AIA Weekend Islamic School

AIA Weekend Islamic School American Islamic Association 8860 W. St Francis Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423 Phone: (815) 469-1551 E-mail: school@aiamasjid.org Web: www.aiamasjid.org

Contents Page 3. INTRODUCTION -- Open Letter to Parents Page 4. Attendance Page 4. Tardiness Page 4. Security and Safety of Students Page 4. Homework Page 4. Class Supplies Page 4. Weather Emergencies Page 4. Emergency Drills Page 5. Competitions Page 5. Examinations Page 5. Complaints and Questions Page 5. Parents Involvement Page 5. Dress Code Page 5. Parent-Teacher Conferences Page 6. Discipline Policy Page 7. Students Classification Page 8. Class Schedule Page 9. Calendar of Events Page 10. Syllabus Course Material Kindergarten and Elementary Page 11. Syllabus Course Material Level 1 and Level 2 Page 12. Syllabus Course Material Level 3 and Level 4 Page 13. Syllabus Course Material Level 5, Level 6 and Level 7 Page 14. Syllabus Course Material Level 8, Level 9 and Level 10 Page 15. Syllabus Course Material Level 11 & Level 12 Effective 09/01/2017 Page 2

In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Most Merciful Dear Parents: INTRODUCTION Welcome to the new school year at the AIA Weekend Islamic School. We are committed to provide quality Islamic education and excellent services to your children. We are excited to build on our successes from the past by implementing what worked best for us and learning lessons from our mistakes. We have a very competent group of dedicated teachers who are willing to offer their services despite constraints of their social and family obligations. Please note that children 5 years old and above on September 1, 2017 will be enrolled in school. Please note this year school will be starting on Sunday, September 17 th. Please fill out the Enrollment form and return to AIA by August 20, 2017. It can be mailed in or dropped in the AIA School black drop-box outside the Main Office door. Please note that enrollment after that date will include a late fee of $100 per family, and only if space is available. We expect the parents and students to take AIA School seriously. We will be implementing strict rules in the School to keep discipline and achieve high standard of education. We expect to start each class on time. It is the parents responsibility to bring their child to the School on time. Tardiness by more than ten minutes will result in denial of attendance to the class and those students will be sent to the Principal s office. Attendance is absolutely necessary for children to keep a sense of commitment to the Islamic School. Regular attendance helps in continuity and keeps the children focused on topics under discussion. If the student is absent for more than three days, without permission, a disciplinary action will be taken against the student. Children must be picked up by their parents within ten minutes of completion of Dhuhr prayers. Children are expected to observe Islamic dress code and show Islamic code of conduct while on AIA premises. Children must remain in the compound during School hours and go to the class at its start time. Students are expected to respect the teachers and elders. Eating and drinking is allowed only in the banquet hall dining area. Abusive language, running or littering in the hallways and class rooms are all prohibited. No disruptive behavior will be tolerated from students. All boys and girls are expected to remain silent in the prayer hall and not to run around. Students are expected to turn in all homework assignments on time. Parents are encouraged to work with their children ahead of the classes and work with them after the classes. Homework assignments will be counted in the grade determination. Parents are requested to inquire children about their home work. Disciplinary action will be taken if the assignments are not completed on time. Student are expected to bring all required materials to the class. This is especially applicable to bringing class materials distributed by teachers, and their own pen, pencils, note books etc. Textbooks will be supplied to the students on the first day of school. We look forward to welcoming our new and returning students to our school, where the school motto is: Excellence in Education, Worship and Character! May Allah reward you! Sincerely, Abdul Khalique, Ph.D. Principal Khalid Mozaffar Associate Principal Effective 09/01/2017 Page 3

