Bombay Scottish School, Powai

BSS/P/Cir.002/2024 March 04, 2024

Sub: Grade 10 – ORIENTATION (2024 - 2025)

SCHOOL TIMINGS
● Reporting time to school is 8.10 a.m. After 8.15 a.m. the students will be marked
as late.
● Students using private vehicles should reach school by 7.45 a.m. to avoid traffic
congestion. They must alight 100m away from school. The students will not be
allowed to alight at the school gate.
● Parents are encouraged to follow the one way traffic rules in Raheja Vihar.
● After the third late mark the students will be sent home.

DISCIPLINE
• The School follows a zero tolerance policy towards bullying.
• Bullying: Any kind of name calling, teasing, physical attack, rude &
disrespectful behaviour counts as bullying. If a child is accused of any of the
above, the incident will be first verified. If found guilty, strict action will be
taken against the child.

NOTE
• Attendance on the first and last day of school is very important as per school
policy.
• In case, leave is required prior permission from the Principal must be sought.
• Leaves may be planned keeping in mind the school schedules.
• Kindly read and abide with all the rules given in the School handbook.
• In case of an unforeseen holiday, the school may decide to keep the following
Saturday as a working day.
• Special classes may happen on Saturdays in order to complete the portion.
Attendance for the same is compulsory.
• Please note that the Syllabus and Time Table will be uploaded on the School
website as PDF format.

STUDY TIME FOR THE CHILDREN

● Students are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in
their work.
● Schedule a regular study time.
● Keep the distractions to a minimum. This means no T.V. or phone calls during
study time.
● Please get involved in your ward’s academics. Make yourself available for
his/her questions and concerns.
● Praise his/her work and recognize their efforts.
• Regular reading and writing is encouraged for Hindi.

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 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STAFF MEMBERS

• Private Tuitions: Parents are requested not to approach our school teachers
for both academic and non- academic subjects like performing arts and music
for tutoring their children privately as this is not permitted.
• Students are prohibited from gifting their teachers with expensive chocolates,
flowers/gifts.

SCHOOL UNIFORM
● Students should wear the full PT uniform or the full school uniform on
designated days of the Timetable.
● PT uniform to be worn on the days the students have PT periods.
● Please approach the uniform vendors for the buying of track pants which have
been specially designed as per the School’s requirements. No other colour or
pattern will be allowed.
● Students will wear their winter jackets/cardigans as approved by the school. No
other colours/patterns will be allowed.
● Shoes: During monsoon students may wear all season black shoes with white
socks (mid-calf length). Ankle length/colourful socks are not allowed. Only
Crocs (black) will be allowed during monsoon.
● White sport/canvas shoes with white laces and white socks after the monsoon
with PT uniform.
● Hair- Girls: Two plaits/two pony tails (hair above shoulder length). No fringes
allowed. Boys: Hair uniformly short and neatly combed.
● School badge/ID card to be worn at all times.
● Nail polish/tattoos/ mehendi/ jewellery (rings/ flashy earrings) are not
permitted.
● Watches (1-5): Watches are not allowed for students of Grades 1 to 5.
● Watches (6-10): ONLY analogue watches (Black/Silver Straps) are allowed.
Students of Grades 6-10 must be dressed in their School uniform on
Birthdays too. All Grades however can distribute sweets worth upto Rs.20/-.
Alternatively, they can also distribute stationery products that is of use to
others.
● Students are discouraged from getting expensive chocolates for the staff.
● If the above is not adhered to, they will be sent home.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL

● Parents, please note that any call made to the school should be made during
the time mentioned in the school diary.
● Please reveal your full name, your ward’s name, class and section at the start
of your conversation.
● Please keep your conversation polite and brief.
● All correspondence to the school should be addressed to the Principal only.
However, leave notes should be addressed to the Class teacher & Coordinator
only.
● Please correspond with the School through email regarding leave-taking and
other such requests.
● Any other matter should be addressed to the Principal.
● Should there be any matter of urgency, the PTA representative may be
contacted.
● Any request made for a certificate (transfer, bonafide etc) will require 7 working
days for the school to process the same.

