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Teacher Orientation Package In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful ISLAMIC CENTER OF MARYLAND 19411 Woodfield Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879 www.icomd.org Weekend School Admission and Curriculum Overview (V1.0, August 6, 2007) ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 1. Objectives The primary academic objective of the ICM weekend school is to introduce and instill the main teachings of Islam into our students by the time they are ready to enter high school. We use a very structured approach to teach Islam as a religion, and not as a set of cultural practices. A student who has attended 6 or more years of this weekend school is expected to have learned the following subjects and topics. a) Recitation of Quran: The objective of the school is to facilitate students in the reading of the Quran (not learning Arabic language). This however requires very active follow-up by parents at home. Children in 4th grade and higher are expected to be able to read Quran independently. b) Memorization: I. Surahs - Memorize 20 Surahs (Al Fatiha, At-Tin to An-Nas) II. Dua’s: Memorize dua’s related to Salaat and everyday affairs. c) Qura’nic Studies: Basic Qura’nic Teachings - Study about Quran (Uloom-ul Quran), Commentary on selected Surahs from the Qura’n at higher levels (6th Grade and above). d) Aqeedah I. Articles of Islam and Imaan II. Oneness of Allah (SWT) III. Worship and obedience of Allah (SWT). IV. Obedience to Prophet SWA. V. Life according to Qura’n and Sunnah VI. Life after death VII. Day of judgment e) Worship I. Salaat: Goal is to make sure children know how to perform the Salaat before they get to an age when it becomes mandatory. Children in 3rd grade and higher are expected to know how to perform Salaat. II. Fasting III. Zakah IV. Hajj f) Akhlaq g) Seerah Students will be taught about life/Seerah and Shamaiil of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) - taught at various levels. h) Stories of Prophets V1.0 / August 6, 2007 Page 2 ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 I. Stories of Prophets of Allah i) Companions of the Prophet (SWA) – Lives of Sahaba I. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar bin-AlKhatab, Uthman-bin-Affan, Ali-bin Abi talib, Abu Ubaidah bin Al Jarrah, Amr bin Al Aas, Khalid Bin Walid, Abdullah bin Umar, Abu Dhar Ghifari, Bilal bin Rabah and Salman Al-Farsi. j) Introduction to Hadith: I. Introduction to the science of Hadith II. Known ahdith book authors III. And some important Ahadiths. k) Introductory Fiqh & Shariah Introduction to sciences of Fiqh and Shariah V1.0 / August 6, 2007 Page 3 ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 2. Approach 1. The program is designed to be covered over 8 years of weekend/part-time schooling. The basic objective is to impart the required basic Islamic knowledge and expertise that is required of every individual Muslim men and women. 2. The whole program is designed for continual and gradual progress in the academic levels. 3. The program addresses the issue of different learning levels and requirements, i.e. o KG to 2nd Grade – Introduce basic Quran Reading, Memorize few Surah’s, Basic Aqeedah, Ibada’h, Seerah and Akhlaq topics. Focus is to introduce basic concepts without going into details. o 3rd to 5th Grade – Focus on perfecting Qura’n Recitation, Memorization, Tajweed rules along with more details into Aqeedah, Ibadah, Seerah and Akhlaq topics. Basically getting trained to be young Muslim kid and engraving the Muslim identity. o 6th to 8th Grade – Focus on Qura’n as guidance, more in-depth study of Quran, Aqeedah and Akhlaq, Ibada’h and Seerah, Sciences of Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah as examples, building Muslim personality, and getting ready to take up the responsibility in the society as a Muslim. Basically getting trained to lead a life of a good Muslim. 4. It also addresses the issue of remedial measures for help in catching up the grade level objectives and requirements. This can happen for both existing and new students. o For lower grades (KG to 2nd), more focus will be made to see that all students in 2nd grade attains the required level at the end of the year. Students who need help will continue in the class until he/she satisfies the requirements. o For middle level classes (3rd to 5th), Students must meet the requirements for 3rd grade. o If not, they will take up a bridge course (Special Grade) to attain the level. This includes both Quran and Islamic Studies. o Same goes for higher level grades (6th to 8th), i.e Students must meet the requirements for 6th grade. o If not, they will take up a bridge course (Special Grade) to attain the level. This includes both Quran and Islamic Studies. V1.0 / August 6, 2007 Page 4 ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 3. Admission process 3.1 Registration All students should get registered for the current academic year. Below given are the different registration opportunities ICM provides for the community. a. By Mail – For existing students, usually done in July/August time frame. b. Open House – For new and existing students, usually conducted before the academic year starts. c. At start of the School year – For new and existing students, usually goes for first 3 weeks of School starts. 