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Welcome to Rockvale Academy ! I am very pleased that you are considering applying to the school and hope that this prospectus will help you to find the answers to most , if not all of your questions about us. Studying at Rockvale Academy is a most enriching and rewarding experience. Here at Rockvale, not only do you have the multifarious activities of an established school at your disposal but you are much closer to the surrounding countryside than you might imagine.
Rockvale Academy was established in the year 1984 and is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi and conducts the ICSE (X) and ISC (XII) examinations.
The school offers boarding facilities to both boys and girls who come from as far as Bangladesh , Thailand , Nepal , Bhutan and neighboring States , and who in turn , contribute in their own way to the life of the school.
Our student programme , listed in the school calendar , outlines what pupils can expect to be doing while studying at Rockvale Academy . We undertake to give all our students high quality education, good support with learning, practical advice and help in many areas. Top of the list though, is the quality of the students` experience and we all aim to ensure that our students (experience) are the very best.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Click the link for the online admission form, fill and send. You will get a call back from the Admission Cell.
https://forms.gle/MbVKp7qaEqgXaWQX6
2. The photocopies of the following documents needs to be submitted at the time of admission. The following documents needs to be scanned and sent to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or by WhatsApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ +91- 78-1199-2021
a. Mark sheet from the beginning of the session to any last test / examination appeared.
b. Birth certificate
c. Transfer certificate (In original. If not available, it may be submitted later)
d. Aadhaar card (If available)
e. Character certificate (If available)
f. Passport Photo (1 copy at the time of filling up of admission form)
g. Passport (For foreign students only. In original, at the time of admission)
Note Foreign students : (EXCEPT from Nepal and Bhutan) MUST APPLY for Student Visa before admission. Please visit DOWNLOADS, print and fill up the “Visa Letter Request Form” and send it to us at principal@rockvaleacademy.com
3. The documents will be submitted to the Principal for scrutiny and decision to grant admission.
4. On grant of admission from the Principal, Rs. 5000/- seat booking amount to be paid to the bank accounts of the school and the payment information MUST be given by email to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or WhatsApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ +91- 78-1199-2021.
a. Payment Receipt with Admission Number will be generated and conveyed to indicate that admission is confirmed.
5. Inform the Admission Cell the date in which the child will be joining school.
6. On the first day of arrival to the school, meet the staff of the Admission Cell and complete the following formalities.
a. Pay the school fees
b. Pay the text book fees and collect the same
c. Pay the exercise book and diary fees and collect the same.
d. Pay and place order for the school uniform
7. In the case of a child being admitted as a boarder, please refer to the list of items to be purchased / brought by the child in the Hostel Brochure.
a. The child to be taken to the Hostel Office to meet the Hostel Administrator / Hostel Superintendent for admission in the hostel.
NOTE :
Admission to Class Nursery through 1 is direct. The age of pupils should not be less than 3+ years for Nursery and should be supported by a birth certificate.
1. (a) Candidates who have been awarded Pass Certificates in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with passes in five subjects including English and a second language are eligible to be admitted for preparation in courses of study leading to the Indian School Certificate Examination.
(b)Candidates who have been awarded Pass Certificates in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education examination with pass in five subject including English , but without a pass in the second language , may be admitted provisionally to the course. They will be required to pass in the end of XI before being declared eligible for promotion for the Indian Certificate (Year 12 ) Examinations.
2.(a)The eligibility of candidates who have been awarded pass certificates in a equivalent examination conducted by another Examination Boards will be decided by the Chief Executive and Secretary of the Council. The conditions of eligibility are as follows :
(i) The candidate must have been awarded a pass Certificate in accordance with the requirements of the Board at an equivalent examinations.
(ii) The candidates must have obtained pass marks in accordance with the requirement of the Board in a) English b) a second language ( a distinct from English ) and c) three other written subjects , accepted by the Council.
(b) After obtaining a clearance certificate from the Council , he school may regularize the students in Class XI a candidate who has thus awarded a pass certificate by another examining Board. If the candidate is eligible , the Council will issue an eligibility certificate to the Head of the school concerned in respect of the candidate. The amount for obliging the EC certificate will be borne by the student.
