ICNL Sunday school

Handbook

2012/2013

Table of Contents Page no. Title

2 Mission Statement 2 School Schedule and Hours of Operation 3 School Regulations 4 Teachers 4 Parent-Teacher Meetings 5 Class Distribution and Material covered 6 Suggested donations 6 Books and Supplies 6 Dates to remember Appendix 8 • Registration Form 9 • Homework Sheet 10 • Year Calendar 11 • Report Card Templates

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بسم هللا االرحمن االرحيیم

Mission Statement

The mission of ICNL Sunday School is to instill Islamic education, behavior and manners in our students; children and youth while teaching them the basics of Islam. The school strives to achieve this goal by providing:

1. Classes in Islamic Studies, Arabic and Quran memorization & understanding. 2. An Islamic environment for socialization. 3. Different activities throughout the year, including Eid Celebration, graduation

party and joined activities with other Islamic communities.

While we understand that the weekend school is not a substitute of a full time Islamic school, we believe that through such a program and until a full time Islamic school is established, ICNL Sunday School would provide a suitable environment to help children become proud, practicing Muslims, insha'Allah.

School Schedule and Hours of Operation:

School starts every Sunday at 10:00 am until 1:15 pm, students are expected to pray Dhuhur in Jama’a in the Masjid.

Classes are distributed in 3 periods:

Schedule 10:00 – 10:10 General Assembly 10:10 - 10:55 Arabic Class 11:00 - 11:45 Quran Class 11:45 - 12:10 Lunch 12:15 – 1:00 Islamic Studies class 1:00 - 1:15 Dhuhr Prayer

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School Regulations:

Ø Parents are expected to bring their children to school on time and pick them up promptly after Dhuhur prayer. Children supervision is not available after school hours.

Ø It is the responsibility of the parents to make the proper transportation

arrangements to transport their children to and from school. Ø In case of any absence, the student/Parent is expected to approach the teacher to

find out all of the missed assignments and to arrange a possible make ups. Ø Students will have the phone no./email of their respected teachers, and teachers

will have phone numbers of their respected students. Ø No children are allowed to be outside of the Masjid or in the basement without the

supervision of an adult. Ø Students are expected to dress modestly. Shorts and skirts above the ankle are

not allowed and the female students are expected to wear the Hijab. Ø Running or shouting is not allowed in the Masjid. Ø Each student is expected to come to school prepared with paper, pencils, and

completed assignments. Ø Students are not allowed to leave their classroom without permission from their

teacher. Ø Students are expected to treat others and the property of others with respect. Ø Lunch (usually Pizza and Drinks) will be provided by the school. Parents should

inform the administration in writing at the time of registration if their kids have an allergy of any type.

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Teachers:

ICNL Sunday School utilizes the services of volunteer teachers (brothers and sisters). It should be known that volunteer teachers are not expected to have degrees in education, but we will strive to bring aboard the best capable brothers and sisters to implement the mission of our school.

Teachers are expected to follow the proposed curriculum and provide parents with quarterly report cards (3 times a year). Teachers will get the template report cards from the principal office and need to complete them by the dates specified on the calendar schedule. Teachers would give a copy of the report card to the parents and discuss, if needed.

Teachers/Administration meetings are held at least 3 times a year:

1. At the beginning of the year to welcome new teachers and to go over the curriculum. (Sep meeting)

2. The 2nd meeting is held at the end of the 1st Quarter. (Dec meeting). 3. The 3rd meeting is held at the end of the 2nd Quarter. (Mar meeting).

These meetings are to give a chance for teachers to give an overview of the class progress and any issues that need to be discussed.

Parent-Teacher Meetings:

Parent/Teacher meeting should be scheduled at least 3 times a year (Preferably at the end of each report card period), to discuss the student report card and any issues the teacher would like to discuss with parents regarding their children.

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Class Distribution and Material covered:

Students are placed in the grade level corresponding to their age. In some cases, some students can be registered in different grades based on teacher’s recommendations and/or their performance.

ICNL Sunday school utilizes different educational material, Teachers may utilize other materials and activities as they see fit such as audio, video, visual presentations, etc.

At the same time teachers are expected to try their best to complete the curriculum while we know that many times where students’ different levels may hinder the process, teachers are encouraged to talk to parents for assistant with their children if needed.

Grade Age Arabic Qur’an Islamic Studies

Level Pre-K 4 - 5 years

Alphabets, and numbers, letter sounds, simple word construction (no book for student)

Al-Fatiha and a small sura

Five pillars, Wudu, Prayer, crafts, Islamic games

Level K 5 - 6 years Reading simple words and simple sentences (no book for student)

5 small suras, reading and meanings

Basics of faith, Wudu, prayer, memorize Tashahhud.

