For STUDENTS & PARENTS
2006
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Part of Islamic Center of Tallahassee to provide Quality Education and Islamic Environment
http://www.ictallahassee.org/school
Islamic School of Tallahassee
3617, Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, Florida – 32303
Phone: (850) 514 – 0100
E-mail: school@ictallahassee.org
In this booklet you will find the following:
PREFACE
GOALS
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
REMINDER
We hope you will find it helpful. Please read through it and keep at a safe place, as you would do with your child’s regular school information.
PREFACE
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,
I on behalf of Shura Council, Education committee and School staff would like to welcome you to Islamic School Tallahassee. We hold high expectations for everyone at the school to achieve great things academically, behaviorally and socially. Education in Islam is an obligation on both male and female. We believe that children are the future and any compromise on their educational or moral well being will be detrimental to the future of Islam and will impact on their own future when they will be exposed to certain elements of non Islamic society that are prohibited in Islam.
As Allah (SWT) says: “O Mankind! We have created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may know each other.....” (40:13). School’s faculty and student population are multi-ethnic and multi-national. We exist and function as ONE big Muslim family. Our goal is to implement and devise teaching strategies that will encourage students to develop through their natural curiosity and to explore their interest, enrich their identity, develop their abilities, and to put foundation for them to fulfill their roles as Muslims and responsible citizens. We seek your support with prayers to Allah (SWT) to make our joint efforts in raising generations of Muslims that follow in the footsteps of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his rightly guided Sahaba.
We have prepared this handbook to guide you and your family on the policies and procedure of School. Please read it carefully and discuss the contents with your child/children. Parents and students are expected to closely follow and adhere to the policies and procedures set out herein. InshaAllah, Allah will reward your efforts.
Principal
GOALS
Islamic School of Tallahassee dedicated to the achievement of the following goals:
• Teach and inculcate Islamic faith, values and traditions
• Maintain an Islamic environment to achieve the above
• Provide a high standard of education
• Teach our students to excel in their lives and activities
• Incorporate Arabic language as a part of their lives
• Inculcate self discipline in the students
• Encourage students to be ambassadors of Deen-ul-Islam
• Develop community and leadership qualities
• Build strong moral character, based on the principles of integrity, honesty and sincerity, respect for others, property and other resources, coupled with a strong sense of responsibility.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The home and the community have a direct impact on the growth and advancement of each child. The home is the first socializing agent. Hence the family and parents have certain responsibilities and IST expect that these responsibilities will be met, Inshallah:
• Teach your child to respect everyone
• Encourage your child to be kind and courteous
• Encourage your child to respect all the teachers and to obey the
school rules
• Ensure that your child attends school regularly and punctually
• Make contact with the teachers through the proper procedure
• Schedule appointments with the teachers through the specified
procedure
• Meet your financial obligations to the school
• Volunteer your services in your fields of interest and for the benefit
of the school
• Send and pick up your child on time
• Support the school and encourage other parents to enroll their kids
to school.
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
We take responsibility for learning:
• We arrive at school on time
• We have the materials we need for class
• We will be in class on time
• We demonstrate a serious and responsible attitude in our daily work
• Homework is carefully and thoughtfully completed, and submitted
on time
• We will raise our hands before speaking in class and will speak after
permission from teacher
We settle our differences in a peaceful manner:
• We respect other people’s property and personal space
• We do not physically or verbally fight with other children
• We do not take anything that does not belong to us
We follow directions of adults in charge, the first time it is given:
• We look at the speaker
• We do not talk back to teachers or adults in charge
• We will treat all the teachers and other students with respect
We are considerate to the needs and feelings of others:
• We are silent in the Prayer Hall
• We use appropriate language at all times
• We do not bully or tease other children
• We are willing to help each other
• We are friendly and courteous
• We are expected to move safely through the school
• No playing around in the bathrooms or hallways
• No running in the lunchroom, hallways, or up and down the stairs
There will be no gum chewing, eating, talking, shouting, laughing, drinking, moving around or leaving class without the permission of the teacher.
May Allah (SWT) give us all the strength and ability to make our goals a reality!
Ameen!
