CURRICULUM AND CERTIFICATION

The school’s curriculum is diverse, embracing the Humanities, and the Natural and Social Sciences. The curriculum for the junior school (Forms 1 to 3) sets the foundation for the senior school where students are prepared for evaluation and certification by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).

The following subjects will be offered for the academic year:

-Agricultural Science
-Biology
-Business Studies
-Chemistry
-Clothing and Textiles
-Counselling
-Craft
-Economics
-Electronic Document Preparation Management
-English A
-English B
-Family and Resource Management
-Food and Nutrition
-French
-Geography
-Health and Family Life Education (HFLE)
-History
-Information Technology
-Integrated Science
-Mandarin
-Mathematics
-Music
-Needlework
-Office Administration
-Physical Education
-Physics
-Principles of Accounts
-Principles of Business
-Social Studies
-Spanish
-Technical Drawing
-Theatre Arts

 

The syllabuses and standards can be viewed and downloaded from the CXC Website:

Syllabuses and Standards | Caribbean Examinations Council (cxc.org)

EVALUATION AND PROMOTION

A student’s progress is monitored every mid-term through the school’s system of mark reading.

Examinations are held towards the end of the first and third terms in each academic year. Promotion to a higher form is based on the final mark. The final mark is determined by continuous assessment over the three terms. An average of fifty percent or more for the final mark will merit promotion. First and Second Formers must acquire 60 percent to merit promotion.

• 1^st 10%     
• 2^nd 10%   
• 3^rd 10%
• 1^st Term Exam 20% 
• 3^rd Term Exam 50%

Where in the opinion of the Headmistress, a student fails to profit from instruction given in the school, and falls materially below the average standard of attainment proper to her age and position in the school, the Headmistress may having obtained the approval of the Governing Body of the school, effect the students’ removal from the school.

No student will be allowed to spend more than two academic years in any one form.

Headmistress’ Honour Roll and Honour Roll Criteria

Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement based on their final grades for the academic year.

Headmistress’ Honour Roll

• Overall average of 90% or higher
• No individual subject grade below 85%

Honour Roll

• Overall average of 90% or higher

Term Plan – St.Vincent Girls’ High School (Academic Term)

Overview

The Term Plan outlines the academic structure, subjects offered, and learning objectives for the term. It aims to promote holistic development—academic excellence, character formation, and life skills—while aligning with the national education curriculum. Term 1 | Term 2