Hossaini Sunday School

Hossaini Sunday School
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable all students to:
• Strive for Islamic excellence.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills that support Islamic values.
• Value life-long learning of Qur'an, Islamic rules, and Islamic history.
• Demonstrate respect for self and others.
• Participate meaningfully in our community and the society.
To accomplish our mission we possess a knowledgeable, capable, caring, and inspiring staff. We foster mutual respect, open communication, and partnership among students, staff, families, and the community.

Background
Hossaini Sunday School has operated regularly since 2013 with the following mission:
Hossaini Sunday School seeks to fill the gap left by the absence of Islamic studies in public school. It is intended to be a stress-free environment where students learn about Islamic Beliefs (Aqaid/Theology), basic Islamic rules (Ahkam/Jurisprudence), Ethics and Islamic Behaviour (Akhlaq/Social Islam), the history of Islam (Tarikh/History), and Qur’an in a positive atmosphere.
The school runs as an independent organization under the auspices of Hossaini Society of Victoria. It is staffed by senior/junior teachers qualified by Hauza Ilmiya, Qom, Iran.

Grades & Ages
The school is currently enrolling students who are in Pre-K and Kindergarten through Grade 9-10 in regular school. Pre K students have to 6 years old by registration day and proof of birth date is needed to register.
School is open to all students between the age of 5 to 22 years.

School Session
School is in session every Sunday, from February to December, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

How to Register
Register in person at front desk of the school or online via sending email to hossainisundayschool@gmail.com.
Enrolment Session will be held on 5th February 2017, but enrolment is open all during the year for the convenience of parents

Tuition
The tuition fee is $40/1 student per month

Emergency contact Information
It is essential that emergency cards are complete, signed and up to date in the school records. Fill out your child's emergency card completely at the time of the registration and then call the school with any change, especially phone numbers.

Books and Class Material
We will be using E-Books at the school this year. Links to download the books will be provided after registration.
Children are expected to maintain a Folder that contains will contain all the class work and come to class prepared with pencils, paper, and whatever the teacher requires.

Bell Schedule
Assembly: 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM
First period: 10:10 AM to 10:50 AM
Second period: 10:50 AM to 11:30 PM
Break: 11:30 AM to 11:50 AM
Third period: 11:50 AM to 12:30 PM
Fourth period: 12:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Quran Period: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Salaat period: 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Pick Up Time 2:00 PM

Punctuality at School Arrival/Pick up Time
School starts at 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. It is important for school to start on time. All students need to be in class when the bell rings. Students arriving after 10:10 am will be tardy and will need to sign in at the front desk.

Assembly
School begins with an assembly that is an integral part of the school's schedule. It is a valuable tool for conveying information about the school, starting the day with a brief Islamic lesson, and putting the children in a spiritual, cheerful, and learning mindset.

Salaat
• Salaat is a required part of the school schedule.
• Parents who come early to pick up their children are strongly encouraged to participate in salaat and can only take home their children the prayer is over.
• Students should not waste time between class and prayer and should instead get ready for salaat by finding a place on the prayer mat and waiting for the adhan to begin.
• All students should remain on one side of the prayer hall where the Imam is leading prayer.
• Disruptions during the prayer are not allowed and will be dealt with immediately after the prayer.
• Students are required to remain on their prayer mats until the final ziyarat is complete.
• All female students who are unable to pray for a given Sunday are required to stay in the prayer area preferably doing du’a and tasbih, not talking or socializing so as not to disrupt the rest of the group that is praying.

Early Pick Up
To pick up children early parents need to show ID and sign out the child on the early release sheet. Parents need to ask a staff member to get their child and are not allowed to interrupt class to get their children themselves. Please do not disrupt salaat by picking your child up in the middle of salaat. Also please remember that the salaat period is a learning opportunity and is actually part of school so do not encourage the practice of skipping salaat.

