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As-SadiqIslamicSchool
STUDENT-PARENTHANDBOOK
CasatoGrade8
2018-2019
Mr.M.D’AgostinoPrincipal
Ms.Z.Rasool
VicePrincipal(Grade1to12)
Sr.AsmaPanju
VicePrincipal(DaycareandMontessori)
9000BathurstStreetThornhill,Ontario,L4J8A7
MainOffice:(905)695-1588Facsimile:(905)695-1590Website:www.as-sadiqschool.com
This agenda belongs to: _______________________________ Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________
(Parentsignaturedenotesthatparent(s)havereadandunderstoodschoolpolicies)
Contents
STAFFINGFOR2018-19.......................................................................................................................4AdministrativeStaff.....................................................................................................................................4DepartmentHeads.......................................................................................................................................4Toddlers,PreschoolandMontessori.............................................................................................................5Elementary...................................................................................................................................................6Secondary....................................................................................................................................................7InternationalLanguages...............................................................................................................................7SupportStaff................................................................................................................................................7
MISSIONSTATEMENT.........................................................................................................................8THEGOALS.........................................................................................................................................8SCHOOLTIMETABLES..........................................................................................................................9
TIMETABLEASeptember–NovemberandMarch–June..............................................................................9TIMETABLEB-November–MarchBreak..................................................................................................10
SCHOOLCALENDARS2018-19...........................................................................................................11ELEMENTARYSCHOOLYEARCALENDAR2018-19........................................................................................11HIGHSCHOOLYEARCALENDAR2017-18............................................................Error!Bookmarknotdefined.SCHOOLHOLIDAYS............................................................................................Error!Bookmarknotdefined.Signing-in...................................................................................................................................................12Signing-Out................................................................................................................................................12LatetoSchool.............................................................................................................................................12Absences....................................................................................................................................................13
OPENINGEXERCISES/MORNINGASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLIES.................................................................14AttendingSchoolAssemblies......................................................................................................................14
DRESSCODEANDUNIFORMPOLICY2017-18....................................................................................14StatementofPolicy:...................................................................................................................................14StatementofPurpose:...............................................................................................................................15ParentalResponsibility...............................................................................................................................15StaffResponsibilities..................................................................................................................................15MANDATORYSCHOOLUNIFORMFORAS-SADIQISLAMICSCHOOLSTUDENTS............................................15Compliance................................................................................................................................................17NonUniformDays:IslamicDressCodeMandatory....................................................................................18ComplianceProcedure–NonUniformDay.................................................................................................18LostArticles...............................................................................................................................................18MiscellaneousItems...................................................................................................................................19DisclaimerClause.......................................................................................................................................19
INTERNETPOLICY.............................................................................................................................19UseofElectronicDevices............................................................................................................................20
HOMEWORK....................................................................................................................................20CODEOFCONDUCT&DEPORTMENT................................................................................................20
GeneralConduct........................................................................................................................................20RecessRules...............................................................................................................................................21StudentBehaviourintheYard....................................................................................................................22HallwayComportment...............................................................................................................................22Studentsareexpectedto:..........................................................................................................................22WaterFountain,Washroom,Lockers..........................................................................................................23
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Studentsareexpectedto:..........................................................................................................................23Salat...........................................................................................................................................................23LunchTime.................................................................................................................................................24ExitingtheSchool.......................................................................................................................................24PhysicalSafety...........................................................................................................................................24Suspension.................................................................................................................................................25
GENERALSAFETYRULES...................................................................................................................27ParentsandVisitors...................................................................................................................................27SecurityGuards..........................................................................................................................................27Cameras.....................................................................................................................................................27Doors&Stairs............................................................................................................................................27ExtremeWeatherAlertsandSchoolClosures.............................................................................................27NutFreeSchool..........................................................................................................................................28AdministrationOfMedication....................................................................................................................28TelephoneCalls..........................................................................................................................................28ParentalResponsibilities............................................................................................................................28AfterSchoolProgram.................................................................................................................................29
ACADEMICINFORMATION...............................................................................................................30TheAcademicProgram...............................................................................................................................30OntarioStudentRecord..............................................................................................................................30TheReportingPeriod.................................................................................................................................32ExaminationPolicy.....................................................................................................................................32PlagiarismPolicy........................................................................................................................................32LateandMissedAssignments.....................................................................................................................34AssignmentandHomeworkCompletionDuringAbsences..........................................................................35StudentResponsibilities.............................................................................................................................35ParentResponsibilities...............................................................................................................................35RemedialPrograms....................................................................................................................................35
Communication................................................................................................................................36CommunicationandAgendas.....................................................................................................................36Microsoft365Classroom:...........................................................................................................................36
PTAandParentVolunteers...............................................................................................................37HealthyEatingandLifestyle.............................................................................................................38FieldTripsandExcursions.................................................................................................................38Admissions.......................................................................................................................................38
NewStudents.............................................................................................................................................38PaymentofSchoolFees..............................................................................................................................38AdmissionandRegistration........................................................................................................................38
Transportation.................................................................................................................................40MediaRelease..................................................................................................................................40
PrivacyRules..............................................................................................................................................40
TextbooksandLibraryBooks............................................................................................................41EmergencyandMedicalInformation................................................................................................41SummaryofR.U.L.E.S.......................................................................................................................41
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STAFFINGFOR2018-19
Administrative Staff
Principal - Mr. M. D’Agostino Director of Religious Affairs - Sheikh Vinay Khetia Vice Principal (Gr. 1 – 12) - Ms. Z. Rasool
Vice Principal (Daycare & Montessori) - Sr. Asma Panju Office Administrator - Sr. Tasnim Lakha
Department Heads
Primary Division - Ms. J. Siquiera
Junior Division - Ms. F. Abbas
Intermediate/Senior Division – Br. Abbasali Walimohamed Minor Heads - Sr. Nekaa Al-Waili (Arabic)
Toddlers, Preschool and Montessori
Toddlers Sr.ShehlaSyeda–RegisteredECE
Sr.HaseebaHussaini–AssistantTeacher
Sr.SarahSaab-AssistantTeacher
Preschool 1 Sr.ZainabRajani–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.ZakiaRizvi–AssistantTeacherSr.NabilaPirmohamed–AssistantTeacher
Preschool 2 Sr.MisriyaPardhan–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.FatemaJaffer–AssistantTeacher
Sr.NazninMerchant–AssistantTeacher
Casa I Sr.AsmaMerchant–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.SanoberFatima–AssistantTeacher
Casa II Sr.TaibaSajan–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.ShaeistaDatoo–AssistantTeacher
Casa III Sr.NoorjehanMaklai–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.AfshanGulani–AssistantTeacher
Prep. I Sr.SukainaSadiq–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.FatemahJaffer–AssistantTeacher
Prep. II Sr.NeehaHussainaliDatoo–MontessoriTeacherSr.IsmatHasham–AssistantTeacher
Prep. III Sr.NilofarCurrimbhoy–MontessoriTeacher
Sr.AtekaAlidina–AssistantTeacher
Elementary
Grade 1 1a-Sr.IrumShah1b-Ms.S.Moosavi-Amarshi1c-T.Chowdhury-AhmedEA-Ms.F.Khaki
Grade 2 2a–Ms.Z.Vazir2b-Ms.S.Karim2c-Ms.N.KarmaliEA–Ms.N.Najarali
Grade 3 3a-Ms.N.Noureddine3b-Ms.B.Fazal3c–Ms.J.Siqueira-D.H.
Grade 4 4a–Ms.MasoomaShah4b-Ms.S.Dhalla4c-Ms.K.Akbar
Grade 5 5a-Mr.J.Junaid5b-Ms.F.Taki5c-Ms.N.Hundal
Grade 6 6a-Mr.C.Maclennan6b-Ms.M.Kureishy6c–Ms.F.Abbas-D.H.
Grade 7 7a-Ms.J.Vitale7b–Ms.Z.Ebrahem7c-Ms.F.Raza
Grade 8 8a–Ms.Z.Hussain8b–Ms.N.Wiltshire-Stockwell8c-Ms.S.Hossain
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Secondary
Grade 9 9a-Ms.J.Habibullah
Grade 10 10a-Ms.Z.Rasool–V.P.
Grade 11 11a-Br.A.Walimohamed-D.H.Grade 12 12a-Ms.I.Panju
International Languages
Sr.NekaaAl-Waili(Arabic)
Sr.ThikraAl-Wasity(Arabic)
Sr.HawraaObeid(Arabic–PartTime)
Sr.RanaBallouk(French)
Sr.SejaKishmer(French–PartTime)
Support Staff
Coverage–Ms.F.SotoudehfarOfficeAdmin.-Sr.SalmaMuhashamyAccounts-Sr.RababMazharandSr.QaisraKazmiLibrary-Sr.RizaAsgharUniforms-Sr.FatimaKhakiSecurity-Br.HamidandBr.MuslimCustodian-Sr.NadiaAfterschoolSupervisors:
Sr.MahaSr.FareedaSr.Ghazala
MISSIONSTATEMENT
As-Sadiq Islamic School will be an inviting academic institution where all individuals workharmoniouslytoachieveexcellenceineducationwhileinasafeandhealthyenvironmentthatisinfused with Islamic values. It will promote the ongoing growth of students/staff as lifelonglearnerswith the Ja'fari Islamicvalues.whileupholdingandappreciatingour rolesasCanadianCitizen. With the supportof stakeholders, the studentswillbeable todevelop their religious,spiritual,intellectual,physical,andsocialpotentials.Theschoolenvironmentwillnurtureasenseofself-worthandself-disciplinewhilerespectingtherightsofallindividuals.
