IDEAL CURRICULUM
Choosing the right board of education for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At Sherwood High, we offer the curriculum prescribed by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE, New Delhi) from Pre-Primary to Higher Secondary School.
Here’s why we believe this is the ideal curriculum for children:
- Follows an integrated approach to learning.
- Incorporates a wide range of educational experiences.
- Empowers students with essential life skills.
- Contributes to a humane and pluralistic society while fostering a commitment to excellence.
- Is entirely child-centred.
ICSE Syllabus – Focusing on Multi-Faceted Growth
The CISCE curriculum at Sherwood High adopts a holistic approach to education, ensuring that children learn through engaging, hands-on activities. Holistic development remains at the core of our teaching methodology across all levels.
- Pre-Primary Level: Learning begins with engaging, play-based activities led by trained teachers. These activities inspire independent thinking and ignite curiosity, making education enjoyable from the start.
- Primary Level: The curriculum is designed to kindle creativity and curiosity. Key subjects like Environmental Studies (EVS) and Computer Science are introduced from Grade I, while Social Studies and Science are introduced from Grade III. A thematic approach is used to teach these subjects, fostering a deeper understanding. Arts education also begins at this level, incorporating themes that enrich students’ creativity.
- Middle School and High School: As students advance, the Sciences are divided into Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, while Social Sciences branch into History, Civics, and Geography. This structured progression ensures a comprehensive understanding of core disciplines.
- Higher Secondary School: At this level, students have the flexibility to choose subjects based on their interests, while English remains compulsory. Sherwood High currently offers Commerce and Humanities streams in Grade XI. Music, art, and sports are integrated across all levels, ensuring holistic growth alongside academic achievement.
The child-centred approach ensures that all concepts and themes are age-appropriate, developmentally suitable, and aligned with a child’s natural progression.
Teaching Excellence and Inclusivity at Sherwood High
As one of the leading ICSE schools in South Bangalore, Sherwood High prides itself on catering to diverse learning needs. Our teachers are trained to manage heterogeneous classrooms, accommodating different learning styles and recognising individual differences.
The curriculum is delivered through dynamic methods such as classroom discussions, case studies, field visits, role plays, project work, surveys, hands-on experiments, model-making, poster-making, and more. This ensures that learning is both a joyful and impactful experience, empowering students to apply their knowledge in real-life scenarios.
ICSE Syllabi – Building a strong base for international and national competitive exams
The curriculum prescribed by the CISCE is comprehensive and inclusive. Concepts across various subjects are explored in depth to help learners understand the nuances of the content. The internal assessment component enables teachers to continuously evaluate students throughout the learning process. Emphasis is placed on project work and lab activities during the curriculum’s implementation.
Another notable feature of this syllabus is its balanced focus on languages, arts, and science subjects. The strong emphasis on English language skills at both ICSE and ISC levels gives students an advantage in language proficiency exams, particularly those seeking to study abroad.
ICSE Grading System – An emphasis on practical and theoretical approach
The grading system consists of an internal component, accounting for 20% of the total marks, and a summative component, making up 80%. Students appearing for the Grade X ICSE Examinations may notice that the number of papers is higher compared to other boards. However, this approach spreads the pressure of preparation more evenly, allowing students to dedicate sufficient time to each subject.
The ISC syllabus is comprehensive, offering students an in-depth understanding of their chosen subjects. Its flexibility, such as the option to opt out of studying two languages, allows students to focus on their areas of interest. The assessment system strikes a balance between simple, complex, and analytical questions, encouraging higher-order thinking skills. Depending on the subject, examinations include a combination of theory and practical or project work.
The board also provides accommodations for students with special difficulties at both ICSE and ISC levels. Additionally, students in Grade IX may choose to opt out of Science and Mathematics if these are not aligned with their interests. This reflects the board’s commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all types of learners are supported and given opportunities to excel in their preferred fields.
