ê¤ÉMÉbä÷ EòÉ¨É, ºÉ¤ÉºÉä |É¦ÉÚ EòÉ {ªÉÉ®úÉ xÉÉiÉÉ ¨ÉÉÊ±ÉEò ºÉ¤ÉEòÉ BEò ½èþ, ´É½þÒ Ê{ÉiÉÉ ½èþ, ´É½þÒ ½èþ ¨ÉÉiÉÉ, +É.... +É.... +±ÉMÉ, +±ÉMÉ ½èþ xÉÉ¨É ¨ÉÆÊnù®ú, ¨ÉÎºVÉnù ªÉÉ ÊMÉ®úÒVÉÉPÉ®ú, ºÉ¦ÉÒ |É¦ÉÚ Eäò vÉÉ¨É, ¨ÉÉÊ±ÉEò ºÉ¤É EòÉ BEò ½èþ, +±ÉMÉ, +±ÉMÉ ½èþ xÉÉ¨É*

There shall be showers of There shall be showers of blessing blessing This is the promise of love Precious reviving again There shall be seasons refreshing Over the hills and the valleys Sent from the saviour above Sound of abundance of rain Showers of blessing Showers of blessing Showers of blessings we need Showers of blessings we need Mercy drops round us are falling Mercy drops round us are falling But for the showers we plead But for the showers we plead ssI-IÄ Iq¸p¶p R§Ä (2) \mYm tZhm R§sf Im¯-cp-foSq \·-X³ hoYn R§Ä¡mbn sXfn¡q Adn-hn³ \nd-Ip-S-ambv \bn¡q F¶pw R§Ä¡v Imh-embv R§sf amtdmSv tNÀt¡-Wta \o R§Ä¡v XpW-bmbv Xoc-Wta

29 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 The Choice School Anthem National Anthem Every morning, every day Jana-Gan-Mana-Adhinayaka, Jaya He This is what we love to sing Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata Thank you God for a school so nice Punjab-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha For we are here as a matter of Dravida-Utkala-Banga Choice. Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga When we’re at The Choice School Uchchhala-jaladhi Taranga Every norm and every rule Tava Subha Name Jage Tava Is designed and made in a way Subha Ashisa Mage Gahe Tava That we’re complete in every way. Jaya Gatha. The rushing brook, the chirping birds Jana-Gana-Mangala Dayaka, Jaya He The rustling leaves, the spoken word Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata, Jaya Teachers true and dear friends here He, Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya, Raise us to sublime heights so clear. Jaya, Jaya, Jaya He Each one of us at Choice is blessed To home and nation we’ll give our best Each day is a new experience Oh! We’re in search of excellence ®úÉ¹]ÅõÒªÉ MÉÉxÉ VÉxÉ-MÉhÉ ¨ÉxÉ +ÊvÉxÉÉªÉEò VÉªÉ ½äþ, ¦ÉÉ®úiÉ ¦ÉÉMªÉ Ê´ÉvÉÉiÉÉ* {ÉÆVÉÉ¤É ÊºÉxvÉÖ MÉÖVÉ®úÉiÉ ¨É®úÉ`öÉ, pùÉÊ´Éb÷ =iEò±É ¤ÉÉÆMÉÉ* Ê´ÉxvªÉÉ Ê½þ¨ÉÉSÉ±É ªÉ¨ÉÉxÉÉ MÉÆMÉÉ, =SUô±É VÉ±ÉÊvÉ ÊiÉ®ÆúMÉÉ* iÉ´É ¶ÉÖ¦É xÉÉ¨Éä VÉÉMÉä, iÉ´É ¶ÉÖ¦É +ÉÊ¶É¹É ¨ÉÉÄMÉä* MÉÉ½äþ iÉ´É VÉªÉ MÉÉlÉÉ, VÉxÉ-MÉhÉ ¨ÉÆMÉ±ÉnùÉªÉEò VÉªÉ ½äþ* ¦ÉÉ®úiÉ ¦ÉÉMªÉ Ê´ÉvÉÉiÉÉ* VÉªÉ ½äþ, VÉªÉ ½äþ, VÉªÉ ½äþ VÉªÉ VÉªÉ VÉªÉ VÉªÉ ½äþ*

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 30 Graduation Song

Now it’s time, and I’m movin’ on How do we begin, to thank you all, To another place, another phase, For the Foundation, that keeps us another time, growing tall, I am sure, that I’ll be strong, In the world to come, as we leave For what you’ve done is worth a our school, lifetime, You’ve given us strength, to be conﬁ dent, Chorus And stand on our own You moulded me, you gave me love, Chorus You nurtured me, You moulded us, you gave us love, And taught me right from wrong, You nurtured us, That’s made me what I am And taught us right from wrong, That’s made us what we are You stood by me, you held my hand You seasoned me, like your own, You stood by us, you held our hand In the best way that you can, You seasoned us, like your own, All for my well being In the best way that you can, All for our well being Gratitude, Faithfulness, Humility, Obedience, Thank you God, for a school so Honesty, Charity, Truthfulness, nice, Self-conﬁ dence, We were here as a matter of Choice, Thank you God (3) Thank you God, for a school so nice, We were here as a matter of Choice, Thank you God (3)

31 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Choice Sports Anthem

I believe in sports….for me for us Whether we win for all of us (2) or whether we lose, Our sportsmanship is what we We never hide, what’s deep inside choose There’s a power within our soul Cause at the end of the day Revealing the path of fellowship We’ll all hold hands and sing in Yes! We believe in sports….aha (2) unity We never hide, what’s deep inside That we are still friends…holding Our heads held high, our spirits…. hands… sky high! Reaching out….to the world, yeah! North or South, East or West Tomorrow, yes a better tomorrow… A heavenly choice, cos we are the is what we need best! In our friendship we’ll always be, Tomorrow, yes a better tomorrow… in unity and harmony (2) is what we need So let’s reach out and touch the In our friendship we’ll always be, sky, in unity and harmony… And thank the Almighty High So let’s hold hands, sing and For a school so nice…School dance Choice And give three cheers to our (Repeat) I believe in sports… school Choice! Yeah!