THEGOALS
The goal of As-Sadiq Islamic School is to educate studentswith the best and religious values,whilecomplyingwiththeOntarioMinistryofEducation.Parentsareencouragedtogetinvolvedwiththeirchildren'seducationandtoparticipateintheregularParent-TeacherAssociation(PTA)meetings.As-SadiqIslamicSchoolisstructuredtoallowthestudentstoinvolvetheirparentsintheirschoollifeandschoolwork.As-SadiqIslamicSchoolwillimpartreligiousandmoraleducation,accordingtotheprinciplesoftheJa'fariIslamicfaith,soastoinculcateinthestudentsanintegratedIslamicpersonality.To meet this goal, students will receive instruction in Islamic Studies, Qur'an recitation andmemorization,salatandremembranceofspecialIslamicevents/holidays.ThecurriculumisfullyintegratedwithIslamicperspectives,includingknowledge,history,traditionsandvalues,andthestudentsreceivedailyreinforcementinIslamicpersonalitytraitsandmoralethics.Theschoolwillpromoteuniversallyacceptedvaluesoftolerance,mutualunderstanding,peace,andgoodcitizenship.Webelievethatnotwochildrenareidentical.Aneffectiveschoolprogramrespondstothisdiversitywithacurriculumthatwillmeetindividualdifferencesandmaximizeeachstudent'spotential.
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SCHOOLTIMETABLES
TIMETABLE A September – November and March – June
SCHOOL TIMETABLE
2018-19 (Grades 1-12)
TIME PERIOD MONDAY–THURSDAY TIME PERIOD FRIDAY
8:25-8:40 OE OpeningExercises OpeningExercises 8:30-8:50 OE OpeningExercises
8:40–9:20 1 8:50-9:25 1
9:20-10:00 2 9:20-9:55 2
10:00–10:15 RECESS 10:00-10:15 RECESS
10:15-10:55 3 10:15-10:50 3 10:55–11:35 4
10:50-11:25 4
11:35-12:15 LUNCH 11:25-12:05 LUNCH
12:15-12:55 5 12:0-12:40 5
12:55-1:35 6 12:40-1:15 6
1:35–2:05 SALAAT1:15-2:15
SALAAT
2:05–2:20 RECESS 2:15-2:30 SALAAT
2:20-3:00 7 2:30-3:05 7 3:00–3:40
8 3:05-3:40 8
SCHOOL TIMETABLE 2018-19
(Grades 1-12) TIMETABLE B - November – March Break
TIME PERIOD MONDAY–THURSDAY TIME PERIOD FRIDAY
8:25-8:40 OE OpeningExercises 8:30-8:50 OpeningExercises
8:40–9:20 1 8:50–9:25 19:20-10:00 2
9:25-10:00 2
10:00–10:15 RECESS 10:00-10:15 RECESS10:15-10:55 3 10:15-10:50 310:55–11:35 4
10:50-11:25 4
11:35–11:55 LUNCH 11:25-11:45
LUNCH
11:55-12:15LUNCHRECESS
11:45-12:05
LUNCHRECESS.
12:15-12:45 SALAAT 12:05-1:15 SALAAT
12:45–1:25 5 1:20–1:55 5
1:25–2:05 6 1:55-2:30 6
2:05–2:20 RECESS 2:30–3:05 7
2:20–3:00 7 3:05-3:40 8
3:00–3:40 8
SCHOOLCALENDARS2018-19
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2018-19
Please note these dates in your calendar. The school year shall consist of 194 school days commencing September 4, 2018 and ending on June 27, 2019. The school year consists of 187 instructional days and 7 PA Days as per Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines.
IMPORTANT DATES & REPORTING PERIODS SchoolYearbegins September4,2018
CurriculumandMeettheTeacherNight/BBQ September7,2018ProgressReport November22,2018
FirstTermReportCard February1,2019Parent–TeacherInterviews February13&14,2019,-4-7p.m.
FinalReportCard June27,2019SchoolYearEndsforStudents June27,2019
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS DAYS 1. September20,2018–DayofAshura–ReligiousHoliday2. October29,2018-ArbaeenReligiousHoliday3. November30,2018–P,D.Day–StaffReligiousRetreat4. February15,2019-P.D.Day5. May27,2019-LaylatulQadr–23rdofRamadhan–ReligiousHoliday6. June4,2019–EidUlFitr7. June28,2019–P.D.Day
Please Note: - All religious holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon and therefore may change. Note: All lates and absences will be recorded on the provincial report card.
LabourDay September3,2018Thanksgiving October8,2018WinterBreak December24-–Jan4,2019FamilyDay February18,2019SpringBreak March11-15,2019GoodFriday March19,2019
EasterMonday April22,2019VictoriaDay May20,2019
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Signing-in
Allstudentswhoarriveatschoolafterthestartoftheschoolday,whichbeginsat8:30a.m.withthemorningexercises,mustsigninattheOfficebeforegoingtoanyclasses.
Signing-Out
Astudentwishingtobedismissedearlyfromschoolmustcometotheoffice.Thestudentmustpresentadatednote,signedbyaparent/guardianand/orphonecallstatingthereasonandtimeofthesign-out,totheSecretarybeforethebeginningofmorningassembly.Studentsundertheageof18cannotbereleasedfromtheschoolforanyreasonwithoutparentalpermission. We recommend that any scheduling routine doctor/dentist appointments orpersonalbusinessbedoneattheendoftheschoolday.
Late to School
School day begins at 8:30 a.m. If a student arrives any time after 8:30 a.m. then he/she ismarkedlate.Studentsareexpectedtobeontimeandpreparedforeachperiod.Theymustbeinclass incompleteuniformwithall therequiredbooksandmaterials.Lateness isdetrimental tothe progress of the student who is late. Lateness also causes a disruption of the class and isdisrespectfultotheteacherandstudentsintheclassroom.Interventionsforstudentswhoarefrequentlylate:
Bytheteacher:• Initiatecalltoparent• Parentconference• Phonecallhome• Secondcalltoparent• Referraltoadministration
BytheAdministration:
• Adminphonecallhome• Parentconference• LetterintheOSR• Alllateswillberecordedintheofficialprovincialreportcard
Absences
When a student is absent from school, it is the student’s responsibility to complete all workmissedduetotheirabsence.Ameetingwithteachersuponareturnfromabsenceisencouraged.Please call the school before 9:00 a.m. to informof student’s absence. For planned absences,pleasemakearrangementswiththeteacherandtheschoolinadvance.
Procedure Aparent/guardianMUSTcontacttheschoolifastudentistobeabsent.Ifnophonecalland/ornoteisprovidedtoverifythestudent’sabsence,thestudentmustreporttotheOfficebeforethestartofperiod1toreceivea“readmit”toclassslip.If a student has been absentwithout reason, amark of zeromay be assessed for incompletework. Furthermore, the student may receive community service, a school detention orsuspensionfromschoolforskippingaclass.
Extended Absences Itisessentialthatourstudentsattendallclassessothattheydonotfallbehind.Pleasearrangeyourholidaystocoincidewiththeschoolholidaysoutlinedinthesignificantdatessection.Studentsshouldnotbewithdrawnotherwise.Itistheparents’andstudent’sresponsibilitytoobtainandcompleteallmissedworkfromtheteacher.Teachersarenotresponsibleforre-teachingmissedworkorsupplyinghomeworktostudentswhoareonholidayoutsidetheallottedtime.
Skipping Classes/Truancy Anabsencewithoutavalidreasonisconsideredaskip/truancy.SkippingclassesisaveryseriousmatterbecauseitjeopardizestheacademicsuccessofthestudentanditcontravenestheMinistryofEducationmandateofcompulsoryattendance.Schoolinterventionsforskipping/truancy:
Bytheteacher:• Phonecallhome• Student/teachermeetingSchooldetention• Deprivationfromparticipationincertainschoolactivities• Referraltoadministration
ByAdministration:
• ParentConference• Monitoring&Counselling• Deprivationfromsomeschoolprivileges• Suspension
**Ifastudenthasbeenabsentwithoutreasonoristruant,amarkof0maybegivenbytheteacherforincompletework,missedtests,assignmentsetc.
OPENINGEXERCISES&MORNINGASSEMBLIESOpeningexerciseswillbedoneoverthePAintheclassroomsMondaytoThursday.Allstudentsareexpectedtobeinclassby8:20a.m.andmorningexerciseswillbeginpromptlyat8:30a.m.
MorningassesmblieswillbeheldeveryFridayandduringallspecialreligiouseventsinthegymat8:30a.m.Studentsareexpectedtobeinsidethegymby8:20a.m.OpeningexerciseswhetherintheclassroomsorgymwillconsistofrecitationofSuraAl-Fatiha,Du’aforImamAl-Mahdi(mayAllahhastenhisreappearance),theNationalAnthemandImportantAnnouncements.
Attending School Assemblies
• FollowhallroutinestodesignatedAssemblyArea(usuallythegymnasium).• Sitinassignedrowswithlegscrossedandhandsinlap,notalking,andpayattentionto
teachers.
• Duringpresentation,beattentive,showappreciationwithSalawat.• Ifyouneedtousethewashroomduringthepresentation,askyourteacherbefore
leaving.Returnpromptly.• Leaveonlywhenitisyourclass’turn.Followhallroutines.
DRESSCODEANDUNIFORMPOLICY2018-19
Statement of Policy:
It is thepolicyofAs-Sadiq IslamicSchool thatall studentsweara schooluniform.Theuniformmust be worn while attending school, field trips and excursions, and all school events unlessotherwiseindicatedbytheadministration.Hijab(scarves)arealsomandatoryforallgirlsduringprayersandforgirlseightyearsofageandolder(grades3andup)duringtheschoolday.Uniformsmustbepurchasedfromtheschool.In order tomaintain uniformity, all uniforms (including gymuniforms)must be purchased fromourschoolsupplier(s).(noexceptions)Samplesizesareavailableatheschool.Pleaseensureallpersonalarticlesareclearlymarkedwithyourchild'sname;i.e.,boots,indoorshoes,runningshoes,bags,gymclothing,shirts,blouses,pants,cardigans,coats,lunchkits,etc.Valuablesandmoneyshouldnotbebroughttoschool.Pleasenote:Exchangeswillonlybepermittedwithinoneweekfromdateofpickupandmust
bereturnedinoriginalcondition.Therewillbenorefunds.
