WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT ISGVF’S WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL?
Send your inquiries to weekendschool@isgvf.com.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR ISGVF’S WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL?
The Registrations for the academic year is normally opened for new children in July. Exact dates are published in the societies newsletter and on website.
WHEN CAN I REGISTER MY CHILD(REN)?
The new academic year starts in September and ends in May of following year. The registration for new students opens in July,
WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS?
The minimum age of the student is 5 years and the maximum is 18 on September 1 of the year of enrollment.
HOW IS WEEKEND SCHOOL SET UP?
The Weekend School has two Saturday Sessions and two Sunday sessions. The first session is held from 8:30 to 10:30 AM for level KG to 4 and second session from 10:45 AM to 1:15 PM for level 5 to High School. The two sessions have been created to accommodate increasing children enrollment. Both sessions have identical curriculum but with different volunteer teachers.
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR EACH SESSION?
The Weekend School hours are between 8:00 AM to 2 PM.
WHAT IS THE CURRICULUM?
For the Islamic Studies classes the school follows the Weekend School Learning Series curriculum published by IQRA. Quran classes for the AM session follow the Arabic Writing for Beginners curriculum. Quran classes for the PM session have curriculum determined by the teacher to suit needs of their respective students. Additionally students are taught Fiqh, Islamic History and the translation of the Quran.
WHAT IS YOUR STUDENT TEACHER RATIO?
The AM Session has a student teacher ratio of 8:1 (classrooms with a teaching assistant, may accommodate two additional students). The PM Session has a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A CLASS IS FULL?
New students eligible for a class which has already reached its maximum space allowance will be placed on a waiting list. If enrollment in the given level/class open up, we will fill the space in the order in which names were placed on the waiting list, Insha’Allah. The Weekend School Admin does try to accommodate parent’s preference of enrollment between the Saturday and Sunday sessions but does not guarantee it.
DO YOU HAVE AN ATTENDANCE POLICY?
The School requires and expects full attendance. More than two consecutive unexcused absences may result in suspension from School for the remainder of the academic session. School Fees are nonrefundable including book supplies.
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Send an Email to: weekendschool@isgvf.com
