 The people of Chalakudy were longing for a reputed school for a long time. A school committee consisting of the enlightened members of the public of Chalakudy was set up to achieve this end. After deep deliberation, the committee unanimously observed that the Devamatha Province of C M I congregation could provide the much needed impetus to the aspirations. The committee secured 10 acres of wet land and donated the same to the Devamatha Province for the establishment of the new school. The committee also succeeded in obtaining necessary departmental recognition for the school. The unfailing participation, co-operation and committment of the people coupled with the efforts of CMI congregation - perhaps a unique joint venture of this type-resulted in the establishment of Carmel School in the year 1975. Over the decades, continued patronage of the people has helped the institution to provide modern infrastructural facilties for all-round growth of the children. Today Carmel has grown into a fullfledged Higher Secondary School.
Carmel is finely tuned to achieve this serene objective. The school sees that each child grows healthy in body, mind and spirit and is transformed into a benefiting gift to our society and nation. The school aims at the total formation of the student. The students are provided with an environment where they can bloom and shine, where they prepare themselves to be the fittest where they can learn to rely on themselves and think independently. Recongnizing the need of the hour certain bold steps have been taken by us in the eudcational system. 
Carmel school complex which is situated between Chalakudy Town and Railway station is a splendid constructin of the building. The serene calm and picturesque atmosphere add to the beauty of the complex. The elegant style of the building is unique.
Admissions
Carmel is a co-educational institution and admission is open to all good and earnest students irrespective of caste and creed. Admission will be granted only after tests and interviews and subject to age limit norms.
Student Evaluation
 We do continuous and comprehensive evaluation of the students. The scholastic and co-scholastic achievements are evaluated and each part is separately considered for promotion. The scholastic achievement (Part I) is measured as the sum total of the performance in Continuous Evaluation (CE) and Terminal Evaluation (TE).
The scores are finally converted into grades. For H.S. classes, a 9 point absolute grading and for U.P. classes, a 5 point grading are used. The co-scholastic area is divided into two parts, namely Part II and Part III. The areas assessed under Part II are Work Experience, Art Education and Health & Physical Education. Part III assessment is aimed at measuring the behavioural traits of the students.
GRADING FOR LP & UP
76 - 100 |
A |
Excellent / Outstanding |
60- 75 |
B |
Very Good |
45 - 59 |
C |
Good |
25 - 44 |
D |
Average |
Below 25 |
E |
Below Average |
GRADING FOR H.S.
90 - 100 |
A+ |
Outstanding |
80 - 89 |
A |
Excellent |
70- 79 |
B+ |
Very Good |
60 - 69 |
B |
Good |
50 - 59 |
C+ |
Above Average |
40 - 49 |
C |
Average |
30 - 39 |
D+ |
Marginal |
20 - 29 |
D |
Needs Improvement |
Below 20 |
E |
Needs Improvement |
The same norms are followed for grading in Higher Secondary level also. But a separate minimum score of 30% for T.E. in every subject is required for promotion.
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