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Knox College, Jamaica

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516:(CXC) at the end of year 11 presented as Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and at years 12 and 13 presented as Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). The course work for these examinations begins in the ninth grade for all students. English Language, English Literature and Mathematics are compulsory, and all (CSEC) students are required to pursue a minimum of 8 subjects, alongside completing a set work programme of at least 40 hours in order to earn a high school diploma. 557:, drama, Inter School Christian Fellowship, junior achievement, 'Knox Novelities", 4H, literary, debating, music, rangers/guides, science and technology, schools’ challenge quiz, Spanish, speech, tourism action, Red Cross, girls brigade, male empowerment fraternity, journalism club, sign language club, technovators club, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, environmentalist club, passion and purity and Sixth Form Association. 22: 503:
in Jamaica. Most students come from the surrounding districts and towns. However, a significant number of students are from other parishes throughout the island. With seven grades (7-13) and up to seven streams, Knox College takes in approximately 300 students each year in grade 7 and approximately
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Students choose their own student council representatives. From the pool of elected representatives, teachers and students select a president and vice-president in a democratic election process. The academic staff selects the prefect body based on positive leadership qualities, academic performance
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The Student service work programme initiated in 1968 continues as an integral part of the course, providing learning opportunities for students. Seniors are required to complete at least fifty hours of an assignment in the work programme under the supervision of their teachers. This programme is
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Knox College has some thirty active clubs and . These bodies provide important opportunities for students to enrich their education and experiences outside the normal classroom sessions. These cater for a wide variety of interests and include athletic, creative, intellectual, recreational and
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The school participates in a number of national and regional competitions, often receiving awards. Among these are Science competitions, Spanish competitions Literacy, Visual and Performing Arts competitions, the Junior Achievement and 4H competitions.
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The purpose of the Students Council and Prefect Council is to enhance the involvement of students in their education while developing their skills in decision-making and leadership.
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geared at building effective work ethics, and providing work experience, as students are selected to work in a department that complements their career choice.
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Knox College has enjoyed success in the sporting field of basketball since the inception of the school boy competition. Knox College has won multiple
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spiritual activities. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in at least one club.
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The complex occupies around 100 acres (40 ha) of land and is owned and administered by
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The broad-based curriculum is geared at equipping students for life. All students sit the
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and attitudes. From the complement of prefects, the head boy and head girl are selected.
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Knox College is a grant-aided secondary institution. It remains today as the only
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Knox College has particular interest in the sports of:
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Traditional high school in Spalding, Clarendon, Jamaica
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Buildings and structures in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
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G C Foster College of Physical Education and Sports
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