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 32 The Choice School Song

Sing Aloud! We know that it’s all a blessing It’s a bright new day from above In a bright new world And a bright new way of life Let thy showers of blessing Dwell in us forever Sing Aloud! Throughout this journey of our Together Again lives In this beautiful world The days that we spent here Above we see a bright blue sky Would be the most precious of all The education being from thy We are together happy and For- kingdom Oh Lord! ever Together we stand united as one We are the children the children of We thank our parents, our teachers Choice school and you my friends Chosen by the mighty one we And most of all “Almighty God” proclaim Above The truthful life and the blissful ways We thank you Lord Blossoms our future bright For this mighty blessing you gave Moulded towards our destiny so us right And for choosing us to be the children of Choice We thank you Lord for this school that you gave us This Campus that we live in We thank you for Choice…Choice With the premises so clean school (2)

33 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Pledge

India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters; I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders respect and treat everyone with courtesy. To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well being and prosperity alone, lies my happiness.

Jaihind

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 34 THE CHOICE SCHOOL TRIPUNITHURA

Declaration

I/We......

Parent of ...... Grade ......

Div...... have read and accept the Student Guidelines and will support my ward in complying with the same.

In case of non compliance, I/we shall abide by the decisions taken by the school authorities.

Date: Signature of Mother: ......

Signature of Father : ......

35 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 A. FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 – 2021 FEE PAYMENT STRUCTURE FOR ALL GRADES FIRST INSTALLMENT To be paid ON OR BEFORE 15th May 2020 Annual Fee* + First Installment of Tuition Fee CLASS Annual Fee* Tuition Fee Total Pre School ` 14,000.00* ` 31,150.00 ` 45,150.00 LKG ` 14,000.00* ` 22,625.00 ` 36,625.00 UKG ` 14,000.00* ` 23,258.00 ` 37,258.00 Standard I ` 14,000.00* ` 23,993.00 ` 37,993.00 Standard II ` 14,000.00* ` 24,728.00 ` 38,728.00 Standard III ` 14,000.00* ` 25,190.00 ` 39,190.00 Standard IV ` 14,000.00* ` 25,653.00 ` 39,653.00 Standard V ` 14,000.00* ` 26,115.00 ` 40,115.00 Standard VI ` 14,000.00* ` 26,572.00 ` 40,572.00 Standard VII ` 14,000.00* ` 27,007.00 ` 41,007.00 Standard VIII ` 14,000.00* ` 27,875.00 ` 41,875.00 Standard IX ` 14,000.00* ` 28,250.00 ` 42,250.00 Standard X ` 14,000.00* ` 28,625.00 ` 42,625.00 Standard XI (Com & Hum) ` 14,000.00* ` 32,110.00 ` 46,110.00 Standard XI (Science) ` 14,000.00* ` 36,050.00 ` 50,050.00 Standard XII (Com & Hum) ` 14,000.00* ` 32,110.00 ` 46,110.00 Standard XII (Science) ` 14,000.00* ` 36,050.00 ` 50,050.00

*Considering the current economic conditions, management has oﬀ ered to waive 50% of Annual fee component for the current academic year.

1. https://epay.federalbank.co.in/easypayments/ 2. Through any branch of FEDERAL BANK. 3. There is also a facility of auto debit from your A/c by ﬁ lling an application form from bank.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 36 FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

SECOND INSTALLMENT To be paid ON OR BEFORE 10th August 2020 CLASS Stem Fee + Second Installment of Tuition Fee *Stem Fee Tuition Fee Total Pre School ` 0.00 ` 31,150.00 ` 31,150.00 LKG ` 0.00 ` 22,625.00 ` 22,625.00 UKG ` 0.00 ` 23,258.00 ` 23,258.00 Standard I ` 1,500.00 ` 23,993.00 ` 25,493.00 Standard II ` 1,500.00 ` 24,728.00 ` 26,228.00 Standard III ` 1,500.00 ` 25,190.00 ` 26,690.00 Standard IV ` 1,500.00 ` 25,653.00 ` 27,153.00 Standard V ` 1,500.00 ` 26,115.00 ` 27,615.00 Standard VI ` 1,500.00 ` 26,572.00 ` 28,072.00 Standard VII ` 1,500.00 ` 27,007.00 ` 28,507.00 Standard VIII ` 1,500.00 ` 27,875.00 ` 29,375.00 Standard IX ` 0.00 ` 28,250.00 ` 28,250.00 Standard X ` 0.00 ` 28,625.00 ` 28,625.00 Standard XI (Com & Hum) ` 0.00 ` 32,110.00 ` 32,110.00 Standard XI (Science) ` 0.00 ` 36,050.00 ` 36,050.00 Standard XII (Com & Hum) ` 0.00 ` 32,110.00 ` 32,110.00 Standard XII (Science) ` 0.00 ` 36,050.00 ` 36,050.00 *Stem fee matters will be communicated separately to parents

