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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SONEPAT
EXAMINATION
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Attendance for Cycle Test and term exams is mandatory.
EXAMS FOR SESSION 2015-2016
Class
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KG – Class V:
Four Test Cycles
No retest will be taken.
Best of two out of four cycles will be added.
Best one out of first two and best one out of three & four will be added.
Class VI –VIII:
 Two test cycles, half yearly and annuals.
 If the student misses one cycle test, retest will be taken during
annuals.
 If two tests are missed for the same subject, retest for one test will
be taken in annuals and zero will be awarded in second test.
 If the student is representing the school for the competition and
misses the test, retest for the first will be taken and average for the
second will be put.
 No retest for half yearly exams and annual exams. Half yearly retest
for the out present (those representing the school) students will be
taken after the school hours.
Class IX, X:
 Four formative assessments, and Two Summative Assessments
 No Retest Will Be Taken
 Formative Assessments I & III will be taken as a paper pencil test.
Formative Assessments II & IV would include: up keep of the class work
and home note books on regular basis, projects, oral tests, objective type
assessments, practical, quizzes, viva invoice or any kind of research work.
 Four formative assessments would carry 40% of the total evaluation.
 No second chance shall be given for the formative and summative
assessment.
 Decision of the in -charges will be final.
Class XI, XII:
 Mid – Term Test – XI & XII
 Half –Yearly Exam – XI & XII
 Pre – Board – 1 (XII Only)
 Annual - XI
 Pre-board-2 (XII)
New Session for class XII (2015-16)
Important- If a student is found using unfair means in the exams, zero will
be awarded to him/ her the first time and will be debarred from any
recognition from the school authorities for that academic year. If he / she
repeats the same, the student will be asked to leave the school.
EXAMINATIONS TO BE HELD IN 2015 – 16
Class Nur.-V
Class VI - VIII
4 Weekly Cycles
2 Weekly Cycles
1 Half Yearly exam
Cycle - 1
16th July 15 - 31st July 15
Cycle - 2
10th September 15 – 01st October 15
Cycle - 3
06th November 15 – 03rd December 15
Cycle - 4
01st March 16 – 18th March 16
Cycle - 1
13th July 15 - 21st July 15
Cycle - 2
4th November 15 - 27th November 15
Prep Leave
1 Annual exam
11th September – 13th September
Practicals
During Regular Classes
Theory
14th September 15 – 30th September 15
Prep Leave
25th February – 29th February 16
Practicals
During Regular Classes
Theory
1st March 16 - 18th March 16
Class IX-X
Class IX - X
4 Formative Assessments
2 Summative Assessments
FA - 1 (paper - pen test)
13th July 15 - 21st July 15
FA - 2 (project based)
FA - 3 (paper - pen test)
7th August 15 - 4th September 15
4th November 15 - 27th November
15
FA - 4 (project based)
12th January 16 - 12th February 16
SA - 1
According to CBSE notification
SA - 2
According to CBSE notification
Class XI-XII
Mid – Term Test
Half –Yearly Exam
Pre – Board – 1 (XII Only)
Annual - XI
Annual (XI) & Pre-board-2(XII)
New Session for class XII (2015-16)
Theory Only
Theory
Practical
01 July 2015 – 13 Oct 2015
15 Sept Onward
03 August Onward
Theory
3rd Dec to 17 Dec onwards
Practical
1st Dec onwards
Theory
4th January onward
17 Feb 2016
Exam Schedule for class – Nur – V
UT I
Date
II
III
IV
V
16th July Thur
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Comp
Comp
20th July Mon
ENG + DICT
Eng + Dict
Math+ M.Math+
Math+ M.Math+
Tables
Tables
22nd July Wed
Evs + Mcq
Evs + Mcq
Eng + Dic
Eng + Dic
24th July Fri
Math+ M.Math+
Math+ M.Math+
Evs + Mcq
Evs + Mcq
Tables
Tables
27th July Mon
Hindi + Dic
Hindi + Dic
Hindi + Dic
Hindi + Dic
29th July Wed
Comp
Comp
III Lang
III Lang
31st July Fri
GK
GK
GK
GK
DATED: 16TH JULY – 31ST JULY 2015
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Performing Arts evaluation will be conducted during their regular periods.