Statement of Purpose:
Theschoolhasdeterminedthatreasonableregulationofschoolattirecanfurtherimportanteducationalinterest,including:
a) ProvidinganenvironmentwhichpromotesIslamicdresscode;
b) Creatingagreatersenseofcommunityandschoolprideamongststudents;
c) Instillingdisciplineinstudents;
d) Providinganenvironmentwherestudentscanfocusmoreonlearning;
e) Minimizingdisruptionfromwearinginappropriateclothing;
f) Reducingthecostofschoolclothing;
g) Providinganenvironmentwherefinancialdisparitiesbetweenstudents,asreflectedinclothing,areminimized;
h) CreatinganatmospherereflectingIslamicprinciplesandseriousnessaboutpurposeineducation.
Parental Responsibility.
Itistheresponsibilityofparents/guardianstoensurethattheirchild/childrendressinconformitywiththerequirementsofthispolicy.Itistherecommendationofprofessionalschoolpersonnelthatparentsholdtheirchild/childrentothehigheststandardinregardstoschoolattire.ParentsshouldsupporttheBoard’s and school’s efforts to create amore Islamic educational environment that is conducive tolearningandwhichhelpstoprepareAs-SadiqstudentsforfuturesuccessintheirjourneyhereandtheHereafter.
Staff Responsibilities.
School personnel, including supply teachers should serve as role models for proper attire in theeducational setting. School personnel should ensure that all students adhere to As-Sadiq’s UniformPolicy.
MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR AS-SADIQ ISLAMIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
ThefollowingUniformPolicyismandatoryforallstudents.
Boys Uniform Boysshallwearthefollowinguniformduringschoolhours:
PANTSa. Preschool,Casa,Prep,Grades1-8:NavybluepantswithAs-Sadiqlogo.
b. Grades9-12:GraypantswithAs-Sadiqlogo.
SHIRTSc. PreschooltoGrade6:As-Sadiq’slongsleevebluepoloshirt.
d. Grades7-12:As-Sadiq’s longsleeves,solidwhiteschoolshirt.Shirtsmustbebuttoneddown and tucked in at all times. No printed undershirts or t-shirts will be allowed.Undershirtsmustbewhiteincolor.
SHOESe. Non-markingsolesarerecommendedtobewornindoorswithlacestobetied.
SWEATERSf. Newly designed School Fleece Sweaters with the school logo are now available for
purchasefromoursupplier.Thesefleecesweatersmaybewornovertheuniform.Thesesweatersareoptionalandarenotmandatory.
g. Outdoor attire such as sweaters (other than the school fleece sweater) hoodedsweatshirts,coats,andjacketsmustberemovedonce insidetheschool.SchoolFleeceSweaters are optional but highly recommended. Sweaters must be the navy bluesweaterssoldatschoolwithschoollogo.
BOYSGYMUNIFORMSh. Forallgrades4andhigher,gymuniformmustbepurchasedfromtheschoolandworn
duringphysicaleducationclasseswithpropergymshoes.
i. Gymuniformsmustnotbewornforanyotherclassesexceptgym.
Schooluniformmustbecleanandwornappropriately.Tearsandvisiblepatchesonschooluniform
areunacceptable.
Girls Uniform Girlsshallwearthefollowinguniformduringschoolhours:
PINAFORES
a. Preschool,Casa,Prep,Grades1-2:NavyBluePinaforewithAs-Sadiqlogo(Optional)
b. Pinafores are optional but theymust bewornwith As-Sadiq navy blue pants orwithnavyblue,blackorwhitetights.
PANTS
a. Preschool,Casa,Prep,Grades1-8:NavybluepantswithAs-Sadiqlogo.
b. Grades9-10:GraypantswithAs-Sadiqlogo.
SHIRTSc. PreschooltoGrade2:blue,longsleevepoloshirtwithAs-Sadiqlogomustbewornwith
As-Sadiqnavybluepants.
COATS/JACKETS
d. Grades3andhigher:LoosefittingNavybluecoat/jacketwithAs-Sadiqlogo.Undershirtmustbesolidwhite,navyblue,grayorblack.
HIJABSe. Fromgrade3andhigher:aheadscarfwhichcovershead/hairandreachesbelowthe
shoulders covering the chest, purchased from the school. A black headscarf may bewornduringspecialoccasions.
f. Hijab(whitescarves)aremandatoryforallgirlsduringprayersandforgirlseightyearsofageandolder(grades3andup)duringtheschoolday.
g. HighschoolstudentsaretoweargreyscarvesSHOES
h. Nonmarking solesare recommended tobeworn indoorsand it ismandatory towear socks.Lacesmustbetied.
SWEATERS
i. Newly designed School Fleece Sweaters with the school logo are now available forpurchasefromoursupplier.Thesefleecesweatersmaybewornovertheuniform.Thesefleecesweatersareoptionalandarenotmandatory.
j. Outdoor attire such as sweaters (other than the school fleece sweater) hoodedsweatshirts,coats,and jacketsmustberemovedonce insidetheschool.SchoolFleeceSweaters are optional but highly recommended. Sweaters must be the navy bluesweaterssoldatschoolwithschoollogo.
GYMUNIFORMk. Forallgrades4andhigher,gymuniformmustbepurchasedfromtheschoolandworn
duringphysicaleducationclasseswithpropergymshoes.l. Gymuniformsmustnotbewornforanyotherclassesexceptgym.
Schooluniformmustbecleanandwornappropriately.Tearsandvisiblepatchesonschooluniform
areunacceptable.Hatsarenottobewornindoorsandintheclassroom.
Compliance
Allstudentsarerequiredtoadheretotheschooluniformpolicy.Schooladministratorsandteachersare expected to usepositive reinforcement to obtain compliance.However,when a student fails tocomply with the school uniform policy, disciplinary measures may be necessary. The followingprogressivedisciplinarymeasuresshallapply:
Firstoffense:TeachertonoteandrecordIncident.Verbalcounselingwithstudent.Second offense: Teacher to refer incident to the Admin with written record of first incident.Admin to assess situation and call to parent for assistance and cooperation in the matter.Parentswillberequestedtobringintheappropriateclothingifpossible.Third Offense: Teacher to refer the incident to the Admin with records. At the principal’sdiscretion, further disciplinary measures may be taken. (i.e. student may be withheld fromclasses until they have complete and proper uniform; attendance at special programs andactivitiesmaybeforfeitedorwithheld)Consequent Offenses: Teacher to refer the incident to the Principal/Admin. Disciplinarymeasureswillbetaken.Parentswillbecontactedandstudentwillbewithheldfromclassesuntiltheycomplywiththeschooluniformpolicy.Studentmaybesuspendedforpersistentoppositiontoauthorityand/orhabitualneglectofdutyand/orconduct injurious to themoral toneof theschool.
PleaseNote: In certain circumstances, if a student’sattire isdeemed tobe Islamically inappropriate(whetheritisafirst,second,thirdorconsequentoffence)astudentmaynotbeallowedtoreturntoclassuntiltheyareinappropriatewear.Inthesecasesparentswillbenotifiedtomakethemawareofthesituationandtheirassistancewillberequestedtoresolvetheproblemimmediately.
Non Uniform Days: Islamic Dress Code Mandatory.
TheNonUniformDay:IslamicDressCodepolicyisasfollows:
CASA-Grade2:Jeansarenotpermittedforbothboysandgirls.Girlsmayweardresses.Pleasenotedressesmustbekneelength,withtightsunderneath,tightsmaynotbetransparent.Boysareallowedtowearshortsthatarebelowtheirknees,howevernosleevelessshirts.
Grade3-Grade12:Jeansarenotpermittedforbothboysandgirls.Boysarenotallowedtowearshortsorsleevelessshirts.Girlsmustwearloosepants(tightsorskinnypantsarenotpermitted)andalongsleeveloosetopthatmustbekneelength(transparenttopsarenotpermitted).
Parental Responsibility Pleasemakesureyoureadthepolicycarefullyandfullyunderstandthedressrequirementsfortheday.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneedfurtherclarification,pleasedonothesitatetocalltheteacherorthemainoffice.Weaskparentsforyourcooperationandassistancebyexplainingthepolicytoyourchildandmakingsureyourchildisinconformitywiththepolicyonthenon-uniformday.Wewillalsogoaroundtoeveryclasstoexplainthepolicytothechildrenaheadoftime.
Compliance Procedure – Non Uniform Day
• Thehomeroomteacherwillscreentheirstudentsandmakeadeterminationastowhetherornotthechildrenarecompliant.
• Theywilladdresstheissueandtrytorectifyit.• Itmaybeanexcellentideaforstudentstobringtheirschooluniformwiththemfortheday,just
incase.• Iftheteachercannotresolvetheissuetheywillreferthemattertothemainofficeforfurther
directionandaction.• Dependingonthecircumstanceparentsmaybenotifiedandaskedtobringinproperattire.• Asalastresortachildmaybeexcludedfromparticipatinginactivities.
Lost Articles
Everyyearstudentslosemanyarticlesofclothing.Thiscouldbedramaticallydecreasedifallclothing(i.e., boots, indoor shoes, running shoes,bags, gymclothing, shirts, blouses,pants, cardigans, coats,lunchkits,etc…weremarkedclearlywiththechild’sname.A"lostandfound"boxisavailable,however,anyclothesthatareleftafterareacertainperiodoftimeandgoesunclaimedwillbedonatedtocharity.
Miscellaneous Items
• Whenpayingforuniforms–youcanpaywithPayPal,CreditCard-nochequesand/orcashwillbeaccepted.
• Atthetimeofpublication,thecolourofthegirl’sscarves(grade3-8)wasstillnotdeterminedduetoconfirmationofavailabilityofsupply.ThescarvesaregoingtobeeitherLightBlueorremainWhitedependingonavailabilityandqualityofsupply.
• Tokeeptheschoolcleanerandsafer,studentsmusthaveapairofindoorshoestochangeintowhentheycomeintotheclassroomratherthanwearingoutdoorshoes.
• Nooutdoorshoeswillbeallowedinmorningassembly.
Disclaimer Clause
TheSchool,andtheSchoolBoard,arenotresponsiblefordamageorlossofanyarticlethatisbroughttoschoolbythestudent.TheUniformPolicymaybesubjecttochangeasdeemednecessarybytheBoardand/orprincipal.
