Sishya School, Hosur

VISION STATEMENT:
"To be a globally acclaimed institution nurturing holistic individuals through a student centric environment"

MANAGEMENT:
Trustees of the Sishya Educational Trust, Hosur

An ideal Teacher- Pupil ratio of 1:10 with a maximum of 35 students per class.
Howard Gardener's theory of Multiple Intelligences-incorporated into teaching plans and methodology.
Bloom's taxonomy of Learning Objectives adopted into Teaching-Learning Strategies.
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs addressed through Circle Time/Counselling Centre and unique Discipline Policy.
Learning Centres like Linguistic - Art,Discovery,Manipulative Centres for multi-sensorial learning in Kindergarten and Pre-primary sections.
K.G Curriculum-designed by the school with assessment and evaluation,based on cognitive development,numeracy,literacy,aesthetics,physical,social and emotional development.
Language lab-for honing of language skills such as -accent training,pronounciation,recitation and focused listening.
A Math lab-to develop experimental temperment of the students with authentic hands on experience of Maths concepts
Two AV labs with LCD projectors for audio-visual teaching.
Child friendly Kindergarten selection procedure based onAshok Ganguly Comittee Recommendation.
No home work policy till class II with CCE till class VIII.
Child friendly School bag designed in consultation with pediatrician.
More than 50% of teachers trained as Internal Auditors for ISO purposes.
Inclusive Education for slow learners.
Special Remedial programmes for low achievers.
Active Parental involvement in school programmes as resource support.
Emphasis on term wise customer feedback from parents/students with effective action plans to address issues raised.
Integrated Cross curricular approach in teaching plans.
Std X examination orientation on Time management,Stress management and Nutrition with students and parents.
Class room management systems to promote effective learning such as daily journal entry and time management, chit systemto ensure equal opportunity for student participation.
Monthly inter class Bulletin Board Competition onto promote classroom esthetics ,creativity, equal opportunity ,group dynamism.
Monthly Open Forum meeting for teachers convened by teachers with democratic decision making by teachers on critical school issues.
Morning assembly managed by teachers and students with focus on 100% participation by both students and teachers.
Differentiated Instruction Strategies as part of support classes to Gifted, Average and Remedial students.
Selection of Office bearers with specific portfolios to address various school issues such as transport and safety, public relations,health and hygiene, hospitality and facilities.
Student membership in All India Quality Circle - QCFI Chennai Chapter
Filing system to replace notebook system from class I to X effective 2007-2008
Counselling centre with full time counsellor to address student-teacher -parental issues with focus on one-to-one meetings