School of India for Languages and Culture (SILC is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization)

“Celebrating and preserving the heritage of India in the heart of America, through education, since 1973” www.silcmn.com [email protected] facebook.com/silcmn

Student/Parent/Volunteer Handbook 2016-17 Academic Year Como Park Senior High School 740 West Rose Ave St Paul, MN 55117

APPROVED ON OCTOBER 8, 2016 BY THE SILC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. OUR MISSION

School of India for Languages and Culture, better known as SILC, is a Twin Cities based non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers who donate their time and effort to create a unique learning environment. SILC’s core mission is to teach languages, social studies, arts, dance, musical instruments, yoga, cooking, and sports of India to students who seek to learn about India. Our well-rounded curriculum is designed to address the needs of a diverse community, attracting pre-school through adult students from all over the greater Minnesota-Wisconsin area. We play a pivotal role in bridging the cultural gap and enhancing mutual understanding between cultures, which is vital for strengthening ties between peoples.

SILC maintains close ties to many other like-minded non-profits. We have been model citizens and contributed to the community in many ways such as participating in the Festival of Nations since the early 1980s, and participating in the Asian Heritage Dragon Festival since the early 2000s. When the community or the nation has been in need, we have promptly stepped forward to do our bit, such as after 9/11. We have also worked with many public agencies and provided different kinds of services such as conducting seminars on “Role of Parents in Education and Achievement of Indian Kids”, “Cultural Sensitivities in dealing with Indians”, etc. We have also provided leaders to several leading non-profit organizations in Minnesota.

2. OUR PURPOSE

This organization shall be operated exclusively for educational and cultural purposes to provide the following, but not limited to:

2.1. Understanding and appreciating the diversity of Indian (Asian Indian) culture. 2.2. Providing facilities to learn various Indian languages. 2.3. Providing education and understanding of the history, geography, philosophy, arts and literatures of India. 2.4. Presenting India and her cultural values. 2.5. Participating, coordinating and/or co-sponsoring cultural, educational, and social activities with other organizations

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3. OUR HISTORY

SILC was originally founded by a small group of parents who had immigrated to the US from India and wanted to pass on the knowledge of their mother tongue and rich cultural heritage to their children. The language barrier became noticeable when the children had to communicate with relatives/friends here or in India who did not speak English. These parents formed a small study group of children and gathered every Sunday in the home of one of the parents. Volunteers taught the group about India’s cultural heritage and Indian languages. As the group grew, it moved to COMO High School in St Paul, MN, which provided a standard learning environment. The school was registered as a nonprofit organization. On Saturdays, since 1973, SILC has taught Indian languages and culture of India to thousands of students. The school also offers a unique cultural environment where students, parents, teachers, and volunteers gather to make new friends, exchange ideas, and help each other.

The school's objective has been to develop a sense of well-informed cultural pride in the students by creating the environment that fosters learning of Indian arts, customs, languages, religions, history, geography, and current events. We are very proud to note that with the help of many dedicated volunteers, the community's aspirations have far been exceeded. We have over 100 students, over 20 teachers, and numerous volunteers. We have an evolving program in Indian culture, which is challenging because of the diverse backgrounds of teachers and students. We have language programs in Hindi, Telugu, and other languages. Programs in other Indian languages are available depending on availability of teachers and students. To supplement language and culture classes, SILC is developing a physical and virtual library. We also have extra-curricular activities such as: field trips, accomplished performers, speakers and special guests. Our Social Studies day, Diwali day, Graduation Day, and Holi, have become big events to look forward to.

Our school is a bridge between the cultures of America and India, where ideas can move freely from one side to another. It has entered the phase of growth, which is stronger than ever before. To that end, we strive to take on major projects such as the establishment of our library, improved supply of educational materials, field trips, bringing in major exhibits or performing artists, projects with other non-profits, and providing resources/training to dedicated teachers and volunteers. Our Mela and Great Gathering events are popular fund-raisers that include fun activities and delicious food.

This handbook is prepared to acquaint you with our school procedures and practices. However this information can be used by anyone, who has an interest in furthering the cause of Indian culture and languages, by obtaining prior approval from SILC.

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4. CALENDAR SILC calendar is regularly updated online on Google Calendar at the following link: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=silcinfomn%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago

2016-17 Academic Year Calendar (this calendar may not be updated regularly – please refer to the handout provided at start of school for the latest calendar):

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5. LOCATION 5.1. DIRECTIONS AND MAP SILC is located at: Como Park Senior High School, 740 West Rose Ave, St Paul, MN 55117 From Hwy 94  Go North on Dale Street  Go West on Maryland Ave  Go South on Grotto St  Parking on the right

From Hwy 35E  Take Maryland Ave exit  Go West on Maryland Ave  Go South on Grotto St  Parking on the right

5.2. SCHOOL MAP The west entrance is the closest to SILC classrooms.

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From Hwy 36  Go South on Dale Street  Go West on Maryland Ave  Go South on Grotto St  Parking on the right

6. REGISTRATION, FEES, REFUNDS, SCHOALSHIPS, AGE RESTRICTIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1. REGISTRATION 6.1.1.The registration link can be found at http://www.silcmn.com. All the volunteers and teachers are also required to register. 6.1.2.Registration cut-off date will be one month after start of school; October 8, 2016 for the 2016-17 academic year. Registrations after October 8, 2016 may be accepted with approval from the SILC board.

6.2. FEES (for 2016-17 academic year) 6.2.1.SILC annual membership fee for the entire academic year is as follows. This should not be considered a donation to SILC since tangible services are being delivered by SILC in return and thus is not tax deductible. For REGULAR Classes registration, the fee structure is as follows:   

$175 for one student $330 for two students from one family $475 for three 3 students from one family

For PRE-SCHOOL Classes registration, the fee structure is as follows: 

$150 for one student

For just one Language or Elective Class registration, the fee structure is as follows: 

$100 for per class. (Elective includes – Dance, Cooking, Tabla, Chess, Cricket, Yoga, etc.) o Cooking class: unregistered participants will be charged $5 per class to attend and eat the preparations

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6.3. REFUNDS SILC refund policy is as follows:  SILC will charge $20 for cancellations to cover administrative costs  SILC will refund 100% of the fee during the first month (four classes) of school  SILC will refund 50% of the fee, after the first month of school and before the end of December  SILC will offer no refunds after December

6.4. SCHOLARSHIP: To commemorate its 30th anniversary, SILC setup a Community Outreach Scholarship. SILC will waive 50% of the fee for students who qualify. The Scholarship will be funded out of the annual running expenses of the school and set to a maximum of $500 each year across all applicants. Please contact the SILC President if you wish to utilize the scholarship.

