Chrysalis High
Chrysalis High | |
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Type | International & CBSE School |
Established | 2010 |
Age range | 1.9 years - 18 years |
Classes | Play School β Grade 12 |
Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
Sports | Basketball, Football, Swimming, Skating, Chess, Cricket etc. |
Affiliations | ICSE, IGCSE, CBSE |
Chrysalis High is a chain of co-educational schools in Bangalore. The schools are located at Varthur (Marathahalli β Sarajapur Road), Yelahanka New Town and Whitefield β Kadugodi Road. Chrysalis High at Varthur was founded in 2012 while the school at Yelahanka New Town commenced from 2013. Chrysalis High at Whitefield β Kadugodi will embark on its educational journey from June 2014. In addition, a pre- school called Chrysalis Kids is located at Whitefield.
Academics
Chrysalis High, Varthur, follows the ICSE syllabus and has classes from Nursery to Grade IX (2013β2014). The school will have classes up to Grade XII.
Chrysalis High, Yelahanka New Town follows the CBSE syllabus and has classes from Nursery to Grade VIII (2013β2014). The school will have classes till Grade XII.
Chrysalis High, Whitefield Kadugodi Road will commence from the academic year 2014β2015 and will follow the CBSE syllabus.
Campus
Chrysalis High, Marathahalli Sarjapur Road is located at Varthur on the main road. Spread over 3 acres / 1.25 lakh sq. ft. and surrounded by greenery, the campus boasts of a semi-Olympic size swimming pool, 100 meter Skating Rink (largest in Karnataka), Basketball Court, Football Ground and a beautiful play area for pre primary children.
Chrysalis High, Yelahanka New Town is spread over an area of about 2 acres and is equipped with a semi-Olympic size swimming pool, Skating Rink, Basketball Court, Cricket pitch and a beautiful play area for pre primary children.
Chrysalis High, Whitefield Kadugodi Road, is spread across an area of 4 acres & has facilities like Athletic track, Football Ground, a semi-Olympic size swimming pool, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Cricket pitch and a beautiful play area for pre-primary children.
Teaching and learning
The school follows different programs for different age groups:
Early Years Program (2 β 5 years old)
The Early Years Program is a blend of experiential learning and a gradual building up of skills for the Foundation Years by nurturing the natural curiosity of the child together with building up of skills.
Foundation Years Program (Grade I β IV)
This is the stage where all the basic concepts are taught through multi modal instruction such as worksheets, class activities, games and interactive circle time so that the concepts are embedded in the childβs mind. The child moves from exploration to knowledge acquisition where skill sets acquired are integrated and applied in real life situations through projects and demonstrations.
Middle Years Program (Grade V - VII)
The Middle Years Program transfers the child from the phase of knowledge to the next phase of application. The children are encouraged to look beyond, compare, critique and question and contribute!
Graduating Years Program (Grade VIII - X)
Students are prepared for the academic challenges by teachers who have the knowledge and expertise in the subject matter. The curriculum is not only meaningful at the time of learning but also aligns with the broad goals of national and international systems of education.
The teaching at Chrysalis High is a blend of tradition and modernity. The content, developed by the teachers, is relevant, current and broad based. Most of the lessons are integrated with media tools like power point presentations, videos and interactive games.
Sports
CHAMPS (Chrysalis High Amateur to Masters in Performing Arts & Sports) Program starts for all children from Grade I. Activities like Swimming, Skating, Basketball, Gymnastics, Yoga, Contemporary Dance, Western Music, Theater and Chess are offered to the students. Specialized coaches having expertise in the different activities train and guide the children.