NOTE: The Clearance Certificate shall be granted by the Council on the basis of the mark sheet awarded to the candidate.
(c) A candidate will be provisionally be admitted who has been awarded a Pass Certificate in an equivalent examination conducted by another Board with pass marks in English but without a pass in a Second Language. Such a candidate , however , will be required to pass in the Second Language of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination at the end of class XI before being declared eligible for promotion to Class XII in preparation for the Indian School Certificate will be issued after the candidate has been declared to have passed in the Second Language.
NOTE: The provision does not apply in cases where the Board does not have provision for the teaching of a second language.
3. Exemption from study of a Second Language Candidates coming from foreign and state Boards that do not have provision for the teaching of a Second Language , may enroll for the ISC (12) examination without having to pass in a Second Language at Class X level Examination.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Click the link for the online admission form, fill and send. You will get a call back from the Admission Cell.
https://forms.gle/MbVKp7qaEqgXaWQX6
2. The photocopies of the following documents needs to be submitted at the time of admission. The following documents needs to be scanned and sent to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or by WhatsApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ +91-9434878580
a. Mark sheet from the beginning of the session to any last test / examination appeared.
b. Birth certificate
c. Transfer certificate (In original. If not available, it may be submitted later)
d. Aadhaar card (If available)
e. Character certificate (If available)
f. Passport Photo (1 copy at the time of filling up of admission form)
g. Passport (For foreign students only. In original, at the time of admission)
Note: Foreign students (EXCEPT from Nepal and Bhutan) MUST APPLY for Student Visa before admission. Please visit http://rockvaleacademy.com/admissiondocument/ and download, print and fill up the “Visa Letter Request Form” and send it to us at principal@rockvaleacademy.com
3. The documents will be submitted to the Principal for scrutiny and decision to grant admission.
4. On grant of admission from the Principal, Rs. 5000/- seat booking amount to be paid to the bank accounts of the school and the payment information MUST be given by email to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or WhatsApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ +91-9434878580.
a. Payment Receipt with Admission Number will be generated and conveyed to indicate that admission is confirmed.
5. Inform the Admission Cell the date in which the child will be joining school.
6. On the first day of arrival to the school, meet the staff of the Admission Cell and complete the following formalities.
a. Pay the school fees
b. Pay the text book fees and collect the same
c. Pay the exercise book and diary fees and collect the same.
d. Pay and place order for the school uniform
7. In the case of a child being admitted as a boarder, please refer to the list of items to be purchased
/ brought by the child in the Hostel Brochure.
a. The child to be taken to the Hostel Office to meet the Hostel Administrator / Hostel Superintendent for admission in the hostel.
2. (a) The eligibility of candidates who have been awarded pass certificates in a equivalent examination conducted by another Examination Boards will be decided by the Chief Executive and Secretary of the Council. The conditions of eligibility are as follows :
(i) The candidate must have been awarded a pass Certificate in accordance with the requirements of the Board at an equivalent examinations.
(ii) The candidates must have obtained pass marks in accordance with the requirement of the Board in a) English b) a second language ( a distinct from English ) and c) three other written subjects , accepted by the Council.
2. (b) After obtaining a clearance certificate from the Council , he school may regularize the students in Class XI a candidate who has thus awarded a pass certificate by another examining Board. If the candidate is eligible , the Council will issue an eligibility certificate to the Head of the school concerned in respect of the candidate. The amount for obliging the EC certificate will be borne by the student.
NOTE : The Clearance Certificate shall be granted by the Council on the basis of the mark sheet awarded to the candidate.
2. (c) A candidate will be provisionally be admitted who has been awarded a Pass Certificate in an equivalent examination conducted by another Board with pass marks in English but without a pass in a Second Language. Such a candidate , however , will be required to pass in the Second Language of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination at the end of class XI before being declared eligible for promotion to Class XII in preparation for the Indian School Certificate will be issued after the candidate has been declared to have passed in the Second Language.
NOTE : The provision does not apply in cases where the Board does not have provision for the teaching of a second language.