6.5. SILC STUDENT AGE RESTRICTIONS: The age cut-off is matched to regular school grade levels as follows:  

Pre-School - 4+ thru KG in September Regular Classes: Following criteria are considered:  Student grade and age  Maturity level  Ability to focus  Keeping up with the teacher and classmates  Past knowledge of subject

6.6. DANCE PROGRAM AGE RESTRICTIONS The age cut-off is matched to regular school grade levels as follows:     

KIDS – Students in grades 2 and below YOUTH – Students in grades 3 to 5 TWEENS – Students in grades 6+ ADULTS – Anyone 18+ or teens who can dance with adult level maturity It is expected that the participants will attend the dance practices every week and if they are unable to attend for any reason, they will let the dance director know in advance. This is to preserve the integrity of the dance. Participants willing to come every now and then will not be accepted since their absence makes it more difficult for the dance director to teach steps and formations and for fellow-participants to practice with missing team mates.

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7. RULES AND REGULATIONS 7.1. SCHOOL HOURS: SILC is conducted on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. All students and parents are expected to be present at the assembly. All important messages and upcoming events are announced in the assembly. After the assembly, students must proceed to their respective classes promptly.  10:00am to 10:05am: Invocation – Vande Mataram  10:05am to 10:50am: Language  10:50am to 11:00am: Recess  11:00am to 11:45am: SS / Lit / Adult Dance  11:15am to 12:00pm: Pre-School  11:45am to 12:30pm: Electives  12:35pm: Invocation – Jana Gana Mana and dismissal

7.2. CLASSROOM VISITS BY PARENTS: Parents are advised to refrain from classroom visits because such visits can disrupt classroom teaching. If there is a need to visit your child’s classroom, please talk with your student’s teacher.

7.3. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: Any student or parent can file a grievance regarding the education or school policy by following the guidelines described below: 7.3.1.Education related matters: Bring up your concern verbally to the teacher responsible for the subject. If you are not satisfied, discuss it with the Assistant Principal. The name and telephone number of the Assistant Principal is on the website. If the issue is still not resolved, bring it up to the Principal to resolve it. If you are still not satisfied, please submit it in writing to any SILC board member. The Board will make every effort to get back to you promptly with the school’s decision. The names and telephone numbers of all Board members are in website. 7.3.2.Policy or Procedural matters: Bring up your concern verbally to any Board member. If the issue is not resolved satisfactorily, discuss it with the President or Secretary of SILC. If you are still not satisfied, submit it in writing to any Board member. The Board will make every effort to get back to you promptly with the school’s decision.

7.4. ATTENDANCE & AWARDS Student: We love to have you in our classes and would like you to not miss any classes at all. But if you have to take a day off, please let the respective subject teachers know in advance. We expect that once you return, you (or your parent) will contact the teachers to collect whatever materials were distributed in the class(es) you missed and catch-up to the rest of the class as soon as possible.

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the materials they will need to teach the class. Make sure the SILC Principal knows in advance of your planned absence and provide the contact info for the backup. If at all possible, do let the students know also that you will not be able to teach the class on a specific date, so it does not come as a surprise to them. Sometimes emergencies come up, we understand that. In an emergency, please do your best to provide the SILC Principal as much notice as you can.

Volunteer: SILC depends on each one of you and enjoys your presence every week. We also understand that you have life outside SILC. If you cannot come to SILC on a day when you planned to participate in any planned activity, please identify a backup and explain to them what is needed and let the SILC President / Principal know in advance of your upcoming absence. Sometimes emergencies come up, we understand that. In an emergency, please do your best to provide the SILC President / Principal as much notice as possible.

Best Attendance Awards: The language teachers take attendance every week. At the end of the year, 5 students with the best attendance in the school will be formally recognized, during the SILC Graduation Day event.

7.5. BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE / CODE OF CONDUCT We want to let you know a few rules that SILC has in place to ensure we respect the space we rent and keep everyone safe.

We encourage mutual respect throughout the school community. Acts of vandalism, destruction and theft of school property will not be tolerated at any time. Violation of school rules by any student shall result in a conference with student's parent(s) and the principal or Board member.

Good behavior, centering on self-discipline and consideration for others and property, is encouraged and expected. Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning is a priority for everyone at school – student, parent and volunteers. Insubordination, inappropriate / unacceptable language or disruptive / disorderly behavior in class or when SILC is in session are forbidden. One child’s truancy can impact the functioning of a whole class. Please make sure that your children are aware that SILC is also a school, and they need to demonstrate good behavior while at SILC, this includes not littering in the classrooms, eating with care at the SILC Commons and not borrowing any items from the classrooms without asking the teacher.

Punctuality: SILC starts at 10:00 am and ends at 12:30 pm. It is expected that students will arrive at least 5 minutes prior to 10 am, to be ready when Vande Mataram starts. If you arrive when the

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invocation is already in progress, kindly wait respectfully in the lobby below the SILC commons for the invocation to end.

Respect for the invocation: SILC family sings Vande Mataram at the start of the school day and Jana Gana Mana at the end of the school day. It is expected that all members of SILC, parents and children, should stand at attention when these are being performed and join in, if they can. If you don’t know the words of the songs or the meaning, please contact the SILC Principal or President to get a copy of the translation. The invocation song and translation is provided to each registered student at the start of the academic year in the student folder.

Respect for the class and the teacher: SILC does not permit the use of cell phones or electronic devices by students in the class room, since it tends to distract the user as well as other around them. If a student is found using any such gadget, the teacher is entitled to confiscate the equipment and return only to a responsible parent. Students are not allowed to hang around the teachers desks in the classrooms or handle items in the classroom. It is important to respect the space of the teachers.

