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IN THE ACADEMIC YEARS 2011-2013MILLENNIALS PROCURED
$ 14 MILLION SCHOLARSHIPS(Rs 1.40 BILLION)
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Table of Contents
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Welcome by the CEOMission Statement of Roots Millennium SchoolsCambridge PhilosophyCambridge Learner’s ProfileOur Programmes, Qualifications & PartnershipsCambridge IGCSECambridge IGCSE SubjectsSubject Offered at RMSGeneral Admission Information: RMS Internal AssessmentsExamination Timeline at RMSCambridge International ExaminationsHomework PolicyMillennium German Language DepartmentMillennium Chinese Language DepartmentMillennium WWF Green School ProgramGlobal Citizenship Programme Active CitizensAbout Microsoft Showcase SchoolsSports, Games and Mind MapsClubs, Societies and Facilities Community ServiceStudent Code of Conduct - SCC-001International University RecognitionRecognition in PakistanSubject Groups
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Welcome by the CEO
As we reach 28 years of academic I work very closely with each student and service, actively embraces cultural excellence - more than one quarter of a I take pride and honor in announcing diversity, and acknowledges and century, Roots Millennium Schools today that my students across Pakistan have accommodates the individual needs of i s synonymous wi th 'academic won scholarships in excess of $35 students.excellence', 'student achievement', 'social million over the last 4 academic years, Moreover, I would like to thank each one entrepreneurship', 'opportunity' & which is testament to our commitment to of our students, teachers, guidance & 'discovery' for students, parents, teachers their career choices and university career counselors and parents in support and community. Students who study here application support. Our students have of our endeavors and commitment are passionate about their subjects and not only made Roots Millennium Schools towards quality yet inclusive global qualifications and are dedicated to proud but in doing so, have made history education. I congratulate Team Roots expanding their knowledge of the world in Pakistan by blazing their way to the Ivy Millennium on the 28 year Celebrations around them. In the sphere of college League, MIT, Wellesley, Williams, of Roots Schools.education, Millennium Roots remains a Babson, YaleNUS, Cornell, NYU, Oxford place that dared to be a little different. It and Cambridge Universities over the last With warm regards, is our academic focus and personal few years. Our mission at RMS is to attention to each and every student that provide each student the opportunity to Faisal Mushtaq makes us distinct. achieve his/her academic and personal
best within an International educational Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq TI en v i r onmen t t ha t en cou rage s As a National Guidance Counselor and Chief Executive & National Guidance leadership, character, community Student University Applications Sponsor, Counselor
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Mission Statement of Roots Millennium Schools
Roots Millennium Schools aim is to bring out the best in a child/student mentally, intellectually, academically, physically, entrepreneurially and culturally by developing the attitudes, skills, knowledge and values in the students, thus required to meet the Global Challenges as millennial in the 21st century through advancements in our school curriculum, teaching pedagogy, School culture, learning environment and enabling technology.”
