ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

ST. John Vianney School

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🎯 Evaluation Criteria

(A) Classes I & II – Foundational Stage

Student performance is evaluated regularly through a variety of assessments.

Subjects: Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, Environmental Science

  • Term 1 (100 marks)
    • Formative & Periodic Assessment: 40 marks (10 + 30)
    • Term 1 Assessment: 60 marks
    • Written: 50 marks
    • Subject Enrichment Activities: 4 marks
    • Multiple Assessment & Portfolio: 6 marks
  • Term 2 (100 marks)
  • Formative & Periodic Assessment: 40 marks (10 + 30)
  • Term 2 Assessment: 60 marks
  • Written: 50 marks
  • Subject Enrichment Activities: 4 marks
  • Multiple Assessment & Portfolio: 6 marks

(B) Classes III–V – Preparatory Stage

Performance is tracked continuously through structured assessments.

Subjects: Language 1, Language 2, Mathematics, Environmental Science

  • Term 1 (100 marks)
    • Periodic Assessment: 40 marks
    • Term 1 Assessment: 60 marks
    • Written: 50 marks
    • Subject Enrichment Activities: 4 marks
    • Multiple Assessment & Portfolio: 6 marks
  • Term 2 (100 marks)
  • Periodic Assessment: 40 marks
  • Term 2 Assessment: 60 marks
  • Written: 50 marks
  • Subject Enrichment Activities: 4 marks
  • Multiple Assessment & Portfolio: 6 marks

Additional Notes:

  • Discipline is assessed on attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness, respect for rules, and attitude towards society and nation.
  • Co‑scholastic activities and discipline are graded term‑wise on a 3‑point scale (A–C).
  • For promotion to Class VI, 50% of Term 1 + 50% of Term 2 is considered. Minimum passing grade: D.

(C) Classes VI–VIII – Middle Stage

Evaluation follows the CBSE Assessment Scheme with two terms.

Subjects: Language 1, Language 2, Language 3, Mathematics, Science, Social Science

  • Term 1 (100 marks)
    • 30 marks: Periodic Assessment + Multiple Assessment + Subject Enrichment + Portfolio
    • 70 marks: Term End Exam
  • Term 2 (100 marks)
  • 30 marks: Periodic Assessment + Multiple Assessment + Subject Enrichment + Portfolio
  • 70 marks: Term End Exam
  • Class VI: 10% of Term 1 + full Term 2 syllabus
  • Class VII: 20% of Term 1 + full Term 2 syllabus
  • Class VIII: 30% of Term 1 + full Term 2 syllabus

Additional Notes:

  • Promotion: 50% of Term 1 + 50% of Term 2; minimum passing grade: D.
  • Discipline assessed on attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness, and respectfulness.
  • Co‑scholastic grading (Work Education, Art Education, Health & Physical Education, Computer Skills) on a 5‑point scale (A–E).

(D) Classes IX–X – Secondary Stage

Evaluation follows CBSE’s Assessment Scheme.

  • Total Marks: 100
  • 80 marks: Annual Exam (Class IX) / Board Exam (Class X)
  • 20 marks: Internal Assessment
  • Periodic Written Test: 5 marks
  • Multiple Assessment: 5 marks
  • Portfolio: 5 marks
  • Subject Enrichment Activity: 5 marks

Additional Notes:

  • Promotion requires 33% marks in each subject.
  • Class X students appear for two pre‑board examinations (first pre‑board counted as Periodic Test 3).
  • Discipline graded on a 5‑point scale.
  • Co‑scholastic activities (Work Education, Art Education, Health & Physical Education, Value Education & Environmental Studies) graded on a 5‑point scale.
  • Three periodic written tests conducted annually; best two considered.

(E) Classes XI–XII – Senior Secondary Stage

  • Class XI: Quarterly, Half‑Yearly, and Annual Examinations.
  • Class XII: Two Periodic Tests + Two Pre‑Board Examinations.
  • Mandatory participation in periodic tests, term exams, speaking/listening skills, and practical exams.

Promotion Criteria:

  • Minimum 33% in each subject.
  • For subjects with practicals: 33% in theory + 33% in practical separately, plus 33% aggregate.
  • Minimum passing grade: D.

📌 Norms for Promotion

  • Promotion is based on year‑long performance.
  • Attendance: Minimum 80% required (Principal may reduce to 75% in exceptional cases).
  • No grades/marks for absentees; no re‑exams conducted.
  • Students failing twice in the same class will not be permitted to continue.
  • Use of unfair means results in zero marks; repetition leads to expulsion.
  • Good conduct, punctuality, and responsibility are essential requisites for promotion.
  • Class X & XII students must appear for Pre‑Board examinations before public exams.
  • In cases of misconduct, dishonesty, non‑payment of fees, or inadequate attendance, a student’s name may be withdrawn from the list of candidates even after qualifying prelims.