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  • Staff Handbook 2013-2014

  • In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

    So high [above all] is Allah , the Sovereign, the Truth. And,

    [O Muhammad], do not hasten with [recitation of] the

    Qur'an before its revelation is completed to you, and say,

    "My Lord, increase me in knowledge."

    Surah Taha, Ayah 114

  • Table of Contents

    Welcome Letter/Administration Contact Information Staff Timeline

    TAB 1 - Rules Student Positive Behavior Management Rules

    Reinforcement vs Punishment Examples

    Classroom Management Tools - School Wide Quieting Down Voice Level Class Movement Discipline Policy Disciplinary Action Form Classroom vs. Office Managed Behaviors

    TAB 2 - Expectations Student Expectations Bathroom/Water Breaks Homework Attendance Teacher Expectations Planning Walk-Thru Evaluation Curriculum Leads Homework/Assessment & CMS Study Guides & CMS Printing Resource Pearl of Action/Activity/Gym Days Professionalism Professional Development/Staff Meetings Compensation Staff Expectations Teacher Assistant Expectations Staff and Student Absence/Tardy Policy Dynamic Deeds Program Purpose Nomination

    TAB 3 Lesson Planning Lesson Plan Sample Outline Substitute Lesson Plan Lesson Design Class Routine Bell Work Circle Time Activity Wrap-Up/Review Lesson Tools Venn Diagram Group Work Activity Stations KWL Strategy Nasheeds

    TAB 4 School Tools Classroom Tools Roster Emergency/Special Need Student Contact Information Exit Plans(Tornado/Fire/Lockdown) Fischer Middle School Exterior/Interior Map All Teacher Contact List Teacher Schedule 2013-2014 Al-Falah Calendar 2013-2014 Teacher Room Location(TBA) School Forms TA Contract Agreement Student Emergency Contact Information Sample Introduction Letter Sample Posters

    TAB 5 - CMS CMS User Manual

  • September 6, 2014 Assalamualaikum ICN Al-Falah Academy Teachers, We pray that everyone is well and had a beneficial Ramadan and summer inshAllah. With the advent of our blessed month, we hope that included in your prayers are thoughts about how to support our community and its members, specifically its youngest Muslims. Upon death, mans deeds will stop except for three deeds, namely: a continuous charitable fund, endowment or goodwill; knowledge left for people to benefit from; and a pious righteous and God-fearing child who continuously prays to Allah, for the souls of his parents (Muslim). Each year ICN Al-Falah Academy Alhamdulillah aims to and succeeds in bringing its staff and students closer to truly LOVING, LIVING AND LEARNING ISLAM. The Shura, the Board and the Staff have made great strides in implementing programs and activities to help support, engage and energize our parents, teachers and students. This year inshAllah, we hope to further strengthen our school. Our goal for this year is to provide you with the proper tools to manage your classroom and engage students as well as to build strong relationships with our student body. Let us begin, inshAllah, with a genuine niyyah. For this purpose, we have included a goal/reflection sheet that we hope you all complete and keep with you to address at our post-observation meeting. It is ultimately all of you, the teachers, who will role model, inspire and engage our young Muslims. Alfred Mercier, a French-American lawyer, physician and novelist, once wrote, "What we learn with pleasure we never forget." Attached you will find a document outlining how to prepare yourself for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year and how to build upon your teaching skill set inshAllah. Your lesson plan(s) should have been submitted August 30th, 2014 iA to your team lead (listed on attached outline) and a chart (examples/directions) are also attached. May Allah reward all of you for your efforts inshAllah, Sister Farheen Beg [email protected]

    MA in Education-National Louis University BA in Computer Information Systems/Business Administration-DePaul University Sister Alzena Saleem [email protected]

    MA in Education-University of Michigan BA in Neuroscience & South Asia Studies-University of Pennsylvania

    Academic Operations Co-Chairs

  • Goal Writing and Reflection

    Name: _________________

    Date: ____________

    1)Please write about how you feel you performed last year as a teacher? With classroom

    instruction? With classroom management? Routines? Classroom procedures and setup?

    2)Please write three goals that you have for this year to change/improve your style of teaching,

    instruction, preparation, or anything other area of teaching.

  • ICN Al-Falah Academy Staff Schedule - 2014-2015

    August 23rd, 2014: MANDATORY Teacher Training Meeting - ICN Ogden 10:00am-12:00pm iA

    August 30th, 2014:

    Lesson Plan Outline DUE to your team lead (outline/directions attached) Arabic: Sr Rania Zeethar [email protected]

    Quran: Brother Mahfooz Khan [email protected] ( prek- 3rd grade )

    Sister Amina Quadri [email protected] ( 4th - 7th grades) Islamic Studies: Asfa Fakhruddin [email protected] ( prek - 3rd grade)

    Sr. Beena Farid [email protected] ( 4th - 7th Grades)

    Youth Program Br Naeem Hussaini [email protected]

    *Please respect the privacy of all staff members and use appropriately.

    Saturday, September 6th, 2014: ICN Al-Falah School First Day!! Fischer Middle School at 9:30am (1305 Long Grove Dr Aurora, IL 60504)

    September 2014-May 2015: Scheduled, ongoing teacher in-class observations by Staff/Fellow Teachers/Team Leads Monthly 10-15 minute In-School Professional Development Meetings(See School Calendar)

    October 2014: First Teachers Assignment/Article GivenReview of Article December 2014 In-School Teacher Training Meeting

    January 2015: Second Teachers Assignment/Article Given-Review of Article March 2015 In-School Teacher Training Meeting

    May 2015: Evaluation of Teachers Training Program Due iA May 2015

  • TAB 1 Rules

  • Student Positive Behavior Management Rules

    Rules will be created and displayed in common areas as well as the classroom. The rules

    will be consistent, be positive and set clear expectations. Rules should be kept to a

    minimum and have very clear wording. Students should be involved in defining some of

    the rules for their specific classrooms so they can take ownership. This is one of the first

    activity the students can do as a class. They help the teacher create examples of how they

    can be respectful, responsible, safe, and a good Muslim in the classroom. The other rules

    should be modeled for the students on the first day as well. Posters should be brought to

    school each day and displayed. These rules will apply to hallways, bathrooms, lunch area,

    prayer area and classroom. We will use the following four rules:

    Be Respectful

    Be Responsible

    Be Safe

    Be A Good Muslim

    POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT Although reinforcement and punishment can be equally effective in reducing specific target

    behaviors in the classroom, reinforcement is by far more effective in helping children

    develop alternative, more functional behaviors. When Jeremy was in third grade, his

    teacher instituted a procedure in which he would receive a tally mark if she looked over

    and saw that he was tipping back in his chair. She placed 4 Xs under each chair leg to

    remind him not to lean back. A more positive approach would be to let Jeremy earn a tally

    mark each time she looked over and saw that all four legs were down. This would reinforce

    the desired behavior. It is important to always begin with a number of reinforcing

    strategies before resorting to punishment as a means of reducing unwanted or aversive

    classroom behaviors. The following chart gives specific examples of these desired

    behaviors.