With Cambridge programmes and qualifications RMS has joined a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. The programmes and qualifications are created for students worldwide but there is a plenty of space for local content too. It develops a global outlook in Cambridge learners and equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
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Cambridge Philosophy
“Our mission is to provide educational supported by teaching and learning Every year, nearly a million Cambridge bene f i t t h r ough p ro v i s i on o f resources.These are recognized by the learners from 10,000 schools in 160 in ternat ional programmes and world's best universities and employers, countries prepare for their future with an qualifications for school education and giving students a wide range of options i n t e r na t i ona l edu ca t i on f r om to be the world leader in this field. in their education and career. As a not- Cambridge.Together with schools, we develop for-profit organisation, we devote our Cambridge learners who are confident, resources to delivering high-quality responsible, reflective, innovative and educational programmes that can engaged – equipped for success in the unlock learners' potential.modern world “
Cambridge International Examinations C a m b r i d g e p r o g r a m m e s a n d prepares school students for life, helping qualifications set the global standard for them develop an informed curiosity and international education. They are a lasting passion for learning. CIE is a created by subject experts, rooted in part of Cambridge Assessment, a academic rigour and reflect the latest department of the University of educational research. They provide a Cambridge.strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well
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Cambridge Learner’s Profile
The learner attributes are aspirational technologies that have not yet learners in becoming:and represent attitudes, backed by beeninvented and problems that we skilled action, which become effective don't yet know will arise.” in working with information habits in learning. As these were written and ideas their own and those of otherswith the global learner in mind, they are C a m b r i d g e p r o g r a m m e s a n d consistent with other classifications of the qualifications have a proven reputation for themselves, responsive attributes of 21st century learners written for being an excellent preparation for to and respectful of othersin different countries by both education university, employment and life and authorities and employers, describing Cambridge International Examinations as learners, developing their the competencies learners need to prepares school students for life, helping ability to learndemonstrate to be effective in the them develop an informed curiosity and modern world. a lasting passion for learning. The and equipped for new and
mission is to deliver world-class future challengesA generation ago, teachers could expect international education through the that what they taughtwould last their provision of high-quality curricula, intellectually and socially, students a lifetime. Today, because of assessment and services. ready to make a difference.rapid economicand social change, schools have to prepare students for jobs C a m b r i d g e p r o g r a m m e s a n d thathave not yet been created, qualifications are designed to support
confident
responsible
reflective
innovative
engaged
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Our Programmes, Qualifications & Partnerships
Programmes Qualifications
Partnerships / Affiliations
Pakistan - USEFPMillennium WWF Green School Ordinary Levels (O Levels), Cambridge Education UKProgram International Examinations, United Goethe Institute
KingdomMillennium Intel SFS Information INTEL Education Pakistan Communication Technology Program International General Certificate for The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
Secondary Educa t ion ( IGCSE) , Millennium German Language Program Coca Cola PakistanCambridge International Examinations Millennium Citizenship & Community China Radio International - CRIUnited KingdomEducation Program WWF PakistanAdvanced (A level) & Advanced Member PASCH - The “Schools: Partners SAFE & LSESubsidiary (AS Level), Cambridge for the Future” initiative Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & International Examinations, United Member British Council Global School Industry Pakistan KingdomPa r t n e r s h i p s a n d C o n n e c t i n g Foreign OfficeIB Primary Years Programmes Classrooms Program International Examinations Women’s IB Middle Years ProgrammesMember Global Entrepreneurship Week AssociationIB Diploma ProgrammeGEW by Kauffman Foundation Emaar Pakistan
Mil lennium Beyond the Border Pakistan Red Crescent SocietyEducation, Travel & School Links The Millennium University CollegeProgram British Council Pakistan MicrosoftMillennium Beyond the Classroom Cambridge International ExaminationsTeaching & Learning Initiatives Program Edexcel International
United States Education Foundation
Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most AS and A Levels, the advanced avoid cultural bias. It develops learners
popular international qualification for international certificate of education, the knowledge, understanding and skills in:
14 to 16 year olds. It is recognized by North American Advanced Placement ©Cambridge IGCSE
leading universities and employers programme and the International ©Subject content
worldwide, and is an international Baccalaureate Diploma Program. It ©A p p l y i n g k n o w l e d g e a n d passport to progression and success. provides a foundation for higher level understanding to new as well as Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, courses, including A Levels and AICE familiar situationstested and trusted by schools worldwide. Diploma and is equivalent in standard to ©Intellectual enquiryFor schools, Cambridge IGCSE offers a GCSE London and Cambridge GCE O ©Flexibility and responsiveness to flexible and stimulating curriculum, Level examinations. changesupported with excellent resources and ©Working and communicating in training and for learners, it helps The IGCSE syllabuses are international Englishimprove performance by developing in outlook, but retain a local relevance. ©Influencing outcomesskills in creative thinking, enquiry and The have been created specifically for an ©Cultural awarenessproblem solving. It is the perfect international student body with content
springboard to advanced study such as to suit a wide variety of schools and
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Cambridge IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE Subjects
Schools can offer any combination of remain relevant to students and stable for
subjects from any discipline and each teachers.n Accountingsubject is certificated separately. n Business Studies Cambridge IGCSEs offer a very wide
n English Language n Economicsrange of subjects to choose from and a
n Urdu Language n Enterprise variety of alternative routs for learner.