Attendance AIA WEEKEND SCHOOL POLICIES Attendance is absolutely necessary for children to keep a sense of commitment to the Islamic School. Regular attendance helps in continuity and keeps the children focused on topics under discussion. If a student is absent for more than three days, without permission, a disciplinary action will be taken against the student. Tardiness Each class is expected to start on time. It is the parents responsibility to bring their child to the School on time. Tardiness by more than ten minutes will result in disciplinary action. Late comers will be sent to the Principal's office and required to get a permission slip to enter the class. Security and Safety of Students Students must remain in the AIA compound during school hours and go to their classes at its time. Front door will be locked a few minutes after the start of school hours and will remain locked for most of the time. Anyone arriving late after the doors have locked will have to buzz in at the entrance and someone in the office will unlock the door for the student/visitor to enter. Students will be allowed to play outside under the supervision of adults during lunch break. Students must be picked up by their parents within 10 minutes of completion of Dhuhr prayers (around 1:50 pm). No student will be allowed to go outside and wait for the ride. Parents must come inside the building from front door to pick up their child. Home Work Each student is expected to turn all homework assignments on time. Parents are requested to work with their children to get the assignment completed. Homework assignment will be counted in the grade determination. Disciplinary action will be taken if assignments are not completed on time. Class Supplies Every student is expected to bring all required materials to the class. This is especially applicable to bringing class materials distributed by teachers, pen, pencils, note books etc. Teachers will advise students regarding books and other reading material. It is preferred that students take notes in class and make a separate section for each class in a spiral note book. Weather Emergencies In cases of inclement weather of serious nature, principal will announce cancellation of classes for the day. The teachers will make every effort to catch up with the scheduled material for the canceled class. Emergency Drills The School will conduct emergency drills once or twice a year to train the staff and students what to do in case of an emergency. There will be three types of drills. In case of a TORNADO, everyone will be sent to the basement Banquet Hall. In case of a FIRE, everyone will be trained to evacuate the building and head outside to the Safety Gathering Area near the picnic area. For INTRUDER LOCKDOWN situation, everyone will be trained to hide inside their own class rooms. Effective 09/01/2017 Page 4

Competitions AIA Student Handbook 2017-2018 In order to keep the parents abreast of their children's progress, stimulate learning and motivate students, competitions will be held from time to time and prizes will be awarded to the winning group of students. Examinations Mid-term and final examinations will be given to students to test their learning. All major exams will be preannounced but pop quizzes will be given unannounced to test ongoing learning and retention of knowledge. Complaints and Questions If a situation occurs where a parent feels something wrong has been done, they are encouraged to talk to teachers first if it is a direct class related problem but if the problem is concerning the system itself, they should discuss the problem with the principal. All concerns, misunderstandings or miscommunication problems must be resolved in an Islamic way without involving persons not concerned with the issue. Personal egos, unhealthy competition, or desire to control events must be avoided under all circumstances. This code of conduct is expected from students, teachers, parents and all those involved with the Islamic school. Parents Involvement Parents participation is very important in their children's activities. Parents interaction with their children outside the classroom helps them to do better in the school. Please do not simply drop off your child and expect everything will be taken care of. If you have any suggestion or comments regarding school, please send them to the principals in writing. Dress Code AIA Islamic school is an institution dedicated to teach our children Islamic morals, manners and personal conduct. It is important that we follow strict Islamic guidelines to achieve these objectives. Students are required to adhere to the Islamic dress code. Full compliance and cooperation is required from all students and parents. The following are minimum guidelines for the dress code: Girls: 1. Girls should wear dress that is loose and not transparent or form fitting. 2. Loose fitting slacks that cover legs up to ankles 3. Tops that must be loose, long-sleeved 4. Head must be covered with a scarf or Hijab 5. No shorts and tank tops 6. No live image of any kind is allowed on the clothes Boys: 1. Shirts must cover the upper body completely 2. No shorts and tank tops. Wear long loose pants. 3. Wearing of cap/topi/kufi is highly encouraged 4. No live images of any kind are allowed on the clothes 5. No bracelets, bands, neck chains or jewelry and no body piercing Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher conferences will be held once in the school year. Your participation is important to make the conferences useful. We sincerely hope you will avail this opportunity to discuss matters relating to your child's progress in the school. Effective 09/01/2017 Page 5