3. Exemption from study of a Second Language Candidates coming from foreign and state Boards that do not have provision for the teaching of a Second Language , may enroll for the ISC (12) examination without having to pass in a Second Language at Class X level Examination.
| Particulars | NUR To UKG | I – II | III – V | VI – VIII | IX |
| Admission Fees | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 8000 |
| HOSTEL Session fees | 30300 | 30300 | 30300 | 30800 | 33000 |
| SCHOOL Session fees | 5000 | 8000 | 9000 | 15000 | 20000 |
| HOSTEL Fees (January To March) | 15000 | 15000 | 15000 | 17400 | 18600 |
| SCHOOL Fees (January To March) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 |
| 1st INSTALLMENT (28 Feb 2023) | 55300 | 60800 | 63700 | 75100 | 87100 |
| 2nd INSTALLMENT (30 May) | 18000 | 19500 | 20400 | 24300 | 26100 |
| 3rd INSTALLMENT (31 Aug) | 18000 | 19500 | 20400 | 24300 | 26100 |
| 4th INSTALLMENT (10 Nov for X and XII / | 18000 | 19500 | 20400 | 24300 | 26100 |
| | 30 Nov for rest of the school) | |||||
| TOTAL FOR THE SESSION 2023 | 109300 | 119300 | 124900 | 148000 | 165400 |
| School Fees Per Month | 1000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2300 | 2500 |
| Hostel Fees Per Month | 5000 | 5000 | 5100 | 5800 | 6200 |
| Particulars | NUR To UKG | I – II | III – V | VI – VIII | IX | X | XII (HUM & COM | XII – SCIENCE |
| HOSTEL Session fees | 23200 | 23200 | 23200 | 23200 | 31000 | 31000 | 31000 | 31000 |
| SCHOOL Session fees | 5000 | 8000 | 9000 | 15000 | 20000 | 20000 | 22000 | 27000 |
| HOSTEL Fees (January To March) | 15000 | 15000 | 15300 | 17400 | 18600 | 18600 | 19500 | 19500 |
| SCHOOL Fees (January To March) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 | 8400 | 10500 | 10500 |
| 1st INSTALLMENT (28 Feb 2023) | 46200 | 50700 | 52900 | 63100 | 77100 | 78000 | 83000 | 88000 |
| 2nd INSTALLMENT (30 May) | 18000 | 19500 | 20700 | 24300 | 26100 | 27000 | 30000 | 30000 |
| 3rd INSTALLMENT (31 Aug) | 18000 | 19500 | 20700 | 24300 | 26100 | 27000 | 30000 | 30000 |
| 4th INSTALLMENT (10 Nov for X and XII / | 18000 | 19500 | 20700 | 24300 | 26100 | 27000 | 30000 | 30000 |
| | 30 Nov for rest of the school) | ||||||||
| TOTAL FOR THE SESSION 2023 | 102000 | 109200 | 115000 | 136000 | 155400 | 159000 | 173000 | 178000 |
| School Fees Per Month | 1000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2300 | 2500 | 2800 | 3500 | 3500 |
| Hostel Fees Per Month | 5000 | 5000 | 5100 | 5800 | 6200 | 6200 | 6500 | 6500 |
| Particulars | NUR To UKG | I – II | III – V | VI – VIII | IX |
| Admission Fees | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 8000 |
| Session fees | 5000 | 8000 | 9000 | 15000 | 20000 |
| SCHOOL Session fees ( March – Janaury ) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 |
| 1st INSTALLMENT (28 Feb 2023) | 10000 | 15500 | 18400 | 26900 | 35500 |
| 2nd INSTALLMENT (30 May) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 |
| 3rd INSTALLMENT (31 Aug) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 |
| 4th INSTALLMENT (10 Nov for X and XII / | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 |
| | 30 Nov for rest of the school) | |||||
| TOTAL FOR THE SESSION 2023 | 19000 | 29000 | 34600 | 47600 | 58000 |
| School Fees Per Month | 1000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2300 | 2500 |
| Particulars | NUR To UKG | I – II | III – V | VI – VIII | IX | X | XII HUM & COM | XII – SCIENCE |
| Admission Fees | 5000 | 8000 | 9000 | 15000 | 20000 | 20000 | 22000 | 27000 |
| Session fees | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 | 8400 | 10500 | 10500 |
