Sikh School Of
Los Angeles
Khalsa Care Foundation
The mission of this school is to effectively teach all student to speak, read and write Gurmukhi. Along with teaching language, the program strives to increase awareness and appreciation of Sikh heritage and an understanding of how the Sikh philosophy affects our students and how they affect the world. We believe that the more nurtured and informed children of out community are, the more positive and vital their contribution will be to their community, society, country and world at large.
We recognize and believe in ancient belief that the process of all education is “intellectual preparation for spiritual progress”.
Classes Offered
Punjabi Language
Sikh Theology
Sikh History
Keertan
English as a Second Language
2020 – 2021 School Calendar
Khalsa Care Foundation
School Times:
9:30AM to 10:00AM - Morning Assembly
10:00AM to 10:45AM - First Class
10:45AM to 11:00AM - Recess
11:00AM to 11:45AM - Second Class
11:45AM to 12:30PM - Third Class
Important Dates:
Sep 20, 2020: First Day of Class
Nov 26, 2020: Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 27, 2020: Winter Recess
Jan 03, 2021: Winter Recess
TBD: LA Nagar Keertan
TBD: Last Day of School
School will be closed on these dates
School Rules
Khalsa Care Foundation
To and From School
- Classes begin at 9:30AM. The students must arrive in between 9:15AM to 9:25AM.
- Students are not allowed to leave the classroom without permission anytime.
- Students are dismissed at 12:30PM. Parents of students under age 6 must check with the teacher, for dismissal place.
- Absences and tardies must be verified by a note. Three absents or tardies without a note may result in suspension.
- Parents must pick up children under age 7 at 12:30PM sharp from the school lobby.
General Rules
- No candy, gum chewing, or eating in the classroom.
- Students must be respectful to all adults and to other students.
- Fighting or play fighting may results in a suspension from the school.
- Vulgar or profane language is prohibited and may results in a suspension.
- No toys, ipods, ipads, or electronic games are allowed while you are in the school.
- No climbing on or over any fence.
Students are to keep classroom, bathroom, and Gurdwara premises neat and clean. - Students must wear school uniform.
Classroom Rules
- Listen carefully.
- Follow directions.
- Work quietly. Do not disturb others who are working.
- Respect others, be kind with your works and actions.
- Respect school and personal property.
- Be quiet at all times. Raise your hand if need to speak
Homework and Homestudy
- Plan a daily homework time.
- Take home everything you will need.
- Don’t study with the TV on.
- Read and follow all directions.
- Do you work neatly and carefully?
- Ask for help if you need it, but do the work yourself.
- Keep the top of your desk uncluttered.
- Keep your homework in a special place.
- Get into a routine by studying at the same time every day.
- Return homework on time.
Discipline Policies – The following means of discipline may be used
- Verbal warning.
- Parent notification or conferences.
- Suspension.
Testimonials
Khalsa Care Foundation
“One of kind. Vision of the school is admirable. School is well organized and disciplined to achieve it’s ultimate goal.”
“Excellent organization. Well organized program with a student centered approach. Good student, teacher and parent team work.”
“Sikh School of Los Angeles offers a unique platform to celebrate Sikh culture in America. Philosophy of the school is great; curriculum is well thought and planned”
“Sikh School of Los Angeles is brilliantly doing an excellent job of imparting Sikh religious knowledge to the young children who are the future of our community and nation”