History Our AchievementsSharing the School development planTheme of the Year DIGNITYDemands of a middle school

A short story of our Success PBGR 2009SBGR 2011BPC 2013 a great leap into extraordinary

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Our Goal To ensure that all middle school students

attain the knowledge and skills to be prepared for their future.

Our believe Middle school is a defining point for students in

the college and career readiness process.

What the research says…

The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

College and Career

Readiness

Academic Skills

Academic Behaviors

High School Readiness

Middle School Success

Academic Behaviors

Orderly Behavior

Positive Relationships

Academic Discipline

Attendance

What the research says…

The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

School Development plan Strategic intentsA learning environment that promotes creativity and pro-social behavior to cater for diverse individual needs of the students. The students take the ownership of learning and have the access to adult care and supervision.

 To provide high quality, e-proficient teaching and learning within a 21st century environment.

A close monitoring of students performance through Student Grade Data Analysis

 

Introduction Of Teachers

Science

Challenges Forward

History

Supporting Academics

Project based learning

Global projects

Language DevelopmentPhysical Education

Art

Easy Urdu

ICT integration

ENDEAVOURED BY ENDEAVOURED BY

NAUSHIN FASIHNAUSHIN FASIH

Last Year’s AchievementsLast Year’s Achievements

““Spallation Activity” to improve spellings Spallation Activity” to improve spellings on monthly basis.on monthly basis.

““Word Of The Day Activity” to enable Word Of The Day Activity” to enable students to apply exceptional vocabulary students to apply exceptional vocabulary on weekly basis.on weekly basis.

Building up of communicative skills Building up of communicative skills through class presentations.through class presentations.

This Year’s PlanThis Year’s Plan

Beginning of the session by diagnosing students’ Beginning of the session by diagnosing students’ strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic skill test.strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic skill test.

Sharing of rubrics with parents to update them about Sharing of rubrics with parents to update them about students improvement step by step.students improvement step by step.

Preparing students for extempore.Preparing students for extempore.Improving listening skills and preparing students for Improving listening skills and preparing students for

panel discussion.panel discussion.Enhancing vocabulary through “Word Of The Day Enhancing vocabulary through “Word Of The Day

Activity”.Activity”.

Rubrics

HOW TO MAINTAIN STUDENTS’ PORTFOLIOHOW TO MAINTAIN STUDENTS’ PORTFOLIOStudents would be given targets with the start of the Students would be given targets with the start of the

session to work for the first term.session to work for the first term.They would be assessed through diagnostic tests.They would be assessed through diagnostic tests.They would evaluate themselves on the basis of the They would evaluate themselves on the basis of the

given rubrics.given rubrics.Then Teacher would evaluate students performance.Then Teacher would evaluate students performance.Difference in opinion would be discussed with students Difference in opinion would be discussed with students

and Tutorials or other strategies would be taken to and Tutorials or other strategies would be taken to work upon the required areas.work upon the required areas.

The objectives achieved would be replaced with the The objectives achieved would be replaced with the new expected targets. This would be done when 75% new expected targets. This would be done when 75% students would accomplish the given objectives..students would accomplish the given objectives..

Where Do We Need Parental Support?Where Do We Need Parental Support?

Monitor your child’s performance. on a daily basis. Monitor your child’s performance. on a daily basis. Follow their gradual improvement through the Follow their gradual improvement through the Rubrics maintained in their copiesRubrics maintained in their copies

In order to improve spellings, remove spell check In order to improve spellings, remove spell check facility while working on computers.facility while working on computers.

Inculcate the habit of reading newspapers, novels Inculcate the habit of reading newspapers, novels and magazines.and magazines.

Ensure that your child brings his/her dictionary and Ensure that your child brings his/her dictionary and the required text books on a daily basis.the required text books on a daily basis.

An attempt to communicate with your child in An attempt to communicate with your child in English would help him/her greatly in speaking English would help him/her greatly in speaking fluently.fluently.

PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING

IN

EDUCATION

What is Problem-Based Learning?

a pedagogical methodology by which learning is initiated with a posed problem

Students assume a role in the problem scenario and are led through a process in which they:

a) pose questions, “learning issues,” identifying what they need to know in order to address the problem

b) rank the learning issues in terms of importance and decide who will investigate which issue

c) identify needed resources and where they might be found

d) gather needed information through individual and group investigation

What is Problem-Based Learning?

The “flow” of problem-based learning:

Problem Engagement

Inquiry and Investigation

problem definition

Problem Resolution

Problem Debriefing

Stepien & Gallagher

Class VI, VII and VIIIClass VI Organic Garden.Class VII Observation and establishment NGO.Class VIII Assuming role of prisoners of War

and writing letters after two weeks.

Parents Input

Mrs.saimaa0@gmail.com

SBGR

GLOBAL SCHOOL PROJECTS PLAN

BUILDING EFFECTIVE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

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AT SBGR, our goal is to involve students in interactive curriculum based projects through the platform of British Council’s Global Schools Partnership Program & iEARN.

