The D. N. Academy,Jamtara offers education upto std. XII. The school has three sections :
The Kindergarden which is eco-friendly has its own special identity. The all-round development of each child is catered through formal or informal indoor & outdoor activities like singing & recitation, games and physical education. Major events like Rhyme time program, festival, sports and prize day activities give every child an opportunity to present the hidden talent in him/her.
This section of the school is the widest expanse of the school, comprising of students from Std I to VI. In order to cultivate and foster the development of latent talent, the children are also given an exposure to various clubs such as dramatics, quiz and song. Though this section functions in uniformity with regard to sports and games. Education-cum-pleasure trips give the final touches to an all-round development of the children.
Equal importance is given to extra-curricular and co-curricular activities is gievn to explore the hidden talent of every student. Language offered other than English and Hindi is Sanskrit. Every student from class VII to VIII should be a member of a club such as Quiz, Drama, Song, Garden to foster in the child an interest in the club of his choice.
There are three terms in each academic year :
In October, there will be a short vacation for Durga Puja, Deepawali and Chhat Vacations will be of two weeks. The summer holidays will be for about four weeks, from the second week of May will the second week of June. In addition to the above, certain public holidays are also given when the boarders may go to their natives.
According to CBSE pattern, three units & three term examinations are oragnised during each session. Term examinations takes place at the end of each term. The standard question papers and the evaluation of answer sheets is strictly maintained to give a clear and original picture of progress to the students. The school does not believe in decorating the mark cards to make the parents happy.
From its inception, the school has been maintaining high academic standards. In
order to achieve this high academic standard the school place equal
responsibility on the students, teachers and parents. The school believes in the
old adage, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
and
hence promotes extra curricular activities like games, music, craft, arts,
clubs, electronics and S.U.P.W.
Students are encouraged to be punctual, attend morning assembly, come to neatly attired. Even though corporal punishment is not exercised. The school is able to maintain a high level of discipline among its students.
The children are urged to participate in various activities and programs of the school. This provides an opportunity for the identification of inherent talents in the children. From a very young age leadership qualities in the children are identified and developed and when they leave the precinct of the school, they are fully equipped to be resposible citizen.