ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
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Grace Public School (GPS), Howrah, is dedicated to providing value-based, high-quality education tailored to the needs of students in Howrah, West Bengal. Our goal is to nurture skilled and capable students who can adapt to the evolving demands of society, both nationally and internationally. Our students are highly focused and committed to their studies, making the most of our lab and library resources. The school’s main aim is to design an effective academic program that supports their growth and learning.
Play Group to Class XII
But GPS, Howrah family has the thought in its mind to extend and incorporate other field of studies in this school.
Teaching
The school has a team of skilled and experienced teachers who provide quality education in basic and advanced subjects. Students learn in spacious, modern classrooms with well-equipped labs, a seminar hall, a library, and other essential facilities. We follow Total Quality Management (TQM) to ensure excellence in education at every level.
Research
The teachers are engaged in conducting need based research in integrated crop management approaches leading to scaling up of productivity of our students.
Roles and Responsibilities of the HOD at Grace Public School (GPS), Howrah
- Allocate the subjects to the faculty members well in advance before commencement of the year.
- Gather lesson plans from teachers before classes begin and check that they follow the required format.
- Ensure that timetables are created according to the Principal's guidelines and inform teachers and students at least a day before classes start.
- Interact with students (Section wise) of their class 15 days once, identify the problems and find solutions in consultation with the Principal.
- Check the student attendance registers kept by staff every week and submit them to the Principal for review every two weeks..
- Ask the teachers to prepare question papers following the Principal’s instructions while keeping them confidential. They should check the answer sheets on time and submit them along with the marks sheet to the exam section as per the given schedule.
- Ask the class advisors to ensure that students follow the dress code properly.
- Gather student feedback on each faculty member for all subjects taught in their class. Share the feedback with the respective faculty members using the standard format approved by the Principal. Also, provide a copy to the Principal. If a subject is taught by a faculty member from another department, send a copy to the Head of that Department (HOD). Encourage faculty members to improve based on feedback and track their progress each semester.
- Ask class teachers to create Master Registers for recording attendance and internal marks within the first week of the semester after classes begin.
- Communicate the attendance particulars and internal marks of students to the concerned parents from time to time with the help of class advisors.
- Guide and support students who miss assessment tests or attend classes irregularly to help them improve.
- Divide students into teams and assign project mentors according to the Principal's instructions.
- Ensure that all communications go through the Principal's office.
- Assign a faculty member to take charge as HOD in their absence and ensure all files and records are accessible to them.
- Assign faculty members as mentors and pair them with students at the start of the academic year.
- Regularly update the concerned authorities about significant events in the department.
- Organize extra classes when needed to help students who need more support.
- Ensure academic discipline in the department.
- Follow the Principal's instructions as they are given from time to time.
Roles and responsibilities of Academic Co-coordinators at GPS, Howrah:
- Keep track of students' academic progress in each department.
- Oversee the work of Class Advisors.
- Approve Internal Assessment marks for all assigned students.
- Review and manage student feedback.
- Handle any other student-related activities in the school and hostels.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Class – Advisors at GPS, Howrah
- Remind all students to attend classes regularly and follow the dress code.
- Record absentees for each period and submit the list to the HOD daily.
- Provide the HOD with a list of students who missed internal tests.
- Prepare and submit attendance reports every 15 days to the HOD and Principal.
- Analyze and report results of Class/Board Exams, Assessment Tests, and Model Exams to the Principal and HOD on time.
- Ensure students attend all exams without exception.
- Update parents about their child's attendance and internal marks as instructed by the HOD.