INTERNETPOLICY
Studentsareresponsibleforgoodbehaviouronschoolcomputersandcomputernetworksjustastheyareexpectedtoinpersonattheschool.Communicationsonthenetworkareoftenpublicinnature.Generalschoolrulesforbehaviourandcommunicationapply.Thecomputernetworkisprovidedforstudentstoconductresearch,andforacademicandeducationalpurposes.Accesstonetworkservices isgiventostudentswhointurnagreetoact inaconsiderateandresponsiblemanner.Network storage areas should be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communication to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. The following are not permitted:
• Sendingordisplayinghateful,obscene,orpornographicmessagesorpictures;• Usingobscenelanguageandprofanity;• Harassing,insultingorattackingothers;• Engaginginorpromotingviolence;• Engaginginracial,genderorotherslurs;• Damagingcomputers,computersystemsorcomputernetworks,physicallyorthrough
software,orkeyboardcommands;• Violatingcopyrightlaws(e.g.illegallycopyingordistributingsoftware,video,audio,
etc.);• Hackingpasswords;• Trespassinginothers’folders,workorfiles;• Intentionallywastinglimitedresources;
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• Transmittingpersonalinformationwithoutparentalandteacher’sconsent;• Accessingareasconsideredborderlinewithoutwrittenparentalconsent;• Visitinginappropriatewebsites;• Accessingpersonale-mailsites;• Installingordownloading3rdpartysoftwarewithoutadministration’sapproval;• Usingorinstallinganypeer-to-peerfilesharingsoftwareisnotallowed(e.g.
BitTorrent,Limewire,etc.);and• Accessingsocialnetworkingwebsiteswithoutteacher’sconsent.
Violationsmayresultinlossofaccessaswellasotherdisciplinaryorlegalactions.
Use of Electronic Devices
Allpersonalcommunicationsdevices,suchascellphonesforGrade1to8arenottobebroughtto school.Failure tocomplywith thispolicywill result in thedevicesbeingconfiscatedandreturnedat thediscretionof the school’sAdministration. Every effortwill bemade to relayimportantmessagesreceivedfromparentstostudentsatappropriatetimesduringtheday.Inemergencies,studentsaretocallparentsfromthemainoffice.
HOMEWORKThestaff,parents,andstudentsofAs-SadiqIslamicSchoolbelievethathomeworkis an important component of a child's education. It enhances communication between homeand school, andprovides opportunities for students to review concepts learnt during the day,diagnoseweaknesses, reward strengths andenhance skills. The responsibility for homework issharedamongstudents,teachers,andparents,butitisthestudents’andparents’responsibilitytoensurequalityandon-timecompletionandsubmissionofhomework.Homeworkisdefinedas:Thoselearningactivitiesthatareassociatedwiththein-schoolprogramandwhicharecompleteoutsidethenormalclassroomtime.
"Pursueknowledgethatitmaybestowhonourupon
you."ImamAliibnAbuTalib(a.s.)
CODEOFCONDUCT&DEPORTMENT
General Conduct
Weaskthatparentssupportourconcernfororderlydeportmentbyourstudentsonthegroundsof OASIS and anywhere wemay visit on a field trip. All students should consider themselves
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representativesofOASIS,Islam,andMuslimsandit isexpectedthattheirbehaviourwillreflectpositivelyonthemselves,theirschool,andtheircommunity.Shouldanyonestudentpersist inacting inan inappropriatemanner,thePrincipalreservestheright to withdraw the student from the school program and school fees would be forfeited.Studentsandparentswillbegivenampleadvancenotice.
SchoolInterventionsforgeneraldeportmentandbehaviour:Bytheteacher:
• Student/teacherconference• Writtenreflectionsignedparent/guardian• Phonecallhome• Detention• Referraltoadministration
BytheAdministration:
• Parentconference• Monitoring/Counselling• Suspension• Expulsion
Everypersonintheschoolhastherighttobesafeandrespected.Eachindividualisexpectedtoberesponsible,respectful,reasonable,andreligiousundertheauspicesofIslamiclawandtheOntarioMinistryofEducationandTraining'sstatutesandpolicies
Recess Rules
Dailyoutdoorplayisanimportantpartoftheregularschoolprogram.Weexpectthateverychildwillparticipateinthisopportunityforvigorousexercise,freshair,andsocial interaction.Pleasemakesurethatyourchildisproperlydressedtoenjoydailyrecessbreaks.Warmclothesandbootsarenecessary inthewinterandwaterprooffootwear isneededwhenthegroundiswet.Atleasttwostaffmembersatalltimessupervisetheplayground.Intheeventofrainandextremecoldweather,wewillhaveanindoorrecess.Studentsareexpectedto:
• Movetoassignedareaofschoolyardimmediately.• Donotloiterintheschoolbuilding.• Useappropriatelanguageandrespectfulbehaviouratalltimes.• Zerotoleranceforviolence.• Trytosolveproblemspositively.AskDutyTeacherforhelpwhenneeded.
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• FollowinstructionfromDutyTeacheratalltimes.• Donotclimbtreesortheladderleadingtotheroof.• Staywithintheassignedyardareaatalltimes.• Usewashroomsforemergenciesonly.• ObtainpermissionfromDutyTeacherbeforeenteringschool.• Ensuresafetyatalltimes.• Notoys,cards,orelectronics(iPods,cellphones,cameras,videogames,MP3players,
etc.)fromhome.• Immediatelystopplayingoreatingandlineupwhenthebellrings.• Returnschoolballsandskippingropesinballbinuponenteringclass.13.InformDutyTeacher
ifhelpisneededinretrieving"roofed"balls.• Donotlitter.Pickuplitterifyouseeit.• Ifwehaveindoorrecessduetobadweather,itwillbeannouncedbeforehand.• Forindoorrecess,stayinclass.Eatandplayquietgames.Donotrunaroundtheclass.Do
notleavetheclasswithoutpermission.• Ifyouarewellenoughtoattendschool,youarewellenoughtoenjoyrecess.• Allstudentswillbeexpectedtogooutforrecessunlesstheyhaveamedicalnotefroma
doctorstatingotherwise.• Aparentalnotewillnotexemptachildfromgoingoutforrecess
Student Behaviour in the Yard
Studentsareexpectedtoactappropriately.Thefollowingguidelineswillfacilitateahappierandhealthierplaygroundatmosphere:
• Playsafelyandcooperatively.• Playinassignedareas.• StudentscanusethewashroomwithpermissionfromtheDutyteacher.• Studentsaretostaywithintheschoolboundaryatalltimes.• Outofboundsareasinclude:bushandlonggrassarea;themainparkinglotbyAl-
ZahraDoor;themainroad.• Alllitteristobeputinthegarbagecansprovided.OASISrecycles.• Videogames,tradingcards,andfacecardsarenotallowed.• StudentswillbeadvisedonotherallowableplaygrounditemsduringP.E.class.• Studentsaretofollowtheinstructionsofallteachers,schoolpersonnel,atalltimes.• Studentsareencouragedtobepolite,considerate,kind,andcooperative.
Hallway Comportment Students are expected to:
• Walkatalltimes,Norunning.• Donotbounceorplaywithballsorothersportsequipment.• Wearshoesatalltimeswhenwalkingthehallsorinclass(exception:SalaatRooms).• Keephandsandfeettoyourselves.
• Stoptoallowanadulttopassthroughtheirlinesandinoroutofthedoorways.• SayAssalaamAlaikumwhenmeetingadultsinthehallway.• Firststudentintoadoorhandsitopenfortheclass,andthenjoinsclassattheendoftheline.• Lineupinthehallwayandwaittobeinvitedintotheclassroom.• Knockandbeinvitedintoaclosedclassroombeforeentering.• Don'ttamperwithlocksorlockers.• Donottouchstudentwork/displaysplacedinhallways.• ObjectsfoundinhallwaytobeputinLost&Foundbin.Ifexpensiveobjectormoneyis
found,takeittotheoffice.• Don'tlitterinthehallway.Iflitterisseen,pickitup.Keeptheschoolclean.
Water Fountain, Washroom, Lockers Students are expected to:
WaterFountain
• Usewaterbottlesinclass.Fountainsaretobeusedduringlunchtime.• Donotputyourmouthonthefountaintap.• Donotwashyourhandsorthingsinthefountain.Donotwastewater.• Donotloiterinthehallway.
Washroom
• Askpermissionwhenneedingthewashroomatclassorrecesstime.• Walktothewashroomandimmediatelyreturntoclasswhendone.• FollowIslamicetiquettewhenusingthewashroom:usethetoiletsittingdown,wash
yourselfwithwater,flushthetoilet,washhandswithsoapandwateraftergoingtothetoilet.
Lockers
• Keepyourlockerlockedatalltimes.• Keeplockersclean.• Donotopenortamperwithlockersthatarenotyours.• Donotchangeyourlockerlockwithoutgivingacopyofthekeyorcombinationtoyour
homeroomteacher.• Donotusetheareaontopoflockerstostorethingsorinthekitchenarea.
Treatschoolpropertyandothers'propertywithrespect.
Salat
• StudentsingradesfiveandupareexpectedtoheadtotheMosqueatthetimeofSalatandjoininthecongregationalprayers.
• StudentsareexpectedtohaveWudhuandareencouragedtoperformitbeforetheSalatperiodsothattheydonotarrivelateforSalat.
• StudentsingradesfourandundermustfollowdirectionsoftheirteacherstoprayatthebackoftheMosqueorintheclassrooms/areasdesignatedbytheirteachers.
• AllstudentswillattendSalaat.• AbsencefromSalaatrequiresspecialpermission.
Lunch Time
Studentsareexpectedto:
• TakejacketandlunchbagwithyoutotheLunchRoom.• Followhallroutinetolunchroom.• Sitindesignatedareasduringlunch.• ReciteDua'beforeeating.• EatwithproperIslamicetiquette.• Talkquietly.• AskforpermissionfromLunchTeacherifyouneedtousethewashroom.• ReciteDua'aftereating.• Cleanupafteryourselvesandencourageotherstodosoalso.
