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Chemistry and
Mathematics. Technology and engineering students form a large group of paths towards further engineering or, polytechnic education or apprenticeship in a trade or craft. Technology subjects may include Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technical Drawing, Animal husbandry and fishery, Metal work, Catering craft, and wood work. Arts and social sciences aim to prepare students for further education in the creative arts and humanities. Arts subjects include Literature-in-English, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Religious Studies and Fine Arts. Commerce students are trained towards education and careers in business, finance and clerical work. Commercial subjects include Marketing, Bookkeeping and Accounts, Economics, Commerce and Office practice. Promotion from SS2 to SS3 is determined by performance in the
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and individual schools may institute more stringent requirements. In practice, most schools require up to 7 credit passes in Junior secondary schools. Promotion results are obtained by averaging performance across all three terms of the academic year. Students who do not meet the set requirements may be
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Schools believe strongly in the development of students who are 'academically and physically fit'. Schools are usually sited on land that leaves plenty of green space for outdoor activities. Students are required to participate in some extracurricular activities and are strongly encouraged to
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personnel while indoctrinating patriotism, civic responsibility and military discipline in attendees. Over time, admission requirements have been relaxed to allow the entry of students who are not wards or children of soldiers. However, civilian fees are much higher than fees for children of military
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and the guidance and counseling department's assessment of students' aptitudes. However, students may request to be assigned to a different class if this is approved by their parents. Science students take subjects preparing students for tertiary education in the sciences including
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which varies with the population of students but is usually between 5 and 9. Arms are often named after precious stones and metals. Promotion is merit-based with students required to have a minimum of 5 credit passes including
Mathematics and English to be promoted. This is the minimum requirement
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The student body is led by a number of prefects who may be elected by students or appointed by the school's authorities. The selection of prefects and the number of varies with each individual command school. Typical prefect positions include head boy, head girl, assistant head boy, assistant head
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Secondary school requires 5 passes in
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Students are typically required to be registered members of at least one club or society. Clubs and societies carry out activities in a given area of interest. Sometimes clubs and societies may be affiliated with larger national or international bodies. Common clubs and societies include
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The cadet corps is a youth paramilitary organization which has the stated goal of promoting leadership development and community engagement among
Nigeria youths. Command students are encouraged to join the cadet corps. Cadet members are trained in parade drill and survival skills.
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The vice principal academic (also known as VP acad) deals with academic issues including curriculum development, teaching schedules, teacher evaluation, laboratory and workshop training, student discipline and development. The VP acad oversees two
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girl, labour prefects, laboratory prefects and time keepers. Prefects are usually required to have strong academic performances and adherence to military discipline. Starting in 2020, the use of
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Command Science Secondary School( Boys) Talata Mafara
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170:Overview
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