Dress Code
Boys
1. Only long shorts are allowed
2. No vulgar or unpleasant depictions and writing on the clothing.
Girls
1. Hijab (hair should be properly covered and fastened by scarf)
2. If pants are worn, they must be loose and baggy.
3. Shirts need to be full sleeve, long (5 inches below waist), not transparent or tight, and need to be worn un-tucked.
Parents and family members who enter the school premises to drop off or pick up their children, or to participate in school events, are also required to adhere to the dress code.

Restrooms
Students are encouraged to come to school in wudhu and use restrooms before class rather than during class. To use restrooms during school hours students, will need a pass. Only the restrooms by the side of the Sunday school entrance are designated for our use.

Student Expectations at All Times
• Do not bring electronic devices, toys, cards, magazines or games to school. They may get confiscated and returned at end of day
• Be respectful with staff and fellow students.
• Refrain from yelling or running inside the school
• Use quiet voices and walk instead of yelling or running inside the school
• Treat all property with utmost care. Please remember we use public school premises and cannot touch their material. Children will be responsible for any damages they incur in the school area.
• Playground use is limited: only teachers can take students to the playground. Use is prohibited after school time.
• Clean up after yourself
• Sit in an orderly way. Do not move any desks or chairs unless requested by teacher
• Return items borrowed from the school office (pencils, staplers, scissors etc.)

Homework and Assignments
Homework is an integral part of the learning process. However, we understand that children get quite a bit of homework from regular school. Our policy is to not burden the children but to reinforce the class work. Teachers are therefore encouraged to assign minimum homework. Quran homework is necessary for learning to occur and parents are requested to encourage their children to spend 10 minutes daily on Quran homework.

Supervision
We make an effort to provide supervision on school grounds throughout Sunday school hours. We ask that students not arrive earlier than 10:30 and leave no later than 2:00. Staff is responsible for students only until pick up time or 2:00 pm after which the parent is responsible. Please be prompt in picking up your child since our school volunteers also lead busy lives.

Discipline Policy
In case of discipline problems your child will be given a couple of warnings. If the problem continues s/he will be sent to the office. If it still continues you will be notified.

Sickness or Injury
Illness- if a student becomes ill, the parents will be called to come and pick up the child. Injury- if a student is injured at school, he/she should report it to one of the school staff. Parents will be contacted if more than basic first aid is required.

Safety
Please drive carefully and slowly as you come into the parking lot. Often there are children playing in the lot before and after the school hours. Expect the unpredictability of children's movements. Ask your children to be alert to incoming cars. Also advise your children to stay well within the Hampton Park Secondary School boundaries. For their safety, please ask your children to wait for you inside the building, preferably the school dining area. Do NOT allow them to wait for you outside. Hossaini Sunday school strongly discourages it. Hossaini Sunday school’s staff is not responsible for children waiting outside the building.

Parent Responsibilities
Parent Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Parents are strongly requested to participate in the weekly assembly (beginning 10:00 AM) as well as salaat. Parents are required to attend the first assembly of the school year where rules and regulations of the School will be explained.

Other responsibilities:
• Ensure that your children bring their books, paper, pencils, and other required material to class.
• Punctuality and good attendance is required. Your children will only learn if you are serious about School and the first step to being serious is attending school on time. In the case of an unavoidable absence, contact your child’s teachers beforehand to obtain the necessary lessons and homework.
• Please pick up your children promptly at 2:00 pm. Volunteers are not responsible for your children after this time. Late pick up fee will be charge after 2:20 pm
• Assist your students with their homework, exams, and other school activities. The primary responsibility for the Islamic education of children lies with the parents. Hossaini Sunday school can only be effective if you actively participate in your child’s Islamic learning experience at home. Regularly check with your students to see what handouts and homework they were given and whether that homework has been completed.

Contact Information:
Email: hossainisundayschool@gmail.com.
Phone No. Karbalai Sajjad - 0452 255 006
Irfan Ali - 0413496620