Exiting the School
• Followhallroutinesappropriately.• Exitfromdoorsnumber5&6only.• Busstudentstobereadyby3:45p.m• Busstudentsmayexitfromdoor#1.• Whenenteringthebus,studentswillfillseatsfromfronttoback.• Stayinschoolyarduntilyourparentpicksyouup.• Becautiousofcarswhengoingtospotwhereyourcarisparked.• Playindesignatedsupervisedareasofyardonly.• Noloiteringinschoolbuilding.(Itisunsupervised)• Anystudentnotpickedupby4:00p.m.mustattendtheAfter-schoolprogram,anda
chargewillbeincurred.
Physical Safety
Physical Aggression Allschoolmembersmust:
• notinflictorencourageotherstoinflictbodilyharmonanotherperson;• seekstaffassistance,ifnecessary,toresolveconflictpeacefully.
• Astudentwhoassaultsorthreatensanothermaybeforbiddentoreturntoschoolifthevictimhasgoodreasontofearthatstudent.
• TheonuswillbeonthePrincipaltoconsiderfirstandforemosttheneedsofthevictim.However,self-defenceandprovocationareconsideredtobemitigatingfactors.
Weapons Allschoolmembersmust:
• notbeinpossessionofanyweapon,includingbutnotlimitedtofirearms;• notuseanyobjecttothreatenorintimidateanotherperson;• notcauseinjurytoanypersonwithanobject.
ViolentIncidentFormsrecordingviolentbehaviour,whichresultsinasuspensionorreporttopolice,
shallberetainedinthestudent’sOSRforaperiodofthreeyears.ViolentIncidentFormsrecording
violentbehaviour,whichresultsinarecommendationforexpulsion,shallberetainedinthe
student’sOSRforaperiodoffive
Alcohol and Drugs Allschoolmembersmust:
• notbeinpossessionof,orundertheinfluenceof,orprovideotherswith,alcoholorillegaldrugs.
Suspension
Under subsection 306 (1) of the Education Act, a principal shall consider whether or not tosuspendapupilifheorshebelievesthatthepupilhasengagedinanyofthefollowingactivitieswhile at school, at a school-related activity or in other circumstances where engaging in theactivitywillhaveanimpactontheschoolclimate:1.Utteringathreattoinflictseriousbodilyharmonanotherperson.
2.Possessingalcoholorillegaldrugs.
3.Beingundertheinfluenceofalcohol.
4.Swearingatateacheroratanotherpersoninapositionofauthority.
5.Committinganactofvandalismthatcausesextensivedamagetoschoolpropertyatthepupil’s
schoolortopropertylocatedonthepremisesofthepupil’sschool.
6.Bullying
7.Anyotheractivitythatisanactivityforwhichaprincipalmaysuspendapupilunderthepolicyofthe
board.
Ifaprincipaldecidestosuspendapupilforengaginginanactivitydescribedabove,theprincipalwillsuspendthepupilfromhisorherschoolandfromengaginginallschool-relatedactivities.Theminimumdurationofasuspensionisoneschooldayandthemaximumdurationis20schooldays.In considering how long the suspension should be, a principal will take into account anymitigating or other factors prescribed by the regulations. Under clause 306 (1) 7 of the
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EducationAct,apupilmaybesuspendedifheorsheengagesinanactivitythatisanactivityforwhichaprincipalmaysuspendapupilunderapolicyoftheboard.UnderBoardpolicy,activitiesforwhichaprincipalmaysuspendapupilinclude:
1.Persistentoppositiontoauthority;
2.Habitualneglectofduty;
3.Willfuldestructionofschoolproperty;vandalismcausingdamagetoschoolorBoardpropertyor
propertylocatedonschoolorBoardpremises;
4.Useofprofaneorimproperlanguage;
5.Useoftobacco;
6.Theft;
7.Aid/inciteharmfulbehaviour;
8.Physicalassault;
9.Beingundertheinfluenceofillegaldrugs;
10.Sexualharassment;
11.Racialharassment;12.Fighting;
13.Possessionormisuseofanyharmfulsubstances;14.Hate-motivatedviolence;
15.Extortion;
16.Distributionofhatematerial;
17.Inappropriateuseofelectroniccommunications/media
18.Other–definedasanyconductinjurioustothemoraltoneoftheschoolortothephysicalor
mentalwell-beingofothers.
Mitigating Factors PursuanttotheSuspensionandExpulsionofPupilsRegulation,thefollowingmitigatingfactorsshallbetakenintoaccount:1.Thepupildoesnothavetheabilitytocontrolhisorherbehaviour.2.Thepupildoesnothavetheabilitytounderstandtheforeseeableconsequencesofhisorherbehaviour.3.Thepupil’scontinuingpresenceintheschooldoesnotcreateanunacceptablerisktothesafetyofanyperson.
GENERALSAFETYRULES
Parents and Visitors
Allvisitorsandparentstoourschoolarerequiredtocheckinattheofficeduringtheschoolday.WiththeexceptionofourCasachildren,parentsshouldpickupordropoffstudentsatthemainentrance.Noparentsareallowedonthesecondfloorwithoutpermissionfromtheoffice.
Security Guards
• Wehave2securityguardsonstafffrom7:30a.m.until6:30p.m..• Theirpurposeistoprotectandkeepthechildrensafe.• Theymaintainaconstantpresenceandcirculatetheschooltomakeensurethe
childrenaresafeandsecure.• Theyalsoareinchargeofthestudentdropareaandparkingrules.• Pleasefollowtheinstructionsofoursecurityguardsatalltimes.
Cameras
• As-SadiqIslamicSchoolhasaccessto24hoursurveillancecameras.• Thishelpsuskeepamorewatchfuleyeonourschoolthroughouttheday.
Doors & Stairs
• Forsecurityreasons,outsidedoorswillremainlockedformostoftheschoolday.• Parentsshouldenterthebuildingthroughdoornumber6–As-Sadiq.• Pleasedonotprydoorsopen.Itmakesusvulnerabletooutsideintruders.• Studentsarenotallowedtousethecenterstairsoutsidethemainlobbyunlessthey
areaccompaniedbyanadult.
Extreme Weather Alerts and School Closures
• Intheeventofextremeinclementweatherandnotificationsofschoolclosurespleasecheckourwebsitewww.as-sadiqschool.comafter7:00a.m.foralertsandnotifications.
• Intheeventthatweneedtoclosetheschool,itwillbepostedonthewebsite,wewillsendallfamiliesanemailandapushnotificationonthePTAAppwillalsobesent.
BUSCANCELLATIONS
• Ifbusesarecancelledthebuscompanywillcontactallfamiliesdirectly.• Often,evenifthebusesarecancelledtheschoolwillremainopen.
Nut Free School
• As-SadiqIslamicSchoolisanutfreeschool.• Forthesafetyofallstudents,pleaseensurethatyourchildren’slunchesandsnackfoods
havenonutornutby-products.• Foodscominginforspecialoccasionsmustbefroma“NutFree”supplier.• Allfoodscomingfromparentsmustbeseenandapprovedbytheadministrationbefore
distributiontostudents.
Administration Of Medication
• Pleasedonotsendanymedicationstoschoolwithyourchildrenunlessitisnecessary.• Ifyoumustsendaprescribedmedication(notoverthecounterdrugs),pleasehavethem
bringtheirmedicationstotheofficewherewewillsafelystoreitoutofharm’swayfromotherchildren.
• Theschooldoesnotadministermedicationunlessdirectedbyadoctoranda"RequestforAdministrationofMedication"formcompletedanddulysignedbythedoctorisreceivedattheschooloffice.Theseformsareavailablefromyourdoctor'sofficeorcanbepickedupfromtheschool.
Telephone Calls
• Children who need to call home for emergency situations may use the school phonelocatedinthemainoffice.Officestaffwillmakethedeterminationofwhatconstitutesanemergency.
• Wehave a dedicated line for students for your convenience. They are not to use theirownpersonaldevicesunlesstheyhavethepermissionoftheschool.
Parental Responsibilities
Re: Safety • As-SadiqparentsareaskedtoENTERANDEXITusingdoor#6onlyduringschoolhours.7:30
a.m.–4:30p.m.• Parentswillbebuzzedorletinbysecuritystaff.• Preschoolparentsaretoenterdoor#6andgototheirchild’sclassroomtopickuptheir
childrenandthenexitfromdoor#6.• Primaryschoolparentsaretoenterdoor#6andpickuptheirchildreninthemainfoyer,and
thenexitfromdoor#6.• Juniorandintermediatestudentsmayexitdoor#5ordoor#6tomeettheirparentsinthe
parkinglot.• Alldoorswillbelockedandwillremainlockedatalltimes.• Pleasedonotpropanydoorsopen.• Pleasedonotletanyoneyoudonotrecognizeintothebuilding.• Pleasepickupyourchildrenat3:40p.m.andleavetheschoolrightafterpickup.• Donotlingerinthebuildingorallowyourchildrentoplayafterschool-sostaffcansecurethe
buildingassoonaspossible.
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• Pleasenote:Thereisnoafterschoolrecess.• Fortheirownsafetyandprotectionallchildrennotpickedupby3:55willbeescortedtothe
After-SchoolProgrambysecurity-noexceptions.• PleaseinstructyourchildrentogototheAfterSchoolProgramifyouaregoingtobelate.We
havechildrenhidinginthebuildingtoavoidgoingtoafterschool.Thisisaverydangeroussituationforourchildren.
• Parentsareaskedtoreportanysuspiciouspersons/carstothemainoffice.
Re: Parking Lot Procedures Wehaveimplementedanewpickupanddropoffprocedurefortheschool.Wewouldkindlyaskthatyoureadthedetailedmemoofprocedurestobesentoutduringthebeginningoftheschoolyear.
• Parkintheparkinglotwhencomingintothebuilding.
• ParkingintheStudentDropoffAreaisnotpermitted.Itisextremelydangerousandillegal.
• Stayinyourcarsifyouareinthe“StudentDropOffArea”
• Donotparkinthehandicapparkingspots.
• Driveslowlyandcarefully.
• Pleasefollowstaffinstructions.
• Parentsmaybeticketedandortowedattheirexpense.
Drop-Off: Uponarrival,childrenmustenterthebuildingandwaitfortheopeningexercises.
