SABA - Shia Association of Bay Area

PARENTS PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR CHILDREN

General

A. Take pride in your center and your community
B. Try to learn Islamic values and use them in day-to-day life
C. Work hard for the success of your school and help out in the school and community activities. Pitch in whenever you see a chance to help.

Bell Schedule

10:30am Student Arrival
10:45am Assembly
11:00am 1st period
11:50am 2^nd period
12:40 pm 3^rd period
1:30 pm salaat
1:45 Lunch & End of school

NOTES:

Students need to arrive between 10:30am & 10:45am
The above schedule will be changed to the evening schedule during the month of Ramadan. We will notify you of specific times the week before Ramadan starts.

Books and Class Material

Children have to buy their required books and are expected to bring them in every Sunday. Come to class prepared. Bring whatever books, pencils, paper, etc. are necessary. If you are not sure what will be needed from the next class, be sure to ask your teacher.

Dress Code

Observe the center's dress code whenever you attend, as outlined below:

Boys
1. Only Long Shorts are allowed
2. No vulgar or unpleasant depictions and writing on the clothing.

Girls
1. Hijab, head scarf properly covering your hair and securely fastened.
2. If pants are worn, they must be loose and baggy.
3. Shirts must be worn un-tucked and be at least mid-thigh length.

Punctuality and Regularity

Be on time for class, and keep absences to a minimum. The more you are late or absent, the harder it will be to stay up-to-data with what is covered in class. Avoid being absent unless you are sick. If you must miss a class, be sure to contact your teacher by phone to ask what you missed. Then be fully prepared for the next class.

Shoes on Racks

Please be sure to put your shoes on the shoe racks. Never wear shoes inside the center.

Saying your Salaam

Exchange Salaam-Alakum (greetings) with the teacher, other staff members and your fellow students.

Assembly

At 10:45 the students are expected to gather in the middle of the room for an assembly. We start with a dua. At this time the Administrator welcomes the children to school and goes over some of the current events going on in the student's lives and/or in the center and world. On some occasions we have guest speakers to address the students.

Class Behavior

A. Be silent unless you have permission from your teacher to speak.
B. Pay close attention to what your teacher is saying.
C. Raise your hand when you have a question.
D. Go to the restroom before class, so you won't need to go during class

General Behavior at All Times

A. Sit in an orderly way.
B. Be on best behavior with the staff and your fellow students.
C. No Yelling or running inside the school.

Homework and Assignments

A. Turn in assignments on time.
B. Spend the proper amount of time on your assignments and do your best.
C. Ask your parents to help with home works during the week. Don't wait until it's late on Saturday night.
D. Call your teacher if you have any questions or problems.

Snacks

A. Stand in line and wait your turn.
B. SIT down to eat at the designated areas

Salaat

All students are expected to participate in the Salaat. We encourage the parents to arrive at the time of Salaat to set the example for their children.

Personal property

If a student brings in an item for sharing, make sure it is appropriate for the school. Any item brought in for after school recreation has to be kept in a bag until after school hours. If they are not put away for the duration of the school, the items will be confiscated and returned only to the parent. Students assume responsibility for loss or damage to their clothing, equipment or books.

Lost and Found

Lost and found collections are located in the lost and found bins. Please label student clothing and periodically check the lost and found bins.

Preparation for Class

The staff expects students to come to class prepared with needed materials. Students should always come to class with a loose-leaf binder with an adequate supply of binder paper, two sharpened pencils and or two pens. In addition students should have books and other required classroom supplies. Parents are encouraged to check the binders regularly to keep in touch with what is being taught and what homework has been assigned.

Progress Reporting to Parents

Report cards are issued only at the end of the year. But teachers are expected to test their students regularly to assess their progress. The teachers will inform the students of upcoming tests. The parents should stay in regular contact with the teacher so that there are not any surprises at the end of the year.

Restrooms

We encourage the students to use the restrooms during the non-class hours.

Supervision

We make an effort to provide supervision on school grounds through out the school hours. We ask that students not arrive earlier than 10:30 and leave no later than 1:30. Please be prompt in this aspect because our school volunteers also lead busy lives. If there are some unforeseen circumstances, please notify us at the school. Make sure you personally talk to one of the administrators. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Telephone use

The students are discouraged from using the SABA phone. We ask that any pick up arrangements be made before school. In dire need a student will need the permission of one of the administrators to use the phone.

Disciplinary Policy

Earthquake and Emergency Procedure

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

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.

Emergency contacts

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.

Homework

Homework is an integral part of the learning process. Teachers are encouraged to assign homework. We understand the fact 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. We will keep the homework at a minimum. Please emphasis the importance of school homework to your child.

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Parent/teacher meetings can be scheduled individually at the request of parent or teacher.

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 SABA center boundaries. For their safety, children are NOT allowed to wait outside of the building.

Parents as Volunteers

We encourage parental assistance in all areas of our school: classroom substituting, field trips, fundraisers, picnic etc. Please contact Br. Fareed , Br. Aslam, or Sister Urooj if you want to become a volunteer.

Interruptions by Parents

Please do not walk or look into your child's class after it is in session. And for the little ones, emphasize that they can not walk out of the class without teacher's permission. If you need to consult with the teacher, it would be nice to schedule a meeting before or after school hours. If you need to consult with one of the administrators please use low voices. We strongly discourage any other conversations in the building during the session of the school. The parents talking added to the sound of teaching taking place becomes too noisy for a classroom atmosphere. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

NOTE TO THE PARENTS

Parents play a vital role in the success of their children's studies. To ensure that each child reaches his/her full potential, please take the following steps:

1. Keep your child's attendance regular and on time.
2. Make sure your child has had a good breakfast and a proper night's sleep. Sleepy heads and hungry tummies do not function well in class.
3. Pick up your children promptly after Zuharain Salat.
4. Please inform the school of any planned absences, at least a week in advance. It is best to contact your child's teacher, so that you can make note of what assignments will be missed.