Welcome to the Orientation Al-Afnaan Academy 2015-2016 School Year

Al-Afnaan Academy Orientation Outline Introduction Who we are Our mission and vision Our goals Curriculum Islamic Studies Quran Secular subjects

Introduction Who we are Al-Afnaan holds high expectations for everyone at the school to achieve great things, academically, behaviorally and socially Al-Afnaan Academy views the educational necessities to be instigated by a tripartite team - the school, the parents, and the community This institute in-shaAllah will offer a full academic curriculum (virtual homeschool) together with Hifz Al- Quran and Islamic Studies, along with some activities to inspire our students Monday – Friday Arrival 8:00 – 8:15 Dismissal 2:05 – 2:15 Saturday 8:55 – 9:10 12:20 – 12:30

Introduction Mission and Vision The mission of Al-Afnaan Academy is to provide the Islamic, academic preparation that motivates students to attain the highest levels of deen and tarbiyah with proper quality education that empowers and advances students to reach extraordinary heights. Al- Afnaan Academy seeks the pleasure of our Creator by providing students with a quality education while instilling firm moral and ethical values so that they will become productive, upstanding citizens. The vision of Al-Afnaan Academy is to raise tomorrows young Muslims in a safe, Islamic environment in which students, parents, and teachers work to help the student reach their highest potential.

Introduction Our goals Al-Afnaan is dedicated to: Teach and instill Islamic faith, values and traditions Maintain an Islamic environment to achieve the above Provide a standard of education Teach our students to excel in their lives and activities Incorporate the recitation of the Noble Quran as a part of life Inculcate self-discipline in the students Encourage students to be ambassadors of Deen-ul-Islam Develop community and leadership qualities Build strong, moral character based on the principles of integrity, honesty, and sincerity, respect for others, property and other resources, coupled with a strong sense of responsibility.

Curriculum Islamic Studies Islamic Studies is a vast field of study It includes: Aqeedah or the monotheistic belief system Ibadaat or worship Mu’amalaat or dealings Akhlaaq or morals Seerah or the Prophet’s (SAW) life history and Islamic history in general Study of Tafseer or explanation of the Holy Quran Tilaawah (recitation with Tajweed) Hadith or the Prophet’s (SAW) sayings These are only a few of the subjects Students 9th grade and above will be given a completely separate curriculum and platform in this subject area Part of the first year students course is outlined as follows: Arabic grammar Arabic morphology Quranic Tafseer Hadith Islamic Law (Fiqh) Spiritual Development

Curriculum Quran Hifz-al-Quran is an enrichment course, which will be open to those students who continuously demonstrate a strong desire to memorize the Quran. Students will have exams at the end of the semester. The care and respect of the Mushaf (the book of Qur’an) will also be emphasized, along with the regularity of its recitation. The focus is on Hifz (memorization of the Quran). The applicability and practice of Allah’s (SWT) commands are illustrated and emphasized. These teachings also strengthen the Islamