Asalaam Alakium! 

We are pleased to have you and your family as a part of our Sunday School

Program. It is our mission to provide a safe, nourishing Islamic educational

environment that encourages, growth learning and Islamic values. There are

many new changes that are on the horizon this year. It is our hope that with your

participation in your child’s education; coupled with the committed staff and age

appropriate curriculum that we can instill the Islamic values and understanding

of the Quran that will impact your children for years to come.  

We look forward to your participation and reinforcement of the lesson plans here at school. 

This handbook is to provide information about the Sunday School Program. It is the purpose of this handbook to provide information regarding the policies, procedures and best practices for the administration of our Sunday school. 
 

Administration: 

The Charleston Sunday School Administration is onsite and available to the students

and parents each Sunday. Office hours are from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. 

To discuss a specific issue an appointment is encouraged, however not required.

Below are is a list of administrators: 

1. Principal
2. Education Committee
3. Two Security Officers
4. Librarian and Assistant Librarians
5. Administrative Assistants

 
 

Education Secreatary:   Sr May Safi

Principal :   Sr Reshma Khan

 
School Committee:

Imam Melhem

Brother Zahid

Sr Huwaida

Sr Ruby 

Administrative Assitant: Sr Briton 

All major decisions regarding school is taken by voting by the entire school committee 
 

ADMISSION /ENROLLMENT

The child should be at least 4 years of age by September 1 to be eligible for enrollment in

Pre‐K. 

PLANNED AGE GROUPS/CLASS LEVELS Following are the grades and the corresponding age groups:

Beginners: Age 5

Grade I Ages 6 and 7 yr

Grade II Ages  7 and 8yr

Grade III Ages 8 and 9 yr

Grade IV ages 10 and 11

Grade V Ages 11 and 12

Middle school Age 13 onwards. 

• The child is required to be enrolled by his/her parent or guardian.

The registration application form must be completely filled out for the new students and

updated by current information for old students.

The student may begin school as soon as the registration form has been filled out.

• Since all Ibadah mandates reading and recitation of The Holy Quran and other supplications in Arabic, the mandatory pre-requisite for grades 3 and above shall be child's ability to read Islamic Arabic. In other words, a child will not be placed in a grade level 3 or above in the Standard curriculum unless he or she meets the required pre-requisite.
• Those students who do not meet the educational requirements for their grade and have an age difference of more than two years from their grade level will be placed in non-standard classes. The Non-Standard grades will be setup starting with grade K, based on space, students and teaching resources and only after all the needs of standard classes have been met. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• If a Child is requested for admission in a class higher than his/her age group, the School/teachers will conduct a comprehensive examination based upon the requested class’s curriculum to validate the student’s knowledge. The teacher must be satisfied by the student general knowledge to be able to fit in the requested grade.

 
 

FEES

• Registration and combined tution fees which also includes uniforms ,books and school supplies is 100 dollars for yr 2009-20010

 
 

SCHOOL HOURS

Regular school: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM From the beginning of September to the end of May 

NOTE: Students are required to attend the general assembly at 10:30 AM and to pray Dhuhur Salah in congregation  and parents are strongly recommended to join with their children. Let us practice what we teach our children. Dhuhur Salah is held at 1:15 PM . 

DAYS schedule

General Assembly in Mussallah at 10.30

10.35 -11-45: Arabic and Quran

11.45-12.00:  RECESS

12.00-13:15: Religious Studies. 
 

BOOKS

The School will provide the students books for the academic school year.

Students are expected to take care of the books and write their names on them.

Students are required to bring all the books to school on every school day unless the

teacher decided to keep the books at school.

School will charge the cost of the books in case second copy needs to be acquired 

CURRICULUM: Curriculum and syllabus  details for each grade is on the website and a hard copy can also be obtained through the teacher.

• Curriculum is divided into 6 levels
• Four subjects including Quranic Studies, Seerah, Arabic reading and writing  and Aqeedah Fiqh and Akhlaq
• More emphasis on Quranic Arabic and vocabulary

 

Other Academic Events throughout the School Year

1. Speech Contest: Grades 4-middle school—(done through Islamic Study Class)

Each grade has a list of topics from which to choose and write a speech.  2 to 3 judges

tally points and the winner from each grade receives a gift card. Certificates are

also given to all participants. Event held in main hall, parents should attend. 

2. Quiz Competition All grades according to their level

The students are given a list of questions in multiple categories to find the answers.

The students compete against each other. All participants receive

certificates and a gift card. Event held in main hall, parents should attend. 