Pick-Up: Allchildrenmustbepickedupbytheparentsorauthorizedperson(s)bytheendoftheschooldayat3:40p.m.Childrennotpickedupby4:00p.m.willbesenttoafter-school,andachargeof$5perdaywillincur.Because of the danger to the children and traffic congestion at the entrance of the school,parents are requested to follow the following procedures. For the sake of the safety of thechildren,staffandparents,pleasefollowthespeedlimitwhichis10km/hr.Pleaseobeytheonewaysignsandlineupinanorderlymanner.Visitors/Parentsarenotallowedtoparkunattendedcarsindropoff/pickupzones.Pleasebecourteouswhenparking.
After School Program
• All children not picked up by 3:55 will be escorted to the After-School Program by security - no exceptions.
• Please instruct your children to go to the After School Program. It is for their safety and protection.
ACADEMICINFORMATION
The Academic Program
• Theacademicprogram,comprisingofsecularandreligiouscomponents,demandshighexpectations.
• As-SadiqIslamicSchoolisregisteredwiththeOntarioMinistryofEducationandTrainingas a full-fledged private school. The secular aspects of the school program fulfill themandatesetoutinallMinistrycurricula.
• AllgradelevelteachersholdOntarioteachingcertificationorequivalentandaremembersoftheOntarioCollegeofTeachers.
• The religious aspects of the school program include: Arabic (speaking, reading andwriting),Quranicrecitation,aswellasIslamicStudiesandJurisprudence(Fiqh).Specialistsarehiredbytheschooltoteachthesesubjects.
• FrenchisofferedtothestudentsatMontessoritoGrade9.TheteacherisagraduateinFrench.• Theschoolhasawell-equippedsciencelabandaportablecomputerlabwithsubject
dedicatedteachers.Throughapositiveattitudeandhighexpectationsweseekahigheraltitudeofsuccess.
Ontario Student Record
The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is the official record for a student. The OSR containsachievementresults,creditsearned,diplomarequirementsandother information importanttothe education of the student. Students and their parents (if the student is not an adult)mayexaminethecontentsoftheOSR,butmaynotremoveanypartofit.TheserecordsareprotectedbytheEducationActandFreedomofInformationlegislation.
Diagnostic, Formal testing: DRAMontessoritoGrade8.
Assessment and Evaluation Themainpurposeofassessmentandevaluationistoimprovestudentlearning.Informationgatheredbyteachershelpsthemidentifystudents'strengthsandthoseareasinneedofimprovement.
Assessment Assessmentistheprocessofgatheringinformationfromavarietyofsources,includingassignments,demonstrations,projects,performancesandtests.Thisinformationshoulddemonstratehowwellstudentsareachievingcurriculumexpectations.Aspartofassessment,teachers,peers,andindividualstudentsprovidedescriptivefeedbackthatguideseffortsforimprovement.Assessmentisongoingandsupportive.
Evaluation Evaluationistheprocessofjudgingthequalityofastudent'sworkonthebasisofestablishedachievementcriteriaandassigningavaluetorepresentthatquality.Itreflectsastudent'slevelofachievementoftheprovincialcurriculumexpectationsatanygiventime.
Inordertoensurethatassessmentandevaluationarevalidandreliableandthattheyleadtotheimprovementofstudentlearning,teacherswilluseavarietyofassessmentandevaluationstrategiesthat:
§ Addressbothwhatthestudentslearnandhowwelltheylearnit;§ Arebasedonthecategoriesofknowledgeandskillsandontheachievement-level
descriptionsgivenintheachievementchartthatappearsinthecurriculumpolicydocumentsforeachcourse;
§ Arevariedinnature,administeredoveraperiodoftime,anddesignedtoprovideopportunitiesforstudentstodemonstratethefullrangeoftheirlearning;
§ Areappropriateforthelearningactivitiesused,thepurposesofinstruction,andtheneedsandexperiencesofthestudents;
§ Arefairtoallstudents;§ Ensurethateachstudentisgivencleardirectionsforimprovement;§ Promotestudentabilitiestoassesstheirownlearningandtosetspecificgoals;§ Includetheuseofstudents’workassamplesthatprovideevidenceoftheirachievement;
andarecommunicatedclearlytostudentsandparentsatthebeginningofthecourseandatotherappropriatepointsthroughoutthecourse.
Achievement Levels LevelsofachievementofthecurriculumexpectationsarepresentedinachievementchartsineachoftheMinistryofEducation'spolicydocuments.Thesechartsareorganizedintofourbroadcategoriesofknowledgeandskills:
• Knowledge/Understanding;• Thinking/Inquiry;• Communication;and• Application/Makingconnections.
Thenamesofthecategoriesmayvaryslightlytoreflectthedifferencesinthespecificnatureofeachsubject.Thechartscontaindescriptionsofeachlevelofachievementineachcategory;thesearebroadinscopeandgeneralinnature,buttheyprovideaframeworkforallassessmentandevaluationpractices.Theachievementlevelswillenableteacherstomakeconsistentjudgmentsaboutthequalityofstudentworkandtogiveclearandspecificinformationabouttheirachievementtotheirparents.
Reporting Student Achievement
Percentage
GradeRange
Achievement
Level
DescriptionSummary
80–100% Level4 Averyhightooutstandinglevelofachievement.Achievementisabovetheprovincialstandard.
70–79% Level3 Ahighlevelofachievement.Achievementisattheprovincialstandard.
60-69% Level2 Amoderatelevelofachievement.Achievementisbelow,butapproaching,theprovincialstandard.
50-59% Level1 Apassablelevelofachievement.Achievementisbelowtheprovincialstandard.
Below50% - Insufficientachievementofcurriculumexpectations.
Studentachievementisrelationtocurriculumexpectationsarereportedontheprovincialreportcardasapercentagemarkforthatsubjectorcourse.Developmentoflearningskillsandworkhabitsareevaluatedandreportedseparately.Theseparateevaluationandreportingofastudent’sdevelopmentwithrespecttothelearningskillsandworkhabitsreflectsthecriticalroletheyplayinastudent’sachievementofthecurriculumexpectations.Informationaboutastudent’sdevelopmentoftheseskillsandhabitsalsoprovidesastrongindicationofthestudent’sdevelopmentasaself-directedlearner.Thelearningskillsandworkhabitsareevaluatedandreportedasfollows:E–ExcellentG–GoodS–SatisfactoryN–NeedsImprovement
The Reporting Period
Elementary School Formalreportsareissuedthreetimesayearaccordingtothefollowingchart:
ProgressReport November22,2018FirstTermReportCard February1,2019
FinalReportCard June27,2019
Eachreportwillincludeattendance,lateness,grades,teachercommentsandlearningskills.Parent/student/teacherinterviewsarescheduledpriortothemid-semesterreportcarddistribution.Inaddition,parentsofstudentswhoareearninglessthan55%willbeadvisedeitherbyletterorphonecallwithanearlywarning(afterfiveweeksofthecourse)andwithalatewarning(whichisduringthelastfourweeksofthecourse.)
Examination Policy
Theexaminationdatesarementionedinthe“ImportantDates”section.Parentsareaskednottoplantripsorvacationsaroundthesetimeframes.Studentsareexpectedtobeinattendancewhenwritingexams.Ifastudentdoesnotwriteanexam(s)/hewillbesubjecttothelossoftheexamgradeand,insomecases,mayberiskingthecreditforthatcourse.Inextremecasesonly,suchasaseriousmedicalcondition(accompaniedbyamedicalcertificate),theexammaybedeferredtoanotherdateorthefinalmarkmaybecalculatedbasedonthestudent’stermwork.
Plagiarism Policy
Studentsmustunderstandthatthetests/examstheycompleteandtheassignmentstheysubmitforevaluationmustbetheirownworkandthatcheatingandplagiarismwillnotbecondoned.
Asacommunity,ourgoalistocreateanenvironmentwhereintellectualintegrityandacademichonestyprevails.Tothatendteachersaretobeproactiveinthisregardandclearlydefinewhatplagiarismisandtohowitcanbepreventedandalsosetupstrategiesforhelpingstudentsunderstandthegravityofsuchbehaviourandtheimportanceofacknowledgingtheworkofothers.Plagiarismincludes:
1. Copyingandpastingtext,images,and/orgraphsfromanon-linemedia,suchasencyclopedias;
1. Copyingandpastingtext,images,and/orgraphsfromanywebsiteordatabase;2. Transcribingtextfromanyprintedmaterialsuchasbooks,magazines,encyclopedias,or
newspapers;3. Modifyingtextfromanyoftheabovesources;4. Replacingafewselectwordsfromasourcebyusingathesaurus;5. Copyingallorpartofanotherstudent’sworkandclaimingitasyourown;6. Usingallorpartofanotherstudent’sworkandclaimingitasyourown,evenwithpermission,
isacademicallyunethical,andisknownascollusion;7. Usinganessayfromoneclasstobeusedinanotherclass,withoutpermissionfromtheoriginal
teacherisalsoconsideredplagiarism;and8. Usinganotherstudent’scollectionofdataasyourownisconsideredplagiarism.
Teachersaretoreviewwithstudentswaysinwhichtoavoidorpreventplagiarismsuchas:
ü Makingsuretheyunderstandthattheyneedtosubmittheirownwork.ü Teachingstudentstodocumentallsourcesthattheyintegrateintheirwritingbyincluding
properlyquotedevidencesintheirassignmentsintheformofin-textcitations/endnotes/footnotes.
ü TeachingthemtouseaWorksCitedpageattheendoftheassignment.ü Teachingthemtotakeallresearchnotesinacarefulmannertoavoidplagiarism.ü Havetheirstudentsbepreparedtohandinroughnotes/draftsofyourresearchandahard
copyofanyelectronicsourcesifrequested.ü Encouragethemtoasktheteacheriftheyareunsureastowhetherornotwhattheyaredoing
isplagiarizing.ü Warnthemnottorisktheirgoodreputationandacademicstandingbyplagiarizing.
Plagiarism,inshort,isthepresentationofsomeoneelse’sworkasyourown.Therefore,itisadishonestactivitythatisnotacceptedintheschoolsystemortheworkplace.Theconsequenceforplagiarismmayresultinamarkof0forthesubmittedworkorassignment.
