Junior Secondary School
The academic process followed in Don Bosco Science Academy Junior Secondary School (First – Third Year).
First Year (Basic 7 or Junior Secondary one)
This year is the introduction year. The transition from Primary School to Secondary school is a major change in a student’s life. So, they are led to prepare themselves to get set on their mark for the accelerated vigorous curricular and co-curricular programs of the Academy.
Different “hands-on” training seminars and workshops are conducted to teach the students to work independently and to derive the optimum benefit from the various curricular and co-curricular activities such as weekly essay writing, quiz and practical periods, mandatory sports, drill, skill development, Science Centre activities, guided projects, silent prep, etc.
A three-year language module in basic Latin is started in this first year as an optional subject. Knowledge of Latin will help them to learn scientific terms they would come across in the years ahead with understanding and pleasure. Basic Latin may also help the students enjoy the English language. “Achievement comes in reasonable steps” is the slogan of the first year.
The guidance counselor of the school has regular sessions with the first-year students to help them to map out the steps to reach the defined goals set by the students themselves. This is an ongoing exercise to get them focused and remain focused. Good study habits and optimum utilization of time will be dealt with in detail, this year.
Second-year (Basic 8 or Junior Secondary Two)
In the second year, accelerated teaching and learning of the ten subjects started in the first year is continued. These subjects provide a broad base for academic life. The subjects are listed below:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Basic Technology, Physical and Health Education and Computer Studies)
- Creative and Cultural Art (Fine Art, Music, Dance, and Drama)
- Prevocational Studies (Agricultural Science and Home Economics)
- Religious and National Values Education (Christian Religious Studies, Social Studies, Civic Education and Security Studies)
- French
- Esan
- Business Studies
- History
Other subjects
- Latin
- Musical Instruments and Singing
- Current Affairs
- Social Skills
- Igbo/Yoruba
Third Year (Basic 9 or Junior Secondary Three)
Students are be registered in February/March/April of the year for the Basic School Leaving Certificate Examinations conducted by both NECO and Edo State Ministry of Education.
At the end of Basic School Certificate examination, we expect a smooth transition to our senior school.
Please note that there will be no admission in any class except Basic 7 through the entrance examination and interview.