Objectives of the School

Aims and Objectives of the School

            The following aims and objectives have guided the educational program of the Weekend School:

1.         To help students read and understand the Quran.

2.         To familiarize students with Islamic beliefs, conduct, and way life and enhance the understanding of Islam.

4.         To provide courses in Arabic languages to be able to read, understand and communicate in Arabic

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Goodbye to our Teachers

Last week, the Masjid had a social event, where the school was invited to say goodbye to two of our teachers, who are leaving at the end of the first semester as they finished their studies to go back to their home countries.

Children Play Groups

2012-2013 Classes

2012 - 2013 this year we have 30 students (first semester only) and 5 teachers beside 2 facilitators for children. There are  3 levels:

level 1: Arabic 101 and Qaidah Nouraniyah (teacher and teacher assistant)

Level 2: Qaydah Noraniya (one teacher)

Level 3: Quranic Arabic grammar and Quran memorization (2 teachers)

All classes attend Hadith class.

We also have children play group this year, for children of mothers and staff members.

Level 3 Quran Memorization

Level 2 Qaida Nouraniyah Class

Level 3 Arabic Grammar

Arabic 101

The Students' Handbook of 2012-2013

Masjid Uqbah

Quran & Arabic language Weekend School for Women

2012-2013

Students’ Handbook

School Est. since 2006

Assalaamu Alakium!

Dear Students

We are pleased to have you as a part of our program. It is our mission to provide a safe, nourishing Islamic educational environment that encourages, growth learning and Islamic values. The purpose of this handbook is to provide information regarding the rules and regulations that governs the school activities. These rules were formulated by the school board in order to lay a strong foundation for our school in the years to come, and to achieve mutual goal as students, parents and school. Please spend a few minutes to read this book complete.

Class Levels, Subjects Taught & School Hours

New students will take tests to know their levels before taking the first class.

	1st level	2nd level	3rd level
9-10	Arabic for beginners 101/102	Memorization	Quran Memorization
10-11	Quran Memorization	Arabic & Quran	Arabic Grammar (2)
11-12	Arabic 101/102	Arabic & Quran	Arabic Grammar
12-1	Hadith Class	Hadith Class	Hadith Class

The Break

There is a 5minutes break between the classes.

Fees & Tuition

$7 registration fee for the year and $28 monthly fee

Persons of the same house hold (mother and daughters) will be charged the following rates:  2 persons - $40.00 per month, 3 person’s $50.00 month.

 The tuition should be paid in advance the 1^st Sunday of each month

If students miss classes during the month; they still responsible for payment for the entire month.

If the student for any reason can’t pay the 1^st Sunday of each month, she has to talk with the treasurer and make arrangements.

Students are not allowed to attend classes without payment of tuition or having made arrangements.

Admission

Minimum age requirement

The student should be a female of at least 15 years of age mature not requiring behavior monitoring or redirection.

Registration

A complete registration form must be submitted along with the appropriate fees

Once registered for school, students are making a commitment to attend all the classes for the whole school year.

Rules of Behavior and Discipline:

1. Coming on time to school dressed according to the Islamic laws of dress (lose fitting clothes with the hair covered)

2. Show up on time with prepared assignments that fulfill our responsibilities as well as bringing the necessary items including homework notebooks writing implements and textbooks.

Absenteeism

Every student may have an opportunity to miss days of instruction. However, attending each week is encouraged and only strengthens the lessons and creates continuity for the student and learning environment. The following are the absenteeism guidelines:

Regular attendance is required

In the case of any absence, the students must provide the principle with a note stating the reason for the absence signed by the student. The note should include (a) full name of the student, (b) date(s) of absence, (c) reason, and (d) signature.

A total of 3 absences per semester in considered acceptable and any student exceeding this amount without valid reasons may result in a change in the student’s status. The student may be unable to take the final exams and graduate.

Homework for the absent days must be completed and returned to Teacher

Being 15 minutes late 4 times for a class is considered one absence

Student Safety

The following are important rules for each student to be aware of:

Notify the office of any changes in the following:

In address

Phone numbers

Emergency contacts

E-mail address

Cell Phones

 Students must place phones on silent mode.

Graduation Requirements

Taking both semester examinations

A passing the course depends on:

                           *Attendance.

                           *Class participation

                           *Completion of assignment

                           *Satisfactory performance on tests and exams

                            *Payment of all school year fees

Emergency School Closings

If for any reason the school needs to be closed, the school will make the following efforts to inform the school community:

An emergency phone chain will be organized by the staff/student teacher connection.

Someone will call each student either late at night or in the early morning to relay a message regarding closing of the school.

Check the school blog for weather closings, and Masjid Uqbah’s voice mail.

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Uqbah Weekend School for Women Calendar 2012-2013

1^st Semester

Sunday	October   7	Orientation day
Sunday	October   14	Regular Class
Sunday	October   21	Regular Class
Sunday	October    28	Regular Class
Sunday	November 4	Regular Class
Sunday	November 11	Regular Class
Sunday	November   18	Regular Class
Sunday	November 25	Regular Class
Sunday	December 2	Regular Class
Sunday	December 9	Regular Class
Sunday	December   16	Regular Class
Sunday	December 23	Regular Class
Sunday	December 30	Review
Sunday	January 6	Review
Sunday	January 13	Exams
Sunday	January   20	Semester Break
2nd Semester
Sunday	January 27	Regular Class
Sunday	February    3	Regular Class
Sunday	February   10	Regular Class
Sunday	February   17	Regular Class
Sunday	February 24	Regular Class
Sunday	March    3	Regular Class
Sunday	March   10	Regular Class
Sunday	March   17	Regular Class
Sunday	March   24	Regular Class
Sunday	March    31	Regular Class
Sunday	April   7	Regular Class
Sunday	April   14	Regular Class
Sunday	April 21	Regular Class
Sunday	April 28	Regular Class
Sunday	May    5	General Review
Sunday	May 12	Review
Sunday	May    19	Exam Prep
Sunday	May   26	Graduation Day

STUDENT SIGN AND RETURN

I have read Uqbah Weekend School Student Handbook and agree to adhere to the policies there in.

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Student’s Name                                                       

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Student Signature                                                              Date

This page must be signed and returned to the school

Quran & Arabic Language Weekend School For Women

Uqbah Mosque Foundation