n German Language n English Literature Cambridge IGCSEs are highly suitable n Islamiyatfor a personalized approach, and they n Pakistan Studies
n Physics n Art & Designensure that school are in control.n Biology n Geographyn Chemistry n Global Perspectives Education is continually changing. CIE n Mathematics n Historykeeps ahead by updating the entire n Mathematics AdditionalCambridge IGCSE suit regularly. Schools n Information & Communication
tell us they want a balance: between n Technology
thoroughly revising syllabuses to they n Computer Studiesadapt to changes in the world, and
adjusting them year-on-year so they
Cambridge Hunanities
& Social Sciences
Cambridge Languages
Cambridge Sciences
Subject Offered at RMS
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At Roots, students are encouraged to particularly if they're aiming to go on to ªYou need a subject to enter a study a wide range of subjects at IGCSE further professional education. The particular career or course.level, at the same time. In order to follow decision making about the subjects is ªYou have not studied - subject a broad and balanced curriculum, many critical, try to choose the subjectsif : before but have looked into it and students take courses from each of the ªYou have been good at - and think it will suit your strengthIGCSE groups (see subjects offered list), enjoyed - a subject in the past.
IGCSE Subjects
Humanities Group
Accounting
Economics
Business Studies
Compulsory Subjects
English
Mathematics
Urdu
Islamiat
Pak Studies
Science Group
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Comp. Science
Optional/Additional Subjects
Add. Math
Art and Design
Enterprise
Sociology
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General Admission Information:
Cambridge IGCSE is designed to be an admission test of subjects English and students is on merit. The decision of the
taught as a three year course at our mathematics and will undergo a brief management and school administration
school. The criterion for admission to interview if he/she passes the test. is final and cannot be challenged. The
IGCSE level is such that any student Admission Form Pack (AFP – 001), details of the grades and age group are
coming from any school, who has passed prospectus together with subject mentioned below:
7th or 8th grade, will be admitted to IG-I combination form are available at all
i.e. grade 8th. The child will go through admission offices and selection of the
Age Group/ Entry Level
Age
13 years
14 years
15 years
IGCSE
IGCSE - I
IGCSE - II
IGCSE - III
Grades
8th
9th
10th
Year
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
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RMS Internal Assessments
D e p a r t m e n t o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l Teacher Meeting is held twice in each Qualifications at Head Office ensures term and four times in an academic year.quality and standard of internal assessmentsin all campuses of RMS At RMS, tnationwide by providing centralized e xam ina t i on s y s t em . I n t e r na l assessments takes place throughout the course of three years and gives options to the learners including written, oral, coursework and practical assessments. The student's academic progress is assessed through, sessionals, terminals, mock exams, oral and listening tests, practical exercises, home assignments, projects and written examinations. The progress is then recorded by the administration and result folder and report cards are sent home after sessionals and term exams. Parent
here are two terms in an academic year. First term is from Aug-Dec and 2nd term is Jan to June. There is one sessional (monthly assessment) in first term and onesessional in the second term. First terminal exams and Mock exam for the exam class held in December and final term promotion exams in May and result comes in June.After analyzing the results of 1st mock exam and two year performance Principal and subject teachers decide to get the child registered for core or extended curriculum.
Grading Key:
A* Grade
A Grade
B Grade
C Grade
D Grade
E Grade
F Grade
G Grade
N Grade
90% and above
80% and above
70% and above
60% and above
50% and above
40% and above
30% and above
20% and above
Un-graded (Below 20%)
Examination Timeline at RMS
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Mid October
December
March
April
May/June
Months Exams ExamsMonthsMonths Exams
1st Sessional
st 1st Mock/1 Term Exams
2nd Mock/Prom. Exams
3rd Mock/
Mid October
December
March
April
May/June
1st Sessional
1st Mock
2nd Mock
3rd Mock
CIEs
1st Sessional
st 1 Term Exams
2nd Sessional
Final Term Exams
Mid October
December
March
May/June
CIEsUrdu, Islamiyat, Pak. Stud.
