BEHAVIOR

GOLD SLIP

We know that good character is what makes you a good person and a good Muslim. In order to reward good character, teachers will be continually looking to reward good behavior with a gold slip. Every time a staff member witnesses a good act or a kind gesture, that student will be rewarded with a gold slip. Students will be chosen from the gold slip box to receive rewards.


HALLWAY BEHAVIOR
  1. Students are to remain on the right side of the hallway and stairway.
  2. Students are not to stop and crowd the hallways.
  3. No student should be found in hallway after the second bell.
  4. There should be no running or excessive noise in the hallways.
  5. Students must have a hallway pass from a teacher if they are in the hallway during class time.

ATTENTION BEHAVIOR

During assemblies, events and prayer, staff members may need to communicate with the students. AQSA students are expected to respond to a non-verbal cue when staff is seeking student attention. The signal will consist of a raised right hand with the index finger extended. This reminds us that Allah is One and when we see this signal we should remember Allah. Students are also expected to do the following:

  1. Stop whatever they are doing and look up.
  2. Immediately become quiet.
  3. Remain silent and look at the signaler.
  4. Return the signal as a reminder to themselves and others.
  5. Remain silent until the staff member has finished talking.

PRAYER BEHAVIOR

  1. All students are to wear hijab during the period before prayer and continue to wear it until prayer is dismissed ( this also applies to students who are excused from prayer).
  2. All students are to attend prayer and be on-time ( tardiness or absence from prayer will result in serious consequences).
  3. Students are to remove their shoes and leave all belongings in the designated area before entering the prayer area.
  4. All students are to sit quietly during the entirety of the prayer and sunnah.
  5. All students are to arrive and leave quietly.

LUNCHROOM BEHAVIOR

Good behavior is expected in the cafeteria, including the following guidelines:

  1. Do not cut in line, everyone must wait their turn to be served lunch.
  2. During lunchtime all students are to be in the multipurpose room only. Do not leave the cafeteria during lunch time without the written permission of the lunchroom supervisor.
  3. Do not throw food or other objects.
  4. All students must be seated on a lunch table (Under no circumstances may students eat on the carpet or the stage).
  5. Do not leave without cleaning up lunch tables and pushing in chairs.
  6. No food or drink is allowed outside the cafeteria ( eating in classrooms is not allowed).
  7. All students must wash for prayer (wudu) before leaving the lunch room.
  8. No students are allowed behind the serving tables or in the kitchen.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

Students are expected to be:

  1. Respectful to their teachers.
  2. Respectful to their classmates.
  3. Attentive.
  4. Be mentally prepared for learning.
  5. Prepared with all learning materials

***If a student loses their book, they must immediately notify the teacher. They will receive a
replacement book for up to 3 days. After this time if the book is not found, the student is
responsible for replacing it..

SCHOOL UNIFORM

All students must wear their uniforms to school and from school.

  1. Uniform Jilbab ( plain navy blue) and a scarf (navy blue) [If a student chooses a jilbab as their uniform it must be worn for the entire school year].
  2. Uniform skirt with a long sleeves, dark-green , ribbed bottom knit shirt.
  3. Appropriate shoes: closed-toe, closed back, all black dress shoes (no high heel).
  4. Knee-high socks (white, black, navy blue, or dark green). No ankle socks allowed.
  5. V-necked Aqsa Sweater (navy blue or dark green) or Aqsa Cardigan.
  6. Underneath the skirt only leggings, tights, bicycle pants and or slips are allowed.
  7. EVERY FRIDAY, the Islamic holy day, students are to wear hijab with their uniform.

***If your uniform is damaged or written on, you must repair it immediately. Students will be asked to rent a uniform until their uniform is in wearable condition. If repairs are not made in a timely manner students will receive a Detention A.

GYM UNIFORM

  1. Long sleeve gray t-shirt or sweatshirt w/Aqsa school logo.
  2. Navy blue jogging pants w/Aqsa school logo.
  3. Lace up Gym shoes.
  4. Gym uniform must be ordered from SchoolBells uniform company.
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FIELDTRIP ATTIRE

EDUCATIONAL FIELDTRIPS: Educational fieldtrips are meant to enhance in-class learning. Therefore, they are seen as an extension of the curriculum and for such fieldtrips the school uniform is to be worn.

ALL SCHOOL CELEBRATORY/ COMMUNITY SERVICE FIELDTRIPS: These fieldtrips tend to be fun in nature with more physical activity involved or require hands-on work. Such fieldtrips necessitate that students be in comfortable and appropriate clothing.
In such situations, all students are required to dress in Islamically appropriate attire. This includes:

  1. Loose fitting, long sleeve shirts that completely cove.
  2. Shirts should be long enough to reach mid-thigh.
  3. Pants or shirts should be loose.

Students who do not comply with the uniform/dress code will not be allowed to participate in the fieldtrip.

TIME MANAGEMENT

Have you ever forgotten to do something really important?
Have you ever had to do a long-term assignment at the last minute because you forgot about it until the night before it was due? Have you ever missed an activity because you had three things scheduled for the same time? We can help.

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