Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School is one of the prestigious institutions in Tamil Nadu. It is the No.1 school for boys in Salem and is also ranked among the top 4 schools in Tamil Nadu as per the ranking of AC Nielsen Survey. The school has celebrated its golden jubilee and is still continuing its legacy in the field of education. Holy Cross School offers education from LKG to class XII. The school gives more importance to education and co-curricular activities. The students from Holy Cross School has secured state level and district level ranks in the board examinations conducted by the Tamil Nadu state government for class X and XII. The school also has topped many inter school state level competitions such as LOSA, G-Fest, C-Fest, etc.
AcademicsThe medium of instructions in the school is English and it provides education from LKG to class XII. The school offers both CBSE and Tamil Nadu state board syllabus from L.K.G to class 5. From class 6 to 10, the school follows the equity syllabus of Tamil Nadu state board. For higher secondary classes (class 11 and 12), the school offers education in 4 groups
Group 1: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Maths.
Group 2: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths.
Group 3: Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Computer Science.
Group 4: Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Business Maths
To improve the communication and the language skills of the students, the school conducts learning sessions in English through audio-video programs in the language lab. In the language lab, the students are given opportunities to develop their language skills, communication skills, pronunciation, etc. To improve the mathematical skills, the school gives special training to the students by conducting learning sessions in Maths lab.
FacilitiesThe classrooms in the school are spacious and well furnished. For LKG and UKG, the classrooms are air conditioned and are fitted with special display boards and smart boards. The school provides multimedia based education to the students through audio and visual components. To acquire practical knowledge on the subjects, the school has equipped Physics lab, Chemistry lab, Computer lab and Biology lab. To improve the mathematical skills of the students, the school has a Maths lab equipped with computers, experimental models and other learning aids. The school library has many books, literary pieces, autobiographies, encyclopedias, fiction, non-fiction books, children's books, novels, etc. The school has large multipurpose hall with superior acoustic properties. The entire campus of the school is under the surveillance of CCTV cameras. The school sends SMS and Voice call information to the parents regarding the student and the school activities. The school provides hostel facilities to the students with accommodation, food, laundry and washroom facilities. Transport facilities are available for the day scholar students. The school has gym, skating rink, playground and facilities for basketball and cricket net for practice. In the Holy Cross boutique the students, parents and well- wishers of Holy Cross can purchase stationery items, tea cups, key chains and other memorabilia.
ActivitiesThe school gives more importance to bring out the special talent and the skills of the students. The school conducts language proficiency classes, bridge courses and handwriting classes. In addition, the school also conducts educational tour, motivational campus, trekking and KALOTHSAV (inter school cultural competitions).The school follows club and house system and conducts inter house competitions (4 houses) in both sports and co-curricular activities. To fine tune the skills of the students, the school has devised 17 clubs- Adventure Club, Bible Club, English Literary Association, Computer Club, Ecco Club (Economics & Commerce) , Language Club, Fine Arts Club, Health & Sports Club, History & Geography Club, Interact Club, Junior Jaycees, Maths Club, Nature Club, Philately Club, Readers Club, Quiz Club and Science Club. The school celebrates festivals such as Pongal, Diwali, Christmas and also conducts Annual Sports meet every year to unleash the sports and the cultural talent of the students.
- Soundharya
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