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1) Where is Dhruv Acadamey located ?
Sangamner town is situated at a distance of
140 km from Pune, 65 km from Nasik and an hours
drive from Shirdi, on Pune – Nasik highway.
7 km from the highway, on Akole Road is the
sprawling 35 acre campus of Dhruv Acadamey.
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2) What is the school curriculum ?
CBSE curriculum – Children learn all the subject
specified by CBSE – English, Hindi, Mathematics,
Environmental Science, Pure Science, Social Science,
Marathi as third language ( from std VI to VIII ), Physical
education, Value education, music, art & craft and
computer skills.
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3)
What are the criteria for admission to the school
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 Admissions from Playgroup
to std I are on the basis of child’s mental and physical readiness and as
per the age criteria.
Admissions from classes II to VIII are on the basis of reports
from the previous schools and the child’s
aptitude.
Admissions are subject to availability of seats. |
4) What is the school assignment / evaluation
pattern of the school ? |
At the pre-primary level emphasis is
on assersing motor, oral and creative skills.
From std I onward assessment is based on the guidelines
of CBSE. There are no formal examinations, only summative
assessments at the end of each term.
At higher secondary level assessments will be made on
the basis of test reports, projects, practicals, assignments,
presentations & term examinations. |
5) What is the language policy at
Dhruv ? |
Medium of instruction is English.
Students learn Hindi as second language from std I
Marathi as third language is taught to students from
std VI to VIII |
6) What are the facilities and criteria for admission
as a boarder ? |
Only students from std IV onwards are eligible.
Separate hostels for girls and boys.
Resident house parent and house mother.
Secure, warm home away from home. |
7) What is the routine for boarders ? |
Daily
Routine
Reveille
Prayer / Yoga / Exercise
Milk & snacks
Getting ready
School activities
Milk - snacks / fruits
Bath
Projects / study / assignment
Dinner
Common time
Ready to bed
Lights off |
Week end Routine |
| Time |
Activity |
| 7.0 |
Wake up |
| 8.30 – 9.00 |
Breakfast |
| 9.00 – 10.00 |
Study hour |
| 10.00 – 12.30 |
TV / common room / library |
| 12.45 – 1.30 |
Lunch |
| 1.30 – 3.30 |
Rest time |
| 3.30 – 4.30 |
Projects / assignments |
| 4.30 – 4.50 |
Milk – Snacks |
| 5.00 – 6.00 |
Games |
| 6.00 – 8.30 |
Movie |
| 8.45 – 9.30 |
Dinner |
| 10.00 |
Lights off |
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Week end activities – City outings,
treaking, out pass to meet parents / guardians, workshops,
film shows |
8)
What is the uniqueness of the school
? or what sets Dhruv apart ? |
International quality & infrastructure
but Indian values & culture.
Stress –free learning & evaluation process.
No punishments / humiliations policy
Trained, committed facilitators
Pedagogy based on theory of multiple intelligence
Each
child given a chance to learn & grow as per his
interest and aptitude.
Environment that would boost the confidence of a child & make
him a successful responsible citizen and a cultured
human being. |
