CJSA School Policies

Registration

  • Students should register at the beginning of the Fall semester.
  • Each course lasts for a full year.
  • The level of classes assigned will be based on an evaluation of the student's knowledge.
  • Registration deadlines will be announced in the Diwan.
  • Registration forms can be obtained from the Education Secretary, Treasurer or online.
  • Classes start in September and end in June


Attendance Policy

  • Regular attendance is critical to success of student. 
  • Parents are requested to make sure that their child(ren) reach the Gurudwara by 10:00 a.m. every Sunday so that they can fully participate in all classes and make satisfactory progress. 
  • Teachers will not repeat lessons for students who miss class.  It is the parent's responsibility to make sure that their child makes up any missed work by doing additional work at home.
  • A student must be present and on time to 75% of the classes to pass a grade.
  • Regular attendance of the Shabad class is required if the student wishes to participate in singing shabads in sangat.
  • Those who have 100% attendance will be given special recognition. 

Student Code of Conduct  

All students are expected to act in a manner which will not hinder their learning or the learning of their fellow students. It is the parent’s and student’s responsibility to make sure that the student follows the Code of Conduct specified below.

  • Show respect for school, teachers and classmates.
    1. Do not talk in class without the teacher’s permission.
    2. Enter and leave the room quietly.
    3. Come to class prepared with all supplies and homework complete.
    4. Respect other people’s opinions and differences.
    5. Speak without using negative comments or improper language.
    6. Follow directions of all teachers and sewadars.
  • Participate in all classroom activities.
  • Be on-time for class. Students coming more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed to attend that class. He/she may still attend the following class.
  • Student must do their own work. They may not copy others' answers on homework, quizzes and tests. All incidents of copying will result in grade of zero and possibly a meeting with the parents.
  • Wear proper clothing and cover your head while in the Gurudwara.
  • After classes are over every student must go to the Darbar Hall.

Student Progress Evaluation and Grading

The teacher will evaluate each student throughout the year. Grading is based on three levels: "Outstanding", "Satisfactory", and "Needs Improvement". The teacher will review the evaluations and decide the student's grade. The student must have an "Outstanding" or a "Satisfactory" grade level and a minimum attendance of 75% to move onto the next course level. 

 

Students who do not succeed in fulfilling these requirements will repeat the same course during the next school year.  It is possible for the student to pass one course (e.g. Boli) but not the other (e.g. Virsa).  


Parent/Teacher Meetings

Commitment and involvement of parents is a key ingredient to the success of the children. From time to time, Parent/Teacher meetings may be called to discuss school issues. All parents are expected to participate.