1. What are the various classes at CHIREC Jubilee Hills campus?
There is one section of Nursery, three sections of PPI and four sections of PPII.
2. What are the various classes at CHIREC Gachibowli campus?
There are two sections of Nursery, four sections of PPI and five sections of PPII.
3. How will virtual classes be conducted? How can parents manage these classes?
The virtual classes will be conducted on Team`s platform. The parents will get credentials to login to Teams. The class teacher will send invitation to the parents for the online classes and the schedule will reflect in the Teams calendar. The recording of the class will be available to parents for the quick reference
4. What will be the syllabus for online sessions?
The first few sessions will be focused on building a relationship and bond between the teachers and students. It is important that children feel comfortable with their class before they start learning. The modules and activities will be designed as per the topic of the week, which will be communicated to parents in advance.
5. Do students need books and material to attend online classes?
As the Early Years Programme is skill-based, all the concepts will be introduced through hands-on activities. Relevant books, activity sheets and material will be provided by the school. Relevant follow-up activity sheets will be uploaded to Seesaw for students and parents.
6. Are we supposed to arrange for any other material(s) from our end?
While most of the material will be provided by the school, if there are any requirements, parents will be notified by the teachers beforehand.
7. How will books be distributed to students?
The books and resource material will be delivered shortly. The class teachers will explain how to use the given material during the online classes.
8. How can I ensure my child is comfortable in front of the screen?
To ensure a successful online learning environment, we recommend establishing a daily routine for your child with dedicated learning hours in a quiet place without distractions. We also suggest getting plenty of exercise, eating healthy, sleeping well, and taking short breaks between modules for overall well-being. The sessions have been kept short with intervals in between to reduce continuous screen time.
9. Given the age of my child, is parent supervision required during the online class?
While the activities are designed to be child-friendly, we recommend parent cooperation and supervision to ensure learning is successful.
10. Can I Pads or tablets be used for online classes?
Yes, the Seesaw and Teams Apps can be downloaded from I Store or Play store on any mobile or tablet. Seesaw and Teams can also be accessed on the web from any desktop or laptop.
11. What is the teacher child ratio?
- The teacher child ratio is 1:15. Each class has two home-room teachers.
- The academics covered in both the campuses is uniform and simultaneous.
During Circle Time and P. E. sessions on the online platform the class will be divided into two groups thus the teacher child ration will 1:8 during Circle Time.
12. How will the well-being of my child be taken care of?
We begin each day with a Be Well activity wherein teachers and students engage in hands-on experiences to practice healthy living habits. Parents are also invited to be a part of this activity.
13. Which platforms will be used for virtual classes?
- The live sessions will be conducted on Microsoft Teams and the recorded sessions will be posted on the Seesaw platform.
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As notified by the school, CHIREC is in the process of integrating its IT infrastructure with Cognita. As a result of this integration, your child will need to use a new email id and password to log into Microsoft O365. You would have received an email from the school with your new Microsoft O365 login credentials.
- The class teachers will conduct the virtual sessions on Teams. She will send the invitation to all the sessions beforehand, and the parents can find them on their calendar.
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The class teacher will upload some activities on the Seesaw app as per the timetable shared.
Seesaw is an interactive platform, and students can post their drawings, audio, or video clips. The class teachers will give their feedback too. -
We request you keeping the weekly schedule handy to refer to all the details needed for the virtual sessions. The class teacher will send the weekly schedule every Thursday for the coming week.
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We have made these timetables child-friendly, and we request you to go through the same along with your child. This practice will go a long way in making your child responsible and independent.
15. What will be the duration of online classes?
- The online classes will be held daily on Microsoft Teams covering various skills. These sessions will also be recorded for the convenience of both parents and students.
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The Nursery students will have 2 sessions of 20 minutes each with a break in between.
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The PPI students will have 2-3 sessions of 20 minutes each with a break in between.
- The PPII students will have 3-4 sessions of 20 minutes each with a break in between.
- The students will receive follow up activity on the Seesaw platform which they can do at their pace.
16. What is the tentative schedule/timetable for each class?
Every class has Circle time with class teachers in the morning followed by Activity class. The schedule will be shared with parents every Thursday for the coming week. All the details will be given in the timetable for the quick reference of the parents.
17. Will my child learn 2nd Language?
The CBSE students are offered Hindi and Telugu in PPII to choose one from. Cambridge students study Hindi as 2nd language
18. What activities will be offered in PPI and PPII to my child?
The students are offered Taekwondo and Aerobics in PPI and PPII and students can choose anyone. Special coaches conduct these classes.
19. In which activities will my child participate?
There will be quite a few activities to look forward to throughout the year like Story sessions, Quiz Time, Show and Tell, Tabletop cooking, Ramp Walk, Math with Manipulatives to name a few.
20. In which events will my child participate?
- Virtual or physical school, the whole year is a happening one with quite a few events to look forward. These events have a significant role in the overall development of a child, and they have been aligned with the school philosophy, `The Whole Child`.
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There will be quite a few events to look forward to throughout the year like Silver Day, Golden Day, 100 days, Festival Celebration, Children`s Day Celebration, Grandparents` Day Celebration to name a few.
21. Will competitions be conducted online?
There will be quite a few activities to look forward to throughout the year like Story sessions, Quiz Time, Show and Tell, Tabletop cooking, Ramp Walk, Math with Manipulatives to name a few.
21. Will my child get home assignment?
- The school program will be complete if connected with home too.
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The school has ensured to have this connection during virtual school as well. The resource material and activity books will be provided to the students in the coming few days. Some activity sheets, video clip and audio clips will be uploaded on the seesaw app for extended learning.
- The schedule of these activities will be shared with the parents shortly by the class teachers.
- We request you to use the reference material at home and make a routine for the child to go through the same from time to time.
- A little time invested daily in revising the concepts will go a long way to set a routine of self-learning
22. Are CHIREC teachers trained to take online classes?
The school has a great team of passionate, creative, and competent teachers who are aware of their roles. Our intense in-house professional development program keeps the teachers abreast of the latest trends in education. CHIREC teachers are well equipped in terms of skills and resources to conduct online classes.
23. How can I contact the class teacher of my child?
Parents can send an email to the class teacher, and she will get in touch with the parents. We request you to mention the name, class, and unique id of the child in the mail for clear understanding. .
24. How will I know the progress of my child?
The school believes in remaining in constant touch with the parents and we begin our year with `Coffee with Teachers` wherein parents and teachers have a light conversation to understand each other. Three term end meetings are organized to talk about the progress of the child. During the year, if the parent or teacher feels there is a need to meet, a meeting can be arranged.
25. How do I get latest updates about the class and school?
- Communication is vital to ensure the school program runs effectively.
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The school gives the parents a User Id and Password to access the My Class Board. Parents can access the daily attendance of the child and other important updates about holidays, timetables, PTM schedule, Progress cards.
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Parents are expected to check the email, school website, and MCB app regularly to get the latest updates.
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The link to view monthly e-newsletter is shared with parents. The newsletter updates on events and learning that happened during the month, important announcements, forthcoming events, and topics.
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The daily updates are posted on the school website in the Today@CHIREC section.