Welcome to Bharathiyar Tamil School
பாரதியார் தமிழ்ப் பள்ளி உங்களை அன்புடன் வரவேற்கிறது

Bharathiyar Tamil School is dedicated to promoting the Tamil language and culture among the Tamil diaspora in San Diego. Through structured language classes, cultural events, and community initiatives, we aim to instill pride and preserve our heritage for future generations.

At Bharathiyar Tamil School, our goal is to introduce children from the age of three years and up to Tamil language and culture. Classes are taught in a fun, engaging, stress-free environment, with emphasis on conversation skills, reading and writing. The school follows the comprehensive, structured syllabus developed by the American Tamil Academy.

The school also creates opportunities for children to participate in cultural activities such as plays, song and dance performances, display their budding skills on the stage, and interact with speakers who are thought leaders in the community and learn from them.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Completely volunteer-run program, dependent on diligent volunteering by parents & other interested volunteers. Active volunteering by parents is highly encouraged.
• Classes are held on Fridays between 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. at Shoal Creek Elementary School in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
• BTS calendar year follows the Poway School District's regular school calendar.
• Classes range from Mazhazhai for pre-school aged children to higher level grades for students in middle and high school.
• Attendance & Punctuality Policy: BTS children are required to maintain a consistent attendance record to ensure continued learning. Maximum of three absences is allowed, unless otherwise exempted. Punctuality is required; attendance is taken at the start of the class.
• Homework Policy: BTS children are required to complete their assigned homework and bring in a homework log signed by parents for every class. Homework completion will be assessed for promotion at the end of the year.

School Administration

• The school is a part of the San Diego Tamil Sangam, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the State of California.
• The school is run by an advisory committee comprising members of the Sangam's executive committee as well as school staff, to ensure all decision-making is democratic and fair.
• The advisory committee works closely with teachers and volunteers to schedule classes, tests, parent-teacher conferences, annual programs, and other events; find alternate locations when the local school site is unavailable; recruit new teachers when needed; bring in community leaders to interact with students; and handle other administrative aspects.