Orals for various subjects should be conducted during the days of the examination.
UT II
DATE
II
III
IV
V
10TH SEP THUR
COMP
COMP
COMP
COMP
14TH SEP MON
ENG + DICT
ENG + DICT
MATH+
MATH+
M.MATH+
M.MATH+
TABLES
TABLES
17TH SEP THUR
GK
GK
GK
GK
21ST SEP MON
EVS + MCQ
EVS + MCQ
ENG + DIC
ENG + DIC
24TH SEP THUR
MATH+
MATH+ M.MATH+
EVS + MCQ
EVS + MCQ
M.MATH+
TABLES
TABLES
28TH SEP MON
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III LANG
III LANG
1ST OCT THUR
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
DATED: 10TH SEP – 1ST OCT 2015
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Performing Arts evaluation will be conducted during their regular periods.
Orals for various subjects should be conducted during the days of the examination.
DATE
II
III
IV
V
6TH NOV FRI
COMP
COMP
COMP
COMP
17TH NOV TUE
GK
GK
GK
GK
19TH NOV THUR
EVS + MCQ
EVS + MCQ
ENG + DIC
ENG + DIC
23RD NOV MON
MATH+ M.MATH+
MATH+ M.MATH+
EVS + MCQ
EVS + MCQ
TABLES
TABLES
26TH NOV THUR
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
30TH NOV MON
ENG + DICT
ENG + DICT
MATH+ M.MATH+
MATH+ M.MATH+
TABLES
TABLES
III LANG
III LANG
3RD DEC THUR
UT III
DATED: 6TH NOV – 3RD DEC
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Performing Arts evaluation will be conducted during their regular periods.
Orals for various subjects should be conducted during the days of the examination.
UT IV
DATED: 1
ST
MAR – 18TH MARCH 2016
WEEKLY CYCLE TEST SCHEDULE 2015-16
For Classes VI to VIII
Test Cycle One (13th July 15 – 21st July 15)
DATE
DAY
CLASS 6
CLASS 7
CLASS 8
13th July 15
Monday
S. Sc.
Maths
Science
14th July 15
Tuesday
English
2nd Lang.
Computer
15th July 15
Wednesday
Maths
3rd Lang.
English
16th July 15
Thursday
Science
3rd Lang.
17th July 15
Friday
Computer
English
2nd Lang.
20th July 15
Monday
Science
S.Sc.
Maths
21st July 15
Tuesday
2nd Lang.
Computer
S.Sc.
3rd Lang.
Note – Computer Practical will be in their regular classes.
Test Cycle Two (4th Nov 15 - 27th Nov 15)
DATE
II
III
IV
V
1ST MAR TUE
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COMP
COMP
3RD MAR
ENG + DICT
ENG + DICT
MATH+
MATH+
M.MATH+
M.MATH+
TABLES
TABLES
THUR
7TH MAR
MON
EVS + MCQ
EVS + MCQ
ENG + DIC
ENG + DIC
10TH MAR
MATH+ M.MATH+
MATH+
EVS + MCQ
EVS + MCQ
THUR
TABLES
M.MATH+
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
TABLES
14TH MAR
HINDI + DIC
HINDI + DIC
MON
DATE
DAY
CLASS 6
CLASS 7
CLASS 8
4th November 15
Wednesday
English
2nd Lang.
English
16TH MAR
COMP
COMP
III LANG
III LANG
GK
GK
GK
GK
WED
18TH MAR FRI
7th November 15
Saturday
S.Sc.
English
2nd Lang.
9th November 15
Monday
Science
Maths
S.Sc.
18th November 15
Wednesday
Computer
3rd Lang.
Computer
21st November 15
Saturday
2nd Lang.
Science
Maths
24th November 15
Tuesday
Maths
S.Sc.
Science
27th November 15
Friday
3rd Lang.
Computer
3rd Lang.
Note – Computer Practical will be in their regular classes.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2015-16
For Classes IX to X
FA One (13th July 15 – 21st July 15)
DATE
DAY
CLASS 9
CLASS 10
13th July 15
Monday
Science
Social Sc.
14th July 15
Tuesday
English
Computer
15th July 15
Wednesday
Computer
Science
16th July 15
Thursday
2nd Lang.