IGCSE II IGCSE IIIIGCSE I
IGCSE-II ------- 3 CIEs ( Urdu, Islamait, Pak studies)+ IGCSE-III------ 5 CIEs ( English, Mathamatics + 3 optional)= 8 CIEs
Cambridge International Examinations
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The University of Cambridge formed the bright individuals have the chance to world. Every script needs the correct 'Local Examinations Syndicate', now excel. Extended curriculum is offered to marks so that everybody gets the correct known as Cambridge Assessment, over the students who are expected to get grade. 150 years ago. Its aim was to raise grade A to C and core is offered to those standards in education by administering who are expected to get grades D to G. Some exams are marked on paper and exams for people who were not some (such as multiple-choice exams) members of the University and Roots Millennium Schools offering are marked automatically by a inspecting schools. Cambridge IGCSE are registered CIE computer. But for any exam, every
centers and management provides student's work is marked in the same Cambridge International Examinations maximum guidance and complete way. are held twice in a year, once in support to the students throughout the May/June and result comes in August CIE registration process.Every child has Cambridge examiners are teachers or and then in Oct/Nov and result comes in to achieve 60 % percent marks in each experts in their subject, and they are November. The grades awarded at exam subject in 1st mock and regular carefully selected and trained. It is vital Cambridge IGCSE are A* - G with A* attendance are must for CIE registration. that they all mark to the same standard being the highest. IGCSE offers core and so that every child is awarded the right extended curriculum in many subjects for mark to every candidate every time.different ability levels, learners of all Cambridge receives over eight million abilities are assessed positively and answer scripts a year from all over the
Marking and Grading:
Homework Policy
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At RMS we believe that home learning reasonably be expected to spend on don't be afraid to ask questions if needs to be part of a wider partnership home learning and provide a useful necessarybetween parents and school. Homework framework for parents. ªSet aside a regular time for studyingc o n t r i b u t e s t o w a r d b u i l d i n g ªFind a quiet, well-lit study arearesponsibility, self-discipline and lifelong However, the precise amount of time ªWork on homework independently learning habits and provides students spent on home learning is much less whenever possible, so that it reflects with the opportunity to apply information important than the quality of the tasks set student ability.they have learned, complete unfinished and the way in which they are planned to ªProduce quality work.class assignments, and develop support learning. All students are given ªMake sure assignments are done independence. Home learning refers to monthly schedules in which different according to the given instructions work or activities which students are days will be assigned to different and completed on time.asked to do outside lesson time either on subjects, to spread HW over the week. ªThe duration of homework for their own or with parents / carers. A well- This helps us to avoid over burdening our IGCSE – I & II, is 90 minutes per day organised, regular programme of students as well as keeps our students and for IGCSE-III itis 2 hours per home-learning helps to develop an actively involved in their studies. day.understanding of lifelong learning as ªStudent presentations/ month as per well as reinforcing learning in the Guidelines: the required subjects are also classroom. The following guidelines set ªWrite down assignments in the “RMS scheduled beforehand to give all of out the school's broad expectations RA Dairies” the students ample time for about the amount of time students might ªBe sure all assignments are clear; preparation and study.
Millennium German Language Department
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Roots Millennium Schools not only wants PASCH stands for the "Schools: Partners We have added German Language as
to give children education but also for the Future" initiative. It is a global part of our curriculum starting from
intends to awaken an interest and network of some 1,500 schools that Grade 6 to onwards. Learning a
understanding for other cultures of the place a high value on German. PASCH is language in today's world, being
world. Openness to cultural diversity and an initiative of the Federal Foreign Office multilingual opens up new horizons.
tolerance towards other people's in cooperation with the Central Agency German Language has awakened distinctiveness are mutually exclusive. To for Schools Abroad (ZfA), the Goethe-students interest and enthusiasm about help children grasp this even better we Institut (GI), the German Academic Germany, its culture and Society. Roots need, more than ever, place where they Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Millennium School officially launched can meet and learn new things. Educational Exchange Service of the German Cultural Club that aims to Standing Conference of the Ministers of
Roots Millennium Schools is a member of organize cultural events in schools. The Education and Cultural Affairs of the the PASCH School networks, being a German Cultural Club encourages the Länder in the Federal Republic of member of partners for the future aesthetic aspect to be developed in all Germany (PAD). PASCH is linked to other initiative, we started the German genres, be it poetry, dance, music or cultural relations and education policy Language Classes in September 2009. painting. initiatives.
