Jsmw Pathshala 2013 JainA convention www.jainsocietydc.org

Introduction Pathshala is an integral and vibrant part of Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington Goal: Provide valuable teachings based on Jain principles Established: 1980 First ever week-long Pathshala summer camp in North America with Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu. 130+ students in 2012-2013 academic year Student attendance keeps increasing every year Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Pathshala Year 2012-13 Pathshala Year: Sept - June Frequency: Biweekly (1st and 3rd Sunday) # of Classes: 20 Duration: 1.5 H # of Students: 130+ (30 Teachers) Registration Fees: $100 Schedule 09:15 – 10:15 Language Class 10:15 – 10:30 Group Prayers 10:30 – 12:00 Pathshala Class 12:05 – 12:15 Group Aarti/Mangal Divo 12:15 – 1:00 Lunch Beginning course details and/or books/materials needed for a class/project.

Curriculum Class Age/Grade Term Curriculum Nursery 3 years 1 year JES-101, JES-102 * Pre-Alpha 4 years JES-101, JES-102, JES-103 A KG & 1st Grade 2 years JES-101, JES-102 B 2nd & 3rd Grade JES-101, JES-103, JES-203 C 4th & 5th Grade JES-203, JES-302 D 6th & 7th Grade JES-302 E 8th & 9th Grade G 10th Grade JES-401 Hindi All Ages N/A 3 levels - Beginner 1,2 & Intermediate ** Gujarati 3 levels - Beginner 1,2 & Intermediate *** A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives. * JAINA.org (Pathshala Books) | ** Hindi USA | *** Swaminarayan Curriculum

Religious Focus Activities Gyaan Saathe Gammat Kids learn Jainism with short stories and games, such as "Red Light, Green Light" and "Four Corners". Gyan Pancham To teach kids the importance of worshipping knowledge, we organize a Gyan Pancham puja every year, where the entire pathshala, from teachers to kids to parents, participate. Adult Pathshala While kids attend regular Pathshala classes, we conduct adult Pathshala classes to encourage more parents and other adults to learn about Jainism Puja (Hands on Practice) Teachers go beyond the textbook and bring the topic of Ashtaprakari Puja to life by demonstrating and having students practice puja in the temple. Students from all sects of Jainism participate. JAB Preparation Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate in enrichment activities that will help them later on for future JAB competitions. Samvatsari Pratikraman for Kids in English On Samvatsari day, to encourage more kids to participate, we hold an English Pratikraman. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Pathshala kids are the center of our program during the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebration and spend many months preparing their performances A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.

Community Focus Activities Graduation Ceremony Kids take pride in graduation and going to the next class. They feel a sense of accomplishment Outstanding Pathshala Student Award The outstanding student is a role model and an award that is celebrated by the recipient, their family, and the rest of the community PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Parents are eager to be involved and Pathshala only works with Parent support. By establishing a PTA, we enable better communication and more feedback Graduate Students Teach Overall, JSMW efforts are working because students are returning to give back to their community Bi-Weekly Newsletter JSMW has adopted the preferred means of communication. People like receiving reminders and updates within their email DC Soup Kitchen This annual activity gives students a hands-on example of how Jainism applies in today's world Halloween Dress Up Pathshala Picture Day Annual Day Party Students enjoy celebrating with their friends on holidays. These activities create an environment that embraces friendships. Through these activities, students build a foundation and want to come back to Pathshala the following year A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.

Gyan Pacham Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Puja (Hand on Practice) Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Outstanding Pathshala Student Award Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Bi-weekly Newsletter Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Halloween Day Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Pathshala Picture Day Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Annual Day Party Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

Contact Jain Society of Washington Metropolitan Address: 1021 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: 301.236.4466 Email: education@jainsocietydc.org Megha Doshi Director of Education, JSMW Phone: 703.200.3080 Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.