Seemab Memorial Institute

# 22 Feeder Road, Charlieville West, Chaguanas

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Student Code of Conduct

and

Parent, Teacher Handbook

2015-2016

Seemab Memorial Institute

# 22 Feeder Road, Charlieville West, Chaguanas
Email: 786seemab@gmail.com

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INTRODUCTION
At Seemab Memorial Institute, it is our objective to provide healthy
and rewarding learning environment for Muslims students. The school
will meet on Saturday morning, between September and June. If
summed up, it amounts to about thirty two days of classes in a year.
Within this time we are committed to do the best to provide a sound
Islamic education.
Muslim children growing in Trinidad are facing diverse challenges and
conflicting pressures at schools and in friend circles. They are
constantly influenced by mainstream youth culture. It is difficult to
isolate them from these influences and it is painful to let them sway
into the mainstream. Excessive consumerism, peer pressure, media
culture, Internet, and technology confuse the youngsters mind about
their ideal objective in life. We admit parents are the main source to
instill moral and values in their children. However, parents can do
only so much. We admit Islamic schools have a responsibility to instill
Islamic ideologies in the youths. Again, Islamic schools can do only
so much. It is tough job to help them balance their Islamic identity
with their Trinidadian identity.
We do not want to stop trying. We hope Seemab Memorial Institute
will be able to help Muslim students appreciate and understand Islam
its rich heritage, principles, values, teachings. We hope the School
will be able to provide stepping stones for the youngsters so that they
understand and accept Islam as the chosen way of their lives. Our
success will be measured years later if these youths grow up and
say: thank you, you made a difference in my life!
Education Committee
Members:
Shamshudeen Mohammed
Chairman
Imam Shaul

We are working towards that day. This guide is designed to help

parents, teachers and students on what to expect from the school
and what the school expects from them.
Our request to the parents please invest in your child. They are
precious!

Areef Ali
Reyaz Khan
Nishawn Hanif

Nishawn Hanif
Principal
Seemab Memorial Institute

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School Calendar
September 2015
5
12
19
26

Class
Class
Class
Eid ul Adha weekend

October 2015
3
10
17
24
31

Class
Class
1st Exam
Class
Class

2
9
16
23
30

Christmas vacation
Class
Class
Class
Class

2
9
16
23
30

Class
Class
4th Exam
Class
Class

December 2015
5
12
19
26

End of term exams

2nd Exam
Class
Christmas vacation

5
12
19
26

End of term exams

Class
Class
Easter Weekend

November 2015
7
14
21
28

January 2016

March 2016

February 2016
6
13
20
27

3rd Exam
Carnival weekend
Class
Class

7
14
21
28

Class
Class
Class
Class

April 2016

June 2016
4

5th Exam and

End of Year Ceremony

EXAM DATES
1st Exam
2nd Exam
3rd Exam
4th Exam
5th Exam

October 17th
December 12th
February 6th
April 16th
June 4th

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Class
Class
Class
Class

May 2016

Seemab Memorial Institute

Mission Statement
To promote broad awareness of Islam for Muslim students studying in Primary and
Secondary school, by emphasizing upon Islamic teachings, fundamentals, ideologies and
legacy. To this end, to use a comprehensive syllabus, carefully selected text books, and
knowledgeable instructors so as to intellectually stimulate the students to grow up as
responsible, committed Muslim citizens living in Trinidad, and help them make Islam as a
way of life.

Our Staff
Our staff are mostly professionals drawn from various fields and backgrounds. They all
have good to above average Islamic knowledge. Many of them have prior teaching
experience. They have good people skills.

Our Students
Students are placed in a Level commensurate with their Islamic knowledge which will be
evaluated when they register initially.

Our Class
Many of our classes are co-educational but boys and girls sit in separate sections.