Respect for the classroom and facilities: SILC is renting the classroom space from Como High school. The same class rooms are used by Como High School teachers. It is absolutely required to leave the class room as you entered – leaving no trace behind. SILC expects its members to clean up after using the class room, to keep the chairs and tables in the original arrangement, to clean up the dishes in the cooking class, not to leave trash in the rooms, not to take any supplies (pens, pencils, etc.) from the classrooms. If you need supplies, please ask one of the SILC leaders and we can work that out with you. The teachers for the school district have limited budgets and limited supplies. If you need to move desks during your class time, please replace them at the end of the class and double check that all paper/wrappers/garbage has been picked up. Sometimes, the school holds ACT and SAT tests on Saturdays. It is absolutely required to ensure that our activities are not causing them disturbance. The continued use of these classrooms and renting space from the school district depends on us keeping a positive relationship with the school and the teachers whose space we use on Saturday.

Respect the Building: The Como Park High School is a big building and is used by multiple groups during Saturday mornings. SILC is not the only group that is occupying the school. Keep an eye on your children and know where they are at all times. Don’t let your children wander around the school. It is for the safety of your children. Please don’t let the children run up and down the halls or around the school. Again, we are renting this space and we want to be respectful of the school property and the other groups using the school.

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8. OTHER INFORMATION 8.1. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (revision 1, September 20, 2016): This policy was created to help SILC prepare its staff and students in the event of an emergency.

8.1.1. FIRE: In the event of a Fire, the fire alarms will go off at the school. 8.1.1.1. Students and Class Teachers:  Teachers will have students line up at the door  Teachers will lead the students out the South Door (The door where most families enter SILC)  Cross the parking lot and have the students stand on the grass on the other side of the parking lot  Wait for further instruction from the Fire Department or School Officials  Do not leave the school grounds until notified 8.1.1.2. Parents and Adults in the common areas:  Look around for students who may not be in class and their parents are not visible. Take these children with you to the nearest exit.  Proceed to the closest exit – If in the cafeteria and the fire alarm is going off, you can use the doors in the cafeteria.  Walk calmly across the parking lot to the grass on the other side of the parking lot  Wait for further instructions from the Fire Department or School Officials  Do not leave the school grounds until notified. 8.1.1.3. SILC Board Members and Safety Coordinator  Walk through and double check that all SILC Students and parents have exited the building  Have 1 board member communicate with the school officials if needed.  That board member will relay information to the rest of the community.  Do not leave the school grounds until notified.

8.1.2.TORNADO 8.1.2.1. Students and Class Teachers:  In the event of a Tornado, a Tornado alarm/ announcement will be broadcast over the intercoms.  Teachers have your students line up at the door  Walk with your students to the hallway next to where we have the SILC Announcements (this area is too close to glass windows in the cafeteria?) Perhaps we should gather further in by the hallway close to the bathrooms?  Have the students sit on the floor with their back against the locker.  The goal is to be as far away from windows as you can  Wait for further instructions over the PA system. 8.1.2.2. Parents

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Look around for students who may not be in class and their parents are not visible. Take these children with you.  Proceed to the hallway next to where we have the announcements.  Sit on the floor against the lockers  The goal is to be as far away from windows as you can  Wait for further instructions over the PA system. 8.1.2.3. SILC Board Members and Safety Coordinator  Walk around and make sure all SILC students and parents are gathered in the hallways  Have 1 SILC board member communicate with the school officials if needed  Wait for further instructions.

8.1.3. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN SCHOOL  If there is a suspicious person in the school, notify a SILC leader immediately.  The SILC leader will communicate with Jerry – the Custodian, or the main office  If there is a concern, the SILC leaders will notify the teachers to keep the students in the classroom until the issue has been resolved.

8.2. HOMEWORK: Homework reinforces what children learn at SILC. Frequency and quantum of homework given is left to the discretion of the teacher. Many teachers are comfortable not giving any homework, while a few find it useful to help the class move along or help with the retention of material shared in class. Such homework assigned will not be a substantial load during the school week. (This is different from any catch-up activity due to student absence). Please check with your child if any homework they have from SILC is done or not. If your child in working on a SILC project on any kind, you are expected to inquire as to its progress and provide encouragement, as appropriate.

8.3. FIELD TRIPS: SILC will organize one or two field trips (such as attending musical or dance programs related to India; or attending the events where SILC students are performing such as Festival of Nations). These events may not be happening on Saturday. SILC students interested to join these field trips are expected to pick up some portion of the admission price. In some cases, SILC will arrange these field trips at no cost to the students / parents.

8.4. FIRST AID: First Aid is available in the SILC Cabinet in room 1214. It includes bandages, bandaids, antiseptic cream, & OTC pain medication.

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8.6. NOTEBOOK & WRITING INSTRUMENTS: SILC is a school and so it is expected that the children will come to school with a notebook and pen/pencil etc. While children may forget their study tools by accident, parents should make a point of checking that they are coming prepared to SILC.

8.7. PRIVACY: SILC does not share any personal information with any other organization. From time to time SILC may receive requests from like-minded community groups regarding their events which SILC may forward to its members. However at no time is the list of SILC members or any of their personal information shared with anyone outside SILC.

8.8. SCHOOL PICTURES: School pictures are taken each year. The pictures include group photos of each of the Language, Social Studies and electives classes. We also take a picture of the entire SILC student body. These pictures are included in the SILC year book. Copies of specific pictures can be requested as keepsakes from the SILC Event Photographer. Though not mandatory, it would certainly be nice for kids and their parents (and their grandparents) to be wearing their Indian dresses for the SILC Picture day. While the school administration will make every effort to inform the community of photography at school, it is the responsibility of the parent and student to abstain if they desire to do so.

8.9. VOLUNTEERING AT SILC: There are many opportunities for you to volunteer at SILC. The next section details many official roles. We welcome all types of talent and availability. We need volunteers to lead events, others to help these leaders with the planning and execution and finally folks who can help on the day-of-the-event. Any way you can support SILC activities is appreciated. Please contact the SILC Volunteer Coordinator (or write to [email protected]), if you need any additional information or if you would like to help. 8.9.1.Snack Distribution: You along with other volunteers lay out the snack for kids prior to the 10:45 am break. You can help the snack coordinator. 8.9.2.Chai (tea) Volunteer: Chai is prepared every Saturday. Please help with chai preparation – full instructions are provided. Sign up with the chai coordinator. 8.9.3.Classroom Volunteer: Assist a teacher in the classroom or substitute teach, so the regular teacher can take a well-deserved break. This position requires you to be able to teach the subject on behalf of the teacher whom you are replacing that week. 8.9.4.Dance Class Volunteer: Assist the regular teacher with the dance group, especially with large children’s groups. Preferably this should be a parent of the kids in the dance performance, but this is not mandatory. 8.9.5.SILC Mela Volunteer: Help with SILC Mela. (a) Set-up crew: Several volunteers needed to setup the Mela prior to the start of the event. (b) Take-down crew: Several volunteers needed to clean up area after event

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If SILC is being cancelled due to bad weather, the SILC President will send an email by 8.00 am to all SILC families whose email IDs have been provided to SILC. SILC closure message will also be posted on the SILC website on the home page (www.silcmn.com). SILC has put in place an Emergency Phone tree, which will be activated in case of any kind of school closure. You will be contacted by your student’s language teacher. It is your responsibility (as the parent) to make sure your student’s correct phone and email information is available with respective Language teachers. If you have not been contacted and you have doubts, please reach out to any of the following members of the SILC Board: SILC President, SILC Principal or the SILC Assistant Principal.

