Disciplinary Policies
Abu Huraria has related that the Messenger of Allah (SWT) said: “Verily, Allah does not go after your bodies and appearances, but Allah (SWT) scans your hearts and deeds.” Narrated by Muslim
To be successful in both this world and the hereafter, everyone must obey what Allah (SWT) says in Al-Qur’an and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Home is the first foundation where the child learns how to behave and conduct himself/herself. Teaching the child good manners is primarily the responsibility of the parents. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated “No father can give his child anything better than good manners” (Tirmidhi).
The purpose of the Islamic School is not to take over the responsibility of the parents in teaching good manners and proper behavior. Its purpose is to assist parents to fulfill their responsibility in the child’s development as a well-educated Muslim.
Since the act of “Ibadah” (worship) is everything that pleases Allah (SWT), the student must form the habit of following not only the expectations listed, but also observe general rules of good manners and conduct. The excuse that a particular violation of good conduct is not specifically mentioned is not acceptable. Habitual disregard of the Islamic School expectations of good conduct will inevitably lead to serious penalties.
Following expectations are intended to help the School function for the benefit of all:
Obedience: Students are expected to show obedience to Allah (SWT), His Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and all assigned authorities, i.e., parents, School teachers and staff, and adults (An-Nisa: 59).
Respect: Students are expected to show respect for the teachings of Islam, teachers and staff, adults, and one another as demonstrated by the students’ words and actions. Students are expected to respect the personal property of fellow students and staff and all public properties.
Politeness: Students are expected to seek permission from the teachers or staff before leaving classrooms or the School building. No student is allowed to leave the school campus at any time during the school day without explicit permission from the Principal. Parental knowledge and consent are also necessary to gain such permission. Talking and movement should be in a manner appropriate for the area of the school building. Profanity and fighting are not appropriate at any time or in any place.
Honesty: Students are expected to speak and act truthfully. Therefore, stealing and cheating are not permitted at any time by anyone.
Modesty: It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Every religion has its special characteristic, and the special characteristic of Islam is modesty.” Students are expected to dress and behave in the most modest manner. Boys should not stare at girls, nor should girls act in a manner that attracts unnecessary attention.
Chastity: Islam does not approve of social mixing of genders. Any friendship resulting thereof is censured. Boys and girls together are not permitted to intermingle alone or play together after they have reached the age of puberty.