  • REINFORCEMENT VS PUNISHMENT EXAMPLES

    Table- Technique, behavior, consequence, and probable effect

    Classification Exhibited behavior Consequences Probable future

    effect on behavior

    Positive reinforcement

    Jane cleans her room. Jane's parents praise her. Jane will continue to clean her room.

    Positive reinforcement

    Carmen brushes her teeth after meals.

    Carmen receives a nickel each time.

    Carmen will continue to brush her teeth after meals.

    Positive reinforcement

    Rob works quietly at his seat. The teacher praises and rewards Rob.

    Rob will continue to work quietly at his seat.

    Negative reinforcement

    Jason complains that older boys consistently beat him

    up, and he refuses to attend school.

    Jason's parents allow him to remain at home because of his complaints.

    Jason will continue to miss school.

    Negative reinforcement

    Balin complains of headaches when it is time to do homework.

    Balin is allowed to go to bed without doing his homework.

    Balin will have headaches whenever there is homework to do.

    Extinction Jim washes his father's car. Jim's car washing behavior is ignored.

    Jim will stop washing his father's car.

    Extinction Carmen puts glue on Joe's seat.

    Carmen is ignored. Carmen will stop putting glue on Joe's seat.

    Punishment Marta sits on the arm of the chair.

    Marta is spanked each time she sits on the arm of the chair.

    Marta will not sit on the arm of the chair.

    Punishment Takeo puts Gwen's pigtails in the paint.

    The teacher administers the paddle to Takeo's posterior.

    Takeo will not put

    Gwen's pigtail in the paint.

    From Walker, J.E., & Shea, T.M. (1991). Behavior management: A practical approach for educators (5th ed.). New York: Macmillan; adapted by permission.

  • SchoolWide Classroom Management

    Tools

    Al-Falah Academy will create a universal symbol for two procedures. Specifically, these

    will simplify the process of quieting down and setting the expectation for the noise level.

    These should be clearly explained, rehearsed and reinforced. Harry Wong, author of The

    First Days of School, states A rule is a dare to be broken, whereas, a procedure is not. A

    procedure is a do; a step to be learned.

    QUIETING DOWN

    A countdown demonstrated on the hands will be used to allow 5 seconds for the students

    to quiet down to a voice level of 0. Teacher will say out loud 5 4 3 2 1 and demonstrate

    the corresponding number of fingers on his or her hand. Students will also put up their

    hands and do the countdown but only with their hands and remain quiet through the

    process.

    VOICE LEVEL

    A chart will be displayed in the classroom explaining the different levels of noise. The

    expected voice level will change depending on the activity and area of the activity.

    Teachers are expected to teach this on the first day and reinforce it throughout the first

    month. Teachers should clearly explain each level and state which level is expected before

    the beginning of each activity. According to smartclassroommanagement.com, Your

    students need to know during every minute of the school day whether its an allowable time to

    talk, who theyre free to talk with, and what volume level is appropriate.

  • VOICE LEVEL DESCRIPTION CHART

    The following chart explains the difference in each voice level. The expected voice level

    should be clearly stated before each activity and the expectation should be written on the

    board.

    Voice Level Description Visual Suggested Areas

    0 No Talking

    Classroom Prayer Hall

    1 Whisper

    Classroom Hallway Voice

    2 Normal voice (Work with others)

    Classroom Cafeteria Voice Gym Voice

    3 Outside Voice Presentation Voice

    Recess Presentation

    CLASS MOVEMENT EXPECTATIONS SPECIFIC ACTIVITY

    The following charts can be used as a guide for the expected type of voice level, method of

    requesting help, and the allowed movement. Students should be made aware of the

    appropriate methods and time for asking for help. For example, if a group of students are

    presenting, it may not be the appropriate time for those in the audience to ask questions. If

    a teacher is instructing, it is not the appropriate time for students to move around for

    socializing, getting Kleenex, going to the bathroom or sharpening pencils. Depending on

    your comfort level, these can be written on the board or orally stated.

  • Teacher Time The teacher is instructing

    the students

    Voice Level 0

    Getting Help Wait

    Movement None

    Test/Quiz All or some students are taking an assessment

    Voice Level 0

    Getting Help Raise Hand

    Movement Raise Hand

  • Presentation Student(s) are presenting to the class

    Voice Level 3(Speaker) 0(Audience)

    Getting Help Wait

    Movement None

    Group Work Students are working in partners or groups.

    Voice Level 2

    Getting Help Raise Hand Ask Partner or Neighbor

    Movement Allowed

  • Individual Work Students are working independently.

    Voice Level 1

    Getting Help Ask Neighbor (if teacher allows) Raise Hand

    Movement Allowed

  • Discipline Policy

    Discipline: A Shared Responsibility: In order to maximize student achievement and academic performance, students must follow school wide and classroom rules. Discipline is a process of growth by which an individual acquires self-direction and self-control. The disciplined person assumes responsibility for his/her own action in accordance with socially accepted behavior. An effective discipline program must have the cooperation and support of all persons involved.

    Positive Reinforcement: The key to maintaining an effective discipline program is the use of positive reinforcement activities. It is the schools policy to inform parents about the positive progress students are making in school through regular citizenship awards, notes home, award assemblies, and special activities.

    Referral Procedures: The referral policy for unacceptable behavior in class, on the yard, or to and from school is as follows: (Each step represents a systematic process designed to alleviate unacceptable behavior.

    NOTE: Behavior which threatens the safety of any individual is subject to immediate suspension.

    Step 1:Teacher counsels student and documents appropriate interventions

    Step 2:Teacher informs parent by phone or letter and records information into a log.

    Step 3:Child is brought down to the office. Parent is notified and asked to take student home early. Parent-Teacher-Discipline Committee conference is scheduled for following week.

    Step 4:Administrator/Discipline Committee counsels student and appropriate interventions are taken.

    Step 5:Administrator/Discipline Committee informs parent by phone or letter.

    Step 6:Child is brought down to office. Parent is notified and asked to take student home early. Parent conference is scheduled and appropriate interventions are taken.

    Step 7:Student is suspended and parents are notified in writing.

    At each step in the referral process, interventions/consequences, appropriate to the offense, will be implemented which will alleviate specific inappropriate behavior. He/she must make up the work missed that day.

    Unacceptable Behavior: (May result in immediate suspension or expulsion).

    Assault verbal or physical threat or action against another person.

    Weapons possession of any item or dangerous object which could cause injury to any person (which includes fireworks).

    Smoking, drugs or alcohol use or possession Vandalism destruction or attempted destruction of school or private property.

