The Purpose of our curriculum is to -

» Create eager and active learners
» Build confidence and positive self esteem     
» Establish appropriate communication skills
» Develop body control and movement
» Develop appropriate social and emotional skills
» Promote aesthetic and artistic development
» Promote intellectual development
» Develop creativity and imagination
» Is geared towards all round development.
» Is designed to expose students to ideas and skills that are not    part of most school curricula.
» Opportunity to supplement existing interest and to discover    new ones.
» Designed to be fun, stimulate curiosity and discusion    to encourage love for learning.
» Participation in positive learning activities to evolve life long self learners.

THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The elementary school, kindergarten through grade five, seeks to create an atmosphere of respect and trust where learning is exciting and challenging; where self-confident use their time; where each child is prized as a unique individual. The first years of formal schooling are critical, during this period, children develop lifelong attitudes towards study and build a foundation in language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing), math, science and social studies. At the same time, they learn to work and play independently and in co-operative groups.

The language arts program in the elementary school is literature based. The program integrates reading, writing, speaking and listening, supported by the collection of short stories from a variety of literary genres and extended through appropriate novels, students gain a rich under standing of language and communication skills.

The study of mathematics includes basic computation, problem solving and real life applications. Computers and calculators are integrated appropriately. The program is supplemented by a wealth of materials to help make math concepts clear to children.

IIn our science program, students are encouraged to exhibit an understanding of key scientific concepts and principles and develop their capacity for scientific thinking and processing.

IIn social studies, students are prepared to become responsible, participating citizens in a global society. Home-country and world studies are an integral part of the program. A variety of text and resources are used.

IIn addition to the core curriculum, other programs for elementary students include art-physical education, computers and music. The elementary school computer program provides opportunities for learning computer skills, innovative thinking and creating a sense of achievement.

Vocational training is also a part of the curriculum. The courses are carpentry, aero-modeling and toy making.

The second language will be introduced in grade 1.The child can opt for either Hindi or Kannada. The Third language will be introduced in grade 3 .A child who has opted for Hindi as the second language will take up kannada as the third language and vice versa.

METHODS

The comprehensive and dynamic, curriculum is continually updated by the G.C.P.S Academic Department and the concepts learnt are described in terms of clearly stated objectives.

The curriculum of G.C.P.S is designed to produce students who -

» Continue to be motivated to ask questions in a variety of forms and setting in their lives.
» Exhibit curiosity and find new opportunities to learn and to plan, monitor and reflect on their own, continuining    learning.
» With incisive and innovative thinking and action, balance particular needs and problems with an eye towards    the whole.
» Benefit and learn from mistakes and practice critical and creative thinking and problem solving.
» Can transfer knowledge across disciplines and context that can integrate and synthesize  information from a    variety of sources and in a variety of contexts.
» Can work effectively in teams and in collaborative settings by balancing their needs with those  of a group,    exhibiting an awareness of both their own limitations and the strengths they bring  to a group setting engage in    effective group problem-solving and conflict resolution and work  towards common goals.
» Know how to listen and communicate clearly in various situations and in various modes,  including oral and    written.
» Contribute effectively and productively to society by being technologically literate, employing effective life    management skills, effectively balancing and synthesizing life roles and sensitively working as a team member    in the context of work, family, friendship and community.
» Exhibits commitments to the larger community and for the welfare of others. Practice civic action    and    responsibility and seek opportunity to make individual contribution to broader causes.