SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CULTURAL EVENTS

OUR HEAD MISTRESS "MRS. EMANI ANNAPURNA" GARU

An invitation from Annapurna Miss was just too good an opportunity to throw away, so my regular day-job took a hike for 24 hours, even though I wasn't completely sure that this school would be any different from the dozens that I had visited and taught in (including some of the "better" ones in Chennai - I'll tell you another day about how i think the DAVs suck!).

To say that I was shocked would be an understatement. Even before I entered the school building, I knew there was something different. There was none of that deafening noise of a classroom full of students trying to shout the multiplication table at the top of their voices. Since I had long come to recognize a school working day by this particular ritual being carried out religiously every morning by the students of the municipal school right next to my house, I could be forgiven for being disappointed that Annapurna Miss had asked me to meet her on a school holiday. As I walked into the building - escorted by her son (and my good friend), Uttam - I could hear children laughing and singing. When we entered the principal's office, we were greeted by the sight of a cute-bouncy-haired, brown-eyed toddler sitting on top of the principal's desk and rearranging the desk's layout as she saw fit (which mostly involved throwing things around). Mrs. Annapurna was watching the 2-year old, fascinated. The kid looked up at us (Uttam and me) and promptly went back to the task at hand.

The next half-hour was a masterclass in education: Why should children not be forced into learning something they don't want to learn? Why should teachers never shout at a child? Why doesn't repetition work as well as it is proclaimed to work? (Evidently, there's no way an IFSJ will ever learn by rote!) But I was still a little doubtful. After all, familiarity with the problem doesn't necessarily bring you closer to the solution!

While we were waiting for the opportunity to go around the classrooms, Mrs. Annapurna asked me if I had ever seen a Taala Pathram (Palm Leaf manuscript). When I remarked that I hadn't, she promptly took out a palm-leaf manuscript. This one had been handed down through generations before finally finding its way into the lady's hands. She estimated that it was probably a few hundred years old.

One of the teachers (what a coincidence: this teacher was an Anitha too) dropped in to let her know that we could go around the classes.

We visited the primary section, and the first thing I noticed was that there were a few kids who were moving from one class (the KG section) to another (the Pre-KG section) and a few more who were just peeping into classrooms without actually venturing inside. When I asked Annapurna Miss what section they belonged to and why they were walking around, she explained that until the 3rd standard there were no really no restrictions on what the children could do. Those who did not want to set in the class needn't. Letting the child find it's comfort zone was more important than forcing discipline. She told us about a kid who in his first year at the school did not actually enter any of the classrooms though he peeped into quite a few and participated in many more. This kid, she told us, was now one of the leaders of his 3rd standard class (both academically and in other activities). By the time I had watched the children learn how to count (through a lovely interactive song-and-dance with multi-coloured pebbles), I realized that Mrs. Annapurna's school actally walked the talk.

I had to cut the visit short to catch my flight, but not before I unearthed part of the secret of Jassver's success. That piece of information is something that I'd like to share with one person first, before I make it public. The rest of you will just have to wait in line. :)

Incidentally, Annapurna Miss casually said that she'd like to have me work for her school. I'll have to ask her if she meant that seriously! If she does mean it (whatever be the offer), I could well be joining Jassver in two months time!

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About The School
Jassver English Medium School (JEMS) was founded in 1987 in a posh locality of Visakhapatnam by four dynamic and enthusiastic Research Scholars with the purpose of imparting quality education. It was started with a set of 43 children, and is now, one of the leading schools of Visakhapatnam. This success in such a short span of time speaks volumes.
A branch of the school was opened in Rajahmundry in the year 2001.
JEMS believes that quality education can never be accidental. It is possible only through an effective curriculum that includes extra and co-curricular activities, dedicated staff and personal care besides teacher - parent interaction.


Aims and Objectives
Jassver which had its inception in the year 1987 aims to give the right start to your child.

***School is a place where a world of learning input takes place. Our school helps the students to give wings to their curiosity.
***We endeavour to impart information while fostering the natural curiosity of children and their inclination to learn
***We make use of Technology supported by tradition to generate a distinctive way of learning.
***Education at J.E.M.S aims at the overall development of the CHILD – Physical, Social, emotional and Spiritual.
***Learning can be an enjoyable experience. We believe that children have a natural desire and flair to learn. J.E.M.S provides an environment that stimulates learning. Our approach to education involve both understanding and application of knowledge. Pupils are trained and encouraged to think analyse and deduce.
***JEMS aims at encouraging children to maintain a high degree of self-esteem through an environment where the child’s efforts are appreciated, regardless of success or failure. We believe in developing the self-confidence of the child. We believe in making learning a pleasurable experience.
***We teach the children to love and respect their country and develop a pride in their heritage.