Level 1A 6- 7 years Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 103-114 I Love Islam L1

Level 1B 7 -8 years Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 97-102 I Love Islam L2

Level 2A 8 -9 years Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 91-96 I Love Islam L3 (1st

half)

Level 2B 10 -11 year Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 86-90 I Love Islam L3 (2nd

half)

Level 3A 12 -13 year Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 82-85 I Love Islam L4

Level 3B 14 -15 year Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 80-81 I Love Islam L5

Level 4Y 16 -17 year Comprehension, vocabulary & Norani book Sura 78-79

Learning Islam Textbook (Mid school)

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Suggested donations:

School suggested donations which will cover school activities and lunches are as follows: Family with 1 student: $150 Family with 2 students: $250 Family with 3 or more students: $350 Books: Included

Books and Supplies:

Books are supplied by the school. Students are required to bring with them paper, pencil, textbooks, and other school supplies every week. Book bags are recommended. Students are responsible for their own belongings.

Dates to remember:

Sep 9, 2012 Registration (Teacher-Student orientation)

Sep 16, 2012 Classes start

* Oct 28, 2012 Eidul Adha vacation (Eidul Adha expected on 10/26/2012)

* Nov 25, 2012 Fall break

Dec 9, 2012 Teachers meeting (End of 1st Quarter)

* Dec 23, 2012 Winter break

* Dec 30, 2013 Winter break

Mar 17, 2013 Teachers meeting (End of 2nd Quarter)

* April 21, 2013 Spring break

may 12, 2013 field trip day

* May 26, 2013 Memorial day break

June 9, 2013 (End of 3rd Quarter)

June 16, 2013 Graduation Day

* indicates no school

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Appendix

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ICNL Sunday school Registration Form

Father's First Name:___________________ Last Name: ___________________ Mother's First Name: __________________ Last Name: ___________________ Address: Street______________________________________________________ City:___________________ State____________ Zip________ Home Phone No.___________________ Work Phone No.____________________ E-mail Address: __________________________________

Name(s) of student(s): Student Name Gender Date &

Place of Birth Allergy Type

??? Subject: Islamic Studies – Arabic - Quran Level : (Pre-k, K, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B,4Y)

Suggested Donations: ………………. Books Fees: ……………….

Total:

Suggested donations: Please make payment using personnel check and make the check payable to ICNL with note for Sunday School. School suggested donations which will cover school activities, books and lunch are as follows: Family with 1 student: $150 Family with 2 students: $250 Family with 3 or more students: $350

• Late registration is any time after Sunday September 16, 2012. ($25 Late Fee)

• If one parent is teaching take $50 off, if both parents are teaching take $100 off.

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Homework sheet

16 Fort St. Groton, CT 06340 Phone (860) 405-8006 http://www.icnl.com

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ICNL Sunday school calendar 2012-2013 (1433-1434 H):

September October November Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30

December January February Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 30 31

March April May Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 June

Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday School Holidays 1 Eid Al-Adhaa October 28 , 2012 Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2013 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fall break November 25, 2012 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 End of Year Recess December 23, 2012

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 End of Year Recess December 30, 2012 23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 Spring Recess April 21, 2013 34 Sunday School Days

ICNL Sunday school closed September 16, 2012 First School Day Dec 9. 1st Quarter Ends Student Report Cards Due. Teacher parents meeting Mar 17. 2nd Quarter Ends, Student Report cards Due. Teacher parents Meeting May 12, 2013 Field trip day June 9, 2013 (End of 3rd Quarter) & June 16, 2013 Graduation Day

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Student Progress Report

Student Name: ______________________________ Level: __________ Year: 2012 / 2013 Teacher: ______________________

Evaluation Code (Grade): E Excellent Progress G Good Progress S Satisfactory Progress I Insufficient Progress

Islamic Studies 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Final Grade Understands concepts

Pass / Stay

Participates in class Follows oral direction Homework Uses Islamic manners Tests/Quizzes Attendance Teacher’s Comments: 1st Quarter: 2nd Quarter: 3rd Quarter:

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Student Progress Report Student Name: ______________________________ Level: __________ Year: 2012 / 2013 Teacher: ______________________

Evaluation Code (Grade): E Excellent Progress G Good Progress S Satisfactory Progress I Insufficient Progress

Arabic 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Final Grade Understands concepts

Pass / Stay

Reading / Oral skills Writing Skills Participates in class Homework Tests/Quizzes Attendance Teacher’s Comments: 1st Quarter: 2nd Quarter: 3rd Quarter:

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Student Progress Report Student Name: ______________________________ Level: __________ Year: 2012 / 2013 Teacher: ______________________

Evaluation Code (Grade): E Excellent Progress G Good Progress S Satisfactory Progress I Insufficient Progress

Quran 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Final Grade Understands concepts

Pass / Stay

Memorization Reading / Recitation Class Participation Tests/Quizzes Attendance Teacher’s Comments: 1st Quarter: 2nd Quarter: 3rd Quarter: