High School Programme: Class IX and X (Age 14 to 16)
The Curriculum for TRIO's High school programme students is designed with an emphasis on learning basic facts and gradually moving to detailed understanding of concepts, through interpretation and evaluation as students enter secondary stage. Class VIII serves as a preparatory year for ICSE curriculum in Class IX and X. The age group catered to is between 14 to 16 years.
High school aims to create impeccable individuals who are not only knowledgeable and proactive leaders but also intuitive and empathetic to the needs of others. The high school curriculum for TRIO's ICSE students has been designed to enable children to be well prepared and be future ready and to lead them in a progressive and phased manner.
TRIO's high school programme for ICSE students offers the best mix of academics and co-curriculars while laying a strong foundation for a student's higher studies, career and life itself.
At Trio's High School programme, we emphasis on the following for holistic development of our students through:
- Mental, social, moral and physical development.
- Wide spectrum of content will focus on key concepts, ideas, application and critical thinking.
- Enhancement of understanding and respect for own and other cultures.
- Education that is relatable, relevant, interesting and effective.
- Building a firm foundation for higher education and training.
- Opportunities to make a positive contribution to society.
- Cross – curricular linkages – connect learning across subjects.
- Identify individual talents and develop them.
- Sensitivity towards environment.
- Building a foundation for technological and industrial development.
- Developing into self-disciplined individuals who appreciates work and manages time properly.
Subjects offered in High School
GROUP 1 (Compulsory Subjects)
- English
- Second Language– Hindi / Kannada/French
- History/ Civics and Geography
- S.U.P.W.
GROUP 2 (Any 2 Subjects)
- Mathematics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Commercial Studies
- Environmental Science
GROUP 3 (Any 1 Subject)
- Computer Application
- Art
A student may choose a particular elective course for reasons such as –
- He/she is interested in that course
- He/she is interested in skill development (through that course)
- The elective course is related to the Major that he/she is planning to pursue in college
- The elective course won't add additional burden on him/her
Assessments
Assessments during the teaching learning process is referred to as assessment for learning. The value of assessment lies in ensuring that the process is continuous and comprehensive contributing to the holistic all round development of the child.
Assessments are taken in multiple ways: Oral/written, classroom observations, discussions, dialogue, project work, model, poster, charts experimentation, group or individual activity, games, quizzes and many more.
Library Programme
Our library is repositories of rare and unique information catering to the readers of class I to X. The collection of books totalling to 2500+ which include novels, encyclopaedias, adventure, manuals, story books, reference books, magazines, Maps, and many more
Library programme is planned to create library awareness with intellectual content and information literacy which in turn create independent readers and analytical thinkers.
Science Laboratories
In order to understand concepts, one has to look beyond the books and conventional classroom teaching. Effective teaching and learning of science involves seeing, handling, and manipulating real objects and materials. Labs provide students opportunity to observe the process and understand the relationship between action and reaction.
There are individual laboratories for each of the streams in Science — Physics, Chemistry,
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab at TRIO aims to provide access to computing devices and essential skills to enhance technical knowledge and its application.
Field Trip for Grade IX to X
Importance of Educational excursions or Field Trips include first hand learning experiences for students where they come across ample educational enrichment. Field trips are undoubtedly one of the best ways to promote team spirit over several fun filled knowledgeable activities.
Project based learning
TRIO's ICSE curriculum implementation incorporates Project Based Learning (PBL). PBL allows students to experience and learn real-world concepts by engaging in a variety of projects. PBL can be investigative, problem-based or creative.
Project based learning
Leadership development at TRIO
TRIO makes sure that students experience plenty of opportunities to exercise leadership, manage teams, build connections, distribute tasks and fulfil goals. They are taught to take initiative, communicate clearly, take up responsibilities, develop self-confidence, set goals and make decisions effectively.