ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
Academic Year
The academic year starts in 1st week of March and ends by late February. The academic year consists of two terms; with an end term examination after the first term, and an annual examination after the 2nd term. The dates of opening and closure shall be intimated. A calendar showing important dates and special events is also given to the students at the beginning of the academic year.
Curriculum
EMKAY aims to inculcate creative thinking in children, ensuring, building of a sound base on which further development is done by research based planning and activity based teaching. Emphasis is laid on extracurricular activities for proper grooming of students to produce a well-rounded personality. Quality education ensures best possible learning and foster students’ creativity, giving a child confidence to handle problems analytically and put forward the best possible solution. A student would, thus, turn out to be a better human being, responsible citizen and would be able to handle challenges of life with confidence.
The syllabus up to class 8 is based on National Curriculum of UK, except for Islamiyat and Urdu, which are entirely based on Pakistan’s National curriculum.
Subjects taught:
| English | Social Studies |
| Maths | Information Technology (IT) |
| Urdu | Islamiyat |
| Science | Art & Physical EducationQuran |
Teaching Methodology
Different books are consulted and relevant topics appropriate to Pakistani culture are picked, which then forms the syllabus for that class.
Lesson Planning/ Teaching
Based on research the teacher plans a lesson, for which she is not restricted to one book. The teacher consults different resources and determines the availability of the best possible knowledge for a lesson. Teaching techniques are “activity based” through practical work (hands on) and not through lectures.
Student Diary
Each student has a school diary, which is used to record all the essential instructions, examination date sheet, homework, assignments, fee challans and special activities etc. Diary is also used as a channel for communication between the teacher and the parents.
Diary must be seen and signed by parents daily.
IF THE DIARY IS LOST THE PARENT SHOULD INFORM THE CLASS TEACHER IMMEDIATELY.
Homework
Formal homework is not given to the students of junior classes. We believe that a student is required to learn and do the necessary work during the school hours. Informal home tasks may be given which could be as follows:
| Learning of spellings | Learning of tables |
| Hand writing practice | Reinforcement of daily learning |
| Reading of story books to improve reading skillsObtaining current news | |
However all the students are expected to undertake some home study. Parents/guardians are required to check school diary regularly and assist/guide their wards accordingly.