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How to change password
 
All users should be able to reset their own password:
1. Login in tthe Registration website (using link at top button at http://www.gurukul-wa.org
2. Click on "Account" link
3. Click on "Reset Password" link at the bottom (image enclosed)
4. Follow instructions on the form to change password
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Rajeev Mittal
12/16/2011 3:28 PM
 
How do I get a class attendance, contact and allergy list.
 
All the teachers should be able to Sign-In at (http://gurukul-wa.org) and navigate to Teachers corner. On the top right there is a link "Student Reports". This will take you to a page where you can get latest student reports that include:

  • Student Attendance

  • Student Parents Contact

  • Student Allergies
Rajeev Mittal
12/14/2011 11:07 AM
 
Microsoft Donation Matching: How to submit a Donation matching request to Microsoft
 
Please view one of the attached documents on instructions on how to have Microsoft match your Donation to Gurukul.
 
Please note that the matching amount is $100.00 per student.
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Siddhartha Singh
10/10/2011 1:41 PM
 
How much homework should I expect every week?
 
Gurukul students should expect an average of 30 minutes of homework every week. In order for the child to get the maximum benefit of attending Gurukul, we highly encourage that parents follow up to make sure homework is done regularly, and the child has adequate quality time available to do their homework.
Prakash Sikchi
4/17/2011 12:54 PM
 
How do I add an email address to my student's class email list?
 
Teachers send out regular emails to a mailing list. All registered parents of each student are members of that mailing list.
 
To add an additional email to the class mailing list, go to http://enrollgurukul-wa.org, login to your account, click on "Account", add the second email address in the "Alternate Email" box, and click "Update".
 
After this...
Siddhartha Singh
10/28/2010 1:57 PM
 
My kid is waitlisted for next year, will he/she definitely get in?
 
Make sure you enroll the kids as waitlisted for next year, if the current year registratoins are closed.
 
We process the waitlists after we complete the registration of existing students and siblings, depending on the vacancy left at that time.
 
The waitlisted kids are processed on first-come-first-serve basis.
 
We will send the invitation for waitlisted students around...
Rajeev Mittal
4/27/2011 7:50 AM
 
Request for Class re-assignments
 
Regarding the class change:
  • We do class changes on case to case basis.
  • The valid reasons could be
    • Medical/ allergy conditions
    • Teachers request/ recommendations
    • Class size leveling ( By Gurukul admin)
  • We do not allow class change for
    • My kid needs to be with his/ her friends
    • My kid wants or does not want a particular teacher
Rajeev Mittal
8/28/2010 11:31 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 be enrolled provided the fees are received by the due date per Gurukul's email.
  2. 'Waiting Payment' would mean that the new student is enrolled and awaiting payment.
  3. ...
Virendra Prasad
4/27/2011 7:56 AM
 
Returning students online registration process information
 
Please view the attached pdf (StudentRegistration-Process.pdf) for step by step directions for online registration process for returning students and their siblings.
 
Please fill out these forms and bring it for registration
- Release_Authorization_Form - This is a required form. If you do not want to authorize others to pick up your children, please cross out the section and give...
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Virendra Prasad
3/14/2010 12:57 PM
 
How can I get support and more information related to Registration?
 
Online Registration process started in March 2010. We require your support and patience as we go through the teething troubles.
Please email to enroll@gurukul-wa.org for any question.
Virendra Prasad
3/14/2010 12:32 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
Virendra Prasad
4/26/2009 5:30 PM
 
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.
Virendra Prasad
4/26/2009 5:29 PM
 
Microsoft - Gurukul volunteer hours and matching request information
 
Please view the attached document to get information on Microsoft volunteer hours and matching request information for Gurukul.
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Virendra Prasad
9/30/2010 3:02 PM
 
Where are the Gurukul classes held?
 
The classes are held at Lake Washington Technical College.
 
Address:
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
 

 
Sachin Somani
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.
Sachin Somani
6/8/2009 7:42 AM
 
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.
Raj Jhanwar
4/26/2009 5:24 PM
 
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...
Sachin Somani
4/27/2011 7:54 AM
 
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.
Sachin Somani
4/26/2009 5:25 PM
 
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".

Sachin Somani
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".
11-11.45PM - Hindi language lesson.
11.45PM - Snack Break
11.45-12.30PM - Hindi Conversation
12.30-01.15PM -Cultural education
01.10PM - Indian National Anthem.
01:15PM - Parents pick up kids from classroom.
Sachin Somani
3/14/2010 12:55 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.
Sachin Somani
4/26/2009 5:27 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.
Sachin Somani
4/26/2009 5:26 PM
 
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.
Sachin Somani
4/26/2009 5:25 PM
 
What is the fee for attending Gurukul?
 
The fee for the 2011-12 session is $275 per student for the whole year.  The fee for each additional student from the same family is $225. Out of this amount, $100 per child is donation to Gurukul and the rest ($175 or $150) is towards tuition and expenses.
 
Gurukul is run by volunteers.  However the fee covers the cost of renting the space, materials and events. Payment...
Sachin Somani
4/17/2011 7:46 PM
 
What is the timing for the classes?
 
Main classes are held every Sunday from 11AM - 1:15PM.
Sachin Somani
10/13/2009 5:20 PM
 
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.
Sachin Somani
4/26/2009 5:26 PM
 
How old must my child be enroll in Gurukul?
 
The child must be 5 years old by August 31st, of the session year.
Sachin Somani
3/14/2010 12:28 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 between March and May.  We will publish the registration...
Sachin Somani
3/14/2010 12:27 PM
 
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...
Sachin Somani
4/26/2009 5:22 PM