Jain Society of North Texas Jai Jinendra! 2013-2014 Patshala Program Jain Society of North Texas Patshala Coordinator: Jadavji Kenia 972-690-3593 jkenia1@gmail.com

Patshala Overview Online registration begins in July Free of charge for all children ages 4-18 yrs 135+ students registered in 6 classes Class time: 10am – 11:30am every Sunday* Lunch or light snack served following class Rotating presentation schedule Levels 1, 2, 3 during Mahavir Jayanti Program Levels 4, 5, 6 during Diwali Program *Annual school calendar sent out to parents in advance and classes are usually not held on public or long holidays. Level 6 students may stay until 12pm or later for Jain Youth Group meetings

Patshala Curriculum Patshala Level School Grade Teacher Textbooks & Topics 1 Pre-KG Alpa Mehta JES 101, JES 102 & JES 103 4 Stories; 5 Stavans; 1 Sutra 2 KG, 1st Rupal Shah JES 101, JES 102, JES 103 2 Stories; 5 Sutras; 2 Stutis; 1 Stavan 3 2nd, 3rd Priti Shah JES 203 (ch 1 & 5) Puja; 5 Sutras; 4 Stutis; 2 Stavans 4 4th, 5th Shweta Daftary JES 203 (ch 2-4; 6) 6 Sutras; 5 Stutis; 2 Stavans 5 6th-8th Charu Khara Series of topics based on various bks 6 9th-12th* Jadavji Kenia, Sonia Ghelani JES-302 Lvl 3 & Lvl 4, Comparative Religions, & other sources *These students are also involved in the Jain Youth Group (YJA-aged eligibility), a student-led organization that leads and participates in YJA local events as well other local charitable, religious, and social events for the youth.

Patshala Class Rules Online registration with updated information Be on time with school materials (i.e. books, notes) 80% attendance required to participate in yearly class presentation Primary communication with parents is email Recommended for students to wear Patshala t-shirts; the following clothes are inappropriate: muscle t-shirts, strapless tops, spaghetti tops, tops with low neck athletic shorts or pants with low rise, baggie pants. skirts less than 2 inches below knee level