Examination System & Promotion Policies
Examination System & Promotion Policies
At R.C. Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, the evaluation system is designed to ensure fair assessment, continuous learning, and holistic growth. Examinations are not seen merely as a test of memory, but as a process to measure understanding, discipline, and progress.
Assessment Structure
Formative Assessment (FA)
- Conducted throughout the term.
- Includes slip tests, projects, discussions, role plays, debates, skill-based activities, and assignments.
- Encourages creativity, analytical thinking, and application of knowledge.
Summative Assessment (SA)
- Conducted at the end of each term.
- Evaluates the syllabus covered during the term through written examinations.
- Ensures students have grasped key concepts and can perform under formal exam conditions.
Weightage System
- Formative Assessment: 40%
- Summative Assessment: 60%
- Together, these provide a comprehensive picture of student performance.
Examination Rules
- Every student is expected to appear for all scheduled tests and examinations.
- Cheating or malpractice during exams will result in strict disciplinary action, including cancellation of the paper.
- Students must maintain silence and discipline in the examination hall.
- Results once declared are final and cannot be reconsidered.
Promotion Policies
- Promotion to the next class is based on overall performance in Formative and Summative Assessments.
- Regularity in attendance, punctual submission of assignments, and participation in class activities are considered during promotion.
- Students who fail to secure the minimum required marks may be given special guidance and remedial support, but promotion will depend on consistent effort.
- Absence from exams without valid reasons will negatively impact promotion.
Study Habits & Responsibilities
- Students are encouraged to devote at least two hours in the evening and one hour in the morning for personal study on school days.
- On holidays, additional time should be spent in revision and practice, particularly for board classes (Std. X & XII).
- Parents are expected to monitor study schedules, sign progress reports, and support their child’s learning journey.
Evaluation Records
- The comprehensive evaluation record of every student is maintained by the school.
- In case of transfer, this record will be provided along with the Transfer Certificate, ensuring continuity of education.
✨ At R.C. Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School, the examination and promotion system ensures that every student is given equal opportunity to excel, while cultivating discipline, integrity, and responsibility.
