We offer Language classes for children enrolled in the Bala Vihar program.
Bharatiya Bhasha (भारतीय भाषा) is the official name coined by Swami Dheerananda for CMWRC Language Curriculum. Since its inception in the late 1990s, the current program has grown and graduated many students.
| Subject | Day | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarati (Beginners) | Tuesday | 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm | Online (Open to ALL) |
| Gujarati (Beginners) | Tuesday | 7:50 pm – 8:35 pm | Online (Open to ALL) |
| Gujarati (Intermediate) | Wednesday | 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm | Online (Open to ALL) |
| Hindi Paathshala | Sunday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Online (Class is FULL. Email us to be on the waiting list) |
| Tamil | Sunday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Online (Open to Bala Vihar Students Only) |
| Telugu Bala Siksha | Saturday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Online (Open to ALL) |
All children should be in grade 1 or higher in school to be considered for language classes.
Please click on the appropriate tab below to get more information about the teachers and the curriculum for each language. We also request that you read the guidelines and adhere to the rules specified.
Gujarati Vidhylay is our online Gujarati Language program. Divided into five levels, our aim is to help children (and adults) speak the language with ease. Gujarati language classes are available at Beginner and Intermediate levels. As they progress, reading and writing are introduced and our intermediate-level students sometimes start writing short letters to parents and grandparents.
Although we do attempt to keep structured lessons, recognizing the differences among learners, we modify our classes.
મધુર ગીરા ગુજરાતી- Come join us and learn “Sweet Language Gujarati”.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our Gujarati language coordinator Uday Nanavati.
Our Hindi class is currently filled up. Please email us to be notified when spots open up.
If you have any questions or need more information about Tamil language classes, please contact our language coordinator Anil Kishore.
The class is organized in fun learning environment. Students from all background and ages are welcome!
Syllabus
- Telugu Speaking
- Alphabets
- Achulu
- Hallulu
- Gunintamulu
- Vattulu
- Rendaksharmula perlu
- Songs and verses for memorizing
- Maa telugu talliki
Additional poems and reading materials are provided by the teachers to the students. Detailed class outline will be handed out in class during September and as the year progresses.
Teachers
Gayathri Sastry, Sreenath Nampally
If you need any additional information about Telugu Classes, please email our language coordinator Anil Kishore at languages@chinmayam.org
Student Testing/Grading Policy/Performance
Students are tested periodically during the school year so that better-performing students do not have to wait until the end of the school year to progress to the next level.
Hindi Paathshala tests its students on a monthly basis. Students must pass at least 80% of exams with a grade of 80% or better and an attendance of 80% or better (punctuality and presence) to be eligible for county credit.
– Most students will be tested by their own teacher and in some situations another teacher on the outline distributed in class.
– Attendance (no unexcused absences), punctuality, and class participation will be heavily rated for all Levels and will affect the progression to the next Level. Late arrival and absenteeism disrupt
class activity and will not be permitted.
– Grades are given for class participation, homework as well as class work. Participation in Annual Day and at least one of the Hindi Social is also counted towards the final grade and successful completion of the class.
In general, testing will be done in late September, early March, and in June.
All class-related questions should be addressed directly with the teacher. Overall questions should be addressed to the language coordinator Anil
Kishore.
If the student misses four or more classes without notice, the student will have to re-register for Language classes to be able to continue (See rules below).
Teachers may schedule meetings with parents to discuss the progress of their children if necessary.
Class Rules/Information
The classes are organized so those students on the same level of the learning curve (regardless of their grade in school) are in the same class. In Hindi and Telugu, we have standard textbooks or teaching material that we will be following. Please make sure you get this information from the teacher. Your help in having them read at home and quizzing them will help their vocabulary and grammar.
Please go through this information carefully and spend some time with your child to understand these instructions.
Please make sure that your child
is in the class promptly (see class timings for individual classes). Late arrivals not only disrupt the class but also interfere with the child’s learning process. The class is only offered once a week and in order for the child to progress, they would require a minimum of the allocated class time each week. If the student misses four or more classes without notice, the student will have to re-register for the Language classes to be able to continue. Continued excessive late arrivals and absenteeism will not be permitted in class and will result in permanent dismissal from class.
attends the classes regularly and makes a full effort to complete any assignment that is given for the week. Parents are strongly encouraged to make sure that their children are practicing the language at home. Reinforcing the language skills at home is the ONLY way to advance their command of the language.
Please note that children can move to more than one level. We periodically test the children for proficiency (see Student testing). Usually, the first level takes the longest. The course syllabus is distributed at the beginning of the class and is available from the teacher. You can assist your child in satisfying the requirements for a given level. WE HAVE SEEN THE BEST RESULTS WHEN THE CHILD PRACTICES THE LANGUAGE WITH FRIENDS AND PARENTS. OUR WEEKLY CLASSES CAN ONLY EMPHASIZE ON READING AND WRITING.
TWO unexcused absences will result in the removal of the child from the roster, no make-up class or exam is offered.
brings two sharpened pencils with erasers, a binder (with loose-leaf papers)
to place handouts and class materials.
brings the textbook to class every day – no sharing is allowed in class, the children are asked to read, write notes, prepare recitals, and must have their own book. Sharing disrupts the class.
All Bala Vihar discipline rules provided to the students are also applicable during Language classes. Parents are not permitted in class unless specifically requested by the teacher(s) to assist in teaching the class or an individual student.
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