8.11. CAR POOLING: If you are interested to car pool with other parents to come to SILC, please contact the Director- Registrations to get the contact information of the parents living in your city / zip code.

8.12. GUEST SPEAKERS: Bringing guest speakers to school is also a part of cultural curriculum. Students and parents will be notified prior to the visit.

8.13. LOST AND FOUND: Lost and found articles are occasionally announced in the assembly. Unclaimed articles are stored for some time.

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SCHOOL SONGS: School songs are listed in this handbook and in the student folder.

8.15. SCHOOL EMBLEM: School emblem is on the front-inside page of this handbook and on most SILC materials.

8.16. INSURANCE: An accident insurance is recommended for all students. An accident insurance is NOT available through SILC.

8.17. SILC IN THE COMMUNITY: We are continuously engaged with like-minded organizations and events to promote India’s culture within the Twin Cities area, such as: India Association of Minnesota – IAM, Vibha, Camp Masala, Festivals of Nations, Dragon Festival, Pan Asian Fest, Flint Hills Children’s Festival.

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9. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

9.1. STRUCTURE OF SILC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The SILC Board is led by the Executive Council which consists of a Principal, Vice-Principal, President, ExPresident, Secretary, Treasurer, and one at-large member. The wider board consists of other membersat-large, some of whom may lead committees. Over the years, such committees have been created and dissolved on an as-needed basis.

9.2. SILC BOARD MEETINGS

The SILC Board meets once every month, usually on a Saturday afternoon at 1 pm, immediately after SILC. Anyone is welcome to come and participate in its proceedings. Minutes of the SILC Board meetings can be requested from the SILC Secretary or President. We would love to have more parents come attend Board Meetings and let us know how they can help.

9.3. SILC BOARD MEMBERSHIP

The SILC School Board consists of parents of children studying here. These are all voluntary positions. Any SILC community member can become a Board Member. We are always looking for dedicated folks to help lead the school and provide a memorable experience for our children. While it can be a lot of work, it is still a lot of fun, especially since we are all doing this for our children. The major responsibilities associated with each role are given below. Feel free to speak with any Board member if you have any questions, or are interested in joining the Board or even if you would like to volunteer in a non-official capacity, we would welcome it.

The executive council consists of the following:

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The Principal shall be in charge of the SILC teaching operations and appointment of the teaching staff. The Principal shall coordinate the activities of the school with the staff, the students and the parents; assist in establishing the curriculum for languages, general knowledge and other subjects; assist in scheduling other school activities related to music, dance, yoga, and other cultural activities. The Principal shall be in charge of student registration, evaluation, advancement, and graduation. Page 15 of 37

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The Principal may also serve as or be appointed the SILC President the following year. The Principal shall maintain a roll of attendance at SILC. As an understudy for the Principal, the Assistant Principal’s key task is to become prepared to take over from the SILC Principal and to assist the Principal with the smooth running of SILC. The President shall be the chief executive officer of SILC and shall provide general direction to the affairs of SILC and general supervision over its several officers. The President shall from time to time report to the members and to the executive council all matters within his/her knowledge, which the interest of SILC may require to be brought to their notice. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members, at all meetings of the executive council, shall sign and execute in the name of SILC all contracts, or other instruments authorized by the executive council or by its bylaws to some other officer as agent of SILC. The Secretary shall send notices of meetings to the members and to the executive council, as prescribed by the bylaws, or as requested by the President. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the members and the executive council. The Secretary shall promptly notify members of their nomination, election, or appointment to the office. In the absence of the president, the secretary shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the president. The Treasurer shall receive all funds, including dues, fees, charges, and other assessments and shall deposit such funds in the name of SILC in banks or other depositories. The Treasurer shall disburse funds only as authorized by the SILC executive council and as per the bylaws and shall keep appropriate records of receipts and expenses and shall exhibit such records at all reasonable times to any member of the executive council. The Treasurer shall maintain a membership roster. The Treasurer shall make a financial report at the quarterly meetings of the executive council, and shall publish it in a SILC publication. The Treasurer shall complete, execute and file any statement or returns incident to federal, state, or local taxation. The Treasurer shall own and maintain the SILC online Bank Accounts. The ex-President from the previous academic year will be automatically added to the Board One at-large member will be elected to the board

The extended board, with several at-large members consists of the following. These positions can be added or removed on an as-needed basis. The responsibilities of these positions can be altered on an asneeded basis.

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Curriculum Coordinator

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Director, Cultural Affairs and Outreach Volunteer Coordinator

Director, Media and Publications Director, Communications

Director, Marketing and Social Media Director, Instructional Design

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Lead the design of a high level curriculum for all the class levels. Lead the preparation of appropriate teaching materials for the various class levels. Actively seek feedback from students and teachers for improvement of curriculum and teaching materials. Recommend teaching tools and technology purchases to SILC Board. Manage and expand the Friends-of-SILC group. Ensure controlled and regular communication to this group. Manage interactions with IAM and other local cultural organizations. Identify people to lead different events. Help with identifying potential Board Members. Organize Volunteer Appreciation Day Coordinate the publication of SILC Year Book Coordinate event photographer and videographer Ensure the weekly digest / newsletter is regularly sent to the community Keep SILC community informed about the school. Act as a liaison between the school and the community at large. Maintain SILC handbook and directory. Develop strategies for marketing SILC to the greater twin cities community Maintain and enhance social media presence of SILC Design and develop innovative tools, means, and games to teach Indian languages

Several other non-board committees have been created through the years at SILC. Some are listed below. Some of the positions listed below may no longer be active. SILC board will appoint as necessary any number of committees and these committees will be led by Coordinators or Directors. Some committees that have been formed through the history of SILC are listed below. Note some may or may not be functional in the current academic year.

