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JSH Pathshala 2012-13

Activity starts: Every Sunday10:15am : Prayer in Main Hall 10:30am: Jainism Classes. 11:40am : Language Classes.

5/28/2013

Contact Information:

Jain Society of Houston: 3905 Arc Street Houston, TX 77063Ph.: 281.606.JAIN or 713.789.2338Pathshala Coordinator :Smita Bora smitabora@hotmail.comAssistant Coordinator : Chini Mehta emailchini@gmail.com5/28/2013

Pathshala Overview

Running Since 1985This is our 28th year!!! Jainism classes 1 through 7 supporting PreK through 12 Graders.Language (3 Gujarti and 3 Hindi Classes)Teach Jain principles based on JAINA books and Sutras5/28/2013

Pathshala Year 2012-2013

We have 163 Students Registered this year.Number of Jainism Teacher are :21Number of Language Teacher :15Pathsala classes held every Sunday from Aug 26th 2012– June 2nd 2013 excluding Holidays (No Summer Classes)Number of working Pathshala Classes: 29Registration Fee: $100 per year.No Parents are allowed to sit in classes.Minimum 70% of Attendance.5/28/2013

Pathshala

Events in addition to regular classes.Savatsari Pratikaman in EnglishDiwali Cultural program(Performed by All Language Class Students)Essay competitionCategory 1: Bhagwan Mahavir: Life of a TirthankarCategory 2: How will the four Auxiliary Bhavnas of Friendship, Appreciation, Compassion and Neutrality help me in my life?Category 3: Why are Ethics Important & How does Jainism Help me Live/Practice an Ethical Way of Life &

Career)

Language Spelling

Bee(Students quizzed on reading, comprehension and vocabulary)

Sutrathon

(

Rewarding mastery on

Chaityavandan

,

Samayik

and

Pratikaman

sutras)Students - Teachers Day: Senior students run classes for a dayField Trip – PreK through 6 (This year, we went to NASA)Jain Camp – 7 through 12(Camp Allen for 3 days)Diwali Program (Performed by All Language Class Students)Mahavir Jayanti Program(Performed by All Jainism Students)Pathshala GraduationJaina Acadamic Bowl

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Pathshala Guidelines & Rules

All applicants will be reviewed by an authorized Pathshala teacher/coordinator and will be assigned to a particular class for pathshala and language class. Students will not switch classes without prior permission.Punctuality is important. Students should come 10:15 a.m. for the prayers and will not be allowed in class after 10:30am.70% attendance by each student is required for a regular student of Pathshala. Language classes are for Regular Jainism class students only.Students must attend the pathshala to attend language class each time.Dress Code: Students (Boys & Girls) age 7 and up cannot wear shorts or tank tops. Prefer to wear JSH t-shirts.If you miss two or more consecutive classes, let the teacher know the reason for the absences once you have returned to class.The student will be cooperative with everyone and show respect to each student regardless of age.The students will respect the right of others and will not use loud voices. People who are praying need peace and quiet. Do not disturb any class that is in session and maintain silence in the library.Running or horseplay is not allowed inside the building or in the parking lot.Chewing gum, eating candy or drinking or use of cellphone (texting) is not allowed during class.The teacher may insist on proper sitting manners and behavior during class.

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Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities

Sponsorship Choices..Essay competition ($2400)Language Spelling Bee ($250)Sutrathon ($100 – 300)Pathshala Graduation ($2500 – 3000)- You can sponsor either entire event or pool through groups. Any donation is very much appreciated.5/28/2013Volunteer ChoicesSutras PracticesCultural Events like Diwali and Mahavir Jayanti ProgramsHome Room Mom for teachers.

And Many More….

Contact : Smita Bora for Volunteer and

Mona Shah for all Sponsorship.

JClass 1 School Grade(Pre-K)

Book :102Jainism contentJainism PrinciplesAlphabet book Aarti/Mangal DevoStoriesDarshan &Chaityavandan Vidhi Namokar MantraDarshanam DevIcchami KhmasamanoIriaya VahiTassa UttariAnnathaLoggassa

Mona

Shah(13);

Sushma

Shah(5);

Jalpa

Mistry

(3)

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JClass

2 School Grade(1-2)Book :102Jainism Principles – 102Alphabet book StoriesStutisAarti/Mangal DevoGeeta Gala(6); Aarati Mehta(3);Tanvi Shah(1)5/28/2013Darshan &Chaityavandan Vidhi Sakal

Kushal ValliBar gun Arihantdev

(To start

Chativandan

)

Jank

kin chi

Namuthunam

Javant

Cheianam

Javanti

Kevi Sahu

JClass

3 School Grade(3-4)Book: 203The First Steps of Jainism(203)Activity book Principles of JainismStoriesStutisAarti Chheda(18); Chini Mehta(3);Smita Bora(7)5/28/2013Darshan &

