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Expand/Collapse Category : Events ‎(1)
 
What events are held during the year?
 

Navratri / Diwali - Dance to Dandiya, Raas, Garba music. Sweets and snacks provided.

Annual Day - Children demonstrate what they have learnt throughout the year.

Picnic/Holi - Play Indian games, socialize and snacks. Play Holi with "gulal".

4/26/2009 5:27 PM

Expand/Collapse Category : General ‎(6)
 
When does the Gurukul session start and end?
 
Gurukul sessions begin the first Sunday, after Labor Day, in September.  The classes are conducted most every Sunday through May of the following year.  Please view the calendar for more detailed schedule of classes.
4/26/2009 5:26 PM
 
What is the timing for the classes?
 
Main classes are held every Sunday from 11AM - 1:15PM.
10/13/2009 5:20 PM
 
Who teaches the classes?
 
Classes are taught by pre-selected volunteers from our own community.  Two teachers and one parent volunteer are present during each class.
4/26/2009 5:26 PM
 
How many kids are in each class?
 
Class size varies depending on the level and age group. The number of kids can be between 12-18 per class.
4/26/2009 5:27 PM
 
What is the common routine of the classes?
 
10:50AM - Parents drop kids to classroom.
11:00AM - Classes begin with Gurukul prayer, "Tumhi ho maata, pita tumhee ho".
11-12PM - Hindi language lesson.
12:00PM - Snack Break
12:10PM - Cultural eduction
12:55PM - Indian National Anthem.
01:00PM - Parents pick up kids from classroom.
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Where are the Gurukul classes held?
 
The classes are held at Lake Washington Technical College.
 
Address:
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
 

 
4/26/2009 5:24 PM

Expand/Collapse Category : Registration ‎(13)
 
How can I register my child to attend Gurukul classes?
 
You can pre-register your child for Gurukul classes using our Online Registration System (https://www3317.ssldomain.com/enrollgurukul-wa/).
 
Pre-registration does not guarantee enrollment.   It only places your child on the wait list for the next session.  This will make sure that you are contacted when we do registration. Confirmed registration will depend on space availability...
4/26/2009 5:22 PM
 
When does Gurukul Registration start?
 
Gurukul accepts pre-registration requests via Online Registration System throughout the year. 
Please note that Pre-registering your child will only place them on the wait list and does not guarantee a seat. This will enable us to contact you when Gurukul does registration.
 
Gurukul generally holds an official registration event during April or May.  We will publish the registration...
4/26/2009 5:32 PM
 
How old must my child be enroll in Gurukul?
 
The child must be 5 years old by September 30th, of the session year.
4/26/2009 5:23 PM
 
What is the fee for attending Gurukul?
 
The fee for the 2009-10 session is $250 per student for the whole year.  The fee for each additional student from the same family is $225.
 
Gurukul is run by volunteers.  However the fee covers the cost of renting the space, materials and events. Payment for the full year is taken during registration.
 
Make checks payable to "Gurukul" with the date of July 1,...
4/27/2009 10:51 AM
 
What is the refund policy?
 
Gurukul will refund 100% of the fee up to 2 weeks prior to the first day of class. 50% of the fee will be refunded within and up to 2 weeks after the 1st day of class. No refund will be provided after 2 weeks of classes.
4/26/2009 5:25 PM
 
Can I register during the first day of class?
 
No!  Registration requests during the first day of class disrupt the classes and all the planning and preperations for the session.
4/26/2009 5:25 PM
 
Can I register my child during the Gurukul session?
 
No.  We do not accept new children in middle of the session as it become very difficult for child to adjust to the class as well as it impacts the class which is already in progress.
4/26/2009 5:24 PM
 
Late Registration Penalty
 
Gurukul will charge a late registration penalty of $50 for any late registration requests in which we can accomodate.  Additionally this fees will be applied to existing registered students who have not submitted the proper forms and fees by June 15th of the current year.
6/8/2009 7:42 AM
 
Will I get confirmation email back?
 
No. You could login and check the status of the student. Gurukul Adminstration will send email for meetings and for next action required with the due date.
4/26/2009 5:29 PM
 
How the returning students are enrolled?
 
Returning students are enrolled by login and editing the the student profile. You will get payment instructions from Gurukul. Registration is not complete till the registration amount is paid
4/26/2009 5:30 PM
 
How can I get support and more information related to Registration?
 
Online Registration process started in April 2009. We require your support and patience as we go through the teething troubles.
Please email to enroll@gurukul-wa.org for any question.
4/26/2009 5:40 PM
 
Retruning student online registration process information
 
Please view the attached pdf for step by step directions for Retruning student online registration process.
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4/26/2009 8:01 PM
 
What are different Enrollment Status and how they progress?
 

Student Enrollment status will be processed as follows during the enrollment/re-enrollment process

  1. 'Registration Pending' would mean that the information is received and the student is waitlisted. Returning students re-enrolling will enrolled provided the fees are received by the due date per Gurukul's email.
  2. 'Payment Pending' would mean that the new student is enrolled and awaiting payment.
  3. 'Awaiting...
4/27/2009 12:10 AM

Expand/Collapse Category : Volunteer ‎(2)
 
How can I help?
 
Volunteering Opportunities
You can volunteer in many ways to help run Gurukul.  Here are some opportunities.  Send mail to volunteer@gurukul-wa.org with your interest.
  1. Hindi Teacher: Teaches Hindi language to a class.
  2. Culture Teacher: Teaches cultural education to a class.
  3. Events:  You can help with planning and execution of various events such as Diwali, Annual Day, Picnic/Holi...
4/26/2009 5:24 PM
 
Microsoft - Gurukul volunteer hours and matching request information
 
Please view the attached power point to get information on Microsoft volunteer hours and matching request information for Gurukul.
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