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37 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

THIRD INSTALLMENT To be paid ON OR BEFORE 10th November 2020 CLASS Third Installment of Tuition Fee Tuition Fee Total Pre School ` 31,150.00 ` 31,150.00 LKG ` 22,625.00 ` 22,625.00 UKG ` 23,258.00 ` 23,258.00 Standard I ` 23,993.00 ` 23,993.00 Standard II ` 24,728.00 ` 24,728.00 Standard III ` 25,190.00 ` 25,190.00 Standard IV ` 25,653.00 ` 25,653.00 Standard V ` 26,115.00 ` 26,115.00 Standard VI ` 26,572.00 ` 26,572.00 Standard VII ` 27,007.00 ` 27,007.00 Standard VIII ` 27,875.00 ` 27,875.00 Standard IX ` 28,250.00 ` 28,250.00 Standard X ` 28,625.00 ` 28,625.00 Standard XI (Com & Hum) ` 32,110.00 ` 32,110.00 Standard XI (Science) ` 36,050.00 ` 36,050.00 Standard XII (Com & Hum) ` 32,110.00 ` 32,110.00 Standard XII (Science) ` 36,050.00 ` 36,050.00

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 38 FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

FOURTH INSTALLMENT To be paid ON OR BEFORE 10th February 2021 CLASS Fourth Installment of Tuition Fee Tuition Fee Total Pre School ` 31,150.00 ` 31,150.00 LKG ` 22,625.00 ` 22,625.00 UKG ` 23,258.00 ` 23,258.00 Standard I ` 23,993.00 ` 23,993.00 Standard II ` 24,728.00 ` 24,728.00 Standard III ` 25,190.00 ` 25,190.00 Standard IV ` 25,653.00 ` 25,653.00 Standard V ` 26,115.00 ` 26,115.00 Standard VI ` 26,572.00 ` 26,572.00 Standard VII ` 27,007.00 ` 27,007.00 Standard VIII ` 27,875.00 ` 27,875.00 Standard IX ` 28,250.00 ` 28,250.00 Standard X ` 28,625.00 ` 28,625.00 Standard XI (Com & Hum) ` 32,110.00 ` 32,110.00 Standard XI (Science) ` 36,050.00 ` 36,050.00 Standard XII (Com & Hum) ` 32,110.00 ` 32,110.00 Standard XII (Science) ` 36,050.00 ` 36,050.00

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39 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 HOSTEL FEES

HOSTEL FEE STRUCTURE 2020-21 FEE STRUCTURE (RS. 33,500/- PER MONTH)

Term Amount Due Date Remarks First Term (June to October ) ` 1,67,500 15-05-20 First Installment

Second Term (November to ` 1,67,500 12-10-20 Second March) Installment GRAND TOTAL ` 3,35,000

TRANSPORT FEES

Destination Transport fee for June 2020 Vytilla-FCI OEN, Kaniyampuzha,Vytilla ` 2600 HUB, Eroor- New Bridge, Irumpanam Over Bridge, Puthiyakavu Junction, Maradu- Kottaram temple, Mamala Junction, FACT Junction Muttom- ( Aluva Route), Poothotta- ` 4100 (Vaikom Route), Pattukulangara- (Cherthala Route), Kolenchery (Muvattupuzha Route), Fort Kochi, M.G Road, Kaloor, Edappally, Goshree Bridge, Chittoor Road, Kakkanad, Edakochi, Arakkunnam Cherthala, Vaikom, Muvattupuzha, ` 5600 Thottakkattukara, Piravom Caution deposit (refundable) ` 5000 Transport Fee Payment date Payable on or before 15th May 2020

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 40 Destination Transport fee for July-September 2020 Vytilla-FCI OEN, Kaniyampuzha,Vytilla HUB, ` 7800 Eroor- New Bridge, Irumpanam Over Bridge, Puthiyakavu Junction, Maradu- Kottaram temple, Mamala Junction, FACT Junction Muttom- ( Aluva Route), Poothotta-(Vaikom ` 12300 Route), Pattukulangara-(Cherthala Route), Kolenchery (Muvattupuzha Route), Fort Kochi, M.G Road, Kaloor, Edappally, Goshree Bridge, Chittoor Road, Kakkanad, Edakochi, Arakkunnam Cherthala, Vaikom, Muvattupuzha, ` 16800 Thottakkattukara, Piravom Transport Fee Payment date Payable on or before 10th August 2020

Destination Transport fee for October-November 2020 Vytilla-FCI OEN, Kaniyampuzha,Vytilla ` 7800 HUB, Eroor- New Bridge, Irumpanam Over Bridge, Puthiyakavu Junction, Maradu- Kottaram temple, Mamala Junction, FACT Junction

Muttom- ( Aluva Route), Poothotta-(Vaikom ` 12300 Route), Pattukulangara-(Cherthala Route), Kolenchery (Muvattupuzha Route), Fort Kochi, M.G Road, Kaloor, Edappally, Goshree Bridge, Chittoor Road, Kakkanad, Edakochi, Arakkunnam Cherthala, Vaikom, Muvattupuzha, ` 16800 Thottakkattukara, Piravom Transport Fee Payment date Payable on or before 10th November 2020