English
17th July 15
Friday
Maths
2nd Lang.
20th July 15
Monday
Social Sc.
Maths
21st July 15
Tuesday
PSA
PSA
Note – Science & Computer Practical will be in their regular classes.
FA Two (7th August 15 - 4th September 15)
FA Three (4th November 15 - 27th November 15)
DATE
DAY
CLASS 9
CLASS 10
4th November 15
Wednesday
PSA
PSA
7th November 15
Saturday
English
2nd Lang.
9th November 15
Monday
S. Sc.
Maths
18th November 15
Wednesday
Computer
English
21st November 15
Saturday
Science
S. Sc.
24th November 15
Tuesday
2nd Lang.
Computer
27th November 15
Friday
Maths
Science
Note – Science & Computer Practical will be in their regular classes.
FA Four (12th January 16 - 12th February 16)
Date Sheet of Mid Term Exam - 2015
Date
Day
XI
XI
XI
XII
XII
XII
Science
Commerce
Humanities
Science
Commerce
Humanities
01.07.2015
Wed
Chemistry
Accountancy
History
Maths
Maths
Maths/Pol. Sci.
03.07.2015
Fri
CS/PSY/PHE/IP
CS/PSY/PHE/IP
CS/PSY/PHE/IP
English
English
English
06.08.2015
Mon
Biology
Economics
Eco/Geo
Chemistry
Accountancy
History
08.10.2015
Wed
English
English
English
Physics
B. St.
……
10.10.2015
Fri
Maths
Maths
Maths/Pol. Sci.
CS/PSY/PHE/IP
CS/PSY/PHE/IP
CS/PSY/PHE/IP
13.10.2015
Mon
Physics
B. St.
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Biology
Economics
Eco/Geo
EVALUATION AND PROMOTION
Class Nursery – V: Assessment is done on the basis of tests and attendance.
Orals of Nur-II will be conducted in their respective periods.
Class VI – X: The assessment for class VI – X will be done on the basis of the marks
scored in cycle tests/ formative assessment, half yearly examination /summative
assessment I and annuals/summative assessment II.
EVALUATION AND PROMOTION OF CLASS XI
The assessment for class XI will be done on the basis of the marks scored in MidTerm, Half yearly and Annuals Examinations.
PROMOTION POLICY
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NURSERY TO CLASS V: No student will be detained. However the parents
will be guided, if necessary, to give their consent so that their ward may
repeat the class to have better academic base.
ATTENDANCE RULE
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The students must have minimum 75% attendance, failing which he/she may
not be allowed to sit in the final examination and promotion may not be
granted.
PERFORMING ARTS
All students from II – X have to compulsory take the exams conducted by Prachin
Kala Kendra.
Exam for performing art will be taken by Prachin kala Kendra from August to
October, written as well as oral. There will not be any school exam for the same.
Note: Class III – X – Examination for Performing Arts will be taken according to
dates fixed by Prachin Kala Kendra in the month of August to October. Exam will be
theory as well as practical. Dates will be intimated later on. There will be no exam in
UT/Cycle Test / FA.
PROMOTION CRITERIA FOR CLASSES IX & X
 As per CBSE Guidelines.
IT IS MANDATORY FOR APPEARING IN SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND
THE PERCENTAGE OF MARKS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY THE ASSESSMENTS
w.e.f. the academic session 2013-2014 in class IX and 2014-2015 in Class X. The
modalities are as under.
i)
It would be mandatory for a student to appear in both the Summative
Assessments in both Classes IX & X:
ii) In case of non appearance in Summative Assessments on grounds of illness,
one more chance to appear in SA 1 may be given up to 31st October in Class
IX. For SA 2 in Class IX the chance for improvement of performance will
be allowed within a period of one month from the date of declaration of the
result.