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 LIST OF IMPORTANT EMAIL IDS
● School: Ms. J. Desai: powai@bombayscottish.in

● Principal: Ms. J. Kotian: powai.principal@bombayscottish.in

● Senior Academic Coordinator: Ms. E. Selvaraj: powai.sac@bombayscottish.in

● Academic Coordinator: Ms M. David: powai.acicse@bombayscottish.in

● Class teacher 10A: Ms. Tracy Mendonca : tracy.mendonca@bombayscottish.in

● Class teacher 10B: Ms. N.S. Lakshmi: lakshmi.sengupta@bombayscottish.in
● Class teacher 10C: Ms. Rubina Fernandes
(rubina.fernandes@bombayscottish.in)

● Accounts: Ms Smriti Kulkarni powai.accounts@bombayscottish.in

● Library: Ms Ketaki Vaishampayan: powai.library@bombayscottish.in
● IT Support: Mr Chandrabhan Pandey powai.it@bombayscottish.in
● PTA: powai.pta@bombayscottish.in
● Transport Managers: Mr Devendra Giri/Mr Rohit:
powai.ptabus@bombayscottish.in
● School Phone No.: 46190366/46190367

ONLINE SCHOOL
● In case of heavy rains/transport strikes, the classes will be conducted
online. An intimation regarding the same will be done via a circular and
whatsapp message to the PTA.
● Regular Time table will be followed during such an arrangement.

RE-OPENING DATE

Grade Date Timings

10 11th March, 2024 8.10 a.m.- 2.55 p.m.

SUBJECT WISE DETAILS

MARATHI
● This subject is a Graded subject.
● Only one exam for the first term will be conducted for 40 marks and will be
graded accordingly.
● It will not be tested for the ICSE examinations.

CLASS PREP
● For English Language, customised worksheets made by the teachers will be
uploaded to Google Classroom.
(Note: These worksheets are not available in any store.)
● Regular homework will be given in English Language, Hindi and Mathematics.
Students MUST ensure that the homework is done regularly as it will aid in
consolidating learning.
● Answer Keys, PPTs of certain topics and ICSE guidelines will be uploaded to
Google Classroom.
● Written work will be assessed at regular intervals. Wherever necessary,
corrections & recommendations will be made.
● Demonstration of activities based on concepts taught in class will be done
(Science).
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 SCIENCE - PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY

● Students will be assessed regularly for their laboratory activities and journal
work.
● Practicals will be conducted regularly.
● Journal work will be given at regular intervals and students are expected to
complete them as per the submission dates that will be given.
● Without Lab coat, entry into the chemistry lab is prohibited.

SUPW

● SUPW is a compulsory subject at the ICSE level. Students are expected to devote
some time to doing work that would benefit society. In this regard, it has been
decided that Grade 10 students must render at least 20 hours of community
work during the academic year.
● A detailed circular will follow regarding the above.

DISPERSAL TIMINGS FOR ECONOMICS STUDENTS

Day Time

Monday 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday 2:20 p.m.

Wednesday 1:45 p.m.

Thursday 2:20 p.m.

Note:
• Students of Economics must leave the school at 2:20 p.m. on these days
according to the dispersal timing.
• A mail should be sent if they are availing the bus service.
• Grade 10 EVS students have class on Monday in the 9th period and so they
will be dispersed at 2:20 p.m.