Our Curriculum
The school will follow a systematic, comprehensive curriculum, developed by Weekend
Learning Publishers. The objective of the curriculum is to provide a broad understanding
of all aspects of Islam as envisaged in the Mission Statement. The teachers, students
and parents will know the curriculum thus, everybody will know what is being taught
and what to expect from students at each grade and collectively, from the entire program.
The teachers will carefully follow the curriculum.

School Hours and Calendar

The academic year begins in September and ends in the following year in June. The
class schedules are as follows:
9:00 9:55
10:00 10:55
OR
9:00 9:55
10:00 10:55

Islamic Studies
Arabic Reading

(55 minutes)
(55 minutes)

Arabic Reading
Islamic Studies

(55 minutes)
(55 minutes)

Tuition
A one time registration fee of $300 per child is due at the time of registration. Tuition will
be collected at the beginning of the school year. Any student who registers late will be
required to pay $300 less $5 for each session missed.
Refund of Tuition: No refund of tuition fee will be made if a student drops out at any time
after registration or attending a class.

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IN-SCHOOL STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Attendance and Tardiness
Parents are advised to drop off their children by 8:50 A.M. The school will end at 11.00
A.M. Parents are strongly suggested to arrive in time to pick up their children. Tardiness
at the time of arrival and leaving the school should be avoided by all parents.

Abuse of School or Mosque Property

All students must refrain from making any type of damage or abuse to the school and
mosque property. If a student is found to have caused damage to the mosque or school
property in any manner, the parents will be liable to remedy the damage in a manner
decided by the school or mosque authorities. Furthermore, your child may be subject to
suspension or expulsion from the Seemab Memorial Institute as determined by the
Schools Board of Directors.

Assault of Student, Teacher, Staff

All students will refrain from verbally or physically assaulting other students, teachers or
staff of school. Any type of violent and abusive behavior will not be tolerated and may be
a ground for suspension or expulsion of the student.

Harassment and Intimidation or Disrespectful or Racist Acts

A student shall not harass, intimidate, disgrace, incite, provoke, threaten or discriminate
against any other student or school employee or otherwise disrupt the school
environment. The act of harassment or intimidation includes, but is not limited to: slurs,
profanity, obscene gestures, verbal or non-verbal abuse. Such acts may subject the
student to suspension or expulsion.

Dress and Expression

Proper attire is a must for boys and girls. The attire should be modest. Boys or girls will
not be admitted in the class if their outfit reveals bare waist line, abdomen, deep neckline,
bare arms, legs etc. Tight fitting trendy attire should not be worn during school hours.
Students are not allowed to wear sunglasses or chains in the class. Wearing of hats and
bandanas is not permitted in the school.
Boys will be required to wear full length pants. Knee-length pants are not allowed.
Girls are required to wear head scarves while inside the school. Revealing attire or tightfitting clothing shall not be worn by our female students at the mosque or during school
hours.

Lost and Found Policy

If anybody finds item or items not belonging to them, they are requested to submit the
item or items to a teacher. These items will be placed in the Lost and Found Box. The
School is not responsible if a student, parent or teacher looses any item in the premises
of the school.

Cell Phone Use

Cell phones are part of todays life and its value cannot be denied. We will not prohibit
any student from carrying cell phones at school. But it is mandatory that students turn the
cell phones off during class. Cell phone can only be used during the break time.

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Radios, Walkman, MP3 and Other Devices

Use of any radios, walkman, MP3, ipods and other electronic devices are not permitted in
the school at any time. Students are strongly urged not to bring these devices to school.
If a student is found using these devices during school time, they will be asked to switch it
off and place it away from the sight. Violation of the rule will call for disciplinary action.

Complaints
If a parent has a complaint about the school, he/she can express the complaint verbally
or in writing to the Principal.

Expulsion of Student
A student can be expelled from the school for various grave wrongdoings, disruption of
teaching or other misconduct as expressed in this guidebook. The Principal, in
consultation with the Chairman of the Education Committee, may expel a student. A
student can be expelled for a certain number of weeks or for the entire academic year.
Parents of the student will be notified over the phone and/or in writing about the decision.
In certain cases, at the discretion of the Principal, the school and parents of other
children will be notified when a student is expelled.