Millennium Chinese Language Department
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Mil lenn ium Chinese Language and education initiative for our mutual The Millennium Chinese Language
Department-MCLD under the leadership national benefit. To help eliminate the department under the dynamic
and vision of Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq language barrier between Pakistan and leadership of CEO Roots Millennium
TI launched the unique Chinese China, MCLD offers Chinese language Schools Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq has
Language School Initiative, where MCLD classes across the Roots Millennium organized various initiatives ,events
is working in close collaboration with Schools in the private sector, with the aim ,seminars ,symposiums, parent days,
many Government and private of allowing the students to speak and language days , open days , media
organizations including the Ministries of write Chinese as proficiently as possible. briefs, dignitaries visits and 60th year of
Foreign Affairs, Information and Mi l lenn ium Chinese Language diplomatic relationship ceremonies in
Broadcasting Ministry, Ministry of Department has now 12 Full Time support of Pak China Friendship during
Culture, Economic Affairs Division, Teachers and nearly 4500 students the last year . Roots Millennium students
Pakistan National Council of the Arts, learning Chinese Language. This has have been given the opportunity to learn
Embassy of China in Islamabad, promoted cultural, social, business and Chinese language. These students are
Embassy of Pakistan in China, Pakistan- educational opportunities among China learning the language with over
China Institute, think tanks, media and and Pakistan for the benefit of our future whelming interest and enthusiasm.
intellectuals to help scale this language generations.
Millennium WWF Green School Program
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Introduction of WWF Pakistan
RMS Partnership with WWF Pakistan
Aim of RMS Green School Programme
signed the partnership of the Green generation to foster positive attitudes WWF is one of the world's largest School Programme. This is a milestone towards social and civic responsibility conservation organizations. WWF- towards transforming RMS to a more through environmental awareness and Pakistan has been working in Pakistan responsible school system towards the project based learning. It engages the for over 40 years to conserve nature and conservation of the natural heritage of RMS students and staff in a whole-of-ecological processes by conserving Pakistan. This partnership gives leverage school approach, to explore through world's biological diversity; ensuring the the RMS to be the first registered Green rea l - l i fe learn ing exper iences , use of renewable natural resources is School in Pakistan and enables the RMS i m p r o v e m e n t s i n a s c h o o l ' s sustainable; and promoting the to run a variety of environmental management of resources and facilities reduction of pollution and wasteful activities throughout the academic year including energy, waste, water, products consumption. Essentially, to build a by bringing a positive change in the and materials. RMS has also pledged to future in which humans live in harmony attitude of Pakistan's young people and save the snow leopard species in with nature? help to promote a more mature Pakistan and therefore RMS has officially
environmentally conscious generation. adopted the snow leopard and has become the 1st school system in Pakistan
On 28th Jan 2013 Chaudhry Faisal with 100% student's & staff registrations
Mushtaq (TI), CEO RMS and Mr. Ali The RMS Green School Programme aims and its campuses as Green Schools.Hassan Habib, DG WWF Pakistan to develop the capacity of our young
Global Citizenship Programme Active Citizens
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Active Citizens is a social leadership and perspectives to learn from and share valued in the community - CSOs, NGOs,
training programme offered by British with each other. Working with our religious leaders, politicians, youth
Council that promotes inter cultural partners around the globe, we train workers etc. They are influential and
dialogue and community-led social participants in the skills and knowledge working to improve the lives of people
development. RMS has signed an MOU needed to affect social change in their living in their community. Through the
with British Council to launch their Pilot communities. Active Citizens connects programme they are equipped with the
project "Global Citizenship programme thousands of like-minded people skills and knowledge needed to design
-Active citizens" in RMS. It's a very flexible around the world who collectively want and implement social action projects to
and adaptable program and currently to make a fairer and more inclusive tackle social issues in their community.
