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 previously reduced fee to $130/year to cover the additional premises rental expenses.

**Strictly No Cash 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, 2022.

Mazhalai: Completed 5 years as of August 15, 2022.

Nilai 1: Completed 6 years as of August 15, 2022

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:

MNTS Curriculum

• 1. We are continuing with "Minnesota Tamil School (MNTS)" syllabus for all levels except for Arumbu nilai.

  2. You can check their website here http://www.mntamilschool.org/mnts-syllabus-overview/

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

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

  5. MNTS prescribed text books and homework books are followed. Books will be printed for each term and distributed at the beginning of the term.

  6. 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. We are following American Tamil Academy for course content for Arumbu Nilai. You can check their website 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 are followed.

There will be an "Annual Day" event at the end of the school year if the pandemic situation improves.

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.)