EACH TERM ASSESSMENT BREAK UP

Each Year is divided into two terms (Tentative and as per ICSE guidelines)

Assessment Marks

Short Test Series -1 40

First Term Assessment 80

Short Test Series -2 40

Preliminary Examination 80

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 ABSENTEEISM DURING EXAMINATION

● Please note that if a child is absent during the exams/projects, he/she will be
marked AB(Absent) for the same.
● Incase the child is absent on account of sickness, he/she will be marked SL.
(Sick Leave)
● Parents must avoid sending their wards to school if they are unwell. Please do
not expect the school to make concessions for these cases such as separate
seating, and/or being allowed to go home as soon as the paper is done. If a child
who is unwell is being sent to school despite these warnings, the parents will be
definitely addressed.
● In this case, please note that an average will NOT be calculated for the
assessments.

PREPARATION FOR ASSESSMENTS

• In order to inculcate regular study habits, Question bank for each chapter will
be uploaded after the completion of the chapter. This will be done for all the
subjects in order to facilitate self study and revision.
• Study leave for a day or two will be given before the Term and Final exam. This
will be done in lieu of Revision week.
• A week prior to the exams, students are welcome to get their doubts clarified by
the teachers.

ICSE PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS

NUMBER OF PROJECTS & WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS

SUBJECT NO. OF PROJECT WEIGHTAGE

English Language Listening Skills 10 marks

Speaking Skills 10 marks
(Total - 20 marks)

English Literature Two projects. 20 marks

Each project is of 20 marks

Hindi Two projects – One from 20 marks

Language and the other from
Literature for 20 marks each

History One project of 1500 word limit 20 marks

Geography One project of 1500 word limit 20 marks

Mathematics One project External examiner-

10 marks
Internal – 10 marks
Total – 20 marks

Physics, Chemistry & Journal and practical work. A External examiner-

Biology written objective type test will be 10 marks
conducted at the end of the Internal – 10 marks
session based on practicals Total – 20 marks

Economics – Group II One project 20 marks

EVS – Group II One project of 1000 word limit 20 marks

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 Group III Electives – Based on ICSE guidelines for 100 marks
Art each subject
Commercial Appl.
Economic Appl.
Home Science
Physical Education
Computer Appl.
Technical Drawing
Western Music

Students are assessed for all the subjects based on the ICSE guidelines.

BRIDGING THE GAP

● Should there be any gap in learning, the school will call for a meeting with the
parents so that a comprehensive plan may be worked out to help the child
improve or progress at his/her pace.
● Additionally, in case the child is exhibiting behavioural concerns, parents will
be called to address the same.

SCHEDULED DATES FOR GRADE 10 ASSESSMENTS - (TENTATIVE)

ASSESSMENT DATES

Short Test Series -1 Monday, 24th June 2024 - Monday, 1st

July 2024

First Term Assessment Wednesday, 21st August 2024 -

Thursday, 5th September 2024

Short Test Series -2 Monday, 18th November 2024 - Monday,

25th November 2024

Preliminary Examination Monday, 6th January 2025 - Monday,

20th January 2025

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 Grade 10 - Syllabus

2024- 2025
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE
• Composition:
Essay – Descriptive, Narrative & TERM I
Argumentative; Story Writing & Drama:
Picture Composition. Julius Caesar:
• Letter Writing – Formal & Informal • Act 3
• Notice & Email Writing • Act 4
• Reading Comprehension -
Word Meanings, Questions & Prose:
Précis Writing. • With the Photographer
• Functional Grammar • The Elevator
• Speaking Skills • The Girl Who Can
• Listening Skills (Aural Comprehension)
Poetry:
NOTE: • Haunted Houses
All the aforementioned topics will be • The Glove and the Lions
covered using customised worksheets which • When Great Trees Fall
will be uploaded to Google Classroom at
regular intervals.
TERM II
REFERENCE BOOKS: Drama:
• Total English 10 • Act 5
• Writing With Ease Prose:
• The Pedestrian
• The Last Lesson

