Venue:

To accommodate our growing needs for space and to maintain reasonable social distancing we worked with Millard Public School district who graciously agreed to rent their classrooms on Saturdays from 10AM to 12:30PM with strict requirements.

Fee:

*Thanks to our volunteer teachers, we are keeping our costs to a minimum.

We are increasing the fee to $170/year to cover expenses for additional books.

**Strictly No Cash or PayPal please**

Please pay by writing a check to "Omaha Tamil Palli" after completing the enrollment form and provide the student's full name in the "Memo" section.

Minimum Requirements:

We’ll require a proof of age for new students prior to first class(PP/Birth Certificate). 

Arumbu: Completed 4 years as of August 15, 2023.

Mazhalai: Completed 5 years as of August 15, 2023.

Nilai 1: Completed 6 years as of August 15, 2023

Or Completed Mazhalai Nilai successfully with a recommendation from teacher.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 &8: Completed previous Nilai successfully with a recommendation from teacher.

Bilingual Seal: Students who are already in high school, completed all previous levels successfully with a recommendation from teacher.

Important Note on Premises:

• 1. Millard School District and Millard North High school have both generously agreed to rent their premises for our Palli as part of their community support initiatives. 

  2. These premises require strict adherence to their policies:

     • No loitering/occupancy in areas not designated for our use.

     • No changes to their setup and belongings at the classroom.

     • No use of their wireless network other than for teaching purposes.

     • No staining drinks or snacks inside the classroom. (Only drinking water for liquids).

     • No littering in the premises.

     • Any accidental damage to the property during our use should be informed and compensated.

  3. As a community we should all cooperate to strictly adhere to their policies. Any violation would result in the immediate termination of our contract with them.

Syllabus:

We are combining MNTS Curriculum and ATA Curriculum to have diverse content for our teachers and students this year. Teachers will choose specific lesson/content from either of the curriculum as they find fit for their students. We will prescribe a minimum skill level criteria for each level and ensure the kids meet these requirements by the end of the school year.  This will be shared to the parents early in the school year.

Please note that Arumbu Nilai students will be taught only ATA syllabus.

MNTS Curriculum

1. You can check "Minnesota Tamil School (MNTS)" syllabus here http://www.mntamilschool.org/mnts-syllabus-overview/

2. This syllabus is based on 4 basic language skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.

3. Each Nilai will have 3 Terms with 8 lessons each.

4. MNTS prescribed text books and homework books will be provided. Books will be printed for each term and distributed at the beginning of the term.

5. Please note that MNTS is planning on a paperless Learning Management System (LMS) this year and informed us to utilize last year books if needed.

ATA Curriculum

• 1. American Tamil Academy information can be accessed here: https://www.americantamilacademy.org/

  2. Each Nilai consists of 20 classes of 2.5 hours each per week with 3 Term Tests and requires 10-15 minutes of studying/homework every day.

  3. ATA prescribed text books and homework books will be provided.

There will be an "Annual Day" event at the end of the school year along with additional academic events.

Notes:

If you have any question, please contact us at: Omaha.Tamil.Palli@gmail.com

You can reach us at (402) U TAMILA or (402) 882-6452 (Please leave a message and we'll respond as soon as possible.)