more than 1000 students and teachers society.
are involved in different RMS campuses Active Citizens are individuals across the nationwide. world who want to make a difference in
Through the programme, we bring their community. They are people and
together people with different beliefs institutions established, trusted and
About Microsoft Showcase Schools
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Microsoft Company Awarded the Elitist, recognition of recent pioneering efforts students are empowered to achieve Consistent and Most Exclusive- The and innovation to rethink teaching, more.Microsoft Showcase School Status to learning and assessment and drive deep
Roots Millennium Schools ICT leadership Roots Millennium Schools, Pakistan. 21st century competencies for students. team is part of a professional community Roots Millennium Schools has privileged
Roots Millennium Schools is selected as that amplifies the use of technology to to be at the top in Microsoft Showcase a Microsoft Showcase Schoolby one of drive school-wide transformation and schools list in Pakistan with unique honor the Largest IT company in the world efficiencies. Microsoft Showcase Schools of 27 plus Innovative Educators Experts Microsoft, for its excellence in emphasize personalized learning for selected for the year 2016/2017 by transforming its learning environment to their students through the use of 1:1 Microsoft.deliver more personalized education to learning devices and learning with students, using mobile and cloud Microsoft Showcase Schools are a global current technology such as Office 365 technology to better prepare students for community of schools engaged in digital Education, Office Mix, One Note, Skype, success in the workplace. As part of an transformation to improve teaching and Minecraft, and more.exc lus i ve communi t y o f c lose learning. Showcase Schools create to100premier schools from around the immersive and inclusive experiences that world, Roots Millennium Schools has inspire lifelong learning, stimulating chosen to be the Showcase Schoolin development of essential life skills so
Sports, Games and Mind Maps:
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RMS strongly believes in all forms of ªSpo r t s c l ub w i l l o rgan i z e ªContact your Principal physical and mind games to maintain a tournaments in sports like Cricket, ªFill in a Registration form balance between body and mind. Sports Football, Badminton, Table tennis,
and extra-curricular activities will give Hockey and Athletics etc.ªCultural Activitiesyou a chance to get out and get involved ªOpportunities for sports enthusiasts in different team and individual games.
to share their interests and It is a great way to keep you in shape and participate in events.considered to improve several attributes
ªAge appropriate exercises.like improving strength and endurance,
ªFun games and activities that helping build healthy bones and
develop the basic movement skills of muscles, reducing anxiety and stress and
running, balancing, jumping, increasing self-esteem.
kicking and throwing.ªFun exercise, good for you. Lowers
Being a member of sports club, you will stress, helps you keep weight down.
enjoy friendly Inter-campus matches
from time to time
How to join:
Clubs, Societies and Facilities
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Learning Resources & Facilities at
Campus
Clubs & Societies at Campus
Educational & Language Programs at
Campus
nMember PASCH - The “Schools: Teaching & Learning Initiatives
Partners for the Future” initiative ProgramnStudy Skills Exploration Room nMember Microsoft Partners in nHot & healthy Meal Cafeteria Learning ProgramnLibrary & Learning Resource Center nSports & Games ClubnMember Intel Teach and Intel nIndoor Gaming Room nEnvironment ClubEducation Initiative ProgramnICT & E-Learning Room nArts & Crafts ClubnMember British Council Global nPurpose Built Basketball Court nDramatics & Performing Arts Club
S c h o o l Pa r t n e r s h i p s a n d nGerman Language Club
Connecting Classrooms ProgramnUrdu Language Club
nMember Global Entrepreneurship nMusic & Entertainment Club
We e k G E W b y K a u f f m a n nDigital Literacy ClubnMillennium WWF Green School Foundation nCommunity & Civic Education ClubProgram
nMillennium Beyond the Border nLiterature & History ClubnMillennium German Language nGlobal Citizenship ClubEducation, Travel & School Links ProgramnAthletics & Gymnastics ClubProgramnM i l l e n n i u m C i t i z e n s h i p & nCreative Writing ClubnMillennium Beyond the Classroom Community Education ProgramnSpelling Bee & Reading Club
Community Service
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Active community service is at the heart a local, national and global multi- ªHelps students apply academic, of the educational process at RMS. The cultural society. personal and social skills to improve school offers various age-appropriate the community.opportunities to students of IGCSE and A ªDevelops an awareness to make a Service and Action helps students Levels to become active and positive positive difference in the life of others connect what is learned in school with contributors to the community. the real world. This can happen in ªEncourages responsible citizenship
school, at the local food bank or at a b y i n c r e a s i n g s t u d e n t s Community Service programs can distant destination. The end results of understanding of the world.translate classroom learning into these connect ions are l i fe long ªAllows the student to discover new experiential learning, promote greater memorable and treasured experiences skills, talents, and interests. sensitivity in students as they interact with that help the students understand the ªHelps students develop as leaders people rather than cold data and offers needs of our world. who take initiative.scope to translate ideas into action. These also incorporate critical thinking At Secondary school level Community and reflection making learning more Service is important because it :meaningful. More importantly, students can deepen their understanding ªProvides students with opportunities individual leadership, systemic change for helping the school, local and and social responsibility in the context of international communities.