    Vulgarity or profanity

    Deliberate classroom disruption

    Defiance of authority

    Theft or extortion

    Sexual Harassment

    Prohibited Items:

    Telephones, Radios, Nintendo, or other electronic games

    Any gang identification paraphernalia or dress

    Cigarette lighters or matches

    Toys (cap pistols, marbles, etc.)

    Please leave all electronic equipment at home. Cell phones, IPods, CD players, etcinterfere with the academic program and are not allowed at school. When they disrupt the academic program, they will be confiscated.

  • First Offense: Parent retrieves the item.

    Second Offense: Items will be returned at the end of the school year.

    The school will not be responsible for any item brought to school, which was confiscated, lost or damaged.

    REQUEST FOR DISCIPLINARYACTION FORM

    Student Name: Grade: Teacher Name: Date: Request Submitted By:

    Detailed description of Violation (include incident, date, time, etc.)

    History of violations (IF ANY):

    Description of attempts to resolve the issue directly with student:

    Notes/Comments:

  • CLASSROOM VS OFFICE MANAGED BEHAVIORS

    The following is a t-chart which explains the two different types of behavior violations that

    may occur in the classroom. Please use your best professional judgment when dealing with

    such situations. However, the chart below may assist you in differentiating between

    violations that can be managed in the classroom versus those behaviors that may be a

    higher violation and need the attention of the front office.

    Behavior Management

    Classroom Office

    Cheating/plagiarism

    Defiance/Disrespect/ Noncompliance (Minor)

    Dishonesty

    Disruption

    Dress code issue

    Gum chewing

    Inappropriate language

    Missing supplies

    Physical contact/aggression (Minor)

    Property misuse (Minor)

    Teasing (Minor)

    Theft (Minor)

    Continuous Use of Cell Phones

    Abusive Language

    Cheating/Lying Repeatedly

    Defiance/Disrespect/ Noncompliance / Insubordination (Major)

    Disruptions (Major)

    Fighting/Major Physical Aggression

    Forgery

    Harassment/Bullying

    Tardy

    Theft (Major)

    Vandalism

    Reference to weapons

  • TAB 2 Expectations

  • Student Expectations

    The following are the expectations for Al-Falah Academy students for this year.

    FOLLOW SCHOOL RULES

    Be RespectfulTo oneself, to others and to all property.

    Be ResponsibleBe responsible for your words and actions.

    Be SafeKeep our school environment safe.

    Be a Good Muslim - Follow the Quran and Sunnah

    BATHROOM AND WATER BREAKS

    Students are allowed to use the bathroom and drinking fountain at the teachers discretion.

    Students in pre-k to 2nd grade should be accompanied to the bathroom by an adult (teacher

    or TA). Students in grades 3 and above can use the bathroom without an adult, however,

    only one student should be allowed to leave the room at a time for a bathroom/drinking

    break. If an emergency ensues, teachers and TAs should be able to account for each

    student and thus, these bathroom rules will allow for proper accounting inshAllah.

    HOMEWORK:

    Homework/Projects should be completed and handed in/checked when due at the each

    teachers discretion. Homework/Projects for pre-k to 2nd grade may require parental

    guidance and parents will need to access the Course Management System to retrieve

    assignments inshaAllah. Children in grades 3rd and above are responsible for their own

    homework/projects and/or accessing the Course Management System to retrieve their

    assignments inshaAllah. If parental assistance is needed, teachers are required to inform

    the parents.

    ATTENDANCE

  • Students are expected to attend Islamic School each week. If they are unable to attend, a

    parent/guardian MUST email or send a message via the Course Management System(see

    CMS section at the end) to the class teachers to inform them of their childs absence. All

    class and homework assignments must be completed within the timeframe of the childs

    absence. Thus, if a child was absent for two weeks, he/she has two weeks to complete all of

    the missing in-class work and homework assignments.

    TECHNOLOGY

    Students cannot use any hand held device, including cell phones during school hours. If a

    student needs to use the phone for emergency reasons, they will be sent to the office so

    parental contact can be made. All phones should be completely turned off while the

    student is inside the building.

  • TEACHER EXPECTATIONS

    As one of Al-Falah Academys focus this year is on setting clear and attainable expectations

    for our students, the same is expected for our teachers. The following are the expectations

    for our teachers this year.

    BE ON TIME

    Teachers will be expected to arrive 15 minutes prior(9:45AM) to their teaching start time.

    It is very crucial to the success of our students that teachers are prepared to begin

    instruction at the exact start time of class. Teachers should greet their students at the door

    for the first class period. For subsequent periods, Teachers should exit for the next period

    while leaving their TA in the classroom to supervise students. This will ensure that

    teachers are on time for the next period. (See Section below on Tardy/Absence Policy for

    further details.)

    BE PREPARED

    CMS - Teachers will be expected to post their grades and agendas on to CMS by the Friday prior to the lesson date. Section 3 of this binder will clearly state the procedures to use CMS. What should Teachers include in their CMS updates each week?

    MANDATORY Date of Lesson Lesson Topic What was the Purpose/Objective? Activities Conducted (Brief) Homework and/or Assignments (Due Date)

    OPTIONAL

    Upcoming Assignments, Important Dates, Announcements Please Remember (To be on time, Send your child to school with Crayons, No iPhones,

    Check your childs grades, etc.)

    Walk-Thru - The Al-Falah Academy will be conducting a walk-thru to provide positive

    feedback to the staff. The principal or other administration staff will make at least 1 visit to

  • the classrooms (scheduled 2nd Semester). The purpose of this observation will be to

    provide feedback and for the administration to become more aware of school happenings.

    Evaluations - Brief, constructive, and unofficial evaluations will be provided to teachers

    after walk-thru or at other times.

    Lesson Plans - Teachers lesson plans should be submitted to the curriculum leads by

    August 12, 2013. The exact outline for the lesson plans will be provided to the teachers

    electronically.

    Curriculum Leads - Teachers are expected to check-in with curriculum leads for

    assistance and on-going development of their classroom. There needs to be an open line of

    communication between both parties.

    Homework, Assessments, Projects - Homework should be effective and interactively

    reinforces the subject matter. Homework should not be busy work. Suggested guidelines

    are that Pre-k - 2 should be 10 minutes. 3-7 is to 20 minutes per class. Homework will be

    done for a completion grade. Projects direction and expectation should be clearly

    stated. It is up to the teacher how to assess his/her students(projects, test, quizzes)

    although no finals or midterms will be given.

    Teachers are responsible for setting the expectations for homework, papers, quizzes, tests

    and projects. Teachers are also responsible for providing students with prior notice (1

    week for homework and quizzes and 2+ weeks for papers, tests and projects) for these

    assessments. Study guides and/or rubrics will be provided, in advance, when necessary.

    Assessment expectations and prior notice will be communicated via the Course

    Management System to parents and students. ICN Al-Falah will not administer Midterm

    and/or Final exams in any class.

    1. Homework needs to be posted the Friday before the Saturday that it is assigned.

    2. Assessments(test and quizzes) and projects need to be posted on CMS 2 weeks

    before they are given or due.

