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 30
th
, 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
farheenbegicn@gmail.com
MA in Education-National Louis University
BA in Computer Information Systems/Business Administration-DePaul University

Sister Alzena Saleem
alzenas@hotmail.com
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 23
rd
, 2014:

MANDATORY Teacher Training Meeting - ICN Ogden 10:00am-12:00pm iA

August 30
th
, 2014:

Lesson Plan Outline DUE to your team lead (outline/directions attached)

Arabic: Sr Rania Zeethar raniaz79@hotmail.com

Quran: Brother Mahfooz Khan mahfoozorama@gmail.com ( prek- 3rd grade )
Sister Amina Quadri amina.quadri@gmail.com ( 4th - 7
th
grades)

Islamic Studies: Asfa Fakhruddin asfa.kamzy@gmail.com ( prek - 3rd grade)
Sr. Beena Farid beenafarid@yahoo.com ( 4th - 7
th
Grades)

Youth Program Br Naeem Hussaini snhussaini@gmail.com

*Please respect the privacy of all staff members and use appropriately.
Saturday, September 6
th
, 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 2
nd
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 2
nd
grade may require parental
guidance and parents will need to access the Course Management System to retrieve
assignments inshaAllah. Children in grades 3
rd
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 2
nd
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 print@icnmasjid.org. For detailed or special projects, we can send it to Sr. Najm
(najm.khan@hotmail.com) 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 admin@icnschool.com,
submit the W9 form, and provide the voided check for direct deposit to the AFA finance
team(finance@icnschool.com).

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 1
st
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(asfa.kamzy@gmail.com) OR Sr. Zuby Ahmed(zubynahmed@yahoo.com)

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 12
th
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
2
nd

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
(3
rd
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 2
nd
Grade and also for 3
rd
Grade
to 5
th
Grade. The framework specifics are discussed below.

50 minute Pre-k-2
nd
Grade Class Routine:
5-10 min Bellwork/Check Homework
10-15 min Circle Time
20 min Activity
5-10 Wrap Up/Review

50 minute 3
rd
Grade-5
th
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 2
nd

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 2
nd
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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Pre-K
Section 1
Islamic Studies
Sr. Farhana Abdulbari -- TA
Asma Ali & Asfa Anwer
Arabic Sr.
Riane Karime-- TA Niki Ward &
Amna Hoda


Qur'an
Sr. Wajiha Alikhan & Sr.Sarah
Hussaini--TA Nabaa Hussaini

133
Pre-K
Section 2
Qur'an
Sr. Wajiha Alikhan & Sr.Sarah
Hussaini--TA Nabaa Hussaini

Islamic Studies
Sr. Farhana Abdulbari -- TA
Asma Ali & Asfa Anwer
Arabic Sr. Riane
Karime-- TA Niki Ward & Amna
Hoda


134
KG
Section 1
Islamic Studies
Sr. Maham Gulzar --TA. Rida
Khan & Samreen Hussain
Qur'an
Sr. Sabira Fatima --TA Bisma
Munir
Arabic
Sr. Rizgar Ali-- TA Afrah Abedi
135
KG
Section 2
Qur'an
Sr. Sabira Fatima --TA Bisma
Munir
Arabic
Sr. Rizgar Ali-- TA Afrah Abedi
Islamic Studies
Sr. Maham Gulzar --TA. Rida Khan
& Samreen Hussain
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3
Room # Class 10.00 -10:50 10:55-11:45 12:25-1:15
146
1st Grade
Section 1
Islamic Studies
Sr. Nasira Khattak -- TA Arwah
Faisal
Qur'an
Sr. Tabassum Azher- TA Farina
Alam
Arabic
Sr. Heba Hussien--TA Safa Shaik
151
1st Grade
Section 2
Arabic
Sr. Heba Hussien--TA Safa Shaik
Islamic Studies
Sr. Nasira Khattak -- TA Arwah
Faisal
Qur'an
Sr. Tabassum Azher- TA Farina
Alam
203
2nd Grade
Section 1
Islamic Studies
Sr.Sabiha Jeelani -- TA Feryaal
Tahir
Qur'an
Sr. Gihan Musa -- TA Samra
Chouhdry
Arabic
Sr.Shaymaa Ibrahim-- TA Suha
Qureshi
104 OFFICE ICN Al-Falah Academy OFFICE
107 LIC ICN Learn Islam Class LIC
148 IIN ICN Islamic Institute of Naperville IIN
204
2nd Grade
Section 2
Arabic
Sr.Shaymaa Ibrahim-- TA Suha
Qureshi
Islamic Studies
Sr.Sabiha Jeelani -- TA Feryaal
Tahir
Qur'an
Sr. Gihan Musa -- TA Samra
Chouhdry
206
3rd Grade
Section 1
Qur'an
Br. Mahfooz Khan-- TA Ashraf
Ali
Islamic Studies
Sr.Ghousia Wajid --TA Mariam
Hussain
Arabic
Sr. Shireen Sayeedi-- TA Maleeha
Abedi
207
3rd Grade
Section 2
Islamic Studies
Sr.Ghousia Wajid --TA Mariam
Arabic
Sr. Shireen Sayeedi-- TA Maleeha
Qur'an
Br. Ismail Sayeedi-- TA Ashraf Ali
Teacher Schedule 2013 - 2014
Hussain Abedi
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4th Grade
Section 1
Islamic Studies
Br.Shahab Sayeedi -- TA Arish
Shahab
Qur'an Sr.
Iman Hassan & Sr. Mahia Patel--
TA Mena El Tawil
Arabic
Sr.Shahinaz Elrahman --TA
Mahreen Yahya
209
4th Grade
Section 2
Arabic
Sr.Shahinaz Elrahman --TA
Mahreen Yahya
Islamic Studies
Br.Shahab Sayeedi -- TA Arish
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 CMS@icnschool.com
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
SUCCESS!


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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