3. Quran Recitation Contest: All grades—(done through Quran Class) 

4 Monthly library rotations: Each grade is allocated a month in library. The teacher will ask the volunteering parent to prepare a topic from the curriculum and the parent takes the class to the  library with their planned activities 

.5 End of year Graduation and Award Ceremony. 

Graduation

• Children’s Program
• Displays of Student Work
• Certificates of Promotion
• Diplomas to Graduates
• Awards and Certificates to Top Students
• Certificates and Remuneration for teachers

 
 

DISCIPLINE 
 

BEHAVIOR

Students are expected to demonstrate respect for

themselves, towards others, towards learning and towards

property. 

Respect for Self: Dress appropriately, speak in an

appropriate tone of voice, talk to your teacher if you are

having any problems in class, engage in activities that  would not be harmful to yourself.

Respect for Others: Treat others kindly, speak in an

appropriate tone of voice, keep hands, feet and objects to

self, use positive language 

Respect for Learning: Be on time for class every week,

be prepared with school supplies, complete and submit

homework on time, listen to your teacher when he or she

is speaking 

Respect for Property: Clean up own trash throughout the

school property, walk calmly in the hallways, and ask for

permission before touching anything that does not belong

to you. 

Disciplinary measures 

In order to maintain order the school administration will use the following disciplinary

measures: 

• For first offenses the student shall receive a verbal warning.

The student shall receive two more warnings, and then a note will be sent home to the

parent detailing the offense on each warning 

• Further offenses will be dealt with by giving a detention during which the student will do textbook work, assist teachers or assist with the center work.
• For subsequent offenses the student shall receive a note detailing the offense(s), a phone call will be made to the student’s parent(s)/guardian and a conference with an administrator will be required.
• For serious infractions, students may receive counseling from our religious director.
• If a student has chronic discipline problems, administrators and teachers will conference with parents to formulate an action plan so that the student may be more successful in school

 

• Student will be expelled from School ONLY as the last resort.

 
 

DRESS 

In order to preserve the sanctity of the Sunday Islamic School, we shall require all students to wear appropriate dress while in the center. We ask that parents ensure that students maintain a proper standard of dress, which displays respect for center’s etiquettes. 

Girls are required to have/wear a hijab or other covering for their heads.

Girls are required to wear long sleeve shirts.

It is recommended for both boys and girls to wear modestly loose clothing.

Shorts are not allowed.

Sport caps are not allowed.

Any clothing materials displaying inappropriate images are not allowed

We trust you parents to be the role model for your kids and follow the same rules when you are on the Islamic Center premises. 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 

School supplies will be determined by each class teacher 
 

HOMEWORK

Assignments are to be completed at home vary according to grade level and subject area.

Homework may be assigned to enable students to expand on the skills and concepts taught in class, and to gain a more thorough understanding as a result of additional independent study.

It is student’s responsibility to complete and submit assignments on time.

It is student’s responsibility to make‐up all work in case of being absent from class.

Parents are responsible to ensure that their child does complete the assigned work each week..

Parents are also expected to regularly monitor the homework, which provides a good

overview of how and what the student is doing in various subjects. Doing proper homework could also have a direct positive effect in the child’s learning, achieving grades and their Islamic knowledge.

Incomplete homework will have negative effect on the student’s final grade. We wish to provide an opportunity for the students to follow through with responsibilities and

experience the success of independent learning. Parents should expect homework each week and inquire of its nature. It is recommended to spread the homework over the course of the week instead of 1 day.

Communications

Parents are encouraged to keep up with their child’s academic progress and to

attend all orientations and meetings announced by the school. They are also

encouraged to read the school publications and memos when they are sent home. 

Parents may request a meeting with their child’s teacher at any time during the

school year. Parents are kindly requested to make an appointment. Teachers are

not allowed to confer with parents during class time under any circumstances. 

Any classroom visits must be arranged in advance. If parents wish to drop items

off for their children, they must give them to the office staff and the item will be

delivered to the child as soon as possible without disrupting the educational

process. 

Parents may request a meeting with the Principal regarding any

matter. 

• Matters concerning your child’s academic or behavioral performance in

the school should be discussed with the classroom teacher first. 

• Matters concerning general school rules, policy, or tuition may be brought

to the attention of the administration directly.  

If you believe that the teacher, staff, or administration did not address your concern, you may submit your concern to the Education Secreatary in writing. The

Committee may request further information, in writing or in person,

before addressing your concerns. 
 