| 1st INSTALLMENT (28 Feb 2023) | 8000 | 12500 | 14400 | 21900 | 27500 | 28400 | 32500 | 37500 |
| 2nd INSTALLMENT (30 May) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 | 8400 | 10500 | 10500 |
| 3rd INSTALLMENT (31 Aug) | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 | 8400 | 10500 | 10500 |
| 4th INSTALLMENT (10 Nov for X and XII / | 3000 | 4500 | 5400 | 6900 | 7500 | 8400 | 10500 | 10500 |
| | 30 Nov for rest of the school) | ||||||||
| TOTAL FOR THE SESSION 2023 | 19000 | 29000 | 34600 | 47600 | 58000 | 53600 | 64000 | 69000 |
| School Fees Per Month | 1000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2300 | 2500 | 2800 | 3500 | 3500 |
| BANK | BRANCH | A/C Number | IFS Code | Swift Code |
| Indian Overseas Bank (Primary Bank) | Kalimpong | 306402000000500 | IOBA0003064 | IOBAINBB893 |
| Axis Bank | Kalimpong | 594010100004053 | UTIBO000594 | AXISINBBO35 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | Kalimpong | 11283930826 | SBINO000105 | SBININBB335 |
.
Payment mode facility available at school cash counter:
a) Net Banking b) Credit Card c ) Debit Card (d) UPI (e) Cash ACCEPTED.(f) Draft
UPI ID:
rockvaleacademy@IOB
Drafts to be made in favour of
“Rockvale Academy, Kalimpong”.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AFTER ONLINE PAYMENT
After completion of payment transaction, please call Accounts@ 94348 78580/8653809777 and provide the following details to
confirm payment i.e.
{a) Student Name (b) Student Admission Number (c) Student Class + Section (d) Bank to which payment was made
(e) Bank Account number from which payment was made / credit-debit card is linked (f) Amount deposited (g) Name of payee
(h) Contact number of payee (i) Screenshot of payment details
You can also choose to (a) Email the above details to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or
WhatApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ 9434878580
NOTE: ADVANCE PAID against admission, registration fee, admission fee and first installment in NOT REFUNDABLE in case of
cancellation of admission by parent/guardian
| Particulars | Science | Arts | Commerce |
| HOSTEL Session Fees | 21500 | 21500 | 21500 |
| SCHOOL -Session Fees | 33500 | 28500 | 28500 |
| HOSTEL Fees for 9 Months ( Apr to Dec) | 58500 | 58500 | 58500 |
| SCHOOL Fees for 9 Months ( Apr to Dec | 31500 | 31500 | 31500 |
| Total Amount to be Paid for Session 2023 | 145000 | 140000 | 140000 |
Hostel Fees Per Month @ Rs. 6500/-, School Fees Per Month @ Rs. 3500/–
| 1st INSTALLMENT (Pay by 29 Apr 2023) | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 |
| 2nd INSTALLMENT (Pay by 31 Aug 2023) | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 |
| 3rd INSTALLMENT (Pay by 30 Nov 2023) | 45000 | 40000 | 40000 |
| Total Amount to be Paid for Session 2023 | 145000 | 140000 | 140000 |
| Note: Additional Rs. 1,500/- (One Thousand Five Hundred Only) to be paid for Council Eligibility Certificate by students from other boards. | |||||
| Bank payment options: (DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT TO ANY OTHER BANK ACCOUNT OTHER THAT THE ONES GIVEN BELOW) | |||||
| BANK | BRANCH | A/C Number | IFS Code | Swift Code |
| Indian Overseas Bank (Primary Bank) | Kalimpong | 306402000000500 | IOBA0003064 | IOBAINBB893 |
| Axis Bank | Kalimpong | 594010100004053 | UTIBO000594 | AXISINBBO35 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | Kalimpong | 11283930826 | SBINO000105 | SBININBB335 |
Payment mode facility available at school cash counter:
a) Net Banking
b) Credit Card
c ) Debit Card
(d) UPI
(e) Cash
(f) Draft
Draft / Cheque payment mode:
(a) Drafts to be made in favour of
“Rockvale Academy, Kalimpong”.
