Over view of Science School
Government Science School (GSS) is large double shift secondary High school, grades 1-10 which has been in existence since 1954.
Science School offers learning both in lecture and participatory/interactive method and individual attention to students. This kind of personalized instruction, which has been advocated by many education experts as being preferable for most children, is often lacking in large public and private schools.Science School’s mission is to prepare students not only for college, but also for life, so that our students can develop the skills necessary to succeed in our fast-changing, multi-cultural, technological world.
We can provide condensed schedules and independent study for students in the entertainment field and for students with special needs. A number of very successful performers have attended our school.
Our alumni have attended many of the prominent colleges and universities in Bangladesh and abroad, including D.U. BUET, and ,Medical Colleges, among others.
Over the years we have acquired a diverse, well-qualified and highly experienced and skilled faculty, which is always willing to foster each student in an interdisciplinary manner.
GSS is organized in Two divisions, Elementary and High School, sharing the same philosophy, but specifically designed for the age group they serve.
GSS is recognized and accredited by The Ministry of Education and controlled by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education. All external examinations is governed by the Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education(BISE) and curriculum and Text Books are governed by the National Curriculum and Text Book Board(NCTB).
GSS has approximately 2100 students - 800 in Elementary School ,and 1300 in the High School.
Placement Policy Children are placed primarily by age, and the cut-off date is 31st December.. However, due consideration is also given to previous school records, results of a developmental screening for our KG students and written examination and personal interview for older students, emotional and physical maturity and achievement level. The Elementary School Kindergarten - Grade 5) takes children from 4+ to 10 years, and the High School (Grades 6 - 10) from 10 to 18 years.
Facilities The school is situated on a 4-acre site. There are 30 classrooms in modern, spacious buildings. The school has 1 libraries, 2 computer laboratories (along with full Internet access in one classroom), 3 science laboratories. The buildings also incorporate Counseling offices, Art and Music facilities, an auditorium/theatre. Facilities include a playgrounds, and a soccer/athletic field.
Location The school is located in Tejgaon, a semi-residential area of Dhaka, no more than 15 minutes drive from anywhere in the areas around the Farmgate. These suburbs
School Year The school year of 180 days is divided into three terminal/semesters, where each terminal contains one mid-terminal. The first, second, and third(annual) terminal begins in mid April, Late July and late November respectively. Test exam begins in early October or as director by BISE authority. Each mid-term exam begins one month before each terminal. Each terminal exam contain 12 days long and each mid-term contain 5 days long. Classes are held Saturday through Thursday.
School Hours As the GSS includes two shifts, Morning shift begins at 7:00am. and ends 12:00pm., Day shift begins 12:15pm and ends 5:25pm. In morning shift Kindergarten (Lower school) (4+yrs) 7:10 a.m. –----------------- pm. ; Grades 6-10 (10-18 yrs) 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Thursday dismissal time - 10:30 1.m.)
In Day shift Kindergarten (Lower school) (4+yrs) 12:15 p.m. –----------------- pm. ;Grades 6-10 (10-18 yrs) 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Thursday dismissal time - 10:30 1.m.)
Extra-curricular Activities Many extra-curricular activities take place outside the normal school day. These activities include drama, music, art, dance, computers, special interest groups, social events and sports. Annual trips to different areas of Bangladesh are arranged for the students in Grade 9 through to Grade 10.