Late and Missed Assignments
Inorderforteacherstoevaluatetheextenttowhichstudentsachievecurriculumexpectations,anumberofassessmentsandevaluationsmustbeprovidedandcompleted.Deadlinesarealsoimportantasareasonablemanagementstrategyforteachers,andasawayofbringingclosureononeunitofworkandmovingaheadtoanother.Belowaresomeguidelinesandrecommendationsforlateandmissedassignment.Theteacherwillusetheirprofessionaljudgementanduseavarietyofstrategiestohelppreventand/oraddresslateandmissedassignments.Theymayinclude:
ü Settingdeadlineswhicharerealisticastheyreflectthenormalworkinglifeoutsideoftheschoolsetting.
ü Communicatingthedeadlineswellinadvanceandpostthemonelectroniccalendarsthatareaccessibletostudentsandparents.(i.e.Classroom365)andmaintainongoingcommunicationwithstudentsand/orparentsaboutduedatesandlateassignmentsandschedulingconferenceswithparentsiftheproblempersists.
ü Collaboratingwithotherstafftoprepareapart-orfull-yearcalendarofmajorassignmentdatesforstudents.
ü Whenplanningformajorassignmentsconsiderthemtobecompletedinstages,sothatstudentsarelesslikelytobefacedwithanall-or-nothingsituationatthelastminute;
ü Encouragingstudentstoseekassistancefromtheteacherwhentheyfeelunabletocompleteataskorassignmentduetoinsufficientknowledgeorskillorprovidingalternativeassignmentsortests/examswhere,intheteacher’sprofessionaljudgementisreasonableandappropriatetodoso.Itisnotacceptableforstudentstoadvisetheteacherofdifficultythedaybeforeoronthedayatask/assignmentisdueunlessofcoursethereareextenuatingcircumstances.Itisneveracceptabletosubmitworklatewithouthavingnegotiatedalternatedeadlines.Note:Somedeadlinescanbenegotiated,butmostareabsolute.
ü Takingintoconsiderationlegitimatereasonsformisseddeadlinesandaskingstudentstoclarifythereasonfornotcompletingtheassignment.
ü Settingupastudentcontract;usingcounsellingorpeertutoringtotrytodealpositivelywithproblems;holdingteacher-studentconferences;requiringthestudenttoworkwithaschoolteamtocompletetheassignment.
ü Helpingstudentsdevelopbettertime-managementskillsbyencouragingthemtomakeuseoftheschoolAgenda,whichisprovidedtothemandusingtheelectroniccalendar(i.e.)Classroom365)regularlytocheckfordeadlines
• If,studentsdonotcompleteworkoneitheranegotiatedoranabsolutedeadline,thenthatwork
willnotbeassessedorevaluated.Insuchcasesstudentswillreceiveadesignationof“incomplete”.• Chronictardinessincompletingtasksorsubmittingassignmentswillbereportedintheskillsand
workhabitsectionofthereportcard.• If,afterallinterventionsandstrategiesfail,ateacherintheirprofessionaljudgementandinthe
bestinterestofthestudent,maydeductmarksforlateassignments,uptoandincludingthefullvalueoftheassignment.Thisneedstobecommunicatedtothestudentinadvance.Everyeffortwillbemade,whenindeductingmarksforevaluationpurposes,thatitdoesnotmisrepresentthestudent’struelevelofachievementonthefinalreportcard.
Assignment and Homework Completion During Absences
Weappreciateandrecognizeconcernaboutstudentsmissingassignmentsandhomeworkwhentheyareabsent.Obviously,completinghomeworkisakeytotheirlearningsuccess.Atthesametime,itisoftendifficultforstudentstocompletetheirhomeworkunlesstheyhavebeeninclassduringtheday.Wewanttoencouragestudentstotakeindividualresponsibilityincompletingtheirhomeworkandmissedassignments.Theyshouldhavebuddysysteminwhichtheyareresponsibleforgettinginformationfromaclassroombuddythatwillkeeptheminformedofassignments/homeworkmissedduringabsences.Parentsareencouragedtohelptheirchildrentobecomemoreresponsibleinthisregard.Itisnottheresponsibilityoftheparenttogetmissedworkorassignmentsbuttheresponsibilityofthestudent.Parentsaretoassisttheirchildtobecomemoreresponsible.
Student Responsibilities
Studentsshouldcallaclassmatetogetthedetailsoftheassignedhomework.Theyshouldcompleteitontheirowntothebestoftheirabilities.Iftheabovepointcouldnotbefulfilled,uponreturntoschool,studentsshouldcheckwiththeirteachersandask:“WhatworkdidImiss?DoIneedtomeetwithyoutoreviewthework?WhatworkdoIneedtodo?Whenisitdue?”Atthistime,theteacherandstudentwilldeviseareasonableplanformakingupthemissedwork.
Parent Responsibilities
Remindyoursonordaughtertocallaclassmatetoaskquestionsaboutthehomework.Remindyoursonordaughtertocheckwiththeirteachersuponreturntoschool.Checkwiththeteachertomakesuretheyaregettingthemostcurrentinformationworkmissedandontheirchild’sprogress.
Remedial Programs
Theschooloffersremediationforstudentswhorequireassistancewiththeircourses.Thismaybeofferedinavarietyofformats:
• Afterschoolassistancebysubjectteachers.Thestudentshouldcontacthis/hersubjectteacherforassistanceasneeded.
• Remediationinliteracyornumeracyduringclasstime,spareperiods,orafterschool,asarrangedbytheschool.
• Peertutoringinspecificsubjectsarrangedduringlunch,spareperiodsorafterschool.
Parent-Teacher CommunicationWe encourage you to maintain close contact with your child's teacher. The best mode ofcommunicationbetween theparentsand the teacherswillbe the students’agendas.Teachersare most willing to meet with parents to discuss the progress of their student. Should anyquestionsorconcernsregardingyourchild'sprogressanddevelopmentarise,theteacherwouldappreciate an early opportunity to discuss the matter with you. In addition to our regularreporting and interviewprogram, it is our intention to notify parents at any timeof the year,shouldaproblemarisethatwouldrequireaninterview.Ifyouwishtocontacttheteacher,pleasecalltheschooltoarrangeamutuallyconvenientmeetingtime,ore-mailtheteacher.
Pleaseallow24-48hoursforateachertorespondtoyourcalloremail.Foremergenciescontactthemainoffice.Please do not put personal information on emails as they are not a secure form ofcommunication.Pleasenote:Theadministratorsreservetherighttorequestaparenttomeettheteacheraboutstudent(s)progresspriortomeetingthem.
Parent-Teacher Conferences Parentsarewelcomeatanytimetomakeanappointmentwithateachertodiscusstheirchild'sprogress.Formalparent-teacherconferences,however,havebeenscheduledduringtheschoolyear.During theseconferences,parentsmay learnabout their child'sacademicprogress,workhabits,socialrelationshipwithotherstudentsandfacultymembers,special interests,aptitudesor abilities, health or emotional problems, etc. Teachers also benefit by learning about thestudent'shomelife.Pleasedonot leave ittowardstheendoftheyeartocontacttheteachersaboutconcernsthatcouldhavebeenresolvedearlieronintheyear.Itisessentialtohaveagoodhome-schoolrelationship.Theschoolandthehomeworkinpartnershipforthebettermentofachild's education. If the parents feel further assistance is required, then they arewelcome tomakeanappointmenttomeettheprincipalorviceprincipal.Theschoolwilltrytobeinconstantcontactwithparents.Parentsaregivenregularreportsonstudent'sprogressorcalled,whethertheirchild'sperformanceisoutstandingorunsatisfactory.Parentswillbenotifiedofanydisciplinaryproblems.Iftheneedarises,aparentwillbeaskedtoattendaconferencewiththeteacherand/orPrincipal/VicePrincipaltodiscussacademicordisciplinaryconcerns.
Communication
Communication and Agendas
Notices and other communications to parents from staff, the PTA and the Boardwill be senthome on a regular basis and via e-mail, or written in the students’ agendas. Parents arerequestedtochecktheagendasande-mailsdailyforthesemessages.Pleasemakesurewehaveyourcurrente-mailaddress.Pleasecheckandreadthroughdaily.Wecannotbeheldresponsibleifyoudidn’treadthemessagesfromtheschool
Microsoft 365 Classroom:
LastyearweintroducedClassroom365asanotherwaytokeepparentsinformed.Wecertainlyencourageyoutosignuptogainaccesstoyourchild’sclassroom.BenefitsofClassroom365:
• Youwillreceiveclassroomannouncementsandupdates,• Youhaveaccesstoaclassroomcalendarwithimportanttestdatesandevents.• Youhaveapicturegalleryofclassevents.
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• Youwillbeabletoaccessanddownloadimportantclassroomdocumentsandresources.PleaseNote:
• Theseclassroomsarepasswordprotected,privateandwilloperateasinviteonly.• Classroom365istosupplementtheAgendanottoreplaceit.TheAgendashouldstillbethe
mainformofcommunicationbetweenteacherandparent.
THE SCHOOL WEBSITE http://www.as-sadiqschool.com/TheSchoolWebsiteisthesourceofallcurrentandup-to-dateinformation.
• ThismonthweareintroducingtheSchoolWidecalendartoourwebsite,thiswillcontainalltheimportanteventsgoingonattheschool
• Wearealsogoingtobeworkingonchangingthelookofourwebsitetomakeitmoreuserfriendlyandappealing.
• Pleasecheckitregularlyforimportantschoolinformation,rules,policiesandimportantinformation.