41 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Destination Transport fee for January-March 2021 Vytilla-FCI OEN, Kaniyampuzha,Vytilla HUB, ` 7800 Eroor- New Bridge, Irumpanam Over Bridge, Puthiyakavu Junction, Maradu- Kottaram temple, Mamala Junction, FACT Junction Muttom- ( Aluva Route), Poothotta-(Vaikom ` 12300 Route), Pattukulangara-(Cherthala Route), Kolenchery (Muvattupuzha Route), Fort Kochi, M.G Road, Kaloor, Edappally, Goshree Bridge, Chittoor Road, Kakkanad, Edakochi, Arakkunnam Cherthala, Vaikom, Muvattupuzha, ` 16800 Thottakkattukara, Piravom Transport Fee Payment date Payable on or before 10th February 2021

FEE REGULATIONS • School fees must be paid regularly before due date of every Installment. Defaulters will have to pay a fi ne of INR 25/- per day after the due date of every installment. Fees must be paid for the duration for which the student’s name is on the rolls. • If the fee is not paid for two consecutive installments, the name of the student will be removed from the rolls. FEE REMITTANCE • School fee mode of payment (preferred & recommended) is through the internet link: https://epay.federalbank.co.in/easypayments/ • Through any branch of FEDERAL BANK. • There is also a facility of auto debit from your account by fi lling an application form from the bank. • Fee receipts must be retained and produced as proof of payment, if necessary. • All fee dues must be cleared before a student is permitted to sit for the fi nal examination.

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 42 WITHDRAWAL • Notice of withdrawal should be given one month in advance or else parents are obligated for the next installment fee. • Parents who decide to withdraw student(s) at the end of academic year, a written application should reach us on or before 15th January to avoid penalty of one additional installment fee. • No school leaving certifi cate will be issued unless applied for in writing after all the dues have been cleared. • Parent has to meet the respective Vice Principal and Vice President- Admission with the duly fi lled in TC application form provided in the school diary. • The normal procedure of withdrawing a student from the school is to apply for a Transfer Certifi cate which will be granted on payment of Rs. 1,500/-. • Application for Transfer Certifi cate should be submitted to the offi ce. • Ten working days from the child’s last attendance at school is mandatory to process the document. • No school records will be released to transferring schools until the withdrawal process has been completed and the fi nancial account fulfi lled. REFUNDS OF SCHOOL FEE /HOSTEL FEE /TRANSPORTAION FEE • Please note all refunds are at the discretion of the management. • Please note that once a child is admitted, the admission fee is not refundable. • Parents must submit a written request and provide one month’s notice for any of the above. • In the case of mid academic year withdrawal from the school, the parents are liable to pay the full fee for the respective term. • In the case of term withdrawal from the hostel, the parents are liable to pay the fee for the remaining period as mentioned below. Hostel fee will be charged on a two term basis. No student will be allowed to withdraw hostel facilities during the mid-term. • Withdrawal during the period June-October - Full hostel fee for the period June – October & 50% of the November – March. • Withdrawal during the period November- March - Full term fee of November – March • Withdrawal from use of school transport and request for refund of transport security, requires a written application with one month’s notice. Kindly ensure that the original receipt is produced along with the application. • There is no refund of transport fee. • All the applications for refund will be processed within minimum 8-10 weeks from the date of receiving of the refund application.

43 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21 CLASS MONTH EXAM MARKS Grades V to VIII JULY Periodic Test 1 25 Grade IX JULY Periodic Test 1 25 Grade X JULY Test 1 25 Grade XII JULY Test 1 25

Grades V & VI SEPTEMBER Term 1 Examination 60 Grades VII & VIII SEPTEMBER Term 1 Examination 80 Grade IX SEPTEMBER Periodic Test 2 80 Grade X SEPTEMBER Periodic Test 2 80 Grade XI SEPTEMBER Term 1 Examination 100 Grade XII SEPTEMBER Term 1 Examination 100

Grade X NOVEMBER Periodic Test 3 (Model 1) 80 Grade XII NOVEMBER Model 1 100 Grade XII NOVEMBER Model Practicals

Grades V & VIII DECEMBER Periodic Test 2 25 Grade IX DECEMBER Periodic Test 3 80 Grade X DECEMBER Periodic Test 4 (Model 2) 80 Grade XI DECEMBER Term 2 Examination 100 Grade XII DECEMBER Model 2 100 Grade XII DECEMBER Model Practicals

Grade X JANUARY Sahodaya (Model 3) 80 Grade XII JANUARY Sahodaya (Model 3) 100 Grade IX JANUARY Annual Examination 80 Grade XI JANUARY Annual Examination 100 Grade XII JANUARY CBSE Board Practicals

Grade X JANUARY/FEBRUARY Model 4 (Optional below 40% 80 Grade XII JANUARY/FEBRUARY Model 4 (Optional below 40% 100 Grade VIII FEBRUARY Term 2 Examination 80

Grades V & VI MARCH Term 2 Examination 60 Grade VII MARCH Term 2 Examination 80

AISSCE BOARD EXAMINATIONS - GRADES X&XII (FEBRUARY - MARCH)

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 44 INDIA STATES & UNION TERRITORIES

45 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 46 47 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 IF YOU THINK

If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you’d like to win, but you think you can’t, It is almost a cinch that you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost; For out of the world we ﬁ nd Success begins with a fellow’s will It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you’re outclassed, you are; You’ve got to think high to rise. You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win the prize.

