FCS Foundation

Grameen Adarsh Senior Secondary Schools

Dare.Dream.DevelopEducation is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and

inequality. Education is equally key toenhance Indias competitiveness in the global economy. Therefore, ensuring access to quality education for all, in particular for the poor and rural population, is central to the economic and social development of India.

- The World Bank

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About UsFCS Foundation was conceived to bring similar level of education to underprivileged children in rural areas as is available to affluent urban society. Starting with small programs, we have grown to serve more than 6,700 children with annual budgets of Rs 15 crores (US $3 million). It is a measure of our good work that Government of India, Government of State of Punjab, Corporations, and Enlightened citizens whole heartedly support us . Currently, more than 500 teachers and support staff are working on full time or contractual basis to help us achieve our goals.

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VisionEducation is the only opportunity that can open doors to every other opportunity. However it is only true when we can deliver quality education relevant to our times.

Simply because a child is poor or living in a rural area doesnt mean that we can consider our job done just by provisioning sub-standard education.

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MissionBringing same level of quality education and sports to rural children that is available to affluent urban children in private schools.

Bringing drop-out children back to education by building study centers and using NIOS for examination.

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Current ProgramsEnglish medium education and sports for rural children Back to School Drop out children Vocational Training

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Education at par with the Best for 6,700 Rural Children in the State of PunjabCovering 3 districts of Sangrur, Barnala, and Nawanshahr 70,000 sq ft. modern buildings at each location ICT, Science, and Language Labs and Smart classes Books, stationery, school bags, uniforms, shoes, Mid-day meals, Healthcare Strong emphasis on English immersion programs to prepare children to succeed in the Global Village Academics integrated with sports, athletics, and arts 500 Dedicated trained teaching and sports staff

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Bringing drop out children back to high school diplomaCurrently running in villages, near New Delhi, India.Enrollment of Muslim girls of different age groups Staff of 2 teachers and 1 social worker Fully free to the children

Dare.Dream.DevelopModernization of Vocational TrainingModernizing 6 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) 4 in

Haryana, 1 in Punjab and 1 in New Delhi.Benefitting 600 students Upgrading infrastructure, Trade relevant courses, Industry partnerships, Employability skills, Revenue generation opportunities and self-employment guidance.

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How Do Our Students Benefit?

English and Math immersion programs

Class sizes for English and Math have been reduced to allow for more teacher attention to the individualized needs of the student.

Academic Support

The tutorial assistants and staff provide free one-on-one academic guidance to students needing occasional or year-long extra help in subjects including Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, History, and Electives.

Academic Infrastructure

All students and parents enjoy 24x7 online access to the knowledge portal Extended library hours give students a place to study and do research before and after school as well as during free periods.

Classroom sets of textbooks reduce the number of books students must transportto and from school.

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How Do Our Students Benefit?

College & Career Preparation

The College and Career Centers provide resources and counseling to students and their parents regarding summer programs, gap year programs, job and career options, college search and admissions, and college financial aid and scholarships.

The coaching for Engineering and Medical Entrance exam is administered free of charge and during the school day

All students and parents have online access to the Gyan Vista application which provides information and tools for researching and applying to colleges.

Interaction with Thought Leaders and Education Luminaries

Numerous events and presentations on teen and college-related topics areheld for students and parents.

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Come see for yourself the unwrapping of a new beginning

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