Poetry:
• A Considerable Speck
• The Power of Music

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HINDI MATHEMATICS

Language TERM I
• Letter Writing (Formal/ Informal) ● GST [Goods and Services Tax]
• Comprehension ● Banking [Recurring Deposit
• Composition Accounts]
• Synonyms, Antonyms ● Shares and Dividends
• Idioms and Proverbs ● Linear Inequations (in one variable)
• Adjectives ● Quadratic Equations
● Solving Problems (Based on
• Do As Directed
Quadratic Equations)
• One Word Substitution
● Ratio and Proportion
• Picture Writing
● Remainder and Factor Theorems
• Tatsam Tadbhav ● Matrices
• Bhavvachak Sangya ● Arithmetic Progression
• Gender ● Geometric Progression
• Numbers ● Reflection
• Types of tenses ● Section and Midpoint Formula
• Types of sentences ● Equation of a Line
• Ashudh Shudh shabd, Vaky ● Similarity

TERM I
Literature
Sahitya Sagar (Stories)
• Ch.1. Baat Athanni ki
• Ch.2. Kaki
• Ch.3. Mahayagya ka puraskar
• (Completed in grade 9)
• Ch.7. Sandeh
• Ch.8. Bheed mai khoya Aadmi
(Poems)
• P-1. Sakhi
• P-2. Girdhar ki Kundaliya
• P-3. Swarg bana sakte hain
• (Completed in grade 9)
• P-7. Vinay ke pad,
• P-8. Bhikshuk
TERM II
● Loci [Locus and its Constructions]
● Circles
● Tangents and Intersecting
chords
● Constructions [Circles]
● Cylinder, Cone and Sphere
● Trigonometric Identities
● Heights and Distances
● Graphical Representation
● Measures of Central Tendency
● Probability

TERM II
Sahitya Sagar ( Stories)
• Ch.4. Netaji ka chashma
• Ch.5. Apna-apna bhagya
• Ch.6. Bade Ghar Ki Beti,
• (Completed in grade 9)
• Ch.9.Bhede aur bhediye
• Ch.10. Do kalakar

Poems:
• P-4. Vah Janmabhoomi Meri
• P-5. Megh aaye
• P-6. Sur ke Pad
• (Completed in grade 9)
• P- 9. Chalana hamara kaam hai
• P-10 Matrimandir Ki Or

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PHYSICS CHEMISTRY

TERM I TERM I
• Force • Periodic table
• Work, Energy And Power • Chemical bonding
• Machines • A. Acid, bases & salts
• Refraction Of Light At • B. Analytical Chemistry
Plane Surfaces • Mole concept & Stoichimetry
• Refraction Through A Lens • Electrolysis
• Spectrum
• Sound TERM II
• Metallurgy
TERM II • Study of some compounds:
• Current Electricity • Hydrogen Chloride
• Household Circuits • Ammonia
• Electromagnetism • Nitric Acid
• Calorimetry • Sulphuric acid
• Radioactivity • Organic Chemistry
• Practical Chemistry

BIOLOGY HISTORY

TERM I TERM 1

• Absorption by roots • The First War of Independence

• Transpiration
• Photosynthesis
• Chemical Coordination in
Plants
• Structure of Chromosome,
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
• Genetics
• Excretory System
• Nervous System
TERM II
• Circulatory System
• Sense Organs
• Endocrine System
• Reproductive System
• Population
• Human Evolution
• Pollution
• Growth of Nationalism
• First Phase of the Indian
National Movement
• Second Phase of the Indian
National Movement
• The Muslim League
• Mahatma Gandhi and the
National Movement
• Quit India Movement
• Forward Bloc and the INA
CIVICS
• The Union Parliament
• The President and the Vice
President
TERM II
HISTORY
• Independence and Partition
of India
• The First World War
• Rise of Dictatorships
• The Second World War
• United Nations
• Major Agencies of the UN
• Non-Aligned Movement

CIVICS
• Prime Minister and the
Council of Ministers
• The Supreme Court
• The High Courts and
Subordinate Courts