Life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man; But sooner or later the man who wins Is the one who thinks he can!

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 48 49 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 Please Note : Activities/Events/Functions are subject to change owing to COVID 19 pandemic restrictions 31 310 SUNday

411 MONDAY

512 TUESDAY

613 EDNESDAY W

714 THURSDAY

1815MAY DAY FRIDAY

29 16 SATURDAY

* Fees Due

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 50 17 MAY

18 25 Parent Orientation Grade V Teacher Training Senior School & K.G.

19 26 Teachers training Middle School

20 27 Parent Orientation-KL Parent Orientation New Parents – VI,VII & VIII Teacher Training - Primary

21 28 Parent Orientation Meet & Greet for Grade 1 all parents Grade 2 new parents

29 Meet ‘N’ Greet 22 Grades III & IV

Meet ‘N’Greet CKP/CKG/CKE * Meet n Greet Timing 10.15 to 12.30 pm 30 * Parent Orientation 23 EID-UL-FITR Time - 8:15 am

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 52 EXERCISE

JUST MOVE IT When: Whenever, as long as “now” is part of it, why wait? Why: Bodies were made to move. (If they weren’t you probably Where: Start a routine wherever couldn’t make a clean get away or join a team. Whatever gets your from that loud neighbour’s dog.) heart pumping and body moving is going to be good for your heart, What: Swim, stretch, lift weight, soul and mind. Even if you just skip, jog, walk, row, you name it. increase your pace on things you Check out internet sites and the do everyday... or take the stairs piles of books and magazines on instead of elevator... exercising and healthy living How: You can start big or start small, just don’t let yourself NOT start at all. Just move it.

53 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 7 14 SUNday

School year begins for School year begins 1815 Assembly XII D Grades III-XII CKT-KG Orange/Yellow Meet ‘N’ Greet & Grade II. CKT –KG School Tour - New CKE/CKG- KA admission MONDAY CKP-KA n Prep Grades (V-XII) Assembly XIIA Assembly XIIC

2 Meet ‘N’ Greet Grade II 9 16 Meet ‘N’Greet CKT-KA n Prep CKE –Prep

TUESDAY THEME WEEK – CKG-Prep GRADES I & II

310School year begins 17 School year for Grade I begins for KA CKT-Red/Green - Batch 2 CKG-Orange/Red CKP- KG Yellow Elections EDNESDAY CKE –KG Green/Blue W Elections School year begins Prep/ KA -Batch 1 41118

PUPPET SHOW CKP/CKE THURSDAY

512School Tour 19 New Students

FRIDAY 916 Assembly XII B Assembly VIII A Assembly VIII B

6136 20

Working Day SATURDAY Grades X & XII

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 54 21 28 JUNE

22 Assembly XII E 29 Assembly XII F

23 30

PUPPET SHOW CKP/CKE *Morning Coaching & Team Training begins - June 8 *Indoor games (Swimming- Primary & Main school) * Investiture-Senior Council 26 * Choice Oscar’s - Grade XII *Debate-Grade X International Day * Parent Orientation-Senior against Drug Abuse School EID-UL-FITR * Choice Sports Assembly VIII C *Enhancement -Discipline/ Voice Modulation 27

Working Day Main School Events Grades X & XII Primary School Events Kinderland Events 55 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 JUNE 2020

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 62 JUNE 2020

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 64 10 TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES DOESN’T HAVE TO BE OVERWHELMING. THESE TIPS WILL GET YOU ON YOUR WAY

• Cook at home more often • Eat a variety of vegetables and to avoid processed foods. fruits at every meal. • How you eat is as important • Eat whole grains more often. as what you eat. Enjoy your • Eat ﬁ sh at least twice a week. meals without multitasking. • Include legumes like beans, • Listen to your body. Eat when chickpeas, lentils, nuts and seeds you’re hungry and stop when more often. you’re satisﬁ ed. • Don’t be afraid of fat. Choose • Eat at regular intervals. olive oil and canola oil more often. • Plan healthy snacks.

65 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 5 12 SUNday

6 Assembly X A 13 Assembly X B MONDAY

7 14 Friendship Day -KL French Food Fest Grade VIII TUESDAY

1815 School year Assembly VIII D begins for KA - Batch 2 Rising stars –Prep EDNESDAY W

29TaPP Primary 16 Investiture

Choice Day THURSDAY

31017

Hooked on Books Holiday FRIDAY 9 Assembly VIII E

46 11 Rising Stars – 18 Dance (Grades I-IV)

SATURDAY Working Day Grades X & XII

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 66 19 26 JUly

20 27 Karkidaka Vavu

21 28

Periodic Test I Rising Stars – Grades V-XII Music Grades I & II

22 29 Prep KG –SCHOOL TOUR Eye Check-Up Periodic Test I Assembly X C Grades V-XII

23 30

Rising Stars Literary – Assembly VIII F Music Grades I & II

*Awards Ceremony *Intra House selections / 24 31 Indoor games – Swimming / Badminton/Table Tennis Bakrid * Star Search : Literary Events (Grades V-XII) 23 EID-UL-FITR * Enhancement –Gratitude –Being Accountable 25 Rising Stars-Music & Instruments Grades III & IV Main School Events Primary School Events Kinderland Events 67 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 JULY 2020

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 76 SLEEP GO TO SLEEP CLOSE YOUR EYES

Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. Ask your parents to help.