Discipline Policy Students are expected to show Islamic code of conduct at the School premises. They are expected to respect the teachers, recess supervisors, elders, and keep the class room clean and tidy. Talking in the class room, throwing objects and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Any verbal abuse, foul language, fighting, bullying, running and littering in the class room, prayer hall and hallway is prohibited. Destruction of property anywhere on AIA premises including parking lot will not be tolerated. Inappropriate literature and harmful materials to the school is prohibited. Eating and drinking is allowed only in the dining area of the banquet hall. Following actions will be taken against the students if they do not follow the discipline policy. Step 1. The student will be given a verbal warning by the teacher. Step 2. The student will be given second warning and a parent's notification will be mailed. Step 3. The student will be sent to the Principal's office and a second notification will be mailed. Step 4. The student will be sent to the Principal's office, deprived of recess and a third notification will be mailed. Step 5. The student will be sent to the Principal's office and deprived of recess. The Principal will contact the parents and discuss the situation with them. Step 6. Further action will be taken as necessary if the situation does not improve. Effective 09/01/2017 Page 6

STUDENTS CLASSIFICATION The following classification is based on age group. However, students might be placed in other classes depending upon their present knowledge and abilities. Teacher's recommendations and parents' input would be very critical in this matter, but the Principal will make the final decision. Class Age Group Kindergarten 5 years old (All new students) Elementary Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Level 11 Level 12 No Elementary Class this year 6-7 years (Elementary students of last year and all new 6 & 7 yrs old students) No Level 2 Class this year 8-9 years (Level 2 students of last year and all new 8 & 9yrs old students) No Level 4 Class this year 10-11 years (Level 4 students of last year and all new 10 & 11 yrs old students) No Level 6 Class this year 12-13 years (Level 6 students of last year and all new 12 & 13 yrs old students) No Level 8 Class this year 14-15 years (Level 8 students of last year and all new 14 & 15 yrs old students) No Level 10 Class this year 16-17 years (Level 10 students of last year and all new 16 & 17 yrs old students) No Level 12 Class this year NOTE: Due to shortage of classroom space and number of enrollees in each class different age group students will be placed together. Effective 09/01/2017 Page 7

LUNCH / RECESS BREAK 12:00 12:30 pm DHUHR PRAYER 1:40 pm (Iqama) AIA Student Handbook 2017-2018 CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2017-2018* * Subject to change by Administration with no notice OR on short notice. BEFORE SCHOOL For any student enrolled in AIA School KINDERGARTEN (5 yr old) LEVEL 1 (6/7yr old) LEVEL 3 (8/9yr old) LEVEL5 (10/11yr old) LEVEL7 (12/13yr old) LEVEL 9 (14/15yr old) LEVEL 11 (16/17yr old) PERIOD 0 EARLY HOUR QURAN / TAJWEED CLASS** 10:30am 11:00am In Prayer Hall with: Hafiz Shaker Ahmed, Hafiz Zakariya Siyaji and Br. Abdus Salam PERIOD 1 11:00am 12:00pm QURAN / ARABIC PERIOD 2 12:30pm 1:30pm ** Early Hour Quran/Tajweed Class: Introduction to Quranic Arabic & Reading Quran An early hour Quran/Tajweed class is held on each school day from 10:30 to 11:00 am. This class is intended for those students who need extra help to learn Quranic Arabic and read Quran at their own pace and catch up with the regular students in their class. Several students have benefited with this class in the past and we encourage parents of those students who need extra help to send their children to this class. Students of whatever age can attend this class who need to start from the very beginning by learning the Arabic alphabet and also those students who are already reading the Quran can attend for extra practice & monitoring and everyone in between. Effective 09/01/2017 Page 8

