Khalsa School
Helping young people grow in Gurmukhi, Gurbani, Sikh history, Gurmat Sangeet, leadership, and seva.
Learning Sikhi as a way of life
Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage Khalsa School helps children build a lasting relationship with Sikhi. Students learn language, history, Gurbani, music, discipline, and seva in a supportive sangat environment. The aim is not only academic knowledge, but the confidence to participate meaningfully in Gurdwara life and carry Sikh values into everyday decisions.
Students are placed according to age, experience, and current knowledge. The curriculum is designed as a progression, allowing learners to strengthen foundations before advancing to reading, discussion, interpretation, and independent participation.
Core curriculum
Boli
Punjabi language and Gurmukhi literacy, progressing from the alphabet to fluent reading, writing, comprehension, and Paath without romanization.
Virsa
Sikh history, identity, Rehat Maryada, values, Gurus, Sahibzaade, Panj Pyaare, historical Gurdwaras, the Khalsa, and modern Sikh history.
Gurbani Veechar
Pronunciation, meaning, Nitnem, understanding a Hukam, and developing familiarity with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Boli — Punjabi and Gurmukhi
The Boli program uses an eight-level progression based on the Sojhi curriculum. Its goal is for students to speak Punjabi confidently; read, write, and understand Gurmukhi; expand vocabulary and grammar; and eventually do Paath without depending on romanized text.
Boli levels and downloadable curriculum
Select a level to access its chapter sequence, classroom printables, and full-package PDF where available. All 273 Boli curriculum files are hosted in this website’s media library.
| Level | Curriculum focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Introduction to Boli and the Gurmukhi Penti | View chapters & printables |
| Level 1 | Build Penti fluency and foundational vocabulary | View chapters & printables |
| Level 2 | Firm up Penti; introduce matras and mukta words | View chapters & printables |
| Level 3 | Continue matras and develop advanced vocabulary | View chapters & printables |
| Level 4 | Firm up matras; write sentences and read simple text | View chapters & printables |
| Level 5 | Strengthen grammar and sentence structure; read longer passages and Nitnem | View chapters & printables |
| Level 6 | Advanced reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and Nitnem practice | View chapters & printables |
| Level 7 | Reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension | View chapters & printables |
| Level 8 | Fluency, longer texts, independent comprehension, and Paath | View chapters & printables |
Virsa — Sikh heritage and history
Virsa follows Sikh history in a natural timeline. Younger students begin with identity, symbols, etiquette, and the lives of the Gurus. Older students study the development of the Panth, historical challenges, Sikh sovereignty, and modern history. Discussion and questions are encouraged so students can connect historical knowledge with Sikh values and contemporary life.
Virsa levels and downloadable curriculum
Select a level to access its complete chapter sequence, classroom printables, and full-package PDF where available. All 331 curriculum files are now hosted in this website’s media library.
| Level | Curriculum focus | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 10 Gurus, Introduction to Sikh Rehat (Maryada), Sikh symbols and gurdwara etiquette | View chapters & printables |
| Level 1 | Sikh Rehat continued, 10 Gurus, Chaar Sahibzaade, Panj Pyaare, Sri Harmandir Sahib and other historical gurdwaras | View chapters & printables |
| Level 2 | Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sikh Rehat continued, Basic Principles of Sikhi (1469-1539) | View chapters & printables |
| Level 3 | Guru Angad Dev Ji – Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1539-1606) | View chapters & printables |
| Level 4 | Guru Hargobind Ji – Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1606-1675) | View chapters & printables |
| Level 5 | Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Creation of the Khalsa Panth (1675-1708) | View chapters & printables |
| Level 6 | Ten Gurus, Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji through Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and the Khalsa | View chapters & printables |
| Level 7 | Ardas, Sikh women and leaders, martyrs and struggles of the eighteenth century, and Khalsa resilience | View chapters & printables |
| Level 8 | Punjab after the Sikh Empire, the Singh Sabha and Gurdwara Reform movements, the Gadar movement, and the Sikh diaspora | View chapters & printables |
Gurbani Veechar — pronunciation, meaning, and practice
Gurbani Veechar begins with Mool Mantar and Japji Sahib and develops toward independent reading and understanding. The program emphasizes correct pronunciation together with meaning. Students become familiar with daily Nitnem, learn how to take a Hukam, and build the ability to explain and reflect on the Hukam.
| Level 1 | Mool Mantar and the opening Pauris of Japji Sahib |
| Level 2 | Japji Sahib, Pauris 1–19 |
| Level 3 | Japji Sahib, Pauris 20–38 and completion |
| Level 4 | Ardas |
| Level 5 | Rehras Sahib and Chaupai Sahib |
| Level 6 | Rehras Sahib and Kirtan Sohila |
| Level 7 | Jaap Sahib and Tav-Prasad Savaiye |
| Level 8 | Reading and understanding a Hukam; reading Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji |
Explore all eight Gurbani Veechar levels
View the complete progression, study focus, and learning outcomes →
Gurmat Sangeet and participation
Through Gurmat Sangeet, students are introduced to the Sikh musical tradition and learn to connect Shabad, melody, pronunciation, and meaning. Khalsa School learning is reinforced through Sunday assembly, Gurmat camps, community service, kirtan, Gurdwara activities, and opportunities to practice leadership.
Sunday school schedule
| Gurbani Veechar | 9:30 AM–10:00 AM |
| Assembly | 10:00 AM–10:45 AM |
| Breakfast | 10:45 AM–11:00 AM |
| Boli | 11:00 AM–11:45 AM |
| Virsa | 11:45 AM–12:30 PM |
| Gurmat Sangeet | 12:30 PM–1:15 PM |
GNSH Sunday Khalsa Assembly
The 10:00 AM–10:45 AM Sunday assembly brings students together for Simran, Shabad, Gurbani, Ardas, Hukamnama, reflection, and shared participation.
| Assembly activity | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Naam Simran | 10 minutes |
| Shabad recitation with explanation | 5–8 minutes |
| Word of the day or current-event discussion | 5 minutes |
| Anand Sahib | 5 minutes |
| Ardas | 5 minutes |
| Hukamnama | 2–3 minutes |
| Explanation of the Hukam | 2–3 minutes |
| Parshad distribution | 5 minutes |
2025–2026 academic-year dates
Previously published calendar: These dates are retained from the original 2025–2026 school schedule. Please contact the Gurdwara for the next academic-year calendar.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First class | September 14, 2025 |
| Midterm | December 14, 2025 |
| Final exam | June 14, 2026 |
| Last-day celebrations | June 21, 2026 |
No classes
| Date | Reason |
|---|---|
| December 28, 2025–January 4, 2026 | Winter break |
| April 5, 2026 | Spring break |
| May 10, 2026 | Mother’s Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Memorial Day |
What students work toward
- Fluency and confidence in Punjabi and Gurmukhi
- A strong understanding of Sikh history, identity, and values
- Familiarity with Nitnem and confidence reading Gurbani
- The ability to take, read, and understand a Hukam
- Participation in kirtan, assembly, seva, and Gurdwara life
- Thoughtful leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning
Registration and placement
School fee
$250 registration fee for the full academic year
This is the fee published on the original Khalsa School page for the 2025–2026 academic year. Please contact the Gurdwara to confirm the fee for the next school year, enrollment availability, required materials, and placement guidance.
Families are encouraged to discuss a child’s current Punjabi, Gurmukhi, Gurbani, and Sikh history experience so the school can recommend the most appropriate level.