Try to go to bed the same time every night. Your body gets used to a schedule and will be ready to sleep.

Exercise during the day. Running and playing at least 3 hours before bed helps your body get ready for sleep.

Don't drink sodas and caffeines. especially in the afternoon and at night.

Avoid big meals before bedtime. Drink a glass of warm milk or have a light healthy snack like fruit instead.

Have a bedtime routine. Do the same relaxing things before bed each night, like taking a warm shower, reading, or listening to quiet music. Your body will know it is time to get ready to sleep.

77 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 30 29

First Onam SUNday

31 310 Assembly X D Thiruvonam Assembly X E

411Science Quiz (Grades V-VIII) TUESDAY

512Kinder Ark Downtown Ride Middle EDNESDAY School - Eye W Check Up

613

Assembly VIII G

THURSDAY Independence Day Celeberations KG Primary Middle School 714Programme Pyjama Day- Grade VIII

FRIDAY Grades I & II

18Star Search 15 Working Day (Grades V-XII) Grades X & XII SATURDAY

*Inter House Sports *Star Search-Arts Club * Spell Bee-/Reading Week - Grades V-VIII

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 78 16 23 august

17 24 Assembly X F Assembly X G

Teachers Training 18 25 Middle School

Onam Celebration-KL

19 26

Onam Programme Middle school- Grade VI

Inter House Group Events 20 27 Last Working Day Dispersal @10am Onam Programme - Primary Staff Celebration

21 28 *Paper Presentation – Assembly VII A Ayyankali Jayanthi Grades IX-XII * Web Designing /Exhibition (Entrepreneurship– Grade XI) 29 * Parent Interactive Session 22 – Primary & Main School Muharram/ * Enhancement –Respect & Athachamayam National Sports Day Empathy

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 88 PUNCTUATION

COLON EXCLAMATION APOSTROPHE PERIOD POINT Use a colon to: Use an apostrophe Put a period for: at the end of a. Begin a list contracons Declarative sentence Express strong feeling e.g. He studied three with an exclamaon e.g. It’s all right (for it is) e.g. Rain is wet. subjects: Biology, The possessive case point. Chemistry and English. e.g. That’s crazy! of a noun e.g. that is Bart’s dog. ! Formally introduce a statement HYPHEN Indirect question e.g. She stated: The sign (-) used to join e.g. She wondered “I never saw words to indicate that what was wrong. the IBM contract” they have a combined meaning or that they are linked in the grammar of a sentence SEMICOLON e.g a pick-me-up, Imperative sentence Use a semicolon rock-forming minerals that doesn’t express between to indicate the division strong emoons clauses in a of a word at the end e.g. Sign and return the QUOTATION compound of a line, or to indicate applicaon form at MARKS sentence when the a missing element your convenience. Use double conjucon is omied e.g. or when the short-and-long-term around a direct connecon is close

e.g. The stascal ELLIPSIS ’ evidence is therefore E.g. He said, “Go away.” The omission from COMMA cannot be denied. speech or wring of Use a comma to marks for indirect a word or words that separate words statements. are superﬂuous or and phrases in a able to be understood series. e.g. she said that from contextual clues. she was happy. Most writers now do use a comma before an and that QUESTION / SLASH PARENTHESIS connects the last MARK ? An oblique stroke (/) A word or phrase two words of a series. / In print or writing, inserted as an Use the question mark ( ) Some prefer to omit used between explanaon or for ….. Questions!! that comma, however. alternatives aerthought into a e.g. He’s ready to go, e.g. and/or passage which is E.g. What on earth but wait for me. / In fractions- e.g. 3/4 , grammacally do you mean? e.g. Her hobbies / In ratios or between complete without it, were reading, watching separate elements in wring usually TV and running. of a text. marked oﬀ by e.g. miles/day brackets, dashes. or commas.

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7 14 SCHOOL REOPENS MONDAY

1158 Teachers Appreciation Third Onam Primary – Eye Day Check Up TUESDAY

2169 Half Yearly - Grades V-VIII Fruit n Veggie Periodic Test 2 - Sree Narayana Day-KL Grades IX & X EDNESDAY Guru Jayanthi

W Term 1- Grades XI & XII

31710 Sree Krishna Jayanthi THURSDAY

41811 Teachers Pantomime - Hooked on KL Books FRIDAY

51219 Teacher’s Day SATURDAY

*Fire Drill *Enhancement – Friendship (Primary)

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 90 20 27 september

21 28 Sree Narayana Guru Assembly IX A Samadhi

22 29

Half Yearly - 23Grades V-VIII 30 Prep- Periodic Test 2 - Parents as Grades IX & X Sports Carnival Partners Term 1- Grades V-VIII Grades XI & XII

Impulse *General Awareness Quiz –Grades III & IV *Field Trip –Grades III,IV *One Day Trip –Grades X, XII 26 * Reading Week –Grades V-VIII Fringes Muharram/ National Sports Day

