Iqra Islamic School

Students must at all times treat all the members of Iqra’s community with respect and dignity, especially persons in authority. According to the Code of Conduct for Ontario schools, all school members must:

Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;
Demonstrate honesty and integrity;
Respect differences in people, their ideas and opinion;
Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement;
Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, age or disability;
Respect the right of others;
Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
Take appropriate measures to help those in need;
Respect persons who are in a position of authority;
Respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching.

In addition to these rules students should observe the following regulations in the designated areas:

In the Classroom

1. Show respect to all teachers and other staff.
2. Respect and cooperate with other students.
3. Work quietly in an orderly manner.
4. Observe safety rules.
5. No chewing gum in school.
6. Use time wisely.
7. Complete their prescribed studies before exercising operations of free choice.
8. Proper uniform must be worn.
9. Students are not permitted to visit their parents, who are teachers, during class.

In the Playground

Outside play will continue at the appointed times until the temperature reaches inappropriate levels, and then outside play will be reduced to a minimum. The Principal/ Vice-Principal or Administrator will make this decision at their discretion. Rules for outside play are as follows:
1. Respect the rights of others on the playground.
2. Do not throw dirt, snowballs, rocks, or other objects at anyone or anything.
3. Follow directives from teachers and supervisors only.
4. Play games according to their rules.
5. Profane, offensive, or inappropriate language is not permitted.
6. Applaud performances in an Islamic manner.

Inside Multi-Purpose Areas

1. Do not run in the halls.
2. Do not loiter or play in the halls.
3. Show respect to the presenter.
4. Sit quietly.
5. Walk to and from assemblies.
6. Be a polite audience.
7. Applaud performances in an Islamic manner.
8. Do not disturb others.

In the Bus

Students shall be dropped off at their predetermined stops unless a written request from the parent is provided to the administration. The Administration would then provide in writing these changes of instruction to the driver.
1. Students will be dismissed at 3:40 to be ready for their buses.
2. Students should show proper conduct on the bus and should obey all driver instructions.
3. Students must keep hands and arms inside the bus at all times.
4. Nothing is to be thrown in or out of the bus.
5. Fighting and physical play is prohibited.
6. Food/drink must not be consumed on the bus.
7. Students must be seated at all times except when directed by the driver.
8. The bus driver will inform the administration of any infraction of the above rules.

Internet Usage

Internet use is a privilege extended to responsible and mature students. Failure to comply with school rules regarding the use of the Internet will result in a temporary or permanent ban on the use of the internet facilities at school. The school may exercise its right to monitor the use of the school’s computer systems, including that of websites. The school reserves the right to intercept e-mails and delete inappropriate materials in circumstances where it believes unauthorized use of the school’s computer system is, or may be taking place.

1. Private use of the Internet in school is strictly forbidden.
2. Any form of network communications, including e-mails, must be of a public nature.
3. The teacher will provide e-mail addresses and passwords, and only these are to be used in the school. Students must not access the service without a teacher present.
4. The forwarding of chain letters is banned, as is the use of chat lines/rooms.
5. Students may not download or upload any material without their teacher’s permission.
6. Students are not allowed to open any e-mail attachments. Students must not access the service without a teacher present.

Telephone Usage

Students are NOT allowed to use the phone except in cases of emergency. Students must obtain permission from their teacher to use the phone. Phone calls should not last more than 2-5 minutes. Urgent messages from parents will be delivered to students.

Prohibited Items

Students are not allowed to bring the following items to school:
1. Toys
2. Walkmans/Discmans
3. “Gameboys” or other equipment
4. Rollerblades
5. Scooters
6. Cell phones/pagers
7. Collectable Cards
8. Cameras

Teachers or Administration staff will confiscate prohibited items. Such items may or may not be returned at the administration’s discretion.

Parental Responsibilities

Parents are encouraged to remind their child/ren of their responsibilities as listed above, as well as assist them with these Iqra School requirements:

Homework Policy

All homework must be completed. The success of a student is based on our philosophy of “I hear, I forget; I see, I remember: I do and I understand.” For this reason, it is imperative that homework be completed. Failure to do so may result in enacting our Student Disciplinary Policy.
Parents are requested to check their children’s planner on a daily basis and encourage the child to keep track of his/her activities. Parents are NOT encouraged to enter the classrooms in order to meet with homeroom teachers. Any grievances must be addressed to the Principal.

Monthly Progress Reports

Parents will receive a monthly phone call from class teachers to update them on their child’s progress. Iqra School produces three formal report cards during the school year, and conducts two parent-teacher interviews to discuss student progress.

Health Policy

Any child who has had diarrhea three times needs to go home. The student may not return until stool is normal.
Any child with discharge from the eyes needs to go to the doctor and may not return until their eyes have been free of discharge for twenty-four hours.
Any child who has a fever of over 100 degrees F. and is uncomfortable (crying, aching, coughing etc.) needs to go home. If a child has a fever, the class teacher will decide whether the child may remain at Iqra. When a child has an infection or is on medication, he/she must remain at home for at least twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
Strep throat is a serious infection. It needs twenty-four hours to clear after medication is prescribed.
Any child who has vomited two times for reasons other than choking or coughing needs to go home and cannot return until vomiting has stopped for twenty-four hours and regular diet has resumed.
Communicable diseases such as Chicken Pox require that the child remain home for at least five days.
If a teacher sees that a child has head lice, parents will be notified to keep the child at home until the problem is cleared up.

Medication Policy

All parents must complete a medical information form at the beginning of the school year and return it to Iqra in order that we may update our files. Parents should also administer any prescription drugs to their child at home. In cases of special need, parents should hand-deliver medication in its original container, fill out a special form listing written instructions, and give these to the home room teacher. The prescription should be under the name of the child concerned, and not under the name of any other family member. The time and date of the administering of the drug should be recorded by the home room teacher.

Pick-up and Drop-off Points

Please note the following rules are for the safe pick-up and drop-off of your children and for smooth and safe transition of this process. As well, these rules are to accommodate safety requirements of our neighbours in the condominium. Please note carefully:

"Read in the name of your Lord."

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