    3. Grades for all assessments need to be inputted a week after they have been give.

  • Grading Policy - Grading will vary by teacher. Teachers are responsible for

    communicating his/her grading policies and procedures to parents and students at the

    beginning of the school year via the Course Management System. Students who are in a

    position of failure will be notified by the teacher via email and phone iA. Parents are

    responsible for monitoring their childs progress via the Course Management System.

    Students receiving failing grades at the end of the school year will not be promoted for the

    following school year.

    Study Guides - Study guides should be provided at least 1 week prior to giving as

    assessment via the CMS(See tab 5) and a paper copy.

    Pearls of Action - A pearl of action is a piece of wisdom from the Quran or Sunnah which

    we hope to convey to our students through various activities during the school day as well

    as through engaging assignments at home. Thepearls, Quranic verses or hadith, will be

    uniform for the entire school; however, the actions, in-school activities and/or home

    assignments, may differ per grade level. We hope to use these Pearls of Action to help our

    students remember Islam not just during salat or in the classroom, but also when doing

    physical activities and everyday activities at home inshaAllah. Ultimately, we hope to help

    students learn to LIVE Islam.

    Each year we hope to focus on two Pearls of Action, one during the first semester and one

    during the second inshAllah. At the beginning of each semester, handouts will be given to

    each student regarding the Pearl of Action for the semester. In school activities regarding

    the Pearls of Action theme for the semester will be conducted during grade-level gym

    time. Furthermore, these specific activities will be organized by the Academic Co-Chairs

    (Sister Farheen Beg and Sister Alzena Saleem) inshAllah. All three teachers (IS, Arabic and

    Quran) as well as their TAs should be present during the activity and outlines regarding

    these activities will be emailed to these teachers in advance inshAllah for reference. At

    home activities/assignments should be done with a parent at home inshAllah and will be

    due TO THE ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHER. Each grade level Islamic Studies teacher will be

    responsible for recording solely whether in-home assignments were completed or not.

    Thus, no specific grades will be given to these assignments.

  • Printing Resources The email alias to submit basic black/white copies print jobs will

    be [email protected]. For detailed or special projects, we can send it to Sr. Najm

    ([email protected]) Deadline will be Wednesday midnight.

    BE PROFESSIONAL

    Professionalism - Teachers must be on time, dressed appropriately, and honest with the

    administration in the case of any issues that arise.

    Absences - Absences need to be pre-approved by the curriculum leads and reported to the

    team leads and the administration. Absences due to an emergency should be kept to a

    minimum and the teacher should submit a substitute lesson plan(see attached substitute

    lesson plan) two days prior to their team lead in case of a planned absence. (See Section

    below on Tardy/Absence Policy for further details.)

    Privacy - The privacy of all students must not be compromised and always upheld.

    Technology - Teachers and TAs cannot use school class room audiovisual equipment, such

    as overhead projectors and computers. If you do need to use technology, please contact the

    administration and arrangements will be made for you.

    Teachers should not use a handheld device, including cell phones, for personal reasons

    while teaching.

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Teachers will be expected to continually grow in their profession. PD will be provided by

    the administration monthly (see calendar) throughout the year during staff meetings. The

    meetings will be mandatory and should be attended the week of the month that they are

    being held. The same meeting will be held multiple times so teachers can attend them

    during their free period. If you teach all three period, the meeting can be repeated during

    lunch or after school. Teachers will also be given an assignment electronically one per

  • semester and each teacher will have three months to complete that assignment. Details

    will follow during staff meetings.

    COMPENSATION

    Teachers who would like to get paid need to send an email to [email protected],

    submit the W9 form, and provide the voided check for direct deposit to the AFA finance

    team([email protected]).

    STAFF EXPECTATIONS

    Any staff that is not a teacher or a teachers assistant, is expected to abide by all the rules

    under the sections titled Be on Time and Be Professional as well as any other

    expectation that is dictated at any time throughout the year by the administration which

    may or may not be included in this handbook. Staff will also be subjected to the Absences

    and Tardy Policy(See below).

  • GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS ASSISTANT:

    Our Goal:

    We must realize that every aspect of our teaching-learning experience conveys values to students and provides opportunities for them to learn about values. From the selection of content, materials and activities, to the arrangement of the classroom, to class rules and management style, students are exposed to and learn values. Teachers and TAs must therefore develop a better awareness of their own values and how those values influence their behavior as role-models and what students ultimately learn from these experiences about themselves, about others and about Islam.

    Selection of TA:

    1. Only enrolled graduate students who are in good academic standing are eligible for teaching

    assistant role.

    2. Enrolled High school students who demonstrate oral proficiency in language and web proficiency.

    3. Only those students who have completed /or took any Islamic knowledge classes, or experience in

    any Islamic school teaching assisting program.

    4. Agreed in following the Dress code option in the school(Girls-hijab and Jilbab)

    Task for his/her Assigned Grades:

    1. TAs are assigned with one/two respected teachers. Most TAs have been assigned with one

    teacher.

    2. TAs need to maintain the discipline of the class at all time and supervise students during activities

    inside/outside of the classroom such as lunch and field trips.

    3. TAs cannot use school class room audiovisual equipment, such as overhead projectors and computers. TAs

    cannot use any handheld devices, including cell phones, during school hours for personal use.

    4. TAs should provide help during school activities that parents attend, such as salah time & lunch time. (for

    pre-K and KG especially).

    5. TAs work with teachers to prepare lesson plans and develop learning materials for class.

    6. Before the start of a school day, TAs and teachers meet via phone or in person and discuss the class topics

    and instructional materials for each period.

    7. TAs assist teachers to upload homework on Friday, a day before the scheduled class.

    8. The 1st period TAs need to arrive at 9:50am(10 minutes before the start of school).

    9. TAs should not leave the class unattended and wait for the assigned teacher and TA for the next class to

    arrive.

    10. TAs should not leave the school premises during school hours. If he/she must leave, he/she needs to get

    permission from the TA Coordinator.

    11. TAs must sign in/sign out each week in the main office .

    12. TAs must report any concerns to the TA coordinator: Sr. Asfa Kashifuddin([email protected]) OR Sr. Zuby Ahmed([email protected])

  • ICN Al-Falah Academy Absences and Tardy Policy

    Students

    All student absences must be reported to the students teacher by the parent BEFORE the

    school day to qualify as an excused absence. If the absence is not reported prior to the

    school day, it will be an unexcused absence unless excused otherwise excused by the

    Principal.

    Students should arrive to school and be in their classrooms by 9:55AM, inshaAllah, for

    attendance. Students who arrive to school after the class start time, 10:00am, will be tardy.

    Students will be given a tardy slip upon arrival. Teachers will mark tardies on their

    attendance forms. Students who are greater than 10 minutes late upon arrival will be

    CHARGED $10 (per child) -on the spot- and given a tardy slip. Students who have no

    tardies by the end of the year will be able to participate in a raffle to win goodies

    (purchased with tardy money).