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 100 SPELLING RULES

I before E C - Or when 4 Drop the final e before a suffix sounded as A, As in neighing and weigh. beginning with a vowel. Example Final consonants are not doubled love+ing = loving 1 when the word ends in more than one consonant. hoe + ing = hoeing Example conform conformed conforming 5 Keep the final e before a suffix help helped helping beginning with a consonant. Example ce or ge , care + ful = careful 2 keep the e before able and. ous Example argue + ment = argument advantageous changeable chargeable Final consonants may or may not be courageous enforceable manageable 6 doubled when the accent is thrown forward.The American tendency is not to

When verbs end in ie, change the Canadian usage is to double it. 3 ending to y before adding ing. Example Example beneﬁt die dying (but died) lie lying (but lied) cancel canceling or cancelling canceled or cancelled Note: If in doubt, check it out! travel traveling or travelling traveled or travelled

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512Assembly IX C Assembly IX B MONDAY

613 KL Prep-Field Day KG-Field Day TUESDAY

7 14 Class Day – Grade II EDNESDAY W

115Gandhi Jayanthi 8 Programme -Primary Food Fiesta Assembly VII B Grades V-VIII THURSDAY

World Food Day 2169 Hug a Bear Day-KL Food Fiesta Gandhi Assembly VII C Grades IX-X FRIDAY Jayanthi Assembly VII D

3 10 17 Art Camp Working Day Grades IX - XII Working Day Grades X - XII SATURDAY

*Field Trip – Grades I ,II ,V, VII *HDES Talent Fiesta 19-30 Oct-Track & Field events /All Kerala Sports Tournament;*Enhancement-Courtesy

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Vijayadashami OCTOBER

19 26 Assembly IX D Assembly IX E

20 27

21 28

22 29 Milad –un- Nabi

23 Assembly VII E 30 Assembly VII F Council Trip * Creating ‘We Inspire’ Primary Sports Day videos – Grade IX TaPP * Parent Interactive Session - Primary & Main School *One Day Trip – Grade XI 24 31 Mahanavami Muharram/ National Sports Day

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 112 COMPUTER LAB RULES

• Save often. • Keep yor ﬁ les organised. • No food or drink. • Log off. • Keep your workstation • Don’t change settings. neat. • Print only when nesessary. • Surf safely. • Work quietly. • Respect others.

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Kerala Day SUNday

2 916 Assembly IX F Assembly IX G Assembly XI B MONDAY

3 10 17 Mathematics Quiz-Grades KG –Class

TUESDAY V-VIII Days

4 11 18

Class Day Kalarasna – –Grade IV EDNESDAY Grades W III & IV

12 Deepawali 19 5 Programme- PT 3- Primary Grade X/ Middle School

THURSDAY Model 1–Grade XII Grade VIII

Children’s Day 6 13 Programme 20 Primary Assembly VII G Assembly XI C Main School FRIDAY Teachers Pantomime TaPP Assembly XI A

7 14 Deepawali 21 Tech Fest Children’s Day Grades V- IX SATURDAY

* Field Trip –Grades III,IV,VI,VIII * Enhancement –Perseverance & Conﬁ dence

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 114 22 29 NOVEMBER

23 30 Assembly XI D Assembly XI F PT 3- Grade X/ Model 1–Grade XII

25 PT 3- Grade X/ Model 1–Grade XII

*Music Dept Presentation *One Day Trip–Grades V,VII Adventure *One Day Trip –Grade IX 27 Sports -KG *Interhouse Basketball/ Assembly XI E Volleyball *Student Parliament – Grade VII *Social Science Exhibition-Grade V *Mathematics & Science 28 Exhibition(Grades V-VIII) ADVENTURE CAMP *11-17 Nov-Model Practical GRADE IV (Grade XII)

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714 MONDAY

8 15 Model 2-Grade XII/ 1 PT-3 (Grade IX)/ CHARITY DRIVE PT-4 (Grade X)

TUESDAY – (KL-XII) Test 2-Grade XI

16 2 Zoo Lover’s Day-KL 9 PT-2 CLASS DAY- Social Studies (Grades V-VIII) GRADE III EDNESDAY

W Quiz (Grades V- VIII)

3 International Day 10 17 of Persons with Disabilities THURSDAY

4 11 18 Farewell- PT-4-Grades X / Grade XII Model 2-GradeX II

FRIDAY PT-3-Grade IX/ Grandparents Day -KA Test 2-Grade XI

5 12 19 Working Day Grades V-XII SATURDAY

*Parent Interactive Session –Grades X & XII * Enhancement -Sportsmanship (Primary)

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 126 20 27 DECEMBER

21 KL Class Party 28 Christmas Carol (Grades V-XII)

22 Last Working 29 Day–KG/Prep Middle School Programme Grade VI

Christmas Programme 30 23 Primary Last Working Day Dispersal@10am Staff Celebration

24 31

25 Christmas

26 * General Awareness Quiz –Grades III & IV ;*Field Trip –Grades I & II

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 136 NATURAL ENERGY SOURCES

SOLAR ENERGY The sun provides a source of WIND ENERGY energy to the earth in the form We can harness the energy of the of solar radiation. We can use wind in a variety of ways in order to this solar energy source to not produce not only electricy but also only generate electricty but also momentum. Both industrial and home to heat a water supply. wind turbines can be used to provide a source of renewable electricity.

HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY Water contained on the earth can be used in a variety of ways to generate electricity. The earth’s seas and rivers can provide a source of renewable electricity to a signiﬁ cant number of people if the conditions are right. 137 THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 31 310 SUNday

411

School Reopens Assembly VI C MONDAY

512 Prep Field Trip KA

TUESDAY Mommy ‘N’ Me

Hooked on 613Books KG Field Trip Sahodaya PT 5-Grade X/ Sahodaya Model 3- EDNESDAY

W Assembly VI A Grade XII

714Sahodaya PT 5-Grade X/ Sahodaya Model

THURSDAY 3- Grade XII SAFETY WEEK - KL

1 8 15 Assembly VI D Assembly VI B FRIDAY

2 9 16 Working Day Mannam Jayanthi Grades V-XII SATURDAY

* Parent Interactive Session- Primary & Main School; Language week –Grade V-VIII * HDES Sports Fiesta; Enhancement –Being Mindful

THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 138 17 24 january

18 25 Republic Day Assembly VI E Programme - Primary

Assembly VI G

19 26

Republic Day

20 27 Annual Examination - Grades IX/XI Annual Examination- Grades IX/XI

21 28

IIMUN TaPP

29 22 Assembly V A Fit Kids Campaign *Excursion–Grade 4 Graduation Grade XII *Literary Quiz – Assembly VI F Grades III & IV *Maths Quiz –Primary 30 *CBSE Board Practical– 23 Grade XII *Model 4 (Tentative)-Grades X&XII

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 148 REUSE REDUCE RECYCLE

HOW TO RECYCLE HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING Recycling is an important factor in Recycling in and around the home can conserving natural resources and greatly be easy when you know how. By thinking contributes towards improving the carefully about what products you buy environment. Below are some helpful hints at the supermarket and how to recycle about recycling in and around the home. them is the fi rst step towards effi cient recycling. FIND WAYS OF RECYCLING DIFFERENT MATERIALS Many materials can be recycled, such as AVOID BUYING HAZARDOUS paper, plastic, metal and glass. Other items MATERIAL such as furniture, electronic equipment, It is diffi cult to recycle products that building material and vehicles can also be contain hazardous waste. Try to recycled but many people don’t often think fi nd safer alternatives to household of doing so. cleanersand buy non-toxic products whenever possible.

BUY PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED When shopping at the supermarket, buy RECYCLE BINS products that can be recycled easily such as Make sure you have a recycle bin in glass jars and tin cans. your home. Keep it in an obvious place so you won’t forget to use it. Your local council should be able to provide you BUY PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE with a recycle bin that can be used FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL You can tell if a product is eco-friendly by for materials such as glass, paper, looking at the label on the packaging. aluminium and plastic.

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1 8 15 Assembly V B Assembly V D Assembly V F MONDAY

2 9 16

Class Day -

TUESDAY Grade I

3 10 17 New Batch begins Grades Annual Examination- EDNESDAY Grade VIII W X & XII

4 11 18 THURSDAY

5 12 Assembly V E 19 Prep Cultural Day Annual Examination- FRIDAY Assembly V C Assembly V G Grade VIII

6 13 20 Mega Event SATURDAY

* Enhancement –Being Mindful, Moral & Emotional

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23 Annual Examination- Grade VIII

25 Hooked on Books

26 Teachers Pantomime-KL TaPP * Spell Bee –Grade II * Science Quiz –Grades III & IV * Parent Interactive Session - Grades IX-XII * Grades X & XII - AISSCE 27 Board Exams

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MONDAY Grade IX

2 9 16 TUESDAY

3 10 17

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4 11 18 Shivarathri THURSDAY

5 12 19 Hooked on books Fit Kids Campaign-KL FRIDAY

6 13 20 SATURDAY

* Parent Interactive Session –Grades VIII , X & XII

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22 29 Last working Day Grades I-III

23 30 Graduation Grade IV Last Working Day - Grade IV

24 31 Last Working Day Grades V-IX/XI Annual examination Dispersal @10am (Grades V-VII)

27 *Periodic Test 1 – New Batch of Grades X & XII

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 172 THE PARTS OF A READER

A CURIOUS MIND EYES to think about the ideas for seeing important clues in books. in the picture and words.

EARS for hearing what others A MOUTH think. for reading with expression like a story teller. A HEART for connecting with stories. HANDS for taking care of books and teaching them gently.

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Easter SUNday

512 MONDAY

613 TUESDAY

714 EDNESDAY W

1 8 15 Maundy Thursday THURSDAY

2 9 16

Good Friday FRIDAY

3 10 17 SATURDAY

* Parent Interactive Session – Primary/ Grades V-VII. * Teacher Training.

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THE CHOICE SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2020-21 176 LATE ATTENDANCE / ABSENCE RECORD To be ﬁ lled by Parent/ Guardian Date Reason Parent’s Teacher’s Signature Signature

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To The Principal The Choice School Tripunithura

Dear Sir, Please issue a Transfer Certiﬁ cate for my child/ward. The details are given below. Name : Admission No. : Grade & Section : Date of leaving School : Reason for Leaving School : Remarks : Name and Place of the School you are moving to : Whether counter-signed T.C. is required : Whether availing School Transport :

Signature of Parent

Father : Name ...... Signature ......

Mother : Name ...... Signature ......

Guardian : Name ...... Signature ......

Contact Number: ......

Date

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Signature of Vice Principal ______

Signature of Principal ______

Issue TC by ______

(To be ﬁ lled by Principal/Vice Principal)

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