The School is not a Daycare

Parents are expected to understand that the school is not a daycare center. To that end,
children are expected to study for classes, do homework, be attentive in class and
participate in school activities.

STUDENT-PARENT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Home Work
Students are advised to complete homework in a timely manner. Best practice would be
to finish all homework after returning from School. Most homework can be finished within
15-20 minutes. Parents are encouraged to follow up with their child about homework.

Bring Text Books/Pen/Paper

Students are required to bring their prescribed text book for each class. Some classes
will also require the students bring with them notebooks to write down class notes. The
school will not take responsibility for safekeeping any books and student supplies left
behind by a student.

Report Card
Five exams will be administered during the academic year. In most cases, results will be
issued in the week after an exam has been administered. After the fifth exam, students
will receive a report card at a simple End of Year Ceremony.

Awards
Homework accounts for 20% of the overall grade. The Total exam mark will be averaged
based on only the Exams that the student attended. The School will give prizes for
Academic Excellence and Excellent Attendance. In order to qualify for the Excellent
Attendance prize, students must not have been absent for more than one session during
the academic year. In order to qualify for the Academic Excellence prize, students must
fulfill the following three criteria:
1. Obtain an overall grade A in Islamic Studies which is a minimum of 90%.
2. Attend at least 16 sessions.
3. Take at least three exams.

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Level 1 Course Outline and Guidelines

Islamic Studies
Objective:

Introduce the students to Islam basic ideas about the Qurn, Hadth, past prophets,
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Islamic values in life. Learn about wudu and salat.

Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Level 1 lesson
Allh
Islam Muslim
Our Faith
Muhammad (pbuh)
Qurn
EXAM
Five Pillars
Shahaadah
Salat
Fasting
Zakah
Hajj
EXAM
Saying Bismillah
Angels
Shaitan
Adam
Nuh
EXAM
Ibrahim
Musa
Jesus
Makkah and Madinah
Good Manners

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

Kindness Sharing
EXAM
Obedience Reward
Respect
Forgiveness
Love of Allah
Eid
Thankfulness
EXAM

Lesson Outline and Objective

Know about Allh Who is He, why we worship Him
What is Islam who are we our religion
Articles of Faith
Brief Introduction on Muhammad (pbuh)
What is Qurn why we read it what is it s importance
Describe the five Pillars
Memorize Kalimah its significance
5 salat salat of Jummah, timing of Salat
What is Ramadan Quran revealed, we fast
What is zakah why we pay it
How Hajj started and how it is done now
What it means and when to say it
Nature of angels
Nature of Shaitan
Who was Adam brief introduction
Who was Nuh brief introduction
Who was Ibrahim brief introduction
Who is Musa brief introduction
Who is Jesus brief introduction
What is Kabah where is it situated
Why it is important at school, at home, with friends teach some
manners to demonstrate at home
Why it is important teach how a child can be kind & sharing
What are obedience and why reward
What is respect how to show it teach some examples
Why we forgive how it makes a person better
Rahman and Rahim, making dua
What is Eid why we celebrate
Why give thanks coloring project on thankfulness
Annual Program

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Level 2 Course Outline and Guidelines

Islamic Studies
Objective:

Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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Introduce the students to Islam basic ideas about the Qurn, Hadth, past prophets,
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Islamic values in life. Learn about wudu and salat.