AIA WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL CALENDAR 2017-2018 * Subject to change by Administration with no notice OR on short notice. DATE SCHOOL EVENT 09/17/2017 IN SESSION FIRST PERIOD - STUDENTS ASSEMBLY (WITH PARENTS) 09/24/2017 IN SESSION Teacher's Meeting #1 After School (teachers only) 10/01/2017 IN SESSION 10/08/2017 IN SESSION 10/15/2017 IN SESSION 10/22/2017 IN SESSION EMERGENCY / SAFETY DRILL 10/29/2017 IN SESSION 11/05/2017 IN SESSION 11/12/2017 IN SESSION 11/19/2017 IN SESSION 11/26/2017 NO CLASSES THANKSGIVING BREAK 12/03/2017 IN SESSION Teacher's Meeting #2 After School (teachers only) 12/10/2017 IN SESSION 12/17/2017 SPECIAL MID-TERM EXAMINATION 12/24/2017 NO CLASSES WINTER BREAK 12/31/2017 NO CLASSES WINTER BREAK 01/07/2018 IN SESSION Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences 01/14/2018 IN SESSION Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences 01/21/2018 IN SESSION Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences 01/28/2018 SPECIAL PARENTS-TEACHERS CONFERENCE & LUNCHEON (NO CLASSES) 02/04/2018 IN SESSION Teacher's Meeting #3 After School (teachers only) 02/11/2018 IN SESSION QURAN RECITATION COMPETITION ROUND 1 IN CLASS 02/18/2018 SPECIAL QURAN RECITATION COMPETITION FINAL ROUND 02/25/2018 IN SESSION Surah Memorization Club Starts for 7 Weeks (after Dhuhr) [Week 1] 03/04/2018 IN SESSION EMERGENCY / SAFETY DRILL [Surah Club Week 2] 03/11/2018 IN SESSION [Surah Club Week 3] 03/18/2018 IN SESSION [Surah Club Week 4] 03/25/2018 IN SESSION [Surah Club Week 5] 04/01/2018 IN SESSION [Surah Club Week 6] 04/08/2018 IN SESSION [Surah Club Week 7] Surah Club Memorization Ends 04/15/2018 IN SESSION Teacher's Meeting #4 After School (teachers only) 04/22/2018 IN SESSION 04/29/2018 SPECIAL FINAL EXAMINATION 05/06/2018 SPECIAL FIELD TRIP 05/13/2018 SPECIAL GRADUATION DAY Effective 09/01/2017 Page 9

WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL SYLLABUS BOOKS & CURRICULUM 2017-2018 Dark Print These classes are in session this school year Light Print These classes are not in session this school year CLASS Kindergarten (5 yrs old) HOLY LANGUAGE BOOKS Ready to Write Alif, Ba, Ta Publishers QURANIC ARABIC/SURAH MEMORIZATION CURRICULUM Read Arabic alphabets, Alif through Ya, with correct pronunciation. Tasmihiah (Bismillah -----------) Taudh (Aaoodho Billah -------------) Allahu Akbar Tasmie (Sami Allahu -------------) Tahmeed (Rabbana Lakal Hamd) Tasbeeh Raku (Subhana Rabbil Azeem) Tasbeeh Sajud (Subhana Rabbil Aalaa) Salam Dua (Rabbi Zidni Ilma) Al-Hamdulillah First Kalima BOOKS (1) Islamic Studies - Series, Level K (2) My Islamic Coloring Book Publishers Teacher s Elementary (5-6 yr old) Write and Erase Arabic Alphabet, Volume 1 A Division of Weekend Learning Publishers Recognize Arabic Alphabets and read with correct pronunciation Review words learned in Kindergarten Class Surah Fatiha Surah Ikhlas Surah Kauthar Second Kalima Dua Before and After Eating Dua Entering and Leaving Masjid (1) Islamic Studies - Series, Level K (2) 5 Pillars of Islam - Activity Book A Division of Weekend Learning Publishers Effective 09/01/2017 Page 10

