Overview
The school curriculum at Big Apple is updated frequently to include new teaching methods while retaining those that have proved valuable. Teachers are encouraged to exercise their judgment and imagination in order to provide a stimulating class atmosphere. The academic program gives important consideration to each child’s capabilities and limitations; standards for each grade level are outlined and maintained. The academic goal is a structured program aimed at giving a solid foundation in the core subjects.
Greenfield is divided into five “schools.”
| Preschool: | 2-3 years old – Transitional Nursery |
| Preschool: Nursery | 3-5 years old – Transitional Basic School |
| Basic School: | 5-10 years old – Transitional Junior Secondary |
| Junior Secondary School: | 10-14 years old – Transitional Senior Secondary School |
| Senior Secondary School: | 14-17 years old – Transitional 200 Level University Admissions |
| A Level / Diploma School: | 17+ years old – 200 Level University Admissions |
US COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT IF QUALIFIED
Big Apple Goals and Objectives
Big Apple provides for its students an innovative and carefully structured educational program. In the 16 years that a child may spend at Big Apple, he or she can have a stimulating experience learning in a warm, friendly environment under the guidance of carefully chosen teaching staff. The school’s goals and objectives are as follows:
- To provide sound, traditional academic training in the core subjects and the fine arts.
- To be committed to the importance of each student as an individual.
- To provide a competitive, stimulating atmosphere in which a child may develop intellectual curiosity, creative awareness, and an interest in others.
- To educate the individual child to the point that he or she is capable of independently defining and following his or her own interests.
- To encourage each child to be an active and involved member of his or her world.
- To foster creative freedom of expression and investigation within a framework of discipline and order without infringing upon the rights of others.
- To work hard toward the balanced development of each student mentally, physically, morally, socially, and emotionally.
- To provide maximum opportunity for each student to receive recognition and achievement.
- To afford each student the opportunity to compete in athletics.
- To maintain admissions standards dedicated to providing each student an opportunity to grow and develop in a stimulating intellectual environment.
- To work toward insuring that each young adult, upon graduation, is able to adjust successfully to the requirements of the best college and university for him or her.
- To encourage an awareness and appreciation of cultural differences within our society.
Grades at Big Apple are based on the following system:
Exceptional work: neat, prompt, thorough, accurate to a high degree; shows initiative, intellectual curiosity and comprehensive grasp of concepts.
100 A+
93–99 A
90–92 A–
Good work: neat, prompt, shows initiative and thorough understanding of subject.
87–89 B+
83–86 B
80–82 B–
Average work: neat, prompt, indicates satisfactory fulfillment of day–to–day requirements.
77–79 C+
73–76 C
70–72 C–
Passing work: day–to–day work irregular and not always satisfactory; has difficulty with some aspects of the course content.
68–69 D+
66–67 D
60–62 D-
Failing work: test results, class recitations below standard; content of the course not mastered.
0-59 F
Grading for conduct and specialty teachers
S–Satisfactory
N–Needs to Improve
U–Unsatisfactory
NIGERIAN CURRICULUM
The Nigerian curriculum provides opportunities for students to study different subjects, ranging from junior to senior secondary schools.
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), is an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria charged with the responsibility of implementing educational policies in Nigeria.
NERDC has the statutory responsibility to develop, review and enrich curriculum at all levels;
At NTIC, students in the final class of junior secondary school (JSS3) write the mandatory exam set by Basic Education Certificate Examination(BECE)/ Education Resource Centre (ERC). Likewise, at the end of senior secondary school, attention is given to external exams conducted by accredited bodies such as National Examination Council (NECO), West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The school also emphasizes extracurricular activities in sports, music, Arts and Culture, Volunteer work and Community Service.