PTAandParentVolunteers
As-SadiqhasaveryactiveParentTeacherAssociation(PTA),whichhelpsintheenhancementofthe school life. It helpswithpizza lunches, fund-raising for field trips and school activities andplaysmanyothersupportiveroleskeepingthechildren'swelfareinmind.ItistheretohelpnewparentseaseintheAs-Sadiqcommunity.WeaskallparentstovolunteerwithPTAandsupportthembyparticipatingintheirprogramsforparents.Webelievethatthehomeandtheschoolmustworktogetherintheeducationalinterestsofthechild.OurobjectivesatOurAs-SadiqIslamicSchoolareasfollows:
· toencourageandincreaseparentalinvolvementintheeducationofourchildren;· toencouragegoodparent-teacherawarenessofschoolprograms--academic,extra-
curriculum,volunteer;· toofferthroughwellplannedprograms,informationpertainingtoeducationofparticular
interesttoparentsand/orteachers;· toutilizetheresourcesofthecommunitytoenhancetheprogramsandresourcesoftheschool;· toassisttheschoolinobtainingcommoditiesfortheenhancementoftheeducation
pursuitsoftheschoolandtheappearanceandfunctionsofthebuildingandgrounds.AtAs-Sadiq,volunteerparentsplayanimportantrole.Throughtheirassistance,theschoolisabletoperpetuateeducationalopportunitiesforthechildren.Thestaffandstudentsappreciatetheefforts of all the volunteerswho become "partners" in the task of assisting the school in theclassroom, library, lunch room, field trips, and other activities. Research shows that yourpresenceintheschoolenrichesthechildren'sexperienceinlearning.YouarestronglyencouragedtotakeanactiveroleinthePTAactivitiesandmakeasignificantcontributiontothelifeofourchildren.
HealthyEatingandLifestyle
Pleaseprovideyourchildrenwithnutritiouslunch/snacksandensurethatfoodiswellpackagedtoavoidspillage.Pleasedonotuseglassbottlesorcontainers.As-Sadiq isanut-freeschoolsopleaseensurethatallfoodbroughttoschoolisnut-free.
FieldTripsandExcursions
Aspartofthecurriculum,As-Sadiqstudentsundertakeregularfieldtripsoffschoolpropertyandexcursions around the school, typically three times per year. It is expected that all studentsattendtheseactivitiesinordertobenefitfromthelearningandhands-onexperiences.PleasefillouttheformpermittingyourchildtoparticipatewhileatAs-Sadiq.Particularinformationaboutfieldtrips issentnearthedateofthetrip.Allstudentsmustbe inschooluniformduringfieldtripsandallconductonfieldtripsmustcomplywiththeschool'sCodeofConduct.
Admissions
• Admission to As-Sadiq Islamic School is granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Aprioritylistisestablishedfornewadmissionsbasedonthedateandtimeanapplicationisreceived in theoffice, togetherwith the requirednon-refundable administration feeof$150.00.NewadmissionsbeginonDecember1stduringtheacademicyear.
• Parentsmayplacepre-schoolchildrenonthepriority listforfutureyearsbycompletinganapplicationforeachchildandsubmittingittotheschoolwiththeadministrationfeeof$150.00perapplication.Admission,however,cannotbeguaranteedasitdependsonthenumberofopeningsavailableandthepositionofachildontheprioritylist.
• TocontinueattendingAs-Sadiqafteradmissionhasbeengranted,studentsmustregistereachyearduringregistrationweek.Towithdrawastudent,30days'noticemustbegiveninwriting.NotificationwillbesenthomeafterMarchBreak.
New Students
The classroom teacherwill assess new students during the first twoweeks of school before afinalplacement ismade.Somestudentsmayrequirespecialattention.As-Sadiqdoesnothavethe resources to accommodate students with special needs. If a child is identified as havingspecialneeds,theparentswillbeconsultedandtheymaybeaskedtowithdrawthechildfromtheschool.
Payment of School Fees
As-SadiqIslamicSchoolisanon-profitorganization.Feesmustbepaidontime.Failuretodosomayresultinstudentwithdrawalfromclassandfromschool.
Admission and Registration
AdmissiontoAs-Sadiqisgrantedonafirst-come,first-servebasis.Aprioritylistisestablishedfornewstudentsbasedonthedateandtimeanapplicationisreceivedintheoffice,togetherwithanon-refundableadministration feeof$150.00.Thisadministration feewillnotbeeligible fora
donationtaxcredit.ParentswhowithdrawtheirchildrenafterthethirdweekofAugustwillbechargedonemonthsfee.Ifachildiswithdrawnfromtheschoolforanyreason,andsubsequentlyenrolledinafutureschoolyear,anewregistrationfeewillapplyirrespectiveofthepaymentofregistrationfeeinapriorschoolyear.A child whose fees are in arrears from the previous year will not be allowed to register andattendclassesunless theoutstandingamount fromthepreviousyear is settled in full.Parentsmustensurethattheirchildren'sschoolfeesarepaidbyJune15toguaranteere-enrollmentforthefollowingyear.The aforementioned annual school fees are due at the beginning of the school year inSeptember.Parentsarerequiredtoprovidetheschoolwithavoidcheque.Paymentforschoolfeescanalsobemadebyissuingcheques.ThechequeormoneyordershouldbepayabletoAs-SadiqIslamicSchool.Schoolfeescanbepaideitherannuallyormonthly.Thechequesshouldbedatedthefirstofeachmonthandallofthesechequesshouldbegiventotheschoolonthefirstdayoftheschoolyear.Parentswho informtheschoolafter the thirdweekofAugust that theirchild (ren)willnotbeattendingAs-SadiqinSeptemberwillforfeitonemonthsfees.Thischargewillnotbeeligibleforadonationtaxcredit.Iftheparentsenrolltheirchildintheschoolforanysubsequentyear,theywillnotbeentitledtoapplytheforfeitedfeesfromanypreviousyear.Ifachequeisreturned"NSF"byafinancialinstitution,parentswillbenotifiedanwillhavetopaythe feesplusa$15service feechargewithintwobusinessdaysbywayofamoneyorder.Theschool reserves the right to request cash or a money order from a parent whose cheque isreturnedNSFtwice.TheExecutiveBoardwillreviewallfeesoutstandingattheendofeachterm.Theschoolreservestherighttodismissachildfromtheschoolifthefeesforthatchildhavebeenoutstandingforthreemonths.Foreachschoolyear,detailplanning isdonetoensurethatweutilizeourresourceseffectivelyandefficiently.Theschoolentersintoanumberofannualcommitmentsbasedontheexpectednumberofstudentswhowillenrollattheschool.Thesecommitmentsincludehiringappropriatenumberof teachers,purchasingsuppliesandtextbooks,etc.Accordingly,our feesare foreachschoolyear,youwillnotbeentitledtorefundoftheschoolfeespaid.Ifthefeeswerebeingpaidonamonthlybasis,theschoolwillcontinuetodepositthepost-datedchequesatthebeginningof each month to fulfill the parents' commitment. In extreme circumstances, the ExecutiveCommittee of the Board may decide to give a refund or waive the continuing payment ofmonthly fees upon written submission by a parent or legal guardian outlining the facts andcircumstances.
Ifachildisenrolledduringtheschoolyear,theparentorguardianwillhavetopaytheproratedannualschoolfees.Forexample,ifachildisenrolledonJanuary1,theparentswouldhavetopay60%oftheannualfee.Inadditiontotheregistrationfeesof$150,theproratedannualfeecouldbepaidonamonthlybasis. If a child is registered in the schoolonorbefore the15thof thatmonth, parentswill be required to pay full amount for thatmonth. For example, if a child isenrolledonJanuary10thorevenduringthethirdweekofthemonth,parentswillberequiredtopayfortheentiremonthofJanuary.Theschoolreservestherightnottoreleasereportcardstotheparentsortoanotherschoolunlesstheamountoffeesoutstandingissettledinfull.
Transportation
The school currently has one bus from Scarborough,which help parents bring children to theschool.Thebusfareis$160permonthperchild.Theschoolwillrunabusprovidedthereareatleast15studentsonthebus.Parentscanregistertheirchildrenonthebasisthattheschoolbuswillbeavailable.Registrationformsforthebusshouldbecompletedonlineatthesametimeastheregistrationfortheschool.Iftherearelessthan15studentsonthebus,parentswillhavetomaketheirownarrangementstobring their children to the school. Ifparentsdecidenot to send their children to the schoolbecausetherewerenotenoughchildrentotakethebus,theywillbeentitledtoafullrefundofthedepositandregistrationfees(whereapplicable).
MediaRelease
It is the normal practice of many private schools to showcase their students and theirachievementstotheschoolstakeholdersandgreatercommunity.Theschoolendeavorstotakephotographsandvideoinordertoachievethisaim.Ifforanyreasonyouwishyourchildtobenotphotographedorvideorecordedduringschool,afterschool,inschoolclubs,orfieldtrips,pleasesendawrittenlettertotheschoolindicatingyourpreference.
Privacy Rules
Parentsarefreetophotographorrecordtheirchildrenduringperformancesandactivities.However,parentsareaskedNOTtopostanyrecordedmediadoneonschoolpropertyonsocialmedia,suchas:Facebook,Instagram,etc…Thisistoprotecttheotherchildrenwhoyoudonothavepermissiontophotographandalsotoprotecttheschool.
TextbooksandLibraryBooksChildren will be bringing textbooks, workbooks, and other materials home for study and homeworkpurposes.Thechild'snameappearsontheinsidecoverofthetextbooks.Thesebooksareintendedtobeused in our school over thenext five years. Parents are requested tohelp ensure that childrendonotmark them or damage them in any way. Lost books have a replacement value that will be applicableexceptforreasonablewearandtear.Textbooksaretobedistinguishedfromworkbooksthatarewritteninandarenotreusable.Studentsareaskedtoreturnborrowedmaterialsbytheduedatesothatothersmayhaveuseofthem.
EmergencyandMedicalInformation
Please keep the school informed of any and all changes of your home, business, andmobilenumbers.And,alsoyoure-mailaddressisveryimportant.Intheeventofanemergencyorstorm,itisimperativethatweareabletocontactyouassoonaspossible.
SummaryofR.U.L.E.SRespectotherslikeyouwantthemtorespectyou(nobullying,nohurting,nousingfoullanguage,etc.).Uniformadherence(alwaysbeinuniform)Latearrivalisunacceptable(beinclassoringymnolaterthan8:30a.m.&donotmissschool).Ensurecompletionofexcellentqualityschoolworkallthetimeandontime.Showapositiveattitude.
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