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Work throughout the school year to recruit teachers as needed for SILC classes. At least 2 teachers for each class. Coordinate sub-committees for SILC Events - Mela, Holi, Graduation, and Diwali. Work to recruit volunteers to host Great Gatherings. Current plan is: 8 in the fall and 8 in the spring. Work with volunteers to write items for the weekly SILC blog and compile those stories into a yearbook. Work with board to create marketing opportunities that fit within the SILC mission. Coordinate folks to make chai every week and clean up. Page 17 of 37

Snack Coordinator

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Operations Coordinator External Events Coordinator

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Library Committee Coordinator Event Food Coordinator

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Safety Coordinator Registrations Coordinator Class Reconciliation Coordinator

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Teacher Communication Coordinator Voice of the Community (Survey) Coordinator

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Website Master SILC web site is www.silcmn.com

Academic Affairs Council Coordinator Legal Affairs Coordinator

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SILC By-Laws Coordinator

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Cooking Class Coordinator

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Create a sign up genius link to have people sign up for Snack. Coordinate with volunteers to ensure snack is provided. Ensure the smooth running of day to day tasks. Help plan and work with SILC teachers to coordinate events outside of SILC Coordinate SILC's library, intake process, check out process, Work with the event coordinator to coordinate food and volunteers to supply food for SILC events. Run 1 fire drill for school in September. Coordinate Registration for SILC Students and volunteers During September and October work with teachers to compare the registration list with the teacher list to ensure we have the correct student lists. Update the registration database with this information. Send out weekly e-mails to teachers and coordinate monthly teacher meetings Conduct surveys to capture the voice of the student and parents. Conduct the Uma Naboodiripad Award survey Maintain SILC’s website and update regularly We need tech savvy folks who have the skills and inclination to help maintain and improve the site. Help manage the SILC Yahoogroups. Consider next generation teaching methods and strategies Ensure SILC’s paperwork for IRS and other agencies is up to date Ensure SILC by-laws are updated / renewed on a regular basis Coordinate teachers for cooking class

Other miscellaneous committees are:      

Program Committee The Newsletter editor Reception Committee Maintenance Committee Audit Committee Nominating Committee

Current office holders for the 2016-17 academic year are (also listed on the website): Page 18 of 37

President Principal Asst Principal Treasurer Secretary Ex-President Member at-large

Sonja Agarwal Narendra Simha Venkat Seemakurty Mangala Acharya Chandra Ghatti Surya Iyer Open

Directors (nonexecutive council)

Aishwarya Menon (Cultural Affairs and Outreach), Cheryllyne Vaz (Marketing and Social Media), Sunita Mankunath (Volunteer Coordinator), Siva Jasthi (Instructional Design), Andy Harwood (Media and Publications), Shiv Bhatia (Curriculum), Erin Oberdorfer, Raj Menon

Coordinators

Veeti Tandon (Great Gatherings), Suzanne Sheridan (Yearbook), Anu Kumble (Library), Purnima Ghatti (Event Food), Karun Supramaniam (Safety), Julie Thompson (Cooking), Thiayagarajan Shanmugam (Voice of the community), Sanjana Jaiswal (Snacks), Leslie Iyer (Webmaster)

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10. COMMUNICATION Good communication between school and home is essential to ensure an effective learning experience for our children. In addition to the announcements made during break at SILC, a major mode of communication from SILC is the Weekly Newsletter.

10.1. Weekly Newsletter / Digest: Starting 2010, SILC has introduced a Weekly Newsletter / Digest email, which is sent out by the President or a board member on behalf of the Board to all SILC families. The Newsletter / Digest covers major updates from the previous week and a heads-up on upcoming events. If you are not receiving it, please contact the SILC President (at [email protected]) to get included in the email distribution list. The content may be posted on the website and blog as well.

10.2. SILC web site: SILC web site is www.silcmn.com. Please make full use of the resources available there to benefit your family. Please let us know if there is anything else you would like to see there that could make it more useful for you, your family and friends. You can also refer to SILC Blogs http://www.silcblogs.com to access related content and updates.

10.3. Friends of SILC: Starting in 2009, SILC started reaching out to its Alumni families and the wider Twin Cities community. We respect the privilege granted to SILC by the members signing up as Friends-of- SILC and will not be sharing any of your personal information with anyone. As a Friendof-SILC, you can expect one email from SILC per month (at most). It will provide updates on recent past events information on upcoming SILC events. If you want to join the Friends-of-SILC group, please contact the SILC Director of Outreach ([email protected]).

We encourage you to let us know if our communication efforts are effective and ways we can improve in the future.

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11. SCHOOL EVENTS 11.1. Field Trip  SILC takes students on one or two field trips per year  Field Trips are typically plays, cultural performances, museum shows related to India  SILC will pay all or part of the expense for the field trip 11.2. SILC Mela  Fun filled day  Fund-raising event for SILC  Garage Sale - SILC families donate India-related items (books, CDs, clothes, gifts) (garage sale may be skipped at discretion of organizers)  SILC families donate their services (tax services, business coupons etc) (personal donations may be skipped at discretion of organizers)  Silent auction (donations by families or local businesses) (silent auction may be skipped at discretion of organizers)  Games for all ages  Indian themed booths and street food  Lunch served (at nominal cost) 11.3. Social Studies & Literature Day  Formal requirement for all SS and Literature students  Students exhibit their talents and knowledge acquired 11.4. Graduation Day  Marks successful completion of a SILC school academic year  Language and elective students exhibit their talents and knowledge acquired  Awards ceremony; release of year book  Certificates for students and volunteers  Potluck lunch

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12. ACADEMICS AND CURRICULUM: LANGUAGES (content will be added as teachers formalize the curriculum)

12.1.

