CBSE INITIATIVE

EXPECTATION OF CBSE FROM PRINCIPALS

Learning Outcomes (LOs) at Elementary Level (15.7 MB) Adopt LOs for teaching-learning and assessment
Principal as Pedagogical LeaderSchool’s Principal to have a crucial role in the evolution of the teaching-learning ecosystem as the Head and pedagogical leader of their schools.
Annual Pedagogical Plan School’s annual pedagogical plan to be developed. Notified vide Circular No. Acad-15/2019 dated 09.03.2019 and Suggestive guidelines for the annual pedagogical plan shared vide Circular No. Acad-49/2019 dated 05.09.2019

Prepare the Pedagogical Plan and implement it
Integration of Arts in Pedagogy vide Circular No. Acad-12/2019 dated 8th March 2019, integrated Arts with Teaching-Learning Process.
Mandatory Art Education Ensure minimum two periods per week for each class and section in timetable
Culinary Art Ensure it is part of the Art Education timetable
Experiential Pedagogy Adopt experiential learning and promote other innovative pedagogy
Mandatory Health and Physical Education Keep aside at least one period per day for each class/section for this in timetable.
CBSE Handbooks and Manuals Handbooks and manuals on several subjects have been prepared by the Board and are available at http://cbseacademic.nic.in/manual.html

Ensure their proper dissemination to all stakeholders in the school.

Arrange for discussion on these Handbooks.
Display the list of prescribed textbooks on website along with Declaration by Principal and Manager This must be done before the commencement of every academic session.

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Change in pattern of Question Papers for Board Examinations Candidates should be kept informed of all developments related to Board exams
Two Levels Mathematics for AISSENotified vide Circular No Acad-03 dated 10.01.2019 and FAQs (112 KB)Candidates and parents should be kept informed of all developments related to this, including the SQPs, to enable them to decide on the level to apply for during LOC registration
Internal Assessment - Portfolio Portfolios to be developed by students as per the Curriculum guidelines
Internal Assessment - Marks uploading Ensure uploading of correct marks

Ensure uploading of Marks within the prescribed time schedule
Practical Examination Practical examinations held in month of January/ February

Candidates should be kept informed of all developments related to Board examinations.
Permission for Additional subject( Notified vide Circular No. Coord/ROs/2019 dated 06.5.2019) Schools to comply
Permission for Additional student( Notified vide Circular No. Coord/SO Ptg/LOC/2019 dated 05.04.2019) Schools to comply
Sample question papers SQPs for all subjects reflecting the changed exam paper pattern have been uploaded on CBSE website

Candidates should be kept informed of SQPs

Links:
Sample Paper

Marking Scheme
Scheduling of examination Board examinations for small subjects shall begin from mid-February and for all major subjects shall commence from 1st working day in March every year. Exact schedule shall be notified

Candidates should be kept informed of all developments related to Board exams.
Upload copies of all transfer certificates issued on school website This is necessary for the Board in general and also to obtain documentary evidence of all transfers that take place before or after LOC please see Circular No. CBSE/TC/Uploading/2018 dated 01.10.2018

This must be updated same day as issue of Transfer certificate
Scheme of Study: Combination of subjects( Notified vide circular number CBSE/LOC/112509 dated02.08.2019 of CBSE) Schools to comply
CWSN facilitation( Notified vide circular number CBSE/Coord/112233/2019 dated 12.04.2019 of CBSE.) Candidates and parents should be kept informed of all developments related to this

They must follow the protocols laid down.

CBSE INITIATIVE

EXPECTATION OF CBSE FROM PRINCIPALS

New Skill subjects( Notified vide circular number Acad-14/2019 dated 09.03.2019 of CBSE.) Inform the students
Change in QP pattern( Notified vide Notification No. 29 dated 27.9.2018 of CBSE.)Inform the students about the changes in the pattern

CBSE INITIATIVE

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CBSE Heritage India Quiz( Notified Vide Circular No. Acad. 45 dated 28.08.2019) inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
CBSE Cluster, Zonal and National Sport meet( Vide Circular number Acad-29/2019 dated 30.5.2019 of CBSE)inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
CBSE Expression Series( Vide circular No. Acad-37 dated 16.8.2019 of CBSE)inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
CBSE Science Exhibition/ Fair Notified Vide Circular No. Acad. 53 dated 17.09.2019, To be held in November 2019 – January2020 inform students about the activity and encourage their participation.
Art Exhibition( To be conducted in the month of Dec2019-Jan 2020. Notification is under preparation.)inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
CBSE StoryTelling competition( Notified Vide Circular No. Acad.70 dated 08.11.2019) inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
Science Promotion Test Inform students that it is to be conducted in the month of January-Februray 2020.
Aryabhatta Ganit Challenge ( Notified Vide Circular no. Acad.62. dated 30.10.2019.) inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
CBSE Reading Challenge Inform students that it is to be conducted in December 2019-January 2020
Fit India Week( Notified vide Circular No. Acad-71, 20 November 2019)inform students about the activity and encourage their participation
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Activities inform students about the activity and encourage their participation