Student Code of ConductSCC-001
Roots Millennium Schools, in pursuance 3. Constitutes a criminal offence community.of the polices as per the student charter In the event of a serious breach, and as detailed in the school prospectus criminal misconduct, or where it is Throughout their period of study with the and home school agreement, seeks to believed that the health, safety or Roots Millennium Schools, Students are achieves within an agreed 'Student Code we l fare o f o thers may be expected to abide by the student code of of Conduct'. If there is evidence that jeopardized by the continuing conduct which is based upon respect for students have breached or broken the presence of a person or persons they individuals, teachers, management, student Code of Conduct, the 'Student will be suspended or withdrawn race, culture, religion, background, Discipl inary Procedure ' wi l l be from the school / College property and the environment. The applicable. admissions register immediately. In following actions, whether occurring on
relation to the core activity of school/ college premises or elsewhere, teaching and learning, students are are examples of conduct which is not
1. Interferes with the safe functioning of expected to: accept to the Roots Millennium Schools the school/ College or of those who "Adopt a diligent and co-operative and may lead to instigation of formal study, work or teach in the school/ approach to all aspects of academic student disciplinary procedure.college, or life and 1. Conduct which constitutes a criminal
2. Otherwise damages the School / "Accept responsibility in creating a offence e.g. assault, theft, fraud, College or its reputation, & or suppor t ive Roots educat ion deceit, deception or dishonesty.
MISCONDUCT IS BEHAVIOR THAT:
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Student Code of ConductSCC-001
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to the teachers, faculty members, school/college buildings, premises school rules mobile phones will be member of the administration and and parking areas and is dealt with taken into custody by the branch management. firmly may lead to withdrawal from head and a penalty will be imposed.
16. Students must not interfere in the the admissions register without 23. Female student must not wear heels, functioning of morning assemble further notice. jewelry bangles nail polish earring presentations and national anthem. 21. Students must not bring the fancy accessories and other
17. Students must not cheat in the reputation of the college into a r m a m e n t s w i t h i n t h e examina t ions , ass ignments , disrepute through anti-social school/college premises, (For more assessments or in course work. Any behav ior e i ther on or o f f details read student uniform form of plagiarism shall be dealt school/college premises and must guidance SUG-001)with firmly. abide by reasonable instructions 24. Male student must not wear cap, hat,
18. Students must respect the property of issued by a member of the unauthorized belt, bandana, boots other people and that of the S c h o o l / C o l l e g e ' s s t a f f o r and other fancy accessories within school/college and its premises. administration. the school/college premises. (For
19. Students must not bring illegal 22. Mobile phones are not allowed and more details please read Student substances onto school/college strictly forbidden within our Uniform Guidance)premises including drugs or alcohol. school/college premises and 25. Individuals bringing vehicles cars,
20. Smoking is not permitted within buildings. In case of violation of motorcycle, onto school/college
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2. Plagiarism, Violent, indecent, to freedom of belief and freedom of duties or activities of any student, disorderly, threatening, abusing, speech. member of staff, or visitor of the intimidating or offensive behavior or 8. Behavior which brings the institution institution.language towards any student, into disrepute. E.g. such conduct as 11. Misuse or unauthorized use of teacher or member of administration abusive, anti social or discourteous school/college premises.and management. behavior, political activism in school 12. Failure to disclose personal details to
3. Social, racial or any other form of or outside, inconsiderate noise or a member of staff of Roots harassment is dealt with strictly. parking, disregard of the school M i l l e n n i u m S c h o o l s i n 4. Misuse, misappropriation, theft parking code, causing litter and circumstances in which it is or damage of school / college especially criminal damage to reasonable to require that such property. private property, school signs or information be given.