These projects empower youth and teachers alike to make meaningful contributions to the welfare and development of people and our planet.

iEARN

International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) is a virtual community of teachers and students.It caters to over 115 countries.Involves online collaborative projects aimed at raising global issues.There are more than 200 projects which approximately 1000,000 members contribute to regularly.

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SBGR’s mission is similar to that of iEARN’s

Students participate in highly interactive project based learning within the classroom.

Students and teachers alike play a very active role in promoting peace and values close to their hearts.

•Social Justice•Equity• Diversity• Sustainable Development• Peace & Conflict• Creative and Language Arts• Humanities •Social Sciences• Math• Science•Environment• Technology•Globalization •Interdependence

ICT in SBGRIntroduction

It is generally agreed that ICT is a crucial resource in SBGR.

Children use computers from an early age and continue to university level.

Children taught practical ICT skills that are transferable into the work place.

AdvantagesTeachers upload course documents so that

students misses a lesson, they can download information and do the work in their own time.

Encourages student-driven lessons, where students take responsibility for their learning.

Use of packages: word-processing, spreadsheets.

Teacher and pupil communications improve. ICT provides links with other schools to share

more ideas.  Flexibility of ‘anytime, anywhere’ access  Development of higher level learning styles.

Evolution of Education Technology

TIMETIME

TIME

IMPACT

Internet:Internet:Greatest Greatest impactimpact

Traditional VS Modern LearningTraditional VS Modern Learning

Chalk-and-board has longruled the classrooms will not be eliminated Less emphasis

Interactive Digital Content:

• more emphasis• on demand learning• interactive

Traditional and E-learning approachesTraditional Classroom E-Learning

Classroom • Physical – limited size• Synchronous

• Unlimited• Anytime, anywhere

Content • PowerPoint/transparency/etc• Textbooks/library• Video• Collaboration

• Multimedia / simulation• Digital library• On demand• Syn & Asyn. Communication

Personalisation

• One learning path • Learning path and pace determined by learner

Teaching aids will change

BlackboardBlackboard OHPOHP TV/VHSTV/VHSLCDLCDPCPC

WhiteboardWhiteboard

Adobe PhotoshopInspirationTime lineGraphmaticaMovie makerPhotostory3 for windowsPivot Stick figure AnimatorMs Office

Presentation ToolsPreziPowerpointPhoto peachSlideshareEDMODO

Peripheral Devices in SBGRPrinterScannerData loggersSmart boardMultimediaDigital cameraOHPBiometricEtc….

Live session during SOT project with Mardan

The Beaconhouse Times Online

An online magazine.

Students work is uploaded and appreciated, where parents can see the progress throughout the Beacon Campuses.

TBT correspondents send a certain mail to the TBT in charge and later on it is send to TBT with pictures relevant to the event.

Visiting this page will keep the parents informed of all the goings around the System and also compare and contrast that all that work is being done here in this branch as well.

Online World Math Day

ConclusionICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise

educational standards in schools Large range of ICT tools are available for

teaching and learningCloses the gap of “Digital Divide”Involvement of teachers and parents is importantSchools will need funding, access and training

Supporting Academics

Stay involved in your child’s education.Attend parent conferences.Stay aware of your child’s homework and

school demands.Attend school events.Try to connect outside experiences to

school learning to increase interest and relevance.

Tips for

Parents

Supporting Academic Behaviors

Ensure that your child has the materials and place to study at home.

Set a regular time for homework.Encourage your child to be responsible for

chores and homework.Provide your child with a range of

experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength.

Talk to your child.

Tips for

Parents

Co curricular Activities in

SBGR

Nomination and Evaluation Criteria

Student will nominate themselves

A committee of teachers will evaluate student’s academic performance based on last year final term result and performance in first monthly assessment

Same committee will evaluate students Co-Curricular participation based upon certificates and prizes scored by the student.

Charter of Student Council

Maintaining discipline and cleanliness in school

Monitoring students discipline in absence of teachers

Helping teachers in their daily tasks

Informing about the absence of teacher in a class

Organizing curricular and co-curricular activities

Societies English Literacy Society Urdu literacy Society Sports Society Mathematics Society Science Society Arts Society Music Society Community Services Media and Marketing Environmental Society WWF

Events organized by Societies Debates (Urdu & English) Panel discussions (Urdu & English) Plays and Dramas ( Urdu & English) Online global games Kangroo World’s Math Science Quiz Science Fair Project based competitions Talent hunt Sports Gala Washing of school classes Visiting SOS Village The Beaconhouse Times (TBT) on line news letter . Global Dignity Day Mountain Day Wall Art ( painting) WWF Art Competition Online global Sessions

Reported by Ms.Naushin Fasih

WWF cooardinator SBGR

Beaconhouse Senior Gulrez campus has the honor of becoming the first green school in the north region.

The members of the green school are enjoying different activities since January 2011.

OBJECTIVES OF GREEN SCHOOLEnable the students to generate an

insight into ecodynamics and over all challenges to ecosystem.

Foster a sense of responsibilty in students as custodians of valubale natural resources, and make them responsible to reduce their ecological footprint.

Inculcate a habit of giving.