Chaityavandan

Vidhi

Namorhat

Stavans

Uvasaggaharam

Jaya

Viyaray

Arihant

Ceianam

Javanti

Kevi

Sahu

Thoy

Aarti

,

Mangal

Divo

JClass 4 School

Grade(5-6)Book: 302Chapters 1 through 16Relate Jainism principles to real lifeStoriesStutiDarshan, Chaityavandan Review practicallySamayik Vidhi startsPanchidiyaKaremi BhanteMuhupatti na

bolSumayia

Vayjutto

Das Manna

Hiten Kurwa(5);Nupur Kapadia(2);Bharati Shah(5)

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JClass 5 School

Grade(7-8)Book - (302) Chapter 17 through endStoriesJain festivalsPrerit Shah(5); Hema Ojha(7)5/28/2013Darshan, Chaityavandan and Samayik Vidhi Review practically

Pratikaman Vidhi starts

Icchakar

Abbuthiyo

Adhar

Papsthanak

Vandana

Addhaijessu

Sajjay

JClass 6 School

Grade(9-10)Book: 401Chapter 1 – 15StoriesStutiDiscussions on how to apply Jain Principles in real lifeDarshan and Chaityavandan Vidhi Review PracticallySamayik and Pratikaman Vidhi Review Practically

Stutis

from Book 401

Dhanesh

Shah(11);

KunJan

Dedhia

(2)

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JClass 7 School

Grade(11-12)Book: 401Chapter 15 through endStuti StoriesGeneral discussion on the topics based on kids interest . Darshan and Chaityavandan Vidhi Review PracticallySamayik Vidhi Review Practically Stutis from Book 401

Prabodh

Mehta(6

); Rajesh Shah(1)

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GClass 1 School Grade(Pre-2)

Pre K:Letters K-GH writing and oral by identifyingNumbers 1-10 writing and oral in ordercount objects, match letters to its sound, colors, days of week, vocab words.KG:Letters K-AN writing and oral by identifyingNumbers 1-20 writing and oral in ordercount objects, match letters to its sound, colors, days of week, vocab words for each letter.Grade 1:Letters k-V writing and oral by identifyingNumbers 1-40 writing and oral in ordermatch letters to its sound, colors, body parts, days of week, vocab words for each letter, common verbs, common opposites, fill in missing numbers, fun quizGrade 2:Letters K-AL writing and oral by identifyingBarakhdi A-AUNumbers 1-50 writing and oral in ordermatch letters to its sound, colors, body parts, days of week, vocab words for each letter, common verbs, common opposites, fill in missing numbers, fun quizAmisha Kapadia(5), Priti Mehta(1), Nita Desai (5)

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GClass 2 School Grade(3-5)

All vowels and consonantsNumbers 1-100 oral 1-20 writtenTypes of: AdjectivesAnimals ,BirdsFruits ,vegetablesFood grains, spicesColorsEtc. Grammar:Verbs and 3-4 word sentences with verbs3 poems oral and writtenPriti Rambhia(3);Darshana Mehta(2) ,Nipa Shah(1)

5/28/2013

GClass-3 School Grade(6-12)

1) Review chapters 1-4 2) Introduction to chapter 5 For complex words to facilitate reading3) Use chapter 6 to prepare new set of vocabulary words for shabdspardha 2012.4) Introduction to Gujarati Suwakyo(proverb) & their application in daily life. 5) Project6) Reading Gujarati news article.7) Gujarati joke of the day & It's meaning8) Storytelling from set of Pictures or wordsDipsuta Kothari(4), Forum Jhonsa(6)

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HClass-1 School Grade(Pre-2)

Fundamentals: Hindi Alphabets,vowels,Consonants,Simple Word Reading Alphabet/Number WritingComposite Alphabet Reading4. Composite Alphabet Writing A. 10-15 poems - memorizing and knowing the meaning of each of them.B. 250 words- which would be picture based,(20-25 words in each class)C. Numbers From 1 to 50Priyanka Sheth(4), Alpa Mistry(2)5/28/2013

HClass-2 School Grade(3-5)

1.Complex Words: Conjuct Consonants,Word Reading,Verbs2.Vocabulary3.Conversation in Hindi4.Fundamentals of Grammar A .3-4 short stories. reading 1 page in each class.B.250 words- which will be able to read and write (20 words in each class)C. Numbers From 1-100.Sonali Mehta(2); Chandan Pokherna (2) 5/28/2013

HClass-3 School Grade(6-12)

1. Complex Words: Conjuct Consonants, Word Reading, Verbs.2. Vocabulary3.Conversation in Hindi4.Fundamentals of Grammar5.Read,Know and Translate6.Read ,Think and Translate A . Read 1 page from book in each class B.Share Stories or skit C. Numbers From 100 onwards.Sapna Oswal(5), Shailesh Jain(3)5/28/2013