(b) CHEQUES WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AFTER ONLINE PAYMENT
After completion of payment transaction, please call Accounts@ 94348 78580/8653809777 and provide the following details to
confirm payment i.e.
(a) Student Name (b) Student Admission Number (c) Student Class + Section (d) Bank to which payment was made
(e) Bank Account number from which payment was made / credit-debit card is linked (f) Amount deposited (g) Name of payee
(h) Contact number of payee (i) Screenshot of payment details
You can also choose to (a) Email the above details to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or
WhatApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ 9434878580
NOTE: ADVANCE PAID against admission, registration fee, admission fee and first installment in NOT REFUNDABLE in case of
cancellation of admission by parent/guardian.
(Capt. P. M. Pradhan)
Principal
Subjects Combination for Class 11 for Session – 2023
Humanities Stream: English, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Hospitality Management
Commerce Stream: English, Accounts, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Hospitality Management
Science Stream: English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology OR Computer Science, Mathematics OR Home Science, Environment
Science
Documents to be submitted: 1. Admit Card (Photocopy), 2. Board Mark sheet (photocopy), 3. Passport Size
Photograph(School Form -1 / Hostel Form – 1 / DCF Form – 1), 4. Transfer Certificate (Original), 5. Aadhaar Card of student &
parent (Photocopy)
For Admission Enquiries, contact: Mr. Deepmani Pradhan @ 8653809777 / Mr. Sylvester Subba @ 9434878580
| Particulars | Science | Arts | Commerce |
| SCHOOL -Session Fees | 33500 | 28500 | 28500 |
| SCHOOL Fees for 9 Months ( Apr to Dec | 31500 | 31500 | 31500 |
| Total Amount to be Paid for Session 2023 | 65000 | 60000 | 60000 |
School Fees Per Month @ Rs. 3500/-
| 1st INSTALLMENT (Pay by 29 Apr 2023) | 22000 | 20000 | 20000 |
| 2nd INSTALLMENT (Pay by 31 Aug 2023) | 22000 | 20000 | 20000 |
| 3rd INSTALLMENT (Pay by 30 Nov 2023) | 21000 | 20000 | 20000 |
| Total Amount to be Paid for Session 2023 | 65000 | 60000 | 60000 |
Note: Additional Rs. 1,500/- (One Thousand Five Hundred Only) to be paid for Council Eligibility Certificate by students from
other boards.
Bank payment options: (DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT TO ANY OTHER BANK ACCOUNT OTHER THAT THE ONES GIVEN BELOW
| BANK | BRANCH | A/C Number | IFS Code | Swift Code |
| Indian Overseas Bank (Primary Bank) | Kalimpong | 306402000000500 | IOBA0003064 | IOBAINBB893 |
| Axis Bank | Kalimpong | 594010100004053 | UTIBO000594 | AXISINBBO35 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | Kalimpong | 11283930826 | SBINO000105 | SBININBB335 |
Payment mode facility available at school cash counter:
a) Net Banking
b) Credit Card
c ) Debit Card
(d) UPI
(e) Cash
(f) Draft
Draft / Cheque payment mode:
(a) Drafts to be made in favour of
“Rockvale Academy, Kalimpong”.
(b) CHEQUES WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AFTER ONLINE PAYMENT
After completion of payment transaction, please call Accounts@ 94348 78580/8653809777 and provide the following details to
confirm payment i.e.
(a) Student Name (b) Student Admission Number (c) Student Class + Section (d) Bank to which payment was made
(e) Bank Account number from which payment was made / credit-debit card is linked (f) Amount deposited (g) Name of payee
(h) Contact number of payee (i) Screenshot of payment details
You can also choose to (a) Email the above details to principal@rockvaleacademy.com or
WhatApp to Mr. Sylvester Subba @ 9434878580
NOTE: ADVANCE PAID against admission, registration fee, admission fee and first installment in NOT REFUNDABLE in case of
cancellation of admission by parent/guardian.