    >3 consecutive unexcused absences = dropped registration or $50 fee

    > 5 excused absences or >3 unexcused absences = $25 readmission fee

    3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence

    Teachers

    Student absence and tardy policies apply to teachers as well in the following manner:

    >3 unexcused absences = formal meeting with administration

    3 tardies=1 unexcused absence

    Furthermore, each absent teacher must submit a substitute lesson plan in the format

    provided (see next page) AT LEAST TWO DAYS prior to his/her absence. Substitute lesson

    plans should be written explicitly and clearly so that anyone could follow the given

    instructions and inshAllah teach the required lesson. A lack of a substitute lesson plan will

    constitute as 1 unexcused absence.

  • Dynamic Deeds

    Our Dynamic Academy

    ICN Al-Falah Academy will be an institution that recognizes its vision, goals and standards so well that its values are visible, and its behaviors stimulate the growth to become role models for the community and Allahs obedient servants, InshaAllah.

    Values

    Student Centric Quality mindset Results driven Leadership Teamwork Empowerment Diversity Respect Responsibility Inspiration Ethics

    Behaviors

    Passion Enthusiasm Flexibility Creative Willingness to learn Open to Change Motivation by values, not fear Empathy Positive mental attitude Trust Role model

  • TAB 3 Lesson Planning

  • Lesson Plan Outline- Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies

    ICN Al-Falah Academy 2013-2014

    (There is no need to write in complete sentences. A few key words and phrases should

    suffice inshaAllahPlease keep in mind to try to diversify your class introductions and

    coordinating activities from week to week iA. We will inshAllah review how these lesson

    plans are implemented in the classroom at our upcoming Teachers Training Meeting on 7-

    27-13 at ICN Ogden from 10:30-1:30pm. Completed charts are due to your team lead by

    August 12th inshaAllah.)

    School

    Day #

    Topic/Surah/

    Words

    Circle

    Time/Class

    Introduction

    10-15 min.

    Coordinating

    Activity

    20-25 min.

    Homework Or

    Assessment (Quiz/Test or Projects)

    These will be assigned this day and

    collected/assessed the following week. This

    column will help you create your gradebook within the

    CMS system.

    Example

    (Pre-K to

    2nd

    Grade)

    Examples:

    1. Zakat 2. Surah Fatiha 3. Allah in Arabic

    Examples:

    1.2. & 3. : Circle Time

    on Floor, Nasheeds

    Topic specific

    story/Short Book/Simple

    Discussion/Rhymes/Etc.

    Examples:

    1.2. & 3.: Craft,

    Game, Activity

    Stations, Student

    Presentations,

    Coloring,

    Group/Partner Work,

    Etc.

    No formal

    assessments for

    pre-k and KG.

    Ex. Color pp. 9-10

    in Islam Book or

    Quiz Chapter 1-on

    the First Pillar of

    Islam

    Example

    (3rd Grade

    and

    above)

    Examples;

    1. Battle of Badr 2. Surah Maun 3. Prophet

    Names in Arabic

    Examples:

    1.2.& 3.: Story,

    Rhymes, Book,

    DiscussionPeer-led or

    within Groups,

    Journaling, Brief

    Lecture, Presentations,

    Short Videos, Ice

    Breaker, Review, Etc.

    Examples:

    1.2.&3.: Craft for older

    students, Games,

    Activity Stations,

    Student Presentations,

    Quiz/Test,Simulations,

    Group/Partner work,

    Reading Activity,

    Lecture, Journaling,

    Examples:

    HW Chapter 3

    Review questions

    or Quiz chapters 1-

    3 next week or Test

    on Memorization of

    Surah Maun or Test

    on Arabic Spelling

    Prophet Names,

  • Etc. etc.

  • SUBSTITUTE LESSON PLAN (Please be as explicit and as clear as possible in your instructions iA.) Teacher: _______________________________________ Grade Level, Section and Class Period: ____________________________________ Class: Arabic Quranic Studies Islamic Studies Topic:

    Homework Being Checked & Bellwork Assignment: (5-10 minutes) Introductory Activity: If information is discussed, please attach lecture notes/Surah/Arabic words/Story/etc. (10-15 minutes) Activity: If information is discussed, please attach lecture notes/Surah/Arabic words/Story/Craft Materials, etc. (20-25 minutes) Wrap-up and Homework for next week: (5-10 minutes)

  • CLASS ROUTINES:

    What is a class routine?

    A class routine refers to specific behaviors and activities that are taught in order to provide

    smooth, uninterrupted class operation.

    Why use a class routine?

    Class routines allow for the use of many, varying means of engaging students allowing

    teachers to target multiple learning styles (i.e. visual learner, auditory learner, spatial

    learner, etc.) within one class period. Furthermore, the more [brain] systems that are

    engaged over time, the greater the strength and resiliency of the connections and

    memories (Jensen 2003).

    Class routines also allow for better classroom management. Routines, when carefully

    taught, can save large amounts of time during the year. When students know exactly what

    is expected of them in a variety of situations (when listening, asking a question, doing an

    activity, etc.), the time saved can be spent teaching rather than organizing or disciplining.

    Below is a basic framework for a class routine for Pre-k to 2nd Grade and also for 3rd Grade

    to 5th Grade. The framework specifics are discussed below.

    50 minute Pre-k-2nd Grade Class Routine:

    5-10 min Bellwork/Check Homework

    10-15 min Circle Time

    20 min Activity

    5-10 Wrap Up/Review

    50 minute 3rd Grade-5th Grade Class Routine:

    5-10 min Bellwork/Check Homework

    10-15 Circle Time (Story/Conversation)

    20 min Activity

    5-10 Wrap Up/Review

    BELLWORK

  • What is a bellwork?

    Bellwork is work that is usually independent student work. While students are

    completing bellwork, teachers are given the opportunity to take roll, check homework, etc.

    Examples:

    1. Before class begins, a question is written on the board ( a review question, a personal

    question, etc.) which the students have to answer in their notebooks. Since the students

    are aware of their bellwork each class period, when they enter the classroom they

    immediately take out their notebook and a pencil and begin work. Possible bellwork

    questions could be: What do you remember about Fasting from last week? Please answer

    with at least 5 sentences. Or Should Muslims pray in public places? Please answer with

    your opinion and use your Quranic/Hadith knowledge to back up your answer. Or (for

    younger children) Please color pp. 9 & 10 in your Red Book.

    2. Pair up with a partner and go over your homework assignment. If you have different

    answers, use your book to find the correct answers. (This bellwork should be written on

    the board so that students come in and immediately know what to do.)

    CIRCLE TIME

    What is Circle Time?

    (This can be used for all grade levels, older students may form a circle with their desks,

    younger students may sit on the floor.)

    Circle time is when students are brought to an area of the classroom and taught to sit in a

    circle (all in the same manner-cross-legged, hands in own laps) with the teacher and TA.

