Primary

The school is affiliated to CISCE, New Delhi board and follows ICSE syllabus till class 10th and ISC syllabus for classes 11th & 12th.

Shishya uses interactive methods of teaching; such methods include:

Circle time, creative writing and thinking- Christmas sheep
Use of teachers resources found in the library, such as: multi-links, flash cards, math puzzles, workbooks, other books related to the topics, educational games, etc.
Art and music as subjects as well as extracurricular activities
Classroom activities (projects, board quizzes, mental math games, etc.) outdoor activities and use of environment/ nature walks, etc.

Subjects Taught

Class 1 & 2: English, Mathematics, EVS, Hindi, Phonics, Life skill, Art, Moral values, G.K and P.T

Class 3, 4 & 5: English language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Hindi, Computer, Life skill, Moral values, G.K and Art. (German from class 5)

Assessments: At Shishya, assessments are designed in such a way as to avoid pressurising the students.

Grades are awarded not only for the academic performance but also for efforts taken by students in class work, homework, student’s general behavior.

– There is no examination until class 2, only weekly assessment tests are conducted and grades are awarded.
– Quarterly tests are conducted for classes 3 to 5 on selected subjects.

The academic year is divided into four quarters and a test is conducted at the end of each quarter.

I Quarter – April & May
II Quarter – July, August & September
III Quarter – October, November & December
IV Quarter – January, February & March

Internal assessments: Regular class tests are conducted to encourage regular learning habit in every class. The average score will be taken as internal assessment marks.
Effort marks: Child is evaluated based on his/her performance in classwork, homework and his/her general behavior.
Stars: Stars are given for original work, attentiveness in class and their sincerity.
No rank will be given to any child for any examination or test.