Morning Drop-Off

All Parents are strictly advised not to drop their children

outside the building and leave. Parents must ensure that

their child (ren) is/are in their respective classes before

leaving. School will not be responsible for the safety of

any child(ren) who is/are dropped off outside by their

parents. Parents who consistently neglect to follow this

policy will have their child(ren) supervised by a paid

babysitter and will be billed accordingly. 

After School Pick-Up

Classes are dismissed at 1:15. Children above  preschool levels

are directed to attend Zuhr prayer. Parents are requested

to attend Zhur prayer with their children at 1:30. Preschool

students can be picked up from their classrooms prior to Dhuhur prayers. 

NO student will be allowed in school after 1:45 p.m.

without supervision by his or her parent. Any

child(ren) left at school after 1:45 will be directed to the

main office. Parents who consistently neglect to follow

this policy will have their child(ren) supervised and charged 1 dollar per minute. 

ATTENDANCE POLICY 

To maximize the benefit your child(ren)

get from Sunday School, we would like to follow

some guidelines regarding school attendance and

dismissal. 

¨ All students MUST be in school by 10:30 am. And

meet in the Masjid for assembly.

¨ Students who come to school between 10:45 and

11:15 am will be considered LATE.

¨ A student who is marked as late three times will be marked

as absent once.

¨ A student who is absent three times in a row, without

a valid excuse will lose his/her place in the school and

will have to re-register all over again. 
 
 

PROGRESS NOTES

These notes will be sent home on a weekly basis to

communicate what class work was completed that day,

what homework is assigned, and what class work is

expected to be completed the following week.

This will be in the childs folder 

Report Cards

Each child is graded on three areas:

Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies. Grades range from

A+ to F. The grades are based on the student’s ability to

demonstrate if he or she has learned the material

presented. Poor attendance, nutrition, and behavior can affect school performance 

If a student is placed on a probationary status the

principal and teacher will require parent teachers meetings to ensure we can

encourage success for the student and work together to move the student to a

passing score for promotion to the next level. 

100% - 90% A Minimum for honors (required in all courses)

89% - 80% B

79% - 70% C Minimum for promotion to next grade

69%- 60% D Probation status

59%-below F Failure and repea 

MIDTERM EXAM

All classes have exams midway through the course in the

Winter , These midterms provide the students and teachers with information on what material the child is progressing on and what material still needs attention 

The Mid term Exam for yr 2009-2010 is scheduled for 12/06/09 

Make up exam is strongly discouraged. However, it is teacher’s

discretion to allow the child to make up the missed exam only if

the child has shown good progress, conduct and learning while in

the class & have a valid reason for not been able to take the

exam on the scheduled dates. No additional make-ups are

allowed. 
 

FINAL EVALUATION

A final exam is held for each subject. The score of these exams, in addition to the

attendance, mid-term evaluation, homeworks evaluation

and student interaction in class, will be considered in final evaluation 

Final exam is scheduled for 05/16/2009 

Grading Composition 

Each class will have the following grading composition:

Attendance 10%

Homework 20%

Quizzes 20%

Midterm Exam 25%

Final Exam 25%

Total 100% 

Please note: students must be in attendance at least 17 weeks to be eligible for

promotion to the next grade. 
 
 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 

Student of the month: will be awarded to the child with highest score  in three areas, attendance., homework done and  monthly tests. If we have more than one student than both will receive recognition. The students will have a ribbon which can be pinned to the uniform for a  month. 

Treasure boxes: On teachers dicreation and any administrator students can also earn tickets for showing Islamic character and good behavior. For every 5 tickets earned they get to choose a gift for them from the treasure box. 

Star Patches: will be given for monthly homework which will not be related to curriculum requirements but will follow a theme of the month eg  respect, sharing  , kindness etc. 

Exceptional student award will be given to the student who maintained  high score  90% and over throughout the school year. 

Honor Students: These students are  those with highest score in the final  grading. 50 dollars along with certificate is awarded. 

Parents can nominate their teachers for Exceptional performance. A brief statement in support of their nomination  should be given.  That teacher will be awarded a certificate and a 100 dollar gift card.  

Volunteer of the year award : on the discreation of administration. A certificate and 100 dollars are awarded. 
 

.  EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURES 

In case of inclement/severe weather conditions  administration will make a decision by Saturday night 9PM regarding closure of Sunday school for next day. 

Parents should check the status of school by: 

 

12.  HEALTH and SAFETY 

The responsibility for safety is a shared one between parents, students and the school.   

 
 
 
 
 
 

I have read the Islamic Sunday School of Charleston Student/Parent

Handbook and agree to adhere to the policies therein.

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Student’s Signature Date

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Parent’s Signature Date