Level 2 lesson
Allh: Our Creator
Blessings of Allah
The Quran
Muhammad (pbuh)
Sunnah and hadith
EXAM
Five Pillars
Shahaadah
Salat
Sawm
Zakah
Hajj
EXAM
Wudu
Four Kalifas
Ibrahim
Yaqub and Yusuf
Ms and Harun
EXAM
Ynus
Angel
Foods that we may eat
Truthfulness
Kindness
Respect
EXAM
Responsibility
Obedience
Cleanliness
Honesty
Day of Judgment, Hereafter
Muslims from different nations
EXAM

Lesson Outline and Objective

Who is Allh, what did He create?
Examples of blessings
Its organization
Early Seerah
6 Books of hadith
Describe the five Pillars
Its two parts
Timing of Salat
What is Ramadan Quran revealed, we fast
What is zakah why we pay it
Some terminology with relation to Hajj.
Why we do wudu?
short introduction of the 4-khalifas in Islam
Elementary biography
Elementary biographies
Elementary biography of prophet Ms and Harun
Elementary biography of prophet Ynus
Understanding the basic idea of Angles their roles and duties.
Understanding basic concept of foods that we may eat,
Understanding importance of value Truthfulness
Understanding importance of value kindness as stressed in Islam
Understanding importance of value respect as stressed in Islam
Understanding importance of value Responsibility as stressed in Islam
Understanding importance of value obedience as stressed in Islam
Understanding importance of value cleanliness as stressed in Islam
Understanding importance of value Honesty as stressed in Islam
Introduction to the Day of Judgment, Hereafter
A general overview of Muslims in the world.
Annual Program

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Level 3 Course Outline and Guidelines

Islamic Studies
Objective:

Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

Introduce the students to Islam a basic idea about the Qurn, Hadth, past prophets, Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh), Islamic values in life continues. Depth of coverage and emphasis in each
chapter increases.

Level 3 lesson
What does Allh do
Some names of Allh
Allh : merciful
Allh : the Judge
We are Muslims
EXAM
Some names of the Qurn
Hadith
Shahaadah
Types of salt
Why we make salt
Sawm
EXAM
Zakat
Hajj
Prophet in Makkah
Prophet in Madinah
How Rasul treated others
EXAM
Isml and Ishq
Dwd
Is
Being Kind
Forgiveness
Good deeds
EXAM
Cleanliness
Right Path
Muslim Family
Perseverance
Punctuality
Jinn
EXAM

Lesson Outline and Objective

An introduction to Allh His activities and His roles.
Types of belief belief in Allh
An introduction to the names of Allh.
Why Allh is so merciful an analysis of His mercy
Knowing some of the names of the Qurn
An introduction to the justice of Allh
What makes us Muslim just the faith or do we need to do more?
Overview of Hadith
Overview and importance of Shahadah
Introduction to many different forms of salat.
Overview of Sawm
Overview of Zakat in Islam
Understanding importance of Hajj, its steps.
A short summary of the Makkan life of the prophet,
A short summary of the Madinan life of the Prophet
A short summary of the behavior and conduct of the Prophet (S)
Introduction about prophet Isml and Ishq their brief biography.
Introduction about prophet Dwd his biography.
Introduction about prophet Is his brief biography.
Importance of being kind.
Importance of seeking forgiveness in Islam
Importance of good deeds in Islam
Importance of cleanliness in Islam.
Introduction about the Right Path.
What is a family? Introduction about an ideal Muslim family.
How and why it is important.
Importance of punctuality in Islam.
Introduction about the Jinns
Annual Program

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Level 4 Course Outline and Guidelines

Islamic Studies
Objective:

Various topics on Islam continue to be introduced. The depth and diversity of topic
increases.

Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Level 4 lesson
Rewards of Allh
Discipline of Allh
Some names of Allh
Books of Allh
Pre-Islamic Arab
EXAM
Year of Elephant

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26
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Early life of Muhammad (S)

Life before prophethood
Receipt of prophethood
Makkan period
Pledges of Aqabah
EXAM
Hijrat to Madinah
Madinan Period
Victory of Makkah
Abu Bakr
Umar al-Khattb
EXAM
Uthman ibn Affan
Ali ibn Abu Talib
Compilers of Hadith
Shaitn's mode of Operation
Hd
Slih
EXAM
Ms
Sulaimn
Truthfulness
Perseverance
Day of Judgment
Eid and its significance
EXAM