(Capt. P. M. Pradhan)
Principal
Subjects Combination for Class 11 for Session – 2023
Humanities Stream: English, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Hospitality Management
Commerce Stream: English, Accounts, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Hospitality Management
Science Stream: English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology OR Computer Science, Mathematics OR Home Science, Environment
Science
Documents to be submitted: 1. Admit Card (Photocopy), 2. Board Mark sheet (photocopy), 3. Passport Size
Photograph(School Form -1 / Hostel Form – 1 / DCF Form – 1), 4. Transfer Certificate (Original), 5. Aadhaar Card of student &
parent (Photocopy)
For Admission Enquiries, contact: Mr. Deepmani Pradhan @ 8653809777 / Mr. Sylvester Subba @ 9434878580
Introduction:
The hostel is located within the school campus and well connected by road. It is a kilometer short of the main town,
Eligibility:
Documents:
Local Guardian and Visitors:
Basic facilities:
Hot water – Solar water heating system for bathing.
Mobile phones are allowed but only to be used during weekends and holidays.
Laundry – Services of resident washer men are available in the hostel
Cobbler – Services are available on need basis, 5. | Tailor – Services are available on need basis 6. Barber – Once a month.
7. Medical – Two resident trained nurses available. The school Doctor makes a weekly visit and during emergency.
8. Security – Arrangements round the clock and CCIV cameras are installed.
9. Meals – Hygienic meals provided.
10. Canteen – Available within the complex.
| Particulars | Timings | |
| Ablution | 6:00 – 7:00 a.m | |
| Breakfast | 7:15 – 7:30 a.m | |
| Lunch | 12.10 – 12.30 p.m | |
| Tea | 3.15 – 3.30 p.m | |
| Games/activities | 3.30 – 4.45 p.m | |
| Evening Prep. | 5.00 – 7:00 p.m | |
| Supper | 7.30 – 8.00 p.m | |
| Leisure time | 8.00 – 8.30 p.m | |
| Night Prep. | 8.30 – 9.15 p.m. | |
| Lights off | 9.30 p.m | |
WITHDRAWAL
CASE | – AT THE END OF THE SESSION
Application for withdrawal should be made in writing to the Principal on or before 15th of January i.e. before
the commencement of the new academic session, failing which the Security Deposit will be forfeited. If applications Is received after the above date, the Transfer Certificate will be issued only after full (session and tuition fees) fees is paid upto March.
CASE Il – DURING THE SESSION
In case of withdrawal of a child during the academic session, it will be necessary to give two calendar months in writing to the Principal. The balance of the fees from the date of withdrawal will have to be paid before the Transfer Certificate is issued. Exceptions will however be made in case of Govt. employers in a
transferable job. Photostat copy of the transfer order must be attached with the notice. All other deposits
including securing security will be for forfeited.
CASE Ill – AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL
1. Incase achild fails twice in the same class.
2. Any Boarder withdrawn from the hostel will be deemed to automatically withdrawn from school and
must re-apply against a day scholar vacancy.
3. Students involved in extreme discipline cases (as per the decision of Discipline Committee) will incur automatic expulsion.
4. Students whose fees are in arrears for more than three months will be stuck off the roll of the school.
Note:- In case of any student being withdrawn on any one of the ground above will have all their fees including security deposit forfeited. It case the fees/dues are not paid. Transfer Certificate will not be issued.
| GROUP | SUBJECT |
| GROUP I | English , History , Civics & Geography , Second Langauge ( Hindi/Nepali/Bengali/Tibetan) |
| GROUP II | Mathematics, Science (Physics , Chemistry & Biology |
| GROUP III | Art / Hospitality Management |
| SCIENCE | COMMERCE | HUMANITIES |
| English | English | English |
| Physics | Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management |
| Chemistry | Mathematics | History |
| Environmental Science | Accounts | Political Science |
| Biology / Computer Science | Economics | Sociology |
EXAMINATION
Examination format for classes Nursery to 1
There will be 5 Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) per subjects of 10 marks. There will be an Annual
Examination for 50 marks. The total of the marks obtained in the CAT and the Annual Examination of each subject is added to arrive at the aggregate; the on which the promotion criteria will be applied.