TELUGU LEVEL 1

Week Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

Topic Reading Meet the teacher / Introduction Vowels Vowels Numbers ka family

Writing

Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29

Colors Body Parts Fruits Vegetables

cha family Ta family ta family pa family ya family Simple words Simple words Introduction to Gunimtalu Ka family gunimtalu cha family gunimtalu Ta family gunimtalu ta family gunimtalu pa family gunimtalu ya family gunimtalu ya family gunimtalu Words without ottulu Words without ottulu Words without ottulu Ottlulu Ottlulu Ottlulu Ottlulu

Review Review Introduction to Gunimtalu Action Verbs Days of a week Relations Flowers Tastes Calendar Things around home Practice Practice Practice Intoduction to Ottlulu Ottlulu Ottlulu Ottlulu Skit practice Skit practice Skit practice Skit practice

cha family Ta family ta family pa family ya family Simple words Simple words Introduction to Gunimtalu Ka family gunimtalu cha family gunimtalu Ta family gunimtalu ta family gunimtalu pa family gunimtalu ya family gunimtalu ya family gunimtalu Words without ottulu Words without ottulu Words without ottulu Ottlulu Ottlulu Ottlulu Ottlulu

Practice ka family

12.2.

TELUGU LEVEL 2 (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

12.3.

TELUGU LEVEL 3 (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

12.4.

HINDI LEVEL 1 Page 22 of 37

The Hindi 1 Class is entirely focused on building verbal skills. Just like a child in India can speak some Hindi before starting school, Hindi 1 will expose the child to hearing and speaking in Hindi. All children will have a chance to lead the class in activities to help them develop confidence in speaking Hindi.

“Hindi Mein Bolo” assessment will be conducted once during the year. Parent volunteers will lead oneon-one verbal assessment with each child. This assessment is not mandatory and is not graded.

Children of varying Hindi abilities in this class will listen, speak and help one another in order to learn at their own pace. Parents are encouraged to sit in during class when possible and then practice Hindi speaking at home with the child. Week

Topic

Speak in class

Week 1,2

Introductions

Most important sentence, Ask name, say name

Week 3,4,5

Simple words

Sketch and write Hindi words, Play “Telephone”

Week 6,7,8

Colors & Numbers

Sketch and write Hindi words. Play “Telephone”

Week 9,10,11

Body Parts & Animals

Play “Jassi bole” & word translations

Week 12,13,14

Fruits & Vegetables

Play “Jassi bole” & word translations

Week 15,16,17

Simple Sentences

Play “Jassi bole” & word translations

Week 18,19,20

Hindi nursery rhyme

Play “Jassi bole” & word translations

Week 21,22,23

More words

Play “Jassi bole” & word translations

Week 24,25,26

More simple sentences

Play “Jassi bole” & word translations

Week 27,28,29

Practice for Graduation Day

Play “Toll booth” & word translations

GRADUATION

GRADUATION

GRADUATION Page 23 of 37

Speak at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home Speak in Hindi at home

Assignment

Color your sketches at home Color your sketches at home Color your sketches at home Color your sketches at home Color your sketches at home Make a flash card

Make a flash card

Make a flash card

12.5.

HINDI LEVEL 2 (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

12.6.

HINDI LEVEL 3

Week

Lesson

Assignments

Resources

1-2

Review all consonants, vowels

www.sunosunao.com

34

Learn “aa” maatra, review “a”, “aa”

Write simple one maatra words Short story

5-6

Learn “i”, “ee” maatras, review “i”, “ee” Review maatras “a” until “ee” Learn “u”, “oo”, review “u”, “oo” Learn “ay”, “ai”, review “ay”, “ai” Review maatras “u” until “ai”. Spelling Learn “o”, “ou” maatras, review “o”, “ou” Review maatras “a” until “ou”. Spelling Read story; Spelling (all maatras) Jeopardy

Short story

-do-

Short story Short story

-do-do-

Short story

-do-

Short story

-do-

Short story

-do-

Short story

www.akhlesh.com (cw/hw)

Highlight words from story

-do-

7 8-9 10-11 12 13-14 15-16 17 18 19

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Vocabulary Emphasis translate previous stories Common Opposites Common Action Words Conversational words Spelling Sentences using words from HW Read, translate

25 26-29

Read, translate Prepare for Grad Day

20 21 22 23

www.superteachertools.com

Memorize * Memorize * Memorize *

www.akhlesh.com (cw/hw) -do-

* uploaded to google drive

12.7.

www.sunosunao.com (cw) www.hindigym.com (hw)

HINDI LEVEL 4

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Week Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

Topic Meet the teacher/Introduction Quiz on varnmala Quiz on matras

Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 GRADUATION

Vocabulary aa, aaa; Numbers (1 - 50) Vocabulary e, ee, u, oo (50 - 100) Vocabulary a, ai, o, au, um, ah Sentences aa, aaa, e, ee Sentences u, oo, a, ai, o, au Sentences um, ah; Time Additional sounds; Days of the week Story 1 (5 for advanced, 3 for beginners) Question/Answers on Story 1 Story 2 Question/Answers on Story 2 Story 3 Question/Answers on Story 3 Story 4 Question/Answers on Story 4 Story 5 Question/Answers on Story 5 Poem 1 Poem 2 Script for play, allocation of characters Skit practice Skit practice Skit practice Skit practice Additional days for making up for lost classes Additional days for making up for lost classes GRADUATION

Assignment

12.8.

HINDI ADULT (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

12.9.

GUJARATI

Every week, the lesson plan consists of four themes divided into ten minute sessions. (a) conversation, (b) numbers, (c) alphabet, and (d) song / game – body parts song, days of week song, colors song, hide and seek Gujarati blocks. Week 1 2

Topic Handout / Assessment Assignment Classroom introductions / review a. Hi my name is c. Ka, Kha b. 1 thru 10 d. Song / game of choice Page 25 of 37

3

See above

4

a. what is your name b. 11 thru 20 See above

5 6

a. I have to go to the bathroom b. 21 thru 30 See above

7 8

a. I am hungry b. 31 thru 40 See above

9 10

a. I am thirsty b. 41 thru 50 See above

11 12

a. I am --- years old b. 1 thru 50 review See above

13 14

a. I am not feeling well. b. 51 thru 60 See above

15 16

a. Let’s go to --b. 61 thru 70 See above

17 18

a. conversations review b. 71 thru 80 See above

19 20

a. conversations review b. 81 thru 90 See above

21 22

a. conversations review b. 91 thru 100 a. conversations review b. 1 thru 100

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c. ga, gha d. song / game c. cha, chha d. song / game c. ja, jha d. song / game c. tta, ttha d. song / game c. dda, ddha d. song / game c. ta, tha d. song / game c. da, dha d. song / game c. na, pa d. song / game c. fa, ba d. song / game c. bha, ma d. song / game c. ya, ra d. song / game c. la, va d. song / game c. sha, shha d. song / game c. sa, ha d. song / game c. ala, ksha d. song / game c. gna d. song / game c. review alphabet d. song / game c. review alphabet d. song / game c. review alphabet d. song / game c. review alphabet d. song / game c. review alphabet d. song / game

Graduation 12.10.