LAST YEAR’S ACHIEVEMENTS

REGISTERATION OF NEW GREEN MEMBERS•APPOINTING GREEN MONITORS FOR EVERY CLASS•GIVING AWAY THE BADGES TO THE GREEN MONITORS AND GREEN MEMBERS•RECYCLING WEEKECO ADVENTURE TRIPNATURE CARNIVAL ASSEMBLIES CONDUCTED ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: WORLD MOUNTAIN DAY, CLEANING GARBAGE, ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY.ARTS COMPETITION

ARTS COMPETITION

ARTS COMPETITION WAS HELD IN THE MONTH OF APRIL

SBGR IS PROUD TO HAVE MANIHA OF 7-RED WHO SCORED SECOND POSITION IN CATEGORY OF MIDDLE BRANCH STUDENTS.

ECO ADVENTURE TRIP

Procedures and Practices followed in BSS

AssessmentBSS assessment practices aim to foster

independent learning by enabling students to be described in ways that are understandable to students , helping them reflect on their own learning , and set future goals.

Formative assessment Summative assessment

Formative & Summative Assessments

Formative assessment strategies are connected with effective classroom practices

observation ( how students are performing in their assigned activities)

Summative assessment in BSS is based on external ,regionalized examination. For class VII and above ,it is based on both Mid-Year and End-Of-Year Exams.

Retests are strongly discouraged unless there is an approved application from the School Head.

Class tests can be re assessed but not on regular bases if the student is habitual in doing this.

Marks DistributionSubject Class work Oral / Project Work

EOU

English / Urdu 20 -------------- 30

Mathematics 20 -------------- 30

Islamiat 20 10 (Oral Work) 20

Gen. Science 20 10 (Project Work)

20

History / Geography

20 10 (Project Work)

20

Assessment Examination

Class 1st Term 2nd Term Mid - Year

End of Year

Total

VI 50 50 -- 100 200

VII 50 50 50 100 250

VIII 50 50 100 100 300

PTM / Parent Teacher MeetingsTwo Parent Teacher Meetings have been

designed in the policy of BSS. Parental concerns are being catered on prioritized basis with the prior appointments as well; whenever it is needed from parent /teacher ‘s side.

For Class VIII, orientation will be held specially to inform the streaming of class VIII into Cambridge/Metric along with the offered subjects information . For this BPC O-A level faculty will be invited to share the information.

Mid Term/Bifurcation Class VIII

For promotion to class IX Cambridge Pass marks are : 60% all subjects

For promotion to class IX Metric Pass marks are: 50 % all subjects

For Classes VII, VIII & VIIIPass marks are: 50 % for the major subjects(i.e. English Math, Urdu)

Pass marks are: 40% for minor subjects (History/Geography, Islamyat, Science)

Elimination Procedure /Scholarships for the studentsIf a child does not secure up to the required

percentage then after two years ultimately the name is struck off from the roll.

Merit Scholarships: It is based on quota system that is received by the branches It caters all the levels and criteria is academics. Students must have spent three years in the system.

Mean Scholarships: We cater our students with this scholarship when they

apply for it. Applicant must have spent three years in the system.

Beaconhouse School System Beaconhouse School System

“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” 

Robert Frost

The purpose of this presentation is to bring into your knowledge

The procedures and policies, which the BSS adopts to resolve the disciplinary issues.

Our progressive discipline policy and procedures are designed to provide:

Structured corrective action process to improve and prevent a recurrence of undesirable behavior and/or performance issues with our students.

“We believe in removing the cause of the disease not just the pain”

Purpose

Damages to the School assetsUse of abusive language Improper social behaviorNon ethical conductLibrary manners Improper uniformPunctuality

Common Disciplinary Issues

Procedures We followOutlined below are the steps of our progressive discipline policy and

procedure. 

Step 1: Counseling and Verbal Warning

Step 2: Observation period

Step 3: Adoption Programme

Step 4: Written Warning

Step 5: Suspension and Final Written Warning

Step 6: Recommendation for Termination from school

Counseling and Verbal

Warning

When meeting with the student:1.Tell the student how he/she violated a policy or rule;

2.Tell the student what's expected and, if appropriate, give him/her a copy of the policy or rule that's been violated;

3.Let the student give his/her side of the story;

4.Tell the student exactly what the student must do to improve; and

5.Inform the student what will happen if he/she repeats the violation

Adoption Program

A student is being adopted by a teacher/counselor

The program is communicated to the parentsThe purpose of this technique is to provide the

most needed and targeted attention to the student.

The student is being observed and counseled exclusively by his/her spiritual parent ( Teacher/ Counselor) at school

Steps to issue a written warning

1. The student is being given a chance to explain or defend the misconduct before issuance of a written warning.

2. The warning is being put in writing so that it can become a part of student’s official record.

3. The student is asked to acknowledge the warning by signing for receipt of it.

4. File the written warning in the student’s personnel record.

5. The warning will remain a part of the student’s overall disciplinary record.

Recommendation for Termination from school

Termination is the most severe step of any disciplinary policy. There are situations, that may warrant immediate termination. A letter of termination that outlines the reasons for termination.

“Education is the transmission of Civilization.”

Will Durant

Thankyou