3.2 Placements The placement process for the different grades shall follow the process described below. The below given diagram illustrates the different grades and levels that school has. Entry Level for New Students Age - 5 yrs KINDERGARTEN Entry level for New students Ages - 6 to 7 yrs ELEMENTARY LEVEL (Age - 6 to 7 yrs) 1st Grade 2nd Grade Entry Level for New students Age7 & Up SPECIAL NO GRADE Is student Bridge Course qualified? for new students YES MIDDLE LEVEL (Age - 8 to 10 yrs) 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade NO Is student qualified? YES HIGHER LEVEL (Age - 11 to 15 yrs) 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade A. There will be 3 (three) entry levels based on the age and level of knowledge the student has. a. KG level – For the new students, age 5 years & above, just started schooling (Public or Home schooling) in this current academic year. V1.0 / August 6, 2007 Page 5 ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 b. Elementary level - For the new students, ages 6 and 7 years and are in 1st or 2nd grade in public/home school in this current academic year. c. Special Grade - For the new students ages, 8 years and above. i. All the new students shall be evaluated. ii. Based on the evaluation, students either get retained in the special class or get placed in the starting grade of the middle (3rd Grade) or higher level (6th Grade). iii. Students in the special grade shall continue in the same grade until they reached the level to be placed in middle or higher level. iv. Promotions to Middle level shall be based on the student’s knowledge and his / her age. The age group for middle level is 8 to years. v. Promotions to Higher level shall be based on the student’s knowledge and his / her age. The age group for higher level is 11 to 14 Years. V1.0 / August 6, 2007 Page 6 ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 4. Curriculum Specifics 4.1 Kindergarten Quran Text Book (S) Topics Reading Handouts Alphabets, fatah, Dammah. Kasra, Writing Handouts Alphabets, fatah, Dammah. Kasra, Memorization One Page Handouts Tasmia, Tuadh, Shahada, Fatihah (1), Ikhlas (112), Al-Nas (114) Qura’nic Handouts Quran is Book of Allah Studies Islamic Studies Text Book (S) Topics Aqeedah Handouts We are Muslims, Islam is our Religion Allah is one, Mohammed (SWA) is his last messenger Allah Created everything, Allah’s blessings, Allah is Merciful Angels, Jinn, Iblees Ibada’h Handouts Intro to Wudu, Azan and Salaat, Ramadan, Eid, Hajj, Names of 5 daily Salahs How to pray 2 Rakat Salah – Actions Only Memorize/Review Surah Fatiha, 2 Surahs Seerah Handouts Introduction to prophet (SWA), Wives, Children, Companions Story of Prophet Adam (AS) Akhlaq Handouts Saying Salaam, Eating manners, Cleanliness, obeying Parents and teachers. Importance of Masjid, Salah, Dua’s Handouts Before doing anything, also specifically before eating (Bismillaah), Greetings, Thanking somebody, SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam and Insha Allah. V1.0 / August 6, 2007 Page 7 ICM Weekend School Curriculum - 2007/08 4.2 Grade 1 Quran Text Book (S) Topics Reading Qura’n Made Easy – Review – Alphabets Shabbir Behlam Lesson 31 to 75 – Vowels, and Sukun, Connecting letters with Vowels & Sukun Writing Handouts Alphabets, Vowels, and Sukun, Connecting letters, simple words Memorization Handouts Revision – Fatihah (1), Ikhlas (112), Al-Nas(114) New – Al- Falaq (113), Al-Masad (111), Al- Nasr(110) Qura’nic Studies Introduction to Qura’n – • Book of Allah • Revealed to Prophet (SWA) • 30 Parts of Qura’n Meanings of Surah being memorized Islamic Studies Text Book (S) Topics Aqeedah I love Islam – Grade1 Pillars of Islam and Imaan, Allah alone to be worshipped, obedience to Allah, Allah’s blessing and Allah the All knowing, Allah is the creator of all things Adam (AS) the first prophet, Mohammed (SWA) the last prophet. Ibada’h I love Islam – Grade1 Review Names of 5 Daily Salahs. Review Surah Fatiha, 2 Surahs, Memorize Adhan & Iqama Training on how to make Wudu Training on how to pray 2 Rakat Salah – Actions plus Takbeers and Tasbeehs for Ruku & Sujoods Seerah I love Islam – Grade1 Prophet’s Life in Makkah, His Birth, family, His companions Prophet Ibrahim Akhlaq Importance of good manners, kindness, caring Cleanliness, Visiting Friends & relatives, respecting parents & elders, making good company.
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