    By sitting in a circle everyone is visible to everyone else. This physical visibility fosters

    emotional visibility. Each childs chance of feeling significant is enhanced and thus allows

    for greater individual participation and increased bonding between students in the same

    class or grade level. Furthermore, circle time allows for children to move during the class

    period which is essential to keep ALL AGED students alert and engaged.

    Examples:

  • 1. What can we accomplish during circle time? For younger students (pre-k to 2nd

    grade), circle time can have its own routine as follows: (Repetition also allows for

    memorization.)

    2. 2 min: Salaams and Opening Dua (Same Every Sat.)

    3. 3-4 min: Nasheeds (See Section 5 for Songs-Sing the same ones Every Sat.)

    4. 3 min: Review of Last Week (Since we see students only once a week, this review is

    helpful to help students remember previous material and connect new material to old.)

    5. 8-10 min: Lesson (This could be the teacher showing books/pictures/videos or the

    teacher asking the students a question and receiving answers or select students could talk

    about their completed homework-which relates to the days lesson or the teacher could

    tell a story.)

    6. For older students, the circle time could actually be conducted in a circle or as a group.

    A 10-15 minute circle time could be used for telling a story, presenting select projects,

    discussing homework, taking a quiz, having a discussion/conversation, giving a brief

    interactive lesson, etc. Remember that your students are in the SAME CLASSROOM FOR

    THREE HOURS so movement at this time during each class period may be worthwhile.

    ACTIVITY

    What is the Activity?

    The Activity is the bulk of your class. For all age levels, the activity should be a creative

    approach to help students build further connections on the lesson material presented

    during circle time. (Sometimes for older students, the activity is a time in which new

    lesson material is presented.) Again, please remember that we would like our students to

    have fun and LOVE IslamSo, hard work to create enticing and engaging lesson plans will

    not only facilitate the learning process but also motivate students to attend school and

    participate iA!

    Examples:

  • 1. For younger students (pre-k to 2nd Grade): The activity could be a craft or activity

    stations (see Section 5 for details) or group work/group presentations (see Section 5 for

    details).

    2. For older students: The activity could be group work/group presentations (see Section

    5 for details), activity stations (see Section 5 for details), reading a current event/excerpt

    from a book and analysis/discussion (See Section 5 for details), an interactive lecture, a

    brief related movie, etc.

    WRAP-UP/REVIEW

    What is the Wrap-up/Review? The wrap up is the last 5-7 minutes of class. This is the time students should put activity

    materials away/put the classroom back in order. The wrap-up/review is a VERY important

    segment of the class because it helps students retain information and continue to make

    connections between various topics/themes.

    Examples:

    1. Elaboration: For all agesHave the students translate what they learned into their

    own words. Ask a review question and have select students answer.

    2. Integration: For all agesAsk a review question that compares/contrasts different

    lessons. Have select students answer.

    3. Organization: For all agesHave students organize the lesson material in a different

    method. For example, if the students learned about two different battles via a story during

    class, have the students make a Venn Diagram (See Section 5 for details) to compare and

    contrast the stories during a review. For younger kids, they may have learned the steps of

    wudhu via mimicking teacher hand motions during classFor review, ask them to line up

    wudhu pictures in sequence.

  • ACTIVITY TOOLS

    Venn Diagrams

    Venn diagram organizers are especially useful in creating vocabulary categories that share

    certain characteristics. (about.com)

    Example: Venn Diagrams can be used at all grade levels. Older students can make Venn

    Diagrams on their own or in pairs/groups and teachers can make diagrams on a board for

    younger students (who are providing the answers). Teachers could compare: 2 Arabic

    Words, 2 Surahs, 2 Ayahs, 2 battles during the Prophets time, 2 Prophets, Muslim Children

    v. Non-Muslim Children, Fard v. Nafl, etc. * Extension: One could make a Venn Diagram

    with three or four intersecting circles also.

  • Group Work

    "If we expect students to work together, we must teach them social skills just as

    purposefully and precisely as we teach them academic skills" (Ostlund, 1992, p. 32).

    Group work is a method of teaching which allows students to learn how to work

    collectively toward a common goal. Group work in Islamic School (since we meet only once

    a week) allows for students to get to know one another at a different level inshaAllah.

    Furthermore, group work allows for groups to either discuss many different topics (a

    different topic per group) or to see the differences/similarities within one topic (same

    topic discussed within each group). Students should be allowed to choose their own

    groups at times and the teacher should assign groups at times.

    For older students, roles can be defined within groups in order to maximize efficiency and

    ensure that each student participates. Possible roles could be: Recorder, Material

    Gatherer, Presenter, etc.

    Examples:

    1. Younger students:

    When discussing the 5 Pillars, a teacher could split the class into five groups and assign

    students to draw on a piece of paper pictures that represent their groups assigned pillar.

    The last 10 minutes of class should be designated for presentation of the pillars. For Quran

    and Arabic, students could be split into groups to draw a picture of what a Surah/Arabic

    word meansPresentations of Group work can be conducted at the end of class.

    2. Older students:

    Debate: Some groups can have a one side of a debate and the other groups have another

    side. Use the last 15 minutes for the groups to debate a topic with one another with

    teacher mediation assistance. Ex. Current Events, Why we should/shouldnt listen to

    music, pros/cons of a battleThe teacher could either culminate the class with Quranic

    verses and/or Hadith pertaining to the topic or they could require the students to research

    Quranic verses and/or Hadith to back-up their viewpoints.

    Surah/Arabic Memorization: Students can recite a Surah to each other by memorization

    inshaAllah. The other students would use their books to check proper recitation. The

    teacher would travel between groups to hear students recite individually within groups.

    Craft: Materials could be provided and each group could be assigned to create a battle

    scene or the Kabaa using only the materials provided. There are no specific instructions

    for design so that creativity can be displayed iA.

  • Activity Stations

    Activity stations are different stations within the classroom (usually no more than 4) at

    which the students are to make a craft, complete a worksheet, explore, read, etc. Students

    are to be organized into groups, usually the same number of groups as activity stations.

    The assignment at each activity station should be no longer than 5-7 minutes (and timed),

    when time is up, the teacher should announce for the groups to rotate clockwise to the next

    station. Activity stations allow for the in-depth exploration of one topic via various

    methods.

    Examples:

    Topic-Zakat

    1. Craft-Decorate your own Zakat jar with stickers

    2. Read and talk about hadith/quranic verse about zakat with TA

    3. Write a letter to a family member/friend about donating to the masjid.

    Topic-Arabic Word

    1. Discuss meaning of word and the Surah it is in with TA/teacher

    2. Write the word until memorized

    3. Create a page with the word and drawing below to show meaning

    Topic-Current Event

    1. Read short article/excerpt, discuss

    2. Find quranic verses/hadith on topic

    3. Write your thoughts in a journal on topic.

    K-W-L Reading Strategy

  • What you Know, What you want to learn, what you Learned

    Description

    K-W-L (Ogle, 1986) is an instructional reading strategy that is used to guide students

    through a text. Students begin by brainstorming everything they Know about a topic. This

    information is recorded in the K column of a K-W-L chart. Students then generate a list of

    questions about what they Want to Know about the topic. These questions are listed in the

    W column of the chart. During or after reading, students answer the questions that are in

    the W column. This new information that they have Learned is recorded in the L column of

    the K-W-L chart.

