Introduction
The 201920 academic year saw Beverly Hills Shalini School (BHSS) update its curriculumaligned textbook list across all grades. The list was prepared by the schools academic committee in conjunction with the state education board, ensuring that the selected titles meet required learning outcomes while fostering critical thinking and creativity. Below is a comprehensive overview of the books recommended for each class, grouped by subject.
Primary Section (Grades 15)
English
| Grade | Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | My First English | Rachna Publishers |
| 2 | English Explora | Oxford Press |
| 3 | Reading Wonders | Cambridge University Press |
| 4 | Language Ladder | Macmillan Education |
| 5 | Word & World | National Book Trust |
Mathematics
| Grade | Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Math Magic 1 | Sri Krishna Publications |
| 2 | Numbers & Shapes | Pearson Education |
| 3 | Math Adventures | Oxford University Press |
| 4 | Geometry Garden | Macmillan |
| 5 | Algebra Basics | Cambridge Press |
Science
- Grade 1 Little Scientists (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
- Grade 2 Exploring Nature (S. Chand)
- Grade 3 Science Fun (Oxford)
- Grade 4 Discoveries (Pearson)
- Grade 5 Earth & Beyond (Cambridge)
Social Studies
- Grade 1 My Neighborhood
- Grade 2 Our Country
- Grade 3 Communities & Cultures
- Grade 4 Indian Heritage
- Grade 5 World Civilisations
All primary books are available in both English and Hindi medium.
Middle Section (Grades 68)
English Language & Literature
| Grade | Textbook | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | English Communicative 6 | NCERT |
| 7 | English Communicative 7 | NCERT |
| 8 | English Communicative 8 | NCERT |
Mathematics
| Grade | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mathematics Std 6 | NCERT |
| 7 | Mathematics Std 7 | NCERT |
| 8 | Mathematics Std 8 | NCERT |
Science
- Science Std 6 (NCERT)
- Science Std 7 (NCERT)
- Science Std 8 (NCERT)
Social Science
- Social Science Std 6 (NCERT) History, Geography, Civics
- Social Science Std 7 (NCERT)
- Social Science Std 8 (NCERT)
Additional Reading
To supplement the core curriculum, BHSS provides a set of Enrichment Books for each grade, covering storytelling, poetry, and basic computer literacy. These are optional but strongly encouraged.
Senior Section (Grades 912)
English Core
| Grade | Textbook | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | English Core II (NCERT) | NCERT |
| 10 | English Core III (NCERT) | NCERT |
| 11 | Core English Part I (NCERT) | NCERT |
| 12 | Core English Part II (NCERT) | NCERT |
Mathematics
| Grade | Book | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mathematics Std 9 (NCERT) | NCERT |
| 10 | Mathematics Std 10 (NCERT) | NCERT |
| 11 | Mathematics Part I (NCERT) | NCERT |
| 12 | Mathematics Part II (NCERT) | NCERT |
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Physics Std 11 (NCERT)
- Chemistry Std 11 (NCERT)
- Biology Std 11 (NCERT)
- Physics Std 12 (NCERT)
- Chemistry Std 12 (NCERT)
- Biology Std 12 (NCERT)
Social Sciences
- History Std 11 (NCERT)
- Geography Std 11 (NCERT)
- Political Science Std 11 (NCERT)
- Economics Std 11 (NCERT)
- History Std 12 (NCERT)
- Geography Std 12 (NCERT)
- Political Science Std 12 (NCERT)
- Economics Std 12 (NCERT)
Optional Subjects
For students opting for the Arts or Commerce streams, the following books are part of the 201920 list:
- Psychology Part I & II (NCERT)
- Business Studies Std 11 & 12 (NCERT)
- Accountancy Std 11 & 12 (NCERT)
- Computer Science Std 11 & 12 (NCERT)
How to Procure the Books
The school has partnered with two authorized vendors:
- Campus Bookstore Located near the main gate; offers a 5% discount on bulk purchases.
- EduMart Online Provides doorstep delivery within 48 hours; use promo code BHSS19 for free shipping.
Parents are requested to submit the purchase receipt to the accounts office by 15 August 2019 to avail the schoolwide rebate.
Important Dates
- 1 July 2019 Book list released on school website.
- 10 July 2019 Deadline for book order forms.
- 30 July 2019 First day of classes; all textbooks must be in hand.
- 15 September 2019 Midterm revision material distribution.
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the book list, please reach out to the Academic Coordination Office:
- Email: academic@bhss.edu
- Phone: +912212345678
- Office Hours: MondayFriday, 9:00am 4:00pm