The various Nigerian examinations and the government authorities responsible for their regulations, control, and administration are listed below.
| ACRONYMS | FULL NAMES | TASK/EXAM/CERTIFICATE NAME |
| NERDC | Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council | Curriculum development |
| BECE/ ERC | Education Resource Centre | Basic Education Certificate Examination |
| NECO | National Examinations Council | NECO Certificate Examination |
| WAEC | West African Examination Council | West African School Certificate Examination |
| JAMB | Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board | Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) |
NTIC offers the subjects listed below under the Nigerian Curriculum.
Junior Secondary School Subject Description
| Core Subjects | Sub Subjects |
| English Language | |
| Mathematics | |
| Basic Science & Technology | Basic Science, Basic Technology,Physical & Health Education and Computer Studies/ICT |
| History | |
| Fine Arts/Creative Art | |
| Prevocational Studies | |
| Business Studies | |
| Religious and Values Education | I.R.S/C.R.S and National Values |
| Nigerian Languages | Hausa/Yoruba/Igbo |
Senior Secondary School Subject Description
| General Subjects | Science Subjects | Art Subjects |
| English Language | Physics | Economics |
| General Mathematics | Chemistry | Literature/ Accounting |
| Civic Education | Biology | Government |
| Data Processing/ Marketing | Furt Math/ Economics/ Agric | French/ Hausa Lng/ Commerce/ Arabic |
| Tech Draw/ Geography | Geography | |
| Science Practicals | IRK/CRK | |
| Life Skills/ Guidance / Peace Education | Life Skills/ Guidance / Peace Education |
Academic Curriculum and Instructional Standards
The academic curriculum forms the backbone of senior secondary education. NSSEC ensures that schools adopt and implement a curriculum that is nationally relevant and globally competitive.
- Core and Elective Subjects:
- Core subjects include Mathematics, English Language, and Civic Education, among others, which are mandatory for all students.
- Elective subjects span science, technology, engineering, arts, and humanities, offering students flexibility and specialization.
- Compliance with NERDC Guidelines: All schools are required to align with the curriculum designed by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
- Teaching Methodologies: Emphasis on student-centered learning approaches, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education
The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) is committed to ensuring the delivery of quality education in senior secondary schools across Nigeria. The Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education serve as a comprehensive framework to guide the establishment, management, and operation of senior secondary schools. These standards ensure consistency, equity, and excellence in education delivery nationwide.
| Senior Secondary Science & Mathematics | Senior Secondary Technology | Senior Secondary Humanities | Senior Secondary Business Studies | The 4 compulsory core-cross cutting subjects are: |
| 1 Biology | 1 Technical Drawing | 1. Nigerian Languages | 1 Accounting | 1 English Language |
| 2 Chemistry | 2 General Metal Work | 2. Literature-in English | 2 Store Management | 2 General Mathematics |
| 3 Physics | 3 Basic Electricity | 3. Geography | 3 Office Practice | 3 Civic Education |
| 4 Further Mathematics | 4 Electronics | 4. Government | 4 Insurance | 4 Trade/entrepreneurship subject |
| 5 Agriculture | 5 Auto-Mechanics | 5. Christian Religious Studies | 5 Commerce | |
| 6 Physical Education | 6 Building Construction | 6. Islamic Studies | ||
| 7 Health Education | 7 Wood-work | 7. History | ||
| 8 Computer studies/ ICT | 8 Home Management | 8. Visual Arts | ||
| 9 Foods & Nutrition | ||||
| 10 Clothing & Textiles | ||||
| 9. Music | ||||
| 10. French | ||||
| . | 11. Arabic | |||
| 12. Economics |
NOTE:
The Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC) comprises:
- A group of 4 compulsory core cross – cutting subjects that must be
Offered by all students
Field of study subjects are those subjects representing a student’s potential area of
Specialization. They are:
- Senior Secondary Science & Mathematics
- Senior Secondary Technology
- Senior Secondary Humanities
- Senior Secondary Business Studies
The National Council on Education (NCE)
A high Level Policy Committee on Curriculum Development (HLPC)
The Senior Secondary Education Curriculum structure developed by Nigeria Education Research and Development Council (NERDC)