Examination format for classes 2 to 12 (Except 11)
There will be two Unit Tests (UT1 & UT2) and Two Term End Examination (Half-yearly and Annual Examination). The mark obtained in all of them for each subject will be added and super averaged out of 100%; the basis on while the promotion criteria will be applied.
Examination format for 11
There will be one Unit test (UT2) and one term end examination (Ann…
Rockvale Academy, conveniently nestled in picturesque coner of the Kalimpong hills, stands at am altitude of 3000 feet. A pleasant climate adds to the appeal of Kalimpong`s scenic beauty in general but Rockvale Academy is even more blessed, as it affords a changing view of the lush green valley below and the breathtaking spectacle of the mighty Himalayas when not surrounded in mist. The very location of the school is ideally suited for the growth and development of children.
“….a wise man built this house upon a rock; and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon the house; and it fell no, for it was founded upon a rock.”
This is the overall aim of Rockvale Academy; to give the children attending it a firm, solid foundation, one which will allow them to grow in every aspect.
Education is not a preparation for life. Education is life ; children must be exposed to situations which will enable them to fend for themselves, not only in their adult life , nut also to contend with the fear and frustrations, the joy and excitements , of their daily lives. Rockvale Academy aims at encouraging a child to develop to his/her fullest extends ; morally , spiritually , physically , socially and academically.
The need of Kalimpong is a school that is progressive ; Rockvale Academy takes its responsibilities seriously and ensures education in its totality. Rockvale Academy intends to continue and increase its`s efforts to give children a chance to finish with a meritorious ‘ High School Certificate. “
Also The school offers a wide range of activities and has attained a high degree of excellence.
The activities offered are Badminton, Table Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Quiz, Debate, Elocution, Dance classes(Classical), Music, Intra and Inter-school Fest, Concerts, etc. Round the year the students get to experience activities, which complement academic programmes.
Extensive extra-curricular activities are programmed to infuse in students a sense of discipline and urge to extend their knowledge and develop hidden talents. For the past few years, activities such as Quiz, Debate and Elocution competitions have been taken up seriously and have become extremely popular.
Regular Inter-house tournaments and events are held in all these activities. The competition is fierce and all students and teachers actively try to propel their respective House forward to lift the glittering Inter-house Championship Trophy (exclusively for Co-curricular activities).
In Co-curricular activities Cultural events are also given high priority. The school hosts an Annual Concert alternately for senior and junior sections namely called ‘Sharad Utsav’ and ‘Small Wonder’ respectively. A children’s festival – ‘Rocktober’ includes diverse and interesting activities such as Debate, Quiz, JAM (just-a-minute), Cartoon Making, Antakshanri, Fashion Show, Dance, Music, etc. This gives both the students and staff a chance to let their hair down and enjoy themselves.
The school publishes two newsletters each year, which captures the happenings in the campus and alumni. One is aptly called the “Rockvale Round Up” and accompanied by an Annual Issue – “The Rockvale Digest.”
The aim of the school is to produce well-rounded personalities who can face the world with confidence.
Rockvale Academy was the District Champion of the AHLIS Schools (Association of the Heads of Listed ICSE Schools) for three consecutive years (2008-2010 & 2017).
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Modern classrooms supported by independent Audio-Visual units. Modern computer laboratory, with internet facility.
A comprehensive library well stocked with a wide range of books, regularly updated with journals and newspapers etc is available to students.
A spacious and modern auditorium and presentation halls to hold seminars, indoor games and concerts.
An Audio Visual room equipped with educational software to supplement the classroom teaching taste of the students.
Career counseling four times a year.
Seminars and study tours.
Certificate Course in Computer.
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Pass Criteria
For Class 2 to 10, students must pass in English / English Language and can fail in only one subject and pass in the rest.
For class 11 to 12, students must pass in English and are allowed to fail in upto two subjects only and pass in the rest.
Pass Marks
40 – Classes 2 to 5
33 – Classes 6 to 10
35 – Classes 11 & 12