St. Joseph's High School, Patna
| St. Joseph's High School Patna | |
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East of Bhootnath Road, Kankarbagh. Rajendra Nagar and Shantiniketan Colony Patna Patna, Bihar, 800026-800016 India | |
| Coordinates | nw of es |
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| School type | Co-Education |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1975 |
| Founder | Miss Raj Nair |
| School district | Patna |
| Specialist | Mr. Sahjahan Asrafi |
| Director | Miss Raj Nair |
| Principal | Dr. Poonam Ojha |
| Faculty | Mr. Vimlesh Kr. Sinha |
| Gender | All |
| Classes offered | 1-12th grade |
| Medium of language | English |
| Language | Sanskrit Hindi Urdu & English |
| Classrooms | 200 (approx.) |
| Campus | Shanti Niketan |
| Houses | Ruby, Saphire, Topaz, Emrald |
| Nickname | SJHS/ Miss Raj |
| Accreditation | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Affiliation | Play to +2 |
| Alumni | Shahrukh Javed, Aman Mishra, Badal, Harsh |
| Website | www.stjosephpatna.edu.in |
St Joseph's High School is a,co-educational school located in Patna, India. The school offers nursery, primary and secondary education. From 2012, It has been upgraded to offer higher secondary education (10+2) by CBSE.
History
St. Joseph's School was founded in 1974 with Founder Director Ms. Raj Nair.
Organization
Courses of Study
St. Joseph’s High School is a full fledged secondary school with classes from Pre-Nursery (Play) to XII. It prepares the students for the secondary school certificate examinations held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The medium of instruction is English.
Nursery classes and Play School
The Nursery and prep children are not burdened with any formal teaching and are allowed to learn in a free atmosphere. Activities include music, dancing, listening to stories, handling materials, spashing colours on paper, playing with toys individually as well as collectively and role playing.
Class teacher system in Junior Classes
There is a class teacher system in class I to III in which the concerned class teacher handles at least three subjects in the same class. This prevents compartmentalization of subjects.
To inculcate language skills, spoken English is emphasized. Stories are told, dramatized and drilled so that children learn new words and enrich their vocabu The academic programs are supplemented with co-curricular activities in which inter-house competitions are organised. Some of the facilities offered are:
- Dance, folk and classical,
- Music-vocal, instrumental and western,
- Art and craft,
- Communication skills - debates, declamation, education and speeches in English, Hindi and Urdu,
- Quizzes,
- Dramatics,
- Gardening,
- Martial arts (Taekwondo),
- Games and sports - basketball, volleyball, cricket, table tennis, football, Kho-Kho, and athletics.
Academic evaluation and assessment
The school has a system of continuous and comprehensive assessment. There are cycles of unit tests and terminal examinations including the final. Weightage is given to house/class assignments and projects. Students are promoted on the basis of the cumulative performance in the academic year.
Parents are kept apprised of the progress of their children through parent teacher meetings organised every term.
Admissions
Admissions are granted mainly in Nursery and play school. However, if seats are available admissions to other classes are possible. Entry is decided by the age criteria laid down by the Bihar Government. Admissions are granted on the basis of merit.
Transport
School provides transport facilities in limited areas.
Facilities
Library
The school has two libraries and one for the seniors (Classes VI to X). They are stocked with books on all subjects to meet the needs of staff and students. Magazines, journals and newspapers are subscribed to.
Science Laboratories
There are three laboratories for the three main disciplines i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Computer Center
Computer education is a part of the school curriculum. Computer education programmes have been introduced for students from class IV upwards. Two air-conditioned laboratories are equipped with computers, software and computer literature. A multimedia center for classes KG to III is held.
Music and Dance Department
There are rooms for vocal, instrumental, western music and Dance which are taught as art forms. Musical instruments are provided.
Auditorium
An auditorium has been added to the school. All the co-curricular activities are done here. There is space in the gallery for students to sit & see the program.
Activity room
The activity room is a room for tiny tots. Toys which serve an educational purpose are provided to the children so that they receive their first lessons to work and play together.
Play school
The school has a play school with swings, see-saws, climbing ladders, merry-go-round, and duck pool.
Playground
The school has 2 play fields with facilities for team games such as football, volleyball, cricket, and basketball. The children can get coaching in basketball, table tennis, volleyball and cricket.
Coordinates: 25°35′46″N 85°10′37″E / 25.5960°N 85.1769°E