I About the School

Q1. What is the vision of the school?

• To uphold our school motto, Service Before Self.

• To be an integral part of the community and enrich it.

• To prepare the students for the changing brave new world.

• To nurture upright global citizens with a strong moral fiber ready to be the torch bearers of a resurgent India of the new millennium.

Q2. How is learning imparted?

• Learning is embedded in play. These fun activities along with hands-on activities allow the young learners to take one step at a time. All our activities are fun and student oriented. The main aim is to foster learning in all dimensions- cognitive, emotional, social, moral as well as physical.

Q3. Where are the Nursery classes located?

• Nursery classes are housed in the Infant Wing at Sector- 40, so the little ones can have their own happy space.

• For all administrative / transport issues, parents have to approach the main school in Sector-45.

• Please note that the promotion of the child from Infant Wing to Primary Wing and subsequently to the Senior School, Sector-45 is seamless and no readmission is required.

Q4. What are the school timings? Is there a prescribed uniform?

• School Timings for Nursery:
  Summer Timings: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Winter Timings : 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• There is a uniform prescribed for the students.

Q5. What are the school transport norms?

• The school transport facility is available for students only on pre-existing routes and cannot be changed.

• A teacher, maid and conductor escort the students on each bus route.

• Additionally, the buses are air-conditioned and GPS enabled. The students' attendance on the bus is recorded automatically through their Radio Frequency Identity Cards (RFID) as they board the bus.

• Each bus is equipped with a CCTV camera and a First Aid Kit.

Q6. Does the school provide a meal for the students?

• Nursery students are given healthy snack. The students should carry a light tiffin to supplement the same.

Q7.What is the school protocol for health and safety?

The safety and well-being of all the students is of prime importance to us.

A few of the safeguards in place:

• The classes are never left unsupervised. Each class has a helper maid assigned to it.

• There are round the clock security guards and CCTV cameras at designated places.

• Security guards monitor the entry and exit of each visitor.

• Identity cards have been provided to the students, parents and staff which are mandatory for entering the school.

• Regular fire drills and safety audits are carried out to ensure safety and security for all.

• Training sessions for housekeeping staff, transport department and security guards are held regularly.

• Infant Wing houses a well-equipped medical room.

• The school has a dedicated nurse in the medical room during the school hours.

• Daily visits by the school doctor.

• An ambulance is stationed at the school premises.

• General health check-up is conducted for each child by the school doctor which includes eye and dental check-up also.

• Regular supervision of cleanliness of the school campus, lunch room and toilets.

• Fumigation of the school premises is also carried out regularly.

Q8. Does the school provide day care facilities?

• The school does not offer any day care facility for the students.

Q9. What is the student-teacher ratio?

• The student-teacher ratio is 15 students :1 teacher

• Average class size:30

Q10. How are parents informed about the progress of their child?

• Parent Teacher Meetings are held at regular intervals.

Q11. How are parents involved in the school?

• The school believes in a strong partnership with parents. There is an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) which meets at regular intervals to discuss the school’s progress and offer their suggestions.

Q1. What is the age criteria for Nursery?

• For Nursery: 4 years as on 1st April, 2025

Q2. What if the candidate is overage / underage by a day?

• The school is firm about the age criteria and the child’s application will automatically be invalidated

Q3. Where can the Fee structure be viewed?

• The Fee structure for 2024-25 can be viewed on the school portal.
  *Subject to change- as per Haryana Govt. fee rules (Haryana School Education Amendment Rules, 2021).

For Registration

• Download the form using the link given at the end of this page.

• Ensure that the candidate meets the age criteria.

• Attach the self-attested documents specified in the Registration Form.

• Submit the duly filled Registration Form with self-attested documents (Aadhaar Card , Municipal Birth Certificate, Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Certificate (optional), Proof of residence), one recent passport size photograph of the candidate (with the name written in capital letters on the reverse side of the photograph) and registration fee to the School Administrative Office at DPS Gurgaon, Sector-45 on all working days between 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from 5 August, 2024 to 17 August, 2024 and not later than 12 noon on Tuesday, 20 August, 2024.

• Parents are requested not to leave the registration process for the last few days. Please be patient while you wait for your turn.

Post-registration

• Kindly carry the registration slip, one recent passport size photograph of the candidate (with the name written in capital letters on the reverse side of the photograph) and original documents of photocopies submitted along with the Registration Form to be verified at DPS Gurgaon, Primary Wing, Sector- 47.

• Please adhere to the scheduled date and time stamped on the Verification slip for the same. The child needs to accompany the parent at the time of verification.

IV– Process

Q1. How is the admission granted?

• The consolidated list of the shortlisted candidates can be viewed on the school portal. Please check the school portal for the updates.

Q2. If my child is shortlisted when do I complete the fee and other formalities?

• The fee formalities for shortlisted candidates should be completed by the due date as mentioned on the school portal along with the listed documents.

The schedule is given below:

• Rs 50,000 (non-refundable) to reserve the seat and show intent to admit the child by the due date announced on the day of the draw. (Generally 48 hours will be given to complete these formalities)

• Balance should be paid on or before 3 February 2025 at the Accounts Office in Sector-45.

Non-compliance will invalidate the candidature and the seat will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
*Please check the school portal from time to time.

Q3. If my child’s name is not shortlisted in the first lot, what is the next step?

• A wait list is prepared. As and when a vacancy occurs the next name on the wait list is intimated by the school.

V– After Admission

Q1. What is the next step after completion of fee formalities?

• An Orientation Programme is conducted for the parents of selected candidates in the 3rd / 4th week of February 2025. The date would be displayed on the school portal by the end of January. You will be asked to present the fee receipt on the Orientation Day. Parents are requested to visit the school portal regularly to check for updates.

Q2. What happens on the Orientation Day?

• It is an important programme which parents are expected to attend. Parents are introduced to the school Leadership Team; they get to know about the school’s philosophy and ethos.

• They will interact with the class teachers and fill the required forms.

• Books and uniforms are available at the school convenience store on this day.

• Transport department will allocate the bus routes (School transport facility is available on existing routes only and cannot be changed).

• Attendance of one parent on Orientation Day is mandatory.

*Please check the school portal from time to time.

Dates to remember

• For downloading the form: 5 August, 2024 to 17 August, 2024

• Last date for submission of duly filled form: 20 August, 2024 (12 noon)

• Duly filled forms should be registered and deposited at School Administrative Office, DPS Gurgaon, Sector-45 on all working days between 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from 5 August, 2024 to 17 August, 2024 and not later than 12 noon on 20 August, 2024.

Log on to the school website: www.dpsgurgaon.org for regular updates*