MALAYALAM (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

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12.11.

TAMIL (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

13. ACADEMICS AND CURRICULUM: SOCIAL STUDIES (content will be added as teachers formalize the curriculum) 13.1. SOCIAL STUDIES LEVEL 1 Social Studies 1 – Year 1: Subjects

Geography

History

Themes

No of Weeks

Syllabus / Topic

Suggested Home Work/Tests

1

India names and location

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping

1

India Symbols

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping

India Political Map

2

List of States & Capitals

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping/Coloring

India Political Map

5

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping/Coloring

Historical Personalities

1

Landmarks of India India Gate, Gateway of India, Charminar, Taj Mahal, Gol Gombaz, Konark Temple, Howrah Bridge etc… Father of Nation Gandhi India's Independence Nehru, Ambedkar Great Indian Rulers Ashoka, Akbar, Krishna Devrai Current Indian Leaders Different religions of India Major Festivals of India

Home Work + Reading

India General & symbols

2 3

Civics Culture

Assessment

Current Leaders Languages & Religions Festivals and Celebrations Stories/Folk Tales

Mid- Year (Report only) Year End Social Studies Day

1 1 2

Home Work Reading, Home work

Home work sheet Home Work Home Work

5

Moral Stories Panchtantra, Hitopedesh, Jataka Tales, Birbal, Tenali Rama

Reading , Drawing

1 1

Test Exhibition (Group / Individual)

Pre Read Develop Material

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Social Studies 1 – Year 2: Subjects

Themes

No of Weeks

Geography

India General & symbols India Political Map

1 2

Capitals of India Indian States, Capitals, Language, Rivers -South

2

Indian States, Capitals, Language, Rivers - North

2

Indian States, Capitals, Language, Rivers Central/East Indian States, Capitals, Language, Rivers North East

2

History

Historical Personalities

2

Indian States, Capitals, Language, Rivers West

2

Independence Leaders Introduction - Tilak, Tagore, Naidu, Bhagat, Netaji, LaxmiBai, etc Great Indian Rulers - Shivaji, Mahrana Pratap, Raja Raja Chola, Prithviraj Chauhan, Chandragupta Murya, Tipu Sultan, etc

4

Civics Culture

Current Leaders Languages & Religions

Short Stories

Assessment Mid- Year (Report only) Year End Social Studies Day 13.2.

Syllabus / Topic

1

Diversity - Different religions of India

3 1 1 1

Ramayana Basic Gautam Budha Mahavir Guru Nanak

1 1

Test Exhibition (Group / Individual)

SOCIAL STUDIES LEVEL 2

Social Studies 2 – Year 1: Page 28 of 37

Suggested Home Work/Tests Reading and Home work Home Work crosswords /Matching/Mapping Home Work crosswords /Matching/Mapping Home Work crosswords /Matching/Mapping Home Work crosswords /Matching/Mapping Home Work crosswords /Matching/Mapping Reading / Quiz

Reading, Home work

Study Material Study Material Reading & Home Work Reading & Home Work Reading & Home Work Pre Read Develop Material

Subjects

Themes

No of Weeks

Syllabus / Topic

Suggested Home Work/Tests

Geography

India General, Symbols, States

1

Quick Refresher Class

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping

India Physical Map

3

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping

History

Ancient History (Up to 1000 AD)

6

Civics

Indian Constitution

Culture

Languages & Religions Stories/Folk Tales/Epics

2 1 2 5

Mountains, Rivers, Plains, Deltas, Coastlines, Islands Staple Crops, Commercial Crops & Spices Indus Valley, Aryans, Alexander Invasion, Early settlements & Empires (Magadha, Murya, Gupta, etc…), chola Empire, Silk Route, Sea Trade, Buddhism Expansion Rights and Duties Indian Citizenship Music & Dances of India Mahabharata - Basics

2

Bikram and Betal

Reading , Drawing

1 1

Test Exhibition (Group / Individual)

Pre Read Develop Material

2

Assessment

Mid- Year (Report only) Year End Social Studies Day

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping/Coloring Home Work

Home work sheet Home Work Home Work

Social Studies 2 – Year 2: Subjects

Geography

Themes

India Map

No of Weeks

Syllabus / Topic

Suggested Home Work/Tests

1 1

Major Power Projects Major National Parks

Reading and Home work Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping

1

Monsoons & Water Management

Home Work - crosswords /Matching/Mapping

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History

Medieval History (1000 AD to British Invasion)

10

2 Civics Culture

How is India Governed Languages & Religions

2 1 1 2 2 1

Assessment

13.3.

Mid- Year (Report only) Year End Social Studies Day

1 1

Delhi Sultans, Battle of Panipat, Mugals, Vijaynagar Empire, Marthas, Nijams, Rajputs Quest for India Arrival of Europeans Basics of Government Indian Calendars Lunar, solar Caste system in India Evolution and Dashavtars Food across India Dresses Across India Test Exhibition (Group / Individual)

Reading / Quiz

Study Material Study Material Reading & Home Work Reading & exploring Home Work Pre Read Develop Material

SOCIAL STUDIES LEVEL 3

Social Studies 3 – Year 1: Subjects

Geography

History

Civics

Themes

India General & symbols Map Facts

Colonialization World History and Influence Indian Independence Movement Government Indian Political System Political Parties

No of Weeks

Syllabus / Topic

Suggested Home Work/Tests

1

Physical Map of India - Refresh

Home Work

2 1

Disputed Territories Interesting facts - Tall, Small, Long etc

Home Work Map Work

2 2 3 2

1 1

Indian Railways Other Means of Transport Timeline, Doctrines Industrialization, Renaissance, American and French Revolution Pre-Independence Movement, Congress, Moderates and Extremists Constitution of India Types of Government

1

President of India

4

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Map Work Map Work Home Work Reading + Project Assignment Home Work + Reading