CLASS Level 1 (6-7 yrs old) HOLY LANGUAGE BOOKS Beginners Arabic Reading By Mohammad Arif Publishers QURANIC ARABIC/SURAH MEMORIZATION CURRICULUM Read Arabic vowel Fatha, Kasra, Damma and mixed short vowels Read letters with Tanween sign, Fathataan, Kasrataan and Dammataan Learn joining letters Learn four forms of letters - by itself, beginning, middle, and end shapes BOOKS Learning Series, Level 1 We Are Muslims, Grade 1 Textbook - Teacher's By IQRA, Chicago Perfect memorization that are part of Salat Thana Tashahud Darood Ibrahim Adhan Third Kalima Surah Nas & Surah Falaq Level 2 (7-8 yrs old) Beginners Arabic Reading By Mohammad Arif Publishers Learn six Arabic letters that do not join with the letters that come after them in a word Read letters with Sukoon sign, Sukoon and Tanween sign Read Huroof Maddah and long Maddah Read letters with Vertical Alif Read letters with Shaddah sign, Sukoon and Shaddah sign Read two and three lettered words without joining Read Compound letters and Mixed letters Learning Series, Level 2 We Are Muslims, Grade 2 Textbook - Teacher's by IQRA, Chicago Review Surahs 112 to 114 and all the recitation that are part of Salat Fourth Kalima DuaQanoot Surah Lahab, Surah Nasr&Surah Kafiroon Effective 09/01/2017 Page 11

CLASS Level 3 (8-9 yr old) HOLY LANGUAGE BOOKS (1) Quran Made Easy By Shabbir A. Behlim Kazi Publications, Inc. (2) Juz "Amma 9 lines per page Tajweed Made Easy- Teacher's By Ruquiyah Islam QURANIC ARABIC/SURAH MEMORIZATION CURRICULUM Read three and four letters words with Fatha, Kasra and Damma Read words with mixed vowel points Read Alif Madda with letters carrying vowel marks Read 2,3 and 4 lettered combination words with Fatha and Sukoon Read 2,3 and 4 lettered combination words with Kasra and Sukoon Read 2,3 and 4 lettered combination words with Damma and Sukoon Read letters with mixed vowel marks BOOKS Learning Series, Level 3 We are Muslims, Grade 3 Textbook- Teacher's by IQRA, Chicago Review Surah 109 to 114 Dua' in Salat and Dua' after Salat Fifth Kalima Surah Maun, Surah Quraish & Surah Fil GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Perfect performance of Salat is a requirement to pass Level 3. Student will not be promoted to Level 4 Class unless he/she knows how to perform Salat. Level 4 (9-10 yr old) (1) Quran Made Easy By Shabbir A. Behlim Kazi Publications, Inc. (2) Juz "Amma 9 lines per page Tajweed Made Easy- Teacher's By Ruquiyah Islam Read Tanwin of Fatha, Kasra and Damma Read mixed Tanwin of Fatha, Kasra and Damma Read compound letters with Tanwin sign Read Wau with Sukun sign and letters with Wau and Sukunsign Read Ya with Sukun sign and letters with Ya and Sukun sign Read Upright Fatha and Upright Kasra and Inverted Damma Read words with Short and Long Madda Read words with Shaddah Learning Series, Level 4 We are Muslims, Grade 4 Textbook- Teacher's by IQRA, Chicago Review Surah 105 to 114 Memorize Dua in and after Salat Surah Humaza, Surah Asr, Surah Takathur, Surah Al Qariah, Surah Al Adiyat&Surah Al Zilzal GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Perfect performance of Salat is a requirement to pass Level 4. Student will not be promoted to Level 5 Class unless he/she knows how to perform Salat. Effective 09/01/2017 Page 12

