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PROMOTION AND RETENTION POLICY OF ST. JAMES SCHOOL

AS PER CBSE GUIDELINES

   INTRODUCTION

                  The St James High School Promotion Policy describes how the school system determines the promotion of students from KG through Grade twelve. The policy also states the consequences for students who do not meet the promotion criteria outlined for the specific grade level. The SJHS Promotion Policy applies to all duly enrolled students regardless of the number of days enrolled in St James High School.

          A new Assessment policy has been implemented by CBSE (Circular No.: Acad- 14 /2017) also available in the CBSE website: http://cbse.nic.in. This new scheme will bring the uniformity in the system of assessment and examination for classes IX and X in all the CBSE affiliated schools.

         To increase the confidence in the students to start preparing for class X Board examination the scheme for classes VI-VIII has been designed on Term Assessment  basis with gradual increase in the learning as the students move forward. This would prepare the students to cover the whole syllabus of the academic year and face the challenge of class X Board examination, and would thus, ensure the ‘quality of education’.

        The promotion of student from one grade to another should be based on students’ ability, academic performance and attendance.

 

PROMOTION AND RETENTION CRITERIA :

Students will be promoted to the next grade if they meet the following criteria:

 

Class VI – VIII

As far as overall assessment of a student for the purpose of promotion to next class is concerned, the following points will be adhered to:

  1. Full marks : 800; Pass Marks :264 (33%)
  2. CBSE Main Subjects ( Eng, Mizo, Maths,Science,Social Studies) Non-CBSE subjects ( Moral science, Bengali, Computer)
  3. In order to be declared as ‘Passed’ each student is required to get a qualifying grade ‘D’ or above in all the

subjects in the Scholastic Area.

  1. In case the student has secured less than 33% in one subject and secured more than 33% in all the other subjects

and has achieved a consolidate aggregate of at least 33 % or ‘D’ Grade or secured at least 20% and above in the failed subjects, he/she may be considered for promotion to the next class in the ‘Simple Pass’ category.

  1. Conditional promotion may be granted to a pupil whose score in any two subjects ( one CBSE & one non-

CBSE subjects) is less than 33% but has achieved a consolidated aggregate of 33% or ‘D’ Grade or secured at least 20% and above in the failed subjects, he/she may be considered for promotion to the next class in the

‘Simple Pass’ category.

  1. A student who fails in two (2) CBSE subjects should be declared as failed.
  2. A student must have attended school with minimum 80% attendance to be eligible for promotion to the next

higher grade.

  1. A student having less than 80% attendance in an academic session shall not be permitted to appear in the Annual/

Final Examination.

  1. If the Grand Total of a student is 264 or more in the eight subjects but his / her Grade is ‘E’ in one subject, the

Overall Grade will be ‘E’.

  1. Student failing in three or more subjects shall not be promoted .
  2. Promotion to higher class is ‘decided on the basis of achievement in the Scholastic Areas’ as well as in the

Co-Scholastic Areas.

  1. Final /Overall mark is calculated by adding up 50% of Term-I and 50% of Term-II marks.
  2. In case any student does not meet the above criteria the student will be detained  in the same class.

 

 

Class IX,X,XI &XII

As per the Assessment structure and examination pattern, students will be assessed on the entire syllabus  of the  Academic Year.

Promotion to the next class is subject to the following :

  1. Promotion is granted on the basis of the performance of the pupil during the entire session.
  2. A student must secure at least 33% for CBSE and 30% for TBSE in all the subjects individually and in aggregate

in theory as well as practical/project/internal assessment subjects separately for fulfilling the pass criteria.

  1. In case the student has secured less than 33% or 30% in one subject only and 33% or 30% and more in all other

subjects in theory and practical examination separately, student will be declared as ‘Supplement’ and eligible for

improvement exam.

  1. In case the student has secured less than 33% or 30% in two subjects, student will be eligible for ‘compartment’

examination.

  1. Supplement and compartmental students will have to write their improvement exam within a Period of one week

after  declaration of Final Result.

  1. If a student fails to obtain qualifying grade ‘D’ for CBSE and Grade ‘C’ for TBSE after availing one improvement chance , he/she will be required to repeat the same class during next Academic year.
  2. Student failing in three or more subjects shall not be promoted.
  3. A student must have attended school with minimum 80% attendance to be eligible for promotion to the next

higher grade.

  1. A student having less than 80% attendance in an academic session shall not be permitted to appear in the Annual or Final Examination.
  2. In case any student does not meet the above criteria the student will be detained  in the same class.

(KG to Class 5)

Schools are not permitted to retain students in these classes according to CBSE stipulations.

FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

  • Conditional promotion may be granted to a pupil whose score in two subjects is less than 33% but has achieved a consolidated aggregate of 33% or ‘D’ Grade or secured at least 20% and above in the failed subjects, he/she may be considered for promotion to the next class  in the ‘Simple Pass’

All the students will be promoted to the next grade, but a student can repeat the class in the following cases:

  1. As per parent’s wish with a written request.
  2. If it is recommended by the teachers as the student’s level needs some improvement.
  3. If the student has left the school and did not appear for the final term exam, he/she is considered as a detained case.
  4. The student has to individually attain 33% in all the subjects.
  5. 80% attendance is imperative for promotion.
  6. Student failing in three or more subjects shall not be promoted.

FOR PRIMARY SECTION STUDENTS (CLASS 1 TO CLASS 5)

  • Conditional promotion may be granted to a pupil whose score in two subjects is less than 33% but has achieved a consolidated aggregate of 33% or ‘D’ Grade or secured at least 20% and above in the failed subjects, he/she may be considered for promotion to the next class  in the ‘Simple Pass’

All the students will be promoted to the next grade, but a student can repeat the class in the following cases:

  1. As per parent’s wish with a written request.
  2. If it is recommended by the teachers as the student’s level needs some improvement.
  3. If the student has left the school and did not appear for the final term exam, he/she is considered as a detained case.
  4. The student has to individually attain 33% in all the subjects.
  5. 80% attendance is imperative for promotion.
  6. Student failing in three or more subjects shall not be promoted.

Note :

  • Any other promotion rule applicable as per the policy of CBSE, Delhi from time to time.
  • The School authority or the staffs’ has the right to take final decision on promotion and detention of a student. The decision of the committee, headed by the Principal is final and binding. Therefore, any approach to the Principal with unreasonable request for promotion will not be entertained.

 

CONNECTION WITH UNFAIR MEANS

If any student is found practising the following unfair means , it is liable to take action upon Him/Her.

  • Writing on the Questions Papers / Desk / Writing Board, etc
  • Copying from any kind of Papers such as Note Books, Piece of Papers, Text Books etc.
  • Copying from others Answer Papers.
  • Exchanging Answer Papers and Question Papers.
  • Asking or Speaking to others.
  • Use of Supporting papers is not allowed except Writing Board.
  • Possession of Mobiles or Electronic Devices/gadgets other than Calculator.

ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNFAIR MEANS

  • If anyone breaks the above mentioned Rules & Regulations, He / She will be given ZERO marks on that particular subject. But, He / She is allowed to Continue the Examination.
  • If the same person is found guilty for the Second time on the same ground, He / She will be given ZERO marks in the whole    
  • If the same Person is found guilty for the Third time, on the same ground He / She will be EXPELLED from the Institution.