SABA - Shia Association of Bay Area

Our Mission 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 shall attract and nurture a knowledgeable, capable, caring, and inspiring staff, who are provided opportunities to participate in decision-making, and who receive strong educational, environmental, and administrative support.

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We shall foster mutual respect, open communication,and partnership among students, staff, families, and the community.

The school runs as an independent organization under the auspices of SABA. It is staffed by volunteers and headed by our resident Alim, Dr. Sayyid Nabi Raza Abidi. Students, teachers, admin, and volunteers from the Fatimiyya Islamic Center in Hayward have also joined us in order to benefit and benefit from the larger Bay Area shi’a Muslim community.

Grades & Ages: The school is currently enrolling students who are in Pre-K and Kindergarten through Grade 12 in regular school.

When: Every Sunday beginning August 30th, 2005 (see the School Calendar for Dates). Assembly begins promptly at 10:45 AM so please arrive at the parking lot by 10:30 AM to allow ample time to arrive at the assembly on time. School will end at around 1:30 PM. Please be punctual!

How to Register: Enroll online at http://www.saba-igc.org. Click on Sunday School/School Registration Form. Download and fill out the form, sign and submit a hard copy at the school office. New students should register as early as possible before the school session starts.

Tuition: The annual tuition is $260/1 student, $414/2 students, and $620/3 or more students per family.
Tuition can also be paid in two installments:$130/1 student, $207/ 2 students, and $310/3 or more students per family. The tuition should be paid by Cash, Check (to a SABA , in memo write Sunday School) or Credit card (online only, type Sunday School in comments box). Those who cannot afford to pay the nominal fee will be given a concession depending upon their individual circumstances. Your generous donations are always welcomed to support our high rental fee and our various programs.

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 the SAB salaat and can only take home their children the prayer is over.

Parents who need to take their children out of school early on any given day must give a signed note to the volunteer who records attendance. These students will not be eligible for perfect attendance.

All students are encouraged to perform wudhu before beginning classes.

Students are not allowed to socialize or play 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.

Talking and other disruptions during the prayer will be taken very seriously and 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 should spend this time performing acts of worship such as du’a and tasbih, not talking or socializing on their own.

Lunch: Lunch will be provided to each student at no additional cost. Please contact school administration if interested in donating towards the school lunch.

Books: Books required for classes will be available for purchase at a nominal cost.

Parent Responsibilities: Parents are strongly requested to participate in the weekly assembly (beginning 10:45 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:

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.

Assist your students with their homework, exams, and other school activities. The primary responsibility for the Islamic education of children lies with the parents. SAB 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. Ask about the grades they are receiving on their homework and exams and show concern/appreciation according to their performance.

Ensure that your children bring their books, paper, pencils, and other required material to class.

Parents are welcome to stay at the school and help monitor the grounds and/or volunteer in some other capacity. Sign up with the school admin to volunteer with the school. If there is enough interest, the parents may wish to organize special adult classes.

Please pick up your children promptly at 1:30 pm. Volunteers will not monitor the grounds after this time. · ·

Parents are not allowed in classrooms without prior authorization.

Please review the Student responsibilities below with your children.

Student Responsibilities:

Each week, bring with you a schoolbag that has pencils, eraser, paper, Qur’an, binder, books.

If possible, perform wudhu before assembly begins.

All property should be treated with utmost care and caution. Please remember this is our center and we are responsible to take care of it.

Do not move desks or chairs from their original positions unless instructed to do so by your teachers.

No toys, game playing cards, magazines, or portable electronic games

Dress Code: All SAB participants are required to adhere to the SAB dress code. This dress code is based on the Islamic principles of modesty and hijab. General standards for dress are as follows:

No tight or transparent clothes

General appearance should be neat and clean, and should not distract or disrupt from the learning process.

Dress code specific to males:

No shorts

No shirts with pictures or lyrics

Dress code specific to females:

Hair should be covered completely with a scarf that is securely fastened.

Loose pants and tops, or long skirts and dresses (all down to the ankles) are acceptable. Tops must be long (at least 5 inches below the waist) and have full sleeves down to the wrist.

Socks are required

No tuck-in tops, short dresses with nylons, excessive jewelry, or nail polish.

Parents and family members who enter the SAB premises to drop off or pick up their children, or to participate in SAB events, are also required to adhere to the dress code.

Contact Information
Resident Aalim: Hojjatul Islam Dr. Sayyid Abidi
SAB Admin: Brother Mirza Aslam (510) 713-7317
Email: mab-admin@saba-igc.org
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