CLASS Level 5 (10-11 yrs old) HOLY LANGUAGE BOOKS (1) Juz 'Amma Primer (With Color Codes for Tajweed) A Division of Weekend Learning Publishers (2) The Quranic Supplications (Ad'iyah) Compiled by Saima Shahid Edited By Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini Al-Meezan International QURANIC ARABIC/SURAH MEMORIZATION CURRICULUM Read Juz' Amma with Tajweed Rules Review Surah 99 to 114 Al Bayyinah Al-Qadr Al-Alaq Quranic Supplications (Dua) 1 to 8 BOOKS Islamic Studies, Weekend Learning Series, Level 5 We are Muslims, Grade 5 Textbook- Teacher's by IQRA, Chicago Level 6 (11-12 yrs old) (1) Juz 'Amma Primer (With Color Codes for Tajweed) A Division of Weekend Learning Publishers (2) The Quranic Supplications (Ad'iyah) Compiled by Saima Shahid Edited by Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini Al-Meezan International Read Juz 'Amma with Tajweed Rules Review Surah 96 to 114 Al Tin Al Inshirah Al Duha Al Layl Quranic Supplications (Dua) 9 to 18 Learning Series, Level 6 We Are Muslims, Grade 6 Textbook - Teacher's by IQRA, Chicago Level 7 (12-13 yrs old) (1) Juz 'Amma Primer (With Color Codes for Tajweed) A Division of Weekend Learning Publishers (2) The Quranic Supplications (Ad'iyah) Compiled by Saima Shahid Edited By Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini Al-Meezan International Read Juz 'Amma with Tajweed Rules Review Surah 92 to 114 Al Shams Al Balad Al Fajr Quranic Supplications (Dua) 19 to 30 Learning Series, Level 7 Life of Rasulullah, Makkah Period - Teacher's By Hussain A. Nuri Publishers Effective 09/01/2017 Page 13

CLASS Level 8 (13-14 yrs old) Level 9 (14-15 yr old) Level 10 (15-16 yrs old) HOLY LANGUAGE BOOKS (1) Juz 'Amma Primer (With Color Codes for Tajweed) A Division of Weekend Learning Publishers (2) The Quranic Supplications (Ad'iyah) Compiled by Saima Shahid Edited By Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini Al-Meezan International Juz Amma For School Students By Hasain A. Nuri & Mansur Ahmed Publishers Ahadith for Children By Abdul Rauf Library of Islam South Elgin, Illinois Teachers Juz 'Amma For School Students By Hasain A. Nuri & Mansur Ahmed Publishers Ahadith for Children By Abdul Rauf Library of Islam South Elgin, Illinois Teachers QURANIC ARABIC/SURAH MEMORIZATION CURRICULUM Read Juz 'Amma with Tajweed Rules Review Surah 89 to 114 Al Ghashiyah Al Aala At Tariq Al Burooj Quranic Supplications (Dua) 31 to 50 Recite Quran fluently with Tajweed Detailed discussion of Surah s Fatiha, An Nas (114) to Surah Al-Alaq (96) Review Surah 85 to 114 Al Inshiqaq Al Mutaffifin Al Infitar Recite Quran fluently with Tajweed Detailed discussion of Surah At Tin (95) to Surah Naba' (78) Review Surah 82 to 114 Al Takwir Abasa Al Naziat AlNaba BOOKS Learning Series, Level 8 Life of Rasulullah, Madinah Period- Teacher's By Hussain A. Nuri Publishers Learning Series, Level 9 Stories of Prophets- Teacher's Resource By Ibn - Kathir Translated by Sheikh Muhammad Gemeih Publisher, Islamic Book Services Darya Ganj, New Delhi, India Learning Series, Level 10 Stories of Prophets - Teacher's By Ibn- e-kathir Translated by Sheikh Muhammad Gemeiah Publisher: Islamic Book Service Darya Ganj, New Delhi, India Effective 09/01/2017 Page 14

CLASS Level 11/12 (16-17 yr old & 17-18 yr old) HOLY LANGUAGE BOOKS (1) Juz Tabarak For School Students By Hasain A. Nuri & Mansur Ahmed Publishers (2) Forty Hadith Qudsi IQRA Book Center Chicago, Illinois Teacher s Cover one Hadith every School day BOOKS (1) Learning Series, Level 11/12 (2)The War Within Our Hearts By Habib Quadri and Saad Quadri (3) Teacher's Notes on the Following Topics: (i) Thanksgiving - Islamic Way of Thanking Allah and others (ii) Christmas - Birth of Isa (A) According to Quran and Hadith (iii) New Year - Islamic Perspective of New Year (iv) Easter/Good Friday: Importance of Friday in Islam (v) Valentine Day - Mixing with other Genders, Extra Marital Relations, Marriage in Islam (vi) Mother's Day - Human Rights in Islam with Emphasis on Mother's Rights Effective 09/01/2017 Page 15