5. Action, likely to cause injury or to vehicles. 13. Students found violating the i m p a i r h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y 9. Disrupt ion of, or improper school/college study time table.procedures. interference with, the academic 14. Students found not wearing the
6. Action, likely to cause injury or to administrative, sporting, social or authorized school uniform. (For impair electrical, gas and fire safety other activities of the school/college. more details please read 'Student procedures. 10. O b s t r u c t i o n o f , i m p r o p e r Uniform Guidelines SUG-001')
7. Failure to respect the rights of others interference with, the functions, 15. Students must always show respect
Student Code of ConductSCC-001
Student Code of ConductSCC-001
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premises' must observe parking and speed restrictions and drive with care
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International University Recognition
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Cambridge international qualifications Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are univers i t ies require Cambridge are recognised across the globe. They accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by International AS & A Levels but some US provide learners with a passport to leading universities worldwide. and Canadian colleges and universities success – in education, university and will accept learners with five Cambridge work. We are committed to ensuring a IGCSEs at grade C or above.When applying to UK universities, it is smooth transition for students from essential that students can communicate Cambridge Secondary 2 to the next effectively in English and are able to do Perfect IGCSE Student Profile includes stage, Cambridge Advanced, and then so in an academic environment. grades, co-curricular activities, SAT on to higher education. Cambridge IGCSE English Language scores, community service and
qualifications are recognised by a internships. It leads towards best UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK significant number of UK universities as endeavors at A Level and open the for the recognition and comparison of ev idence of Engl i sh language option of choosing among the best international qualifications and skills, competency for university study. universities for under graduation has carried out an independent a d m i s s i o n f o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l benchmarking study of Cambridge admissionsand scholarships. Many universities worldwide require a IGCSE and found it to be comparable to combination of Cambridge IGCSEs to the standard of UK GCSE. This means meet their entry requirements. For students can be confident that their example leading US and Canadian
Recognition in Pakistan
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Universities in countries around the equated to the local Secondary School
world including Pakistan, recognize and Certificate (SSC) and Cambridge
welcome Cambridge qualifications. The International A Levels to the Higher
government of Pakistan recognizes Secondary School certificate ( HSSC) .
Cambridge qualifications and provides The equivalence:
equivalence to local system of education ©For Pakistani Nationals [8 GCE O
in order to ensure smooth progression Level (Including five compulsory
for students who choose to pursue their subjects i.e. Eng, Maths,Urdu,
education in Pakistan. Pak.Studies, Islamiyat) & 3 GCE A
Level]
The government body responsible for ©For Foreigners (5 GCE O Level & 3
issuing equivalence conversion is the GCE A Level)
Inter Board Committee of Chairman
(IBCC) www.ibcc.edu.pk. Cambridge O
Level and Cambridge IGCSE are
Cambridge Grades
A*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
IBCC Marks
90
85
75
65
55
45
NA
NA
Conversion of Grades
Subject Groups
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Pre Medical Pre- Engineering Humanities
Eight Cambridge IGCSE/O Level subjects ( including English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or Computer Science or ICT) and three Cambridge International A Levels (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with minimum E Grade.
Eight Cambridge IGCSE/O Level subjects ( including English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology or Computer Science or ICT) and three Cambridge International A Levels ( Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with minimum E Grade.
Eight Cambridge IGCSE/O Level subjects including Engl ish and Mathematics with three Cambridge International A Level subjects. Students belonging to the humanities group are not eligible for admission into engineering or medical colleges.