Home work sheet Home Work Sheet Home work sheet

Culture

Assessment

Current and Past Leaders Languages & Religions

Mid- Year (Report only) Year End Social Studies Day

1

Native Games of India

2

Diversity: - Ganga-Jamuna Culture

1 1

Test Exhibition (Group / Individual)

Reading Home Work

Pre Read Develop Material

Social Studies 3 – Year 2: Subjects

Themes

Geography

Map Facts

History

Civics

Culture

Assessment

No of Weeks

Syllabus

Suggested Home Work/Tests

2 2

Tourism In India Population Density, Pollution and challenges

Post-Independence

1 6

Geography Bee Partition, Republic, Indo-Pak Conflicts, Indo-China War, Emergency, Global Influence

Post Liberalization

3

Economic Growth, Political Divide

Reading + Project Assignment

Government

3

Different types of Government and roles

Reading

1 1 2

Reading Home Work Reading

1 1

Elections Political parties Hinduism - Principals & Philosophy Values of All Religions Indian Architecture & Historical Influence Indian Currency and evolution Indian Cinema and Media

1 1

Test Exhibition (Group / Individual)

Languages & Religions Cultural Facts

Mid- Year (Report only) Year End Social Studies Day

1

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Home Work Home Work Prep Reading

Home Work Home Work Home Work

Pre Read Develop Material

14. ACADEMICS AND CURRICULUM: ELECTIVES (content will be added as teachers formalize the curriculum)

14.1.

PRE-SCHOOL (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.2.

COOKING / CULINARY ARTS (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.3.

ARTS (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.4.

DANCE LEVEL 1 (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.5.

DANCE LEVEL 2 (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.6.

DANCE LEVEL 3 (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.7.

DANCE ADULTS (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.8.

SPORTS – CRICKET

Week Week 1 Week 2

Topic Meet the teacher/Introduction Cricket basics

Week 3

Field Positioning

Week 4

Batting

Week 5

Batting

Week 6

Batting

Week 7

Batting

Learning

Practice

Cricket sport introduction, basic positions, rules Understand/Practice field positions Batting – Playing Defense and motions Batting- Offense – Drives(Off, On, Straight etc) Batting- Offense – Cuts(Square, leg, flicks etc) Batting- Offense – Shots(Pull, Loft etc)

Cricket basic positions, rules

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Understand/Practice field positions Batting – Playing Defense and motions Batting- Offense – Drives(Off, On, Straight etc) Batting- Offense – Cuts(Square, leg, flicks etc.) Batting- Offense – Shots(Pull, Loft etc.)

Assignment

Week 8 Week 9

Game day Bowling

Week 10

Bowling

Week 11

Bowling

Week 12

Bowling

Week 13 Week 14

Fielding Fielding

Week 15 Week 16

Game Batting

Week 17

Batting

Week 18

Batting

Week 19

Bowling

Week 20

Bowling

Game day Bowling – Basic bowling concepts Bowling – Fast bowling concepts(Pace, Medum, in-swing, outswing etc.) Bowling – Fast bowling contd.(Pace, Medum, in-swing, out-swing etc.) Bowling – Spin bowling contd.(Leg, Off-spin etc.) Fielding practice Fielding practice(contd.) Game day Advanced batting practice sessions ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced batting practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced batting practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced bowling practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced bowling practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Page 33 of 37

Game day Bowling – Basic bowling concepts Bowling – Fast bowling concepts(Pace, Medum, in-swing, outswing etc.) Bowling – Fast bowling contd.(Pace, Medum, in-swing, out-swing etc.) Bowling – Spin bowling contd.(Leg, Off-spin etc.) Fielding practice Fielding practice(contd.) Game day Advanced batting practice sessions ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced batting practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced batting practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced bowling practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced bowling practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes

Week 21

Bowling

Week 22

Fielding

Week 23

Fielding

Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 GRADUATION

Team building Game day Game day Match Match Match GRADUATION

Advanced bowling practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced fielding practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced fielding practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Team building concepts Game day Game day Practice Match Practice Match Final GRADUATION

Advanced bowling practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced fielding practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Advanced fielding practice sessions(contd.) ** Perfecting the learned lessons from previous classes Team building concepts Game day Game day Practice Match Practice Match Final GRADUATION

14.9.

SPORTS – CHESS (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.10.

SPORTS – YOGA (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

14.11.

TABLA (coming soon – will be included in next revision)

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15. APPENDICES 15.1.

APPENDIX: INVOCATIONS

National Song of India by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Vanday Maataram, Sujalaam-Suphalaam, Malayaja-Sheetalaam Sasya-Shyamalaam, Maataram Vanday Maataram Shubra-Jyotsna-Pulakita-Yaaminim Phulla-Kusumita-Drumadala-Shobhinim Suhasinim Sumadhura-Bhashinim Sukhadam-Varadam, Maataram Vanday Maataram

TRANSLATION I bow to thee O Mother, I bow to thee! Richly-watered, bearing sweet fruits Cool with the winds of the South, Dark with the crops of the harvest I bow to thee, O Mother, Her nights rejoicing in the glory of the moonlight Her lands clothed beautifully with trees in flowering bloom Sweet of laughter and sweet of speech, Giver of Bliss, Giver of boons, O Mother I bow to thee, O Mother!

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Indian National Anthem by Guru Rabindranath Tagore

Jana gana mana adhinayaka jaya hey Bharata bhagya vidhata Punjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha Dravida-Utkala-Banga Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga Uchchala-jaladhi-tarangaa

Tava-shubha naamay jaagay Tava-shubha aasheesha maagay Gaa-hay tava jaya gaatha Jana gana mangala dayaka jaya hey Bharata bhagya vidhaataa Jaya hay, jaya hay, jaya hay Jaya jaya jaya jaya hay

TRANSLATION Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people The dispenser of India’s destiny Thy name arouses the hearts Of Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maharashtra And of Dravida, Orissa and Bengal Echoes in the hills of the Vindhyas and Himalayas Mingles in the music of Yamuna and Ganga Is chanted by the waves of the Indian Ocean They sing thy praise Pray for thy blessings Sing your victory stories Victory to the savior of all people The dispenser of India’s destiny Victory to thee, Victory to thee, Victory to thee Victory, Victory, Victory, Victory to thee

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15.2.

APPENDIX: REVISION CONTROL

Revision Date September 2016 September 2012

Changes Updated Created

Author Surya Iyer Shiv Bhatia

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