Lesson Outline and Objective

Understand how and why Allh rewards us.
Study various forms of discipline of Allh.
Learning many different names of Allh.
Introduction to divine revelation books of Allh
Introduction to the life and conditions in Pre-Islamic Arabia
An overview of the year 570 C.E. why it was named as the Year of
Elephant
Overview of the early life of Muhammad (S).
An overview of the life of the Prophet (S) before he became Rasulullah.
An overview of the Prophet receiving the divine revelation.
An overview of the life and activities of prophet in Makkah
An overview of the Prophets life in Madinah after migrating to the land.
Students will learn the actual events during migration to Madinah.
An overview of the life and activities of prophet in Madinah.
Overview of why and how Makkah was conquered
Life and achievements of Abu Bakr
Life and achievements of Umar al-Khattab
Life and achievements of Uthman ibn Affan
Life and achievements of Ali ibn Abu Talib
Biographies of the Compilers of Hadith
Who is Shaitan? His characteristics, his mode of action. An overview.
Introduction about prophet Hd his biography.
Introduction about prophet Slih his biography.
Introduction about prophet Ms his biography.
Introduction about prophet Sulaimn his biography.
How Islam looks at truthfulness and why it is important?
How and why it is important.
Introduction to the Day of Judgment, Hereafter
A short overview of Eid and its significance
Annual Program

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Level 5 Course Outline and Guidelines

Islamic Studies
Objective:

Various topics on Islam continue to be introduced. The depth and diversity of topic
increases.

Week
1
2
3
4

Level 5 lesson
Allh our sole Master
Why should we worship Allh
Revelation of the Qurn
Characteristics of prophets

5
6
7
8
9
10

Major mosques in the world

EXAM
Battle of Badr
Battle of Uhud
Battle of Trench
Hudaibiyah treaty

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Conquest of Makkah

12
13
14

Adam
EXAM
Ibrhm and his arguments

15
16
17
18
19
20
21

Ibrhm and the idols

Luqman and his teachings
Ysuf - I Childhood
Ysuf - II life in prison
EXAM
Yusuf -III - dealing with his
brothers
Ayyb

22
23
24
25
26
27
28

Zakariyyh Yahy
Maryam
Justice
Upholding truth
EXAM
Punctuality
My mind, my body

29
30
31
32
33

Kindness and forgiveness

Middle Path
Significance of salt
Significance of fasting
EXAM

Lesson Outline and Objective

Understand how and what makes Allh as our Master.
Students will learn why we worship Allh.
An introduction to the process of revelation of the Qurn
All prophets have some common characteristics. Understand these
traits.
Overview of the major mosques in the world.
Introduction to the first battle of the Muslims.
Introduction to the second battle of the Muslims.
Introduction to the third battle of the Muslims.
Overview of the Hudaibiyah treaty and its impact upon the Muslim
history.
Overview of what lead to the Conquest of Makkah and how it was
accomplished.
Intermediate level introduction about prophet Adam his biography.
Intermediate level introduction about prophet Ibrhm and his
arguments.
Intermediate level introduction about prophet Ibrhm and the idols.
Intermediate level introduction about Luqman and his teachings.
Intermediate level introduction to the childhood of prophet Ysuf.
Intermediate level introduction to the life of prophet Ysuf in prison.
Intermediate level introduction to the dealing of prophet Ysuf with his
brothers.
Intermediate level introduction to the life and achievements of prophet
Ayyb.
Intermediate level introduction to the life of Zakariyyh and Yahy.
Intermediate level introduction to the life of Maryam.
Moral building lessons how Islam looks at Justice.
Moral building lessons why Islam wants you to uphold truth.
Moral building lessons Students will learn about punctuality in Islam.
Moral building lessons role of mind and body and their relative
importance in worship.
Moral building lessons importance of kindness and forgiveness.
A conceptual understanding of the Middle Path in Islam.
Students will learn about the significance of salt.
Students will learn about the significance of fasting.
Annual Program

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