    Purpose

    The K-W-L strategy serves several purposes:

    1. Elicits students prior knowledge of the topic of the text.

    2. Sets a purpose for reading.

    3. Helps students to monitor their comprehension.

    How to use the K-W-L strategy

    1. Choose a text. This strategy works best with expository texts.

    2. Create a K-W-L chart. The teacher should create a chart on the blackboard or on an

    overhead transparency. In addition, the students should have their own chart on which to

    record information. (Below is an example of a K-W-L chart.)

    K W L

    3. Ask students to brainstorm words, terms, or phrases they associate with a topic. The

    teacher and students record these associations in the K column of their charts. This is done

    until students run out of ideas.

  • K Column Suggestions

    a. Have questions ready to help students brainstorm their

    ideas. Sometimes students need more prompting than, Tell me

    everything you know about _____, to get them started.

    b. Encourage students to explain their associations. This is

    especially important for those associations that are vague or unusual.

    Ask, What made you think of that?

    Ask students what they want to learn about the topic. The teacher and students record

    these questions in the W column of their charts. This is done until students run out of ideas

    for questions. If students respond with statements, turn them into questions before

    recording them in the W column.

    W Column Suggestions

    a. Ask an alternative question for generating ideas for the W

    column. If, in response to What do you want to learn about this topic?

    your students are either having trouble coming up with ideas, or are

    saying, nothing, try asking one of the following questions instead:

    What do you think you will learn about this topic from the text you will

    be reading?

    Choose an idea from the K column and ask, What would you like to

    learn more about this idea?

    b. Come prepared with your own questions to add to the W

    column. You might want students to focus on ideas in the text on which

    the students questions are not likely to focus them. Be sure not too add

    too many of your own questions, however. The majority of the questions

    in the W column should be student-generated.

    4. Have students read the text and fill out the L column of their charts. Students should

    look for the answers to the questions in their W column. Students can fill out their L

    columns either during or after reading.

  • L Column Suggestions

    a. In addition to answering the W column questions,

    encourage students to write in the L column anything they found

    especially interesting. To distinguish between the answers to their

    questions and the ideas they found interesting, have students code the

    information in their L columns. For example, they can put a check mark

    next to the information that answers questions from the K column. And

    they can put a star next to ideas that they found interesting.

    b. Have students consult other resources to find out the

    answers to questions that were not answered in the text. (It is unlikely

    that all of the students questions in the W column will be answered by

    the text.)

    5. Discuss the information that students recorded in the L column.

    Ogle, D.M. 1986. K-W-L: A teaching model that develops active reading of expository text.

    Reading Teacher 39: 564-570.

    Example

    Following is an example of a completed K-W-L chart that students might complete if they

    were reading a text about gravity.

    Topic: GRAVITY

    K W L

  • It keeps us

    from floating

    around.

    It

    makes things

    fall.

    There

    is less gravity

    on the

    moon.

    Isaac

    Newton

    discovered

    gravity.

    What is

    gravity?

    Why is

    there less gravity on

    the moon?

    How

    did Newton discover

    gravity?

    What

    determines how fast

    something will fall to

    the ground? (teacher

    question)

    Gravity is the force that pulls objects

    towards Earth.

    The amount of

    gravity there is depends on the

    masses of the objects involved. The

    moon is a lot less massive than the

    earth, so there is less gravity on the

    moon than there is on earth.

    Air

    resistance determines how fast

    something will fall to the ground.

    * The students question about Newton was not answered in the text. Students should be

    encouraged to consult other sources to find out the answer to this question. (National

    Education Association)

    Nasheeds (more can be provided upon request)

    (Sung to the tune of Skip to my Lou)

    Salaam. How are you? (Repeat 3 times)

    How are you today?

    Alhamdulillah (Repeat 3 times)

    I am fine today.

    I am Muslim, Yes I am (Repeat 3 times)

    I am a Muslim kid.

    Turn to your Neighbor and Shake His Hand (Repeat 3 times)

    How are you today?

  • TAB 4 School Tools

  • Informational Sheets, Rosters, Forms, Posters, Maps

    In this section, please include the:

    1. Rosters for all your classes.

    2. Completed students contact information sheets.

    Also, included are the maps for emergencies and class locations.

    Fire

    Find the nearest exit and leave in a single file line using a voice level of 0. Teachers should

    take their class roster and take a roll call once outside and inform the administration in

    case a student is missing. Teachers should not bring their students back into the building

    until told to do so. Please share with your students the location of the nearest exit door to

    your classroom.

    Tornado

    All classes will exit their classroom in a single file line at a voice level 0 and walk to the

    basement. All students will sit facing the wall with their heads down and covered with

    their hands. Students should wait for their teacher to tell them when it is safe to return to

    the classroom. Teachers should carry their roster with them so they can keep a count of all

    the students. Specific tornado location assignments information will be provided at the

    start of the school.

    Lockdown

    All students should sit under their desk and away from the door and hallways. The

    classroom door should be locked and not opened for anyone except the emergency

    authorities or wait for an announcement to be made over the intercom. Teachers should

    grab any student in the hallway and immediately pull that student in before locking his/her

    door.

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    Arabic

    Sr. Shireen Sayeedi-- TA Maleeha

    Qur'an

    Br. Ismail Sayeedi-- TA Ashraf Ali

    Teacher Schedule 2013 - 2014

  • Hussain Abedi

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    Mahreen Yahya

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    Mahreen Yahya

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    Shahab

    Qur'an

    Br.Obaidullah Razi--TA Nawfal

    Memon

    210

    5th Grade

    Section 1

    Islamic Studies

    Br. Mohammed Kamran -- TA

    Danyal Neaz

    Arabic

    Br.Mohammed Nabil Alkasar--

    TA Nawfal Memon

    Qur'an

    Sr.Safa Farid & Mesha

    Fakhruddin-- TA Haniya Husein

    212

    5th Grade

    Section 2

    Arabic

    Br.Mohammed Nabil Alkasar--

    TA Nawfal Memon

    Qur'an Sr.Safa Farid & Mesha

    Fakhruddin-- TA Haniya Husein

    Islamic StudiesBr. Mohammed

    Kamran -- TA Danyal Neaz

    215

    6th Grade

    Section 1

    Arabic

    Sr. Alaa Elashmawi-- TA Zahra

    Ali

    Islamic Studies Sr.

    Maham Ahmed-- TA Sameen Ali

    Qur'an Br.

