FAQ's
When was the
school established?
Where is the exact
location of Akal Academy Baru Sahib?
How one can reach
Baru Sahib?
What are the
possible routes to reach?
- Delhi to Baru Sahib: 310 Km. (Via Nahan, Bagthan, Machher)
- Dehradun to Baru Sahib: 170 Km (Via Poanta Sahib, Nahan, Banethi)
- Chandigarh to Baru Sahib: 135 Km. (via Solan, Rajgarh, Kheri, Machher)
- From Solan to Rajgarh, the frequency of bus is 30 minutes.
- The last bus from Solan to Rajgarh starts at 7.30 pm and reaches Rajgarh at 9 pm
What are the
climatic conditions at Baru Sahib?
The spring season starts from mid February to
mid April. The weather is pleasant and comfortable all over the
season. Starting October to December, morning and night are
quite cold.
What is the
procedure of admission?
Admissions in Akal Academy, Baru Sahib are made
on merit basis and are open to all students, irrespective of
caste, creed or religion.
New admissions are accepted in all grades except X and XII. A written Entrance Test is conducted for admission to grades K.G. to IX and XI, covering the following areas:
English
Mathematics
Children above 4 and below 5 years as on 1 March of the admission year are admitted to the Nursery class without any entrance test.
Interview of the child and parents/guardians is conducted on the same day after the child takes the entrance test. The main objective of the interview is to assess child’s personality and problem areas so as to identify children who need special attention.
New admissions are accepted in all grades except X and XII. A written Entrance Test is conducted for admission to grades K.G. to IX and XI, covering the following areas:
Children above 4 and below 5 years as on 1 March of the admission year are admitted to the Nursery class without any entrance test.
Interview of the child and parents/guardians is conducted on the same day after the child takes the entrance test. The main objective of the interview is to assess child’s personality and problem areas so as to identify children who need special attention.
What are the
grades up to which admissions can be sought?
We admit the children between 4 to 12 years of
age in different grades. Class Nursery is the entry level for
the school admission and admissions are generally offered till
Class IX and in some special cases in Class XI (Girls only)
depending on the number of vacant seats. (Admissions in Class X
and XII are not accepted).
How is the Primary
Years Programme different from other elementary School
programmes?
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides an
educational framework based upon what is currently known how
young children learn. It draws on the best practices in
elementary school instruction.
The PYP requires all teachers in the school to plan units of instruction and lessons collaboratively around six important themes. The collaboration facilities a carefully thought-out and sequential development of skills, knowledge and attitudes, while the organizing themes provide both students and teachers a rich and inviting learning environment in which they can explore. In brief, the six organizing themes are: Who are we; Where we are we in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; and How we share the planet?
In the PYP, students are taught to understand that learning is about asking question and looking for answers, which in turn may generate new, and perhaps more complex questions in need of answers. As teacher’s works with students through this programme of guided inquiry, they also help students understand what their relationship and responsibility is towards what they are learning. In the PYP character-building shares a prominent place alongside learning.
The PYP requires all teachers in the school to plan units of instruction and lessons collaboratively around six important themes. The collaboration facilities a carefully thought-out and sequential development of skills, knowledge and attitudes, while the organizing themes provide both students and teachers a rich and inviting learning environment in which they can explore. In brief, the six organizing themes are: Who are we; Where we are we in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; and How we share the planet?
In the PYP, students are taught to understand that learning is about asking question and looking for answers, which in turn may generate new, and perhaps more complex questions in need of answers. As teacher’s works with students through this programme of guided inquiry, they also help students understand what their relationship and responsibility is towards what they are learning. In the PYP character-building shares a prominent place alongside learning.
Can Students
transfer easily from one Primary Years Programme school to
another?
Keeping in mind that each school determines its
own admission and placement standards, the essential elements of
the PYP will be the same from school to school. However, since
the IB does not prescribe the curriculum to be taught, that may
vary from school to school. This should not create a problem,
however, because students are studying an approach to learning.
Do primary Years
Programme students have to take IB examination?
There is no IB Examination in the PYP. All
student assessment is organized and conducted by the teachers in
the school.
How can my child
enroll in the Primary Years Programme?
Only those students enrolled in and attending
IB-authorized schools are permitted to participate in the PYP.
Are all children
in my school required to participate the Primary Years
Programme?
Yes. The PYP is intended for all children ages
3-12 in the school, regardless of their learning needs.
Can students with
special needs participate in the Primary Years Programme?
Yes. IB-authorized schools are expected to
involve all of their students in the PYP, regardless of their
learning needs. The IB refers to this as a “whole school
approach.” The IB expects that schools will make any necessary
accommodations for students with special needs.
Is
departmentalized instruction allowed in the PYP?
Please note that departmentalized instruction in
any form is not alignment with the philosophy of the PYP and
that the existence of this pedagogical practice will jeopardize
schools authorized status with the IB. Some forms of
departmentalized instruction include:
- Ability grouping across as entire grade level where students receive instruction in mathematics, language(s) of instruction, science and social studies from someone other than their classroom teachers, the teacher with whom they spend the most time.
- Team teaching that results in students receiving instruction in mathematics, languages(s) of instruction, science and social studies from someone who is not their classroom teacher.
- Any scheduling configuration or plan in which students receive instruction in mathematics, language(s) of instruction, science and social studies from someone other than their classroom teacher, the teacher with whom they spend the most time.
- The practice of supporting students with literacy/ math needs is acceptable as the goal of this model is to bring students up to grade level so that they may eventually be integrated in the classroom. This practice would not be in violation of the policy as many of students who receive special education support are legally obligated to receive instruction from the learning disability resource teacher.