Admissions
Registration for admission into school usually begins in the month of February, and the academic year begins from June. The school issues notifications through local and national newspapers for admissions.
The minimum age for admission for L.K.G is 3 plus and 2 plus for play school.
A student seeking admission into higher classes has to qualify in the entrance test. Proficiency in English, Mathematics, Science and Second Language (Telugu/Hindi) form the basis of selection.
Parents may contact the school office on any working day between 9.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. for registration.
The parents will have to produce the child’s progress report of the previous school at the time of interview. Selected candidate will have to submit original Transfer Certificate, Pass Certificate and the Date of Birth Certificate at the time of payment of fees. If the fee is not paid before the given time/date, the selection gets cancelled without prior notice to the parents.

About School activities
Saturdays at Jassver are special days; full of fun, anticipation and activity.
The entire school is divided into various clubs - Dance, Music, Yoga, Karate, Drawing etc., Children arc allowed to choose their own subject of interest and are taught by specially trained teachers.
We believe in developing camaraderie and competitive spirit among the students.

School facilities
	Provision for the bus facility is subject to route convenience.		Reading room facility is made available to encourage the reading habit in the student.
	The school gives importance to health and hygiene. Water filters and purifiers are installed for clean drinking water.		We have an experienced pediatrician (Child Specialist) on our panel. Health check is conducted for all our students twice a year.

The School Timings

Week Days
Nursery, LK.G & U.K.G	8.45 A.M. – 12.40 P.M.
Std. I to Std.X	8.45 A.M. - 12.40 P.M. (Morning Session)
	12.40 P.M.- 1.30 P.M. (Lunch Break)
	1.30 P.M.- 4.10 P.M. (Afternoon Session)
Saturdays:	8.45 AM.- 12.40 P.M

Faculty
A practical and scientifically proven methodology is implemented in the school curriculum. A team of well-qualified, experienced and devoted management and teaching staff is ever eager to help, guide and train the pupils and build their personality.

Academic system and Schedules of the school
The academic plan of the school is being well defined and designed to prepare the child to develop good learning skills. English is the medium of instruction, Telugu and Hindi are offered as Second Languages. The school follows Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E) syllabus from L.K.G to V and A.P state government syllabus from VI to X standard.
The school follows a system of constant evaluation with assessment tests, and terminal examinations. Their performance in these tests and examinations form the basis for promoting the students. Their performance report will be sent regularly to the parents. Parents can meet the Principal on all working days between 9.00 am, and 11.30 am, to discuss about their child with prior appointment. A parent-teacher meet held after every terminal examination, is a part of the school’s strategy to build up a rapport with the parents.
Uniform dress code will promote a sense of togetherness & uniformity among the pupils. The pattern of uniform will be intimated to parents at the time of admission.

At JEMS, pupils are groomed through love and care. A qualified and trained psychologist gives periodic counseling to the slow learners and children with behavioral problems.
The school provides extra study hours after school hours under the personal supervision of the management.
The school relieves the parent from the extra burden of arranging tuitions. Instead, preparatory sessions are conducted for slow learners in the school itself after the school hours.
JEMS endeavours to impart leadership qualities to the students by making them responsible for discipline of the school, and other inter house activities. They are encouraged to plan and execute all the student activities by themselves under the supervision and guidance of their teachers.

Computer Education
Is introduced and made compulsory from Std. III onwards. It prepares the children to meet the modern challenges in their day-to-day life.

Rules and Regulations
**These rules aim at high academic standards and a disciplined way of life. So student and parents are requested to keep them in mind.
**Parents should send their children to school in a clean and correct uniform.
**Parents should send their children to the school by 8.45 am. The school gates will be closed at 8.50 am. Late comers will be sent home.
**Parents are not allowed to interfere with the school administration in any way. In case of any problem they can discuss the same with the Principal.
**In matters of discipline and interpretation of the school rules, Principal’s decision is final Parents should sign report cards and send them to school in the stipulated time.
**Parents of children upto U.K.G should make arrangements for picking up their children
**Parents should check the pupil’s diary daily for homework assigned.
**Parents are requested to cooperate with the staff and ensure the progress of their children by paying attention to regularity, punctuality and discipline.
**While normal precautions arc taken, the school cannot accept responsibility for loss of money, jewellery etc., lost in the school premises.
**Fee must be paid on or before due date.
**Students must observe silence and order in and out side the classrooms.
Students can wear casual dress only on his/her birthday.
**Irregular attendance, disobedience and objectionable behaviour will lead to dismissal.
**The management reserves the right to make any necessary amendments to the rules and regulations.

ADDRESS
JASSVER
Ushodaya Jn., Visakhapatnam-530017.
Telephone :91-891- 2723717 / 2718887

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