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Mandatory in-house training of teachers – 3 days

i. This has been notified vide circular no. 13/2019 dated 09.3.2019.
From academic session 2019-20 onwards it is mandated, and it must reflect in documentary evidence
Mandatory 2 days training of teachers in association with COEs

i. This has been notified vide circular no. 13/2019 dated 09.3.2019
From academic session 2019-20 onwards it is mandated, and it must reflect in documentary evidence
Mandatory 2 days training of Principals

i. This has been notified vide circular no. 13/2019 dated 09.3.2019
From academic session 2019-20 onwards it is mandated, and it must reflect in documentary evidence
Mandatory full-time training of 5 days of all teachers in the school once in every three years

i. This has been notified vide circular no. 13/2019 dated 09.3.2019.
From academic session 2019-20 onwards it is mandated, and it must reflect in documentary evidence
Mandatory theme for training of teachers in 2019-20

i. Vide circular number 13 dated 09.3.2019 of CBSE, this has been notified as “Experiential learning and innovative pedagogy”.
The Principal must arrange for in-house training of all teachers on theme of the year and ensure completion of training by October 2019
CBSE Shiksha Vani - A Podcast App

i. Vide circular number Acad-18 dated 18.03.2019 of CBSE, this has been notified

ii. This podcast shall be used for capacity building of teachers in large measure
School Principals and Teachers are invited to contribute audios on varied subjects relating to school education and send them to cbsepodcast@gmail.com

Selected audios will be podcasted
Lead Collaborator of Hubs of learning to take the lead

i. Notified vide Notification CBSE/Acad/JS(AHA)/ 2019 dated 23.05.2019 & 22.07.2019 of CBSE
The Lead Collaborator School’s Principal shall be responsible for taking up activities as per circular along with other Hub members
Member schools of Hubs of Learning

i. Vide Notification ACTIVITIES IN 2019-20: A READY RECKONER FOR CBSE SCHOOLS CBSE/Acad/JS(AHA)/ 2019 dated 23.05.2019 & 22.07.2019 of CBSE, this has been notified
The member schools’ Principals shall be responsible for taking up activities as per circular as Lead Collaborator along with other Hub members
Compendium of courses

i. Vide Press Release dated 19.3.2019 of CBSE, this has been notified (553 KB)
Candidates and parents should be given e-copies of this for their own understanding and study

CBSE INITIATIVE

EXPECTATION OF CBSE FROM PRINCIPALS

Promotion of Conservation of Environment on campus and generation of awareness i. All possible action may be taken to promote conservation on campus and to generate awareness

CBSE INITIATIVE

EXPECTATION OF CBSE FROM PRINCIPALS

Updating of certification for safe drinking water, fire safety, Building safety certificate, elevator safety, Health and Hygiene Certificate, etc. as per requirements Ensure all certificates that have a bearing on the safety of the students in the school campus are updated from time to time
Maintaining Teachers’ service records record and file Ensure all documents, like appointment letter, service records are complete
School website Every affiliated school will develop their own website containing comprehensive information such as Affiliation status, details of infrastructure, details of teachers including qualifications, number of students, address-postal and e-mail, telephone nos., copies of transfer certificates issued, etc. as may be directed by the Board from time to time. The website so created should also have information with regard to fees charged.

Keep this updated all year round.
Uploading Annual E-return on OASIS Ensure this is done every year as per date to be specified by notice on portal
Uploading of Annual Report of the school on the website Prepare its annual report containing comprehensive information including name, address postal and e-mail, telephone numbers, affiliation status, period of affiliation, details of infrastructures, academic calendar, details of teachers including qualifications, details of teachers’ training, academic achievements, write up on all efforts made in the field of environment education, sports achievements, Innovations, overall results, PTA activities, important SMC decisions, number of students, etc. and post the same on school’s website

On or before 15th September, 2019
Periodic Safety Audit of school It is a non-negotiable responsibility of the Principal