SCHOOL PROGRAM
The curriculum is divided into three areas:
• Islamic Studies
• Arabic Language Learning
• Quran Memorization and Reading
These areas of study are offered from Pre-K to Grade 3rd, with special program adults. Regardless of the grade/class, Islam forms the basic/core for the curriculum. Every subject is related to Islam and the concepts taught are reinforced by the Islamic principles.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be conducted before starting the semester for both new and continuing students. Non - refundable registration fee is required at the time of registration.
ADMISSIONS
Registration: There is registration fee of $5.
Tuition Fee: There is monthly Fee $25 per month per student. Fee can be paid as full at the start of semester or on monthly basis. In case of parents / guardian are not able to pay tuition fee, they can take an appointment with principal and discuss the situation.
Payment Plans: You can pay fee for rest of the year or semester wise or monthly.
Monthly 25$
Rest of the year 150$
Cost of lunch is $5/Month (30$ for rest of the year)
- Lunch (Pizza) is free if fee is paid for rest of the year.
Donations: Parents/Guardian are encouraged to give donations for the school, as money is continuously required to maintain the school building and other educational program. All the money will be used in school administration and education.
Note: All fees and tuition are subject to change without prior notice.
Placement Test: It is important for the school to know of any special needs or requirements in order to meet the needs of the children.
The following procedure will be adopted prior to enrolment and for placement:
Minimum Age Requirement: There is no age requirement as such but kids should be toilet trained at home for Pre-K and Kindergarten classes and shouldn’t over burden the class teacher. Parents should be in parents lounge if teacher needs help.
ACADEMICS
Homework: Homework is assigned in each session in all classes. Parents are urged to establish study hours at home during the week. Teachers will identify and assign particular projects / special assignments related to the class work. Guidelines will be given on what and how to do them, as well as dates for submission.
Monthly Progress Report: Teachers will send home a monthly report of your child’s performance during the month, with suggestions and comments. Please review these reports, sign and return them to the teacher. Work with your child/children on the suggestions from the teacher.
Examinations/Final Tests: Students will receive monthly and final exams. Examination results will serve as the major factor in determining student’s final grades for each marking period.
Grading System: The numerical grades correspond to the following letter grades:
Excellent 100 - 90 A
Very Good 89 - 80 B
Satisfactory 79 - 70 C
Needs Help 69 - 60 D
Unsatisfactory 59 and Below F
Grades D and F are considered failing grades
Graduation: An annual graduation exercise will be held on the Saturday after the last day of school for the school year. Prizes and awards will also be distributed.
Awards and Honors:
1. “The Little Scholar Award”
This award is granted to the student who achieves the highest level of scholarship in all subject areas of his/her grade.
2. “Best Muslim/ Muslima Plaque”
One male and one female student (for the entire school) will be awarded this certificate based upon their adherence to Islamic behavior and morals.
3. “Certificate of Merit”
A student who receives the highest total marks in a class and who receives more than or equal to 85% in all five major subjects will receive this certificate.
4. “Honor Roll Certificate”
Student receiving a minimum of 80% in all five major subjects (in all four marking periods) will be granted this award. Any student who has received a 3 in any marking period for behavior will not receive the “Honor Roll Certificate.”
5. “Perfect Attendance Certificate”
Students who do not miss any day of school will be awarded this certificate.
6. “Citizenship Award”
Students who are recommended by the teachers for their good manners, moral awareness and academic excellence in their classes will receive this award.
7. “Student of the Month”
The student who behaved well and completed homework and assignments on time will be named student of the week. The names will be published in the class and at general assembly.
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Parents are urged to come on time. Unless notified the school schedule will be following.
Islamic School Of TallahasseeSchedule - 2006 |
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Assembly – 10:50 AM to 11:00 AM |
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Time / Level↓ → |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
11:00 - 11:55 |
Quran |
Arabic |
Islamic Studies |
11:55 - 12:50 |
Arabic |
Islamic Studies |
Quran |
12:50 – 1:20 |
LunchTime |
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1:20 - 2:20 |
Islamic Studies |
Quran |
Arabic |
Adult Girl Class – 12:00AM to 2:20PM |
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Kindergarten – 10:50AM to 2:20PM |
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Kindergarten – 10:50AM to 2:20PM |
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2:30PM - Dhuar Prayer |
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REMINDERS