    Abdul Qadir Karim & Sr. Fatima

    Karim-- TA Armaan Shah

    216

    6th Grade

    Section 2

    Qur'an Br.

    Abdul Qadir Karim & Sr. Fatima

    Karim-- TA Armaan Shah

    Arabic

    Sr. Alaa Elashmawi-- TA Zahra

    Ali

    Islamic Studies Sr.

    Maham Ahmed-- TA Sameen Ali

    217

    7th Grade

    Section 1

    Islamic Studies

    Sr. Yasmin Khadri-- TA Mahin

    Cassim

    Qur'an Br.

    Zaki Sharabash -- TA Ashraf Ali

    Arabic

    Sr. Nesma Elbatanouny-- TA Nisma

    Ahmed

    218

    7th Grade

    Section 2

    Arabic

    Sr. Nesma Elbatanouny-- TA

    Nisma Ahmed

    Islamic Studies

    Sr. Yasmin Khadri-- TA Mahin

    Cassim

    Qur'an Sr.

    Iman Hassan--TA Mena El Tawil

    Period 1 Period 2 Lunch

    Room # Class 10.00 -11:25 11:25-12:50 12:55-1:15

    219 YP Girls Qur'an & Islamic Topics

    Sr. Fatimah Murad

    Seerah of RasoolAllah (s) Sr.

    Anjum Mohsinuddin Only two periods 1.30 mins./session

    222 YP Boys

    Qur'an & Islamic Topics

    Shaykh Ahmed Saeed-- TA

    Shayan Bassini

    Seerah of RasoolAllah (s)

    Sr. Saimah Shah Only two periods 1.30 mins./session

  • Date STATUS

    ICN AL-FALAH ACADEMY

    CALENDAR 2014/2015 9/6/2014

    AVAILABLE Classes Begin

    9/13/2014 AVAILABLE

    9/20/2014 AVAILABLE

    9/27/2014 AVAILABLE Hajj Program

    10/4/2014 UNAVAILABLE Eid ul Adha Break

    10/11/2014 AVAILABLE

    10/18/2014 AVAILABLE

    10/25/2014 AVAILABLE

    11/1/2014 AVAILABLE

    11/8/2014 AVAILABLE

    11/15/2014 AVAILABLE Salah Connection

    11/22/2014 AVAILABLE Salah Connection

    11/29/2014 UNAVAILABLE Thanksgiving Break

    12/6/2014 AVAILABLE

    12/7/2014 SUNDAY PTC

    12/13/2014 AVAILABLE

    12/20/2014 AVAILABLE

    12/27/2015-1/10/15 UNAVAILABLE Winter Break

    1/17/2015 AVAILABLE

    1/24/2015 AVAILABLE

  • 1/31/2015 AVAILABLE

    2/7/2015 AVAILABLE Quiz Bowl Competition (QBC)

    2/14/2015 AVAILABLE QBC

    2/21/2015 AVAILABLE QBC

    2/27/2015 UNAVAILABLE Field Trip TBD

    3/7/2015 AVAILABLE

    3/14/2015 AVAILABLE

    3/21/2015 AVAILABLE

    3/22/2015 SUNDAY Qur'an Recitation Competition

    3/28/2015- 4/4/15 AVAILABLE Spring Break

    4/11/2015 AVAILABLE

    4/18/2015 AVAILABLE

    4/25/2015 AVAILABLE

    5/2/2015 AVAILABLE

    5/9/2015 AVAILABLE Graduation (Pre-K through 4th Grade)

    5/16/2015 AVAILABLE Graduation (5th through Youth Program)

    5/17/2015 SUNDAY Annual Staff & Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

    9/6/2014 AVAILABLE Classes Begin

    9/13/2014 AVAILABLE

  • ICN Weekend School Learn, Love and Live Islam

    Welcome to ICN Weekend School Grade __

    [teacher name]

    [phone number/ email address]

    Assalamu Alaikum! My name is [teacher name] and InshAllah this year I will be your childs

    (subject name) this year. I will be teaching (subject name) in a manner that will be fun,

    engaging, and educational. We will be doing many projects, activities, and presentations to

    help you learn and apply what you learn in to your life! Welcome and I am looking forward to a

    great school year inshaAllah.

    School Rules:

    1. Be Respectful To yourself, to others and to property.

    2. Be Responsible Be responsible for your words and actions.

    3. Be Safe Keep our school environment and its students safe.

    4. Be a Good Muslim Follow the Quran and Sunnah.

    Tests and Quizzes: Tests and quizzes will be given sparingly throughout the year. Students will have advance

    notice of the tests and quizzes and a study guide will be provided in advance as well. All information will be

    posted on the Course Management System in advance. For CMS support, please email [email protected]

    Homework/Projects: Homework assignments can be given weekly and will be due the following Saturday.

    Homework will build upon the material present in class that day. There will also be some projects and

    presentations that will be assigned. Details will be provided in advance. I also encourage all parents to spend

    time reviewing the homework assignments with their child. . All information will be posted on the Course

    Management System in advance.

    Participation: In order for a class to be successful, participation and discussion is essential. I encourage

    students to answer questions and share their opinions whenever possible. Please encourage your child to

    speak in class and share their thoughts.

    Absences: Please let me know of pre-planned absences in advance either through email (your email address)

    or by giving me a phone call (phone number). Tests and homework must be made up within the same time

    frame as was missed by your child. (2 weeks missed = 2 weeks to make up all missing work)

    Parent Contribution: I believe success will come when parents, teachers and students all put in effort.

    Parent contribution is necessary for an engaged student. Please be active and involved in what your

    child is doing and feel free to contact me anytime. InshaAllah we will work together to create a great

    and successful team! Please check the CMS and your email frequently and contact me if you have any

    questions or concerns!

  • Be Respectful

    Be Responsible

    Be Safe

    Be A Good Muslim

  • Al-Falah

    Academy 1. Be Respectful

    To yourself, to others and to property.

    2. Be Responsible Be responsible for your words and

    actions.

    3. Be Safe Keep our school environment and its

    students safe.

    4. Be a Good Muslim Follow the Quran and Sunnah.

  • Al-Falah

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  • TAB 5 CMS

  • To login to CMS, follow the steps below:

    1. Visit http://www.icnschool.org. 2. Click on Enter and then click on Course Management on the left-hand. 3. You should now be in the Course Management System's front-page. 4. Click on Login from the top-right corner of the page. 5. Enter your email address as the username and 1234 as the password. 6. Click on the Login button.

    The following is a users guide for implementing basic procedures on the CMS.

    You can also visit the following websites for further video tutorials.

    How to update weekly lesson plan http://youtu.be/I-bbhWjAUp8 How to upload homework, project or study guide http://youtu.be/FYoV2ocNINM How to enter grades http://youtu.be/fdtpFp6-Gms How to use messaging http://youtu.be/qH6LwOL7BjQ