Parents often ask questions about their
children's school years. Quite often,
many of these questions are the same. In
order to help the parents prepare their
children and themselves, the BPS staff
has developed responses to The Most
Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have questions that are not
addressed here, please contact our
Administrative Office. Often, the person
who answers the phone will be able to
help you. Otherwise, your question will
be given to the appropriate staff member
who should be able to return your call
within a day or two.
The information which follows may be
subject to change as a result of
modifications in C.B.S.E Board Policy,
Administrative Regulations, Federal Laws
and School Policies & Practices. It will
be reviewed annually. Feel free to check
with a school official or counsellor to
verify the current application or
validity of the information presented.
2. How will I know if BPS is appropriate
for my child?
During your visit, take your time speaking with our
Head of the institution and our teachers, ask
yourself if the strengths of the program
at BPS and our mission are similar to
your individual parenting styles and
educational hopes for your child. Do you
see your child fitting in and being
happy in the environment here? Most
importantly however, is to really know
your own child. What makes your child
behave the way he/she does? How does your child react in
certain situations? What type of
teaching does your child respond to? We
help you to understand your child
better.
3. Is there any special consideration
given to families during the admission
process?
BPS is a family school. Special
preference is given to siblings of those
students already enrolled with BPS.
4. What are your hours of daily
operation?
SCHOOL
TIMINGS SUNDAY TO THURSDAY
K. G. I and K. G.
II
7:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Classes I to
XI
7:15 AM to 1:45 PM
RAMADAN TIMINGS
K. G. I and K. G.
II
7:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Classes I to
XI
7:45 AM to 12:45 PM
EVENING ACTIVITIES (When Scheduled)
Classes V to
XI
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
5. What is your Attendance Policy?
Regular attendance is essential for the
continuity of the learning experience.
Therefore, we expect all children to
attend school unless they are ill or
there is some other unavoidable reason
for absence.
If a child is absent, the parent should
contact the school either by sending a
note or by making a telephone call on
the first day. At this stage, the parent
should indicate when the child is
expected to return to school. If the
absence extends beyond one week, the parents
should contact the school again.
Arrival in school
after 7.10 am is considered late. Children arriving between
7.10 am and 8.10 am should take
permission from the concerned
authority.
Children who do not take even a day’s
leave and are not late even on a single day will be
given a ‘ Perfect Attendance
Certificate’.
6. How do you cope with sickness at
school?
Children who are unwell must first ask
the teacher who is teaching them for
permission to report to the Sick Room
where first aid will be given. Where a
child is obviously ill, arrangements
have to be made for the child to be
taken home or to the hospital as the
case may be. It is of VITAL importance
that children know where they should be
taken if parents are not readily
available. If hospital treatment is
deemed advisable, children will be taken
direct to the hospital and parents will
be informed.
7. Do you have a homework policy?
We have recently reviewed our homework
policy. English, Maths and Science (core
subjects) home work
will be given regularly depending upon
the classes. We expect you to treat all homework
seriously and to ensure that your
child does it regularly. All students
are expected to use their Homework diaries and get them signed by
their parents. Classes I-IV shall endeavour to
finish their homework in the homework
period.
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. What sports are offered and how
are the teams chosen?
The following team sports and individual
games are offered: Football, Hockey,
Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Cricket,
Table Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Carom.
Track and field events like races,
short put, long jump etc.
There are coaches for different games & sports who help the children, build a
firm base. There are interhouse and
interclass matches to tap the talent and
join the school team.
9. How do students handle the demands
of high school?
Adolescents are in the process of
defining themselves as young adults.
It's important for students to have at
least one good friend to provide
acceptance, validation, companionship,
confidentiality, and communication on
personal issues. At the same time,
adolescents need parent support and
validation, sometimes more than they did
as young children. If you have developed
a solid relationship with your child and
remain approachable, your teen will
continue to talk over important issues
with you.
There are many more demands on teens'
time and energy in high school than most
have encountered previously. We suggest
that students and families sit down to
review priorities for the school year.
Use a calendar or planner to organize
activities that prioritize school and
homework, sleep, exercise, and family
commitments. With many opportunities
available, a student will need guidance
to avoid over-scheduling -- a primary
cause of student stress. The number of
activities should be limited in order to
enable the student to fully contribute
to and benefit from participation in
each. This may mean having to postpone
or give up some appealing pursuits in
order to keep physically and emotionally
healthy.
Students who have successfully made a
smooth transition into ninth grade often
credit their success to being able to
set aside daily study and homework time.
As a result of this vigilance, these
students were able to maintain good
grades, while still finding time to take
advantage of many exciting
extra-curricular opportunities. Parents
will need to be reasonable and realistic
regarding the expectations they place on
their children. Excessive pressure to
build a strong extracurricular résumé and get high grades in challenging
classes in order to gain admission to
elite colleges may tempt students to
take short-cuts rather than risk their
parents' disappointment or may cause
students to burn out on academics
altogether.
Adolescent issues can be another source
of stress. Troubles in relationships
with friends, family members, juggling a
full schedule of activities, fear of
failure in sports or classes, confusion
about life goals, peer pressure, worries
about getting into the right college,
concerns about body image and changes,
can put stress on teens. Counselors are
available to help students talk about
managing stress. Sometimes, talking
about it helps. If more help is needed,
counselors can refer students and their
families to outside professional
resources.
10. How do we avoid the pressure of too
many commitments in school?
Given an abundance of opportunities,
it's easy for students to find
themselves over-scheduled and under
stress. School and homework, sleep,
exercise, and family commitments need to
take priority. With the help of parents,
each student needs to assess how much
time is left over and to select a
limited number of activities that are
most beneficial, enjoyable, or
fulfilling to the student. With sports,
hobbies, social clubs, interest groups,
private lessons, service organizations,
and so many other activities to choose
from, it is still important to reserve
time for leisure and for "hanging out" with friends. Students who have trouble
finding the right balance of activities
for themselves can be helped by talking
this over with their teachers.
11. How do we tackle, not so bright
students?
Our goal is to help students understand,
read, write, and speak English fluently
and to support their success in the
regular classroom. There are ‘Remedial
Classes’ for the less bright children to
cope with the syllabi constraints. They
are asked to stay back after the school
is over and teachers help them.