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GEOGRAPHY
TERM I
• Topography (Ch.1,2,3,4)
• Outline maps of India
• Climate
• Soils in India
• Natural Vegetation of India
• Water Resources
• Mineral Resources Of India
• Conventional sources of
energy
• Non-Conventional sources of
energy
• Transport
• Waste Management-I
• Waste Management-II
TERM II
• Topography (Ch.1,2,3,4)
• Outline maps of India
• Agriculture in India (1,2,3,4)
• Manufacturing Industries
(Agro-Based)
• Mineral based Industries
ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS
TERM I
• Elementary Theory of Demand
• Elasticity of Demand
• Theory of Supply
• Factors of Production
• Nature and Structure of Markets
• The State of Economic
Development
• Meaning and Functions of Money
TERM II
● Commercial Banks
● Central Banks
● Inflation
● Glossary
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
TERM I
• Controlling Air Pollution
• Vehicle Emission Control
• Addressing Population
• Managing the urban
environment
• Managing soil and land
• Combating Deforestation
TERM II
• Managing Waste
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Biodiversity
• Energy Conservation
• Environment and development
• Towards a sustainable future
ART
Paper II: Nature Drawing
Assignments 12 (6 per term)
Paper III: Imaginary Composition
Assignments 12 (6 per term)
TERM I
• Projects: Glass Painting,
Canvas Painting, Pot
Painting, Fabric Painting
• Miniature Painting
• Pottery work
TERM II
● Sculpture relief in any medium
● Warli Painting
● Collage paper work
● Emboss painting (aluminium
or copper sheet).
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HOME SCIENCE COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

TERM I TERM I
• Home Management • Markets and Marketing
• Growth and development during • Marketing Mix
Adolescence • Advertising and Brand
• Meal planning Promotion
• Sales and Selling Process
TERM II • Generally Accepted Accounting
• Selection and Care of Clothing Principles
and Textiles • Issues of Environment
• Communication and Extension
TERM II
• Financial Accounting and
Reporting
• Banking and Bank Transactions
• Fundamental Concepts of Cost
• Importance of Human Resources
• Recruitment, Selection and
Training
• Public Relations

TECHNICAL DRAWING APPLICATIONS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

TERM I TERM I
• Geometrical constructions • Methods
• Area conversions • Constructors
• Engineering curves • Class as user defined type
• Templates and using library classes
• Isometric view (including copy • Strings
isometric) • Arrays
• Oblique view • Iterations
• Scales • Encapsulation
• Sectional Orthographic projection • Input Output
TERM II TERM II
• Auxiliary projection • Arrays
• Projection of Solids • Revision
• Section of Solids • Practice Question papers
• Section of Solids (Including
Auxillary view)
• Missing views

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TERM I SECTION B
• Human Growth & Development TERM I
• Physical Education • Football
• Body Types • Cricket
• Physical Fitness
• Sports Training TERM II
• Principles of Sports Training • Basketball
• Volleyball
TERM II
• Safety in Sports
• Prevention of Injuries
• Health Education
• Dietary Modifications and Meal
Planning
• Careers in Physical Education

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 ECONOMICS WESTERN MUSIC

TERM I TERM I
• Factors of Production • Forms of music
• Elementary Theory of Demand • Technology in music
• Elasticity of Demand • Personal Experience
• Theory of Supply
• Meaning and Types of Markets
TERM II
• Meaning and Functions of Money
• Musical instruments
• Inflation
• Life and Works
• Commercial Banks
• Forms of music: Concerto
• Central Bank
MARATHI
TERM II
• Introduction to Public Finance TERM I
• Public Revenue • कविता 12. रंग मजेचे रंग उद्याचे
• Public Expenditure • पाठ 15. खरा नागररक
• Public Debt
• व्याकरण - अव्यय, काळ, िाक्याचे प्रकार
• Consumer Awareness
• उतारालेखन

Thank you,

Sd/-
Principal

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