iii) In case of non-appearance in Summative Assessments on grounds of illness,
one more chance to appear in SA 1 may be given up to 31st October in Class
X. SA 2 of Class X be held only as per the schedule given by the
school/date sheet published by the Board in the month of March. EIOP for
SA 2 in Class X be conducted as per Rule 42 (i) (b) of the Examination
Byelaws i.e. By the Board in July/by the schools by July:
iv) Student would have to obtain at least 25% marks in the Summative
Assessments both the SA 1 and SA 2 taken together) to be eligible to
qualify the examination i.e. At least 15 marks out of 60 marks and total 33%
in each to the five subjects of scholastic area, as per the present practice:
In respect students participating in sports at national/international level,
exemption from appearing in any one of the Summative Assessments may be
granted subject to prior approval of the Board provided the student will be
participating in sports at national or international level of organized by
recognized federations/CBSE/SGFI and being held during the month of the
conduct of the Summative Assessments. In such case, the marks obtained in
one SA shall also be indicated for the 2nd SA by the Board. The school shall
fill in the relevant field with ZERO (0) marks. In the hard copy remark be
given against such student supported with necessary document. As regards
attendance requirement, school may take action as per rule 14 of the
Examination Byelaws. However, efforts be made by the school to give them
one more chance to appear in the SA 1 up to 31st October in class IX/X and
for SA 2 upto 31st March in Class IX.
PROMOTION CRITERIA (XI & XII)
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Pass percentage: 33% in Theory & Practical Exams for each subject
separately. Any child getting less than required percentage will not be
promoted. However one more chance in the form of retest will be given to the
child if he/she is scoring less than 33% but more than 20% marks in two
subjects. But if child is unable to improve, then he/she will not be promoted.
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As per CBSE.
ROLLING TROPHY
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Paterna Saiffudin award for best scholastic achievement will be provided.
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Mater Shakina award for best student in sports.
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Harsh Wardhan Award for best student in co-curricular activities
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SCHOLASTIC & PROFICIENCY AWARDS VI – VIII
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Scholar Badge is awarded to students of class VI onwards provided they have
secured a minimum of 85% in the aggregate and 80% and above in all subjects
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They have minimum 85% attendance in the class.
They have taken all terminal examinations conducted by the school and not
absented themselves for the weekly test.
Should have ‘A’ grade in scholastic graded subjects.
Minimum ‘B’ grade in all non scholastic subjects(PA ,Sports and clubs)
Scholar Blazer is awarded to students who are scholar badge holders for 3
consecutive years.
Awards are given to students holding first, second and third rank in class
amongst all sections.
Students scoring highest marks in a subject in the class including all sections
(above 75%).
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100%attendance badge is given to all students with full attendance for
academic session. (However, care should be taken that the child does not
attend school when he / she is unwell purely to maintain his / her 100%
attendance record.)
Students are also rewarded for exceptional performance in: Dance, vocal
music, instrumental music, art and sports according to awards & participation
in various competitions.
SCHOLASTIC & PROFICIENCY AWARDS IX & X
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For classes IX – X scholar badge will be awarded to the students who get A
grades in all scholastic and co scholastic areas.
They have minimum 85% attendance in the class.
They have taken all formative and summative assessments conducted.
Scholar Blazer is awarded to students who are scholar badge holders for 3
consecutive years.
100%attendance badge is given to all students with full attendance for
academic session. (However, care should be taken that the child does not
attend school when he / she is unwell purely to maintain his / her 100%
attendance record.)
Students are also rewarded for exceptional performance in: Dance, vocal
music, instrumental music, art and sports as per participation, award won
various competitions.
READING ROCKET AWARD
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Rocket reading award will be given to the students at the end of the year
depending upon the numbers of books they read in one year.
The books can be issued from the library.
The books should be apart from your syllabus course.
The child should report to the Librarian/CT after reading one book.
For reading any other book except those issued from the library, the
librarian/CT should be informed.
The target should be achieved a fortnight before the last working day of the
session.
Only one book will be assessed at a time by the librarian in their library
periods.
Record of the books read should be maintained by the child duly signed by the
librarian.
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Only the books prescribed by the librarian will be considered the award
THE MINIMUM NUMBERS OF BOOKS TO BE READ FOR AWARDS
ARE MENTIONED BELOW:
Class
I
II
III
IV & V
VI onwards
Level I
10 Stories
15 Stories
15 Stories
20 Books
10 Books
Level II
15 Stories
20 Stories
20 Stories
30Books
20 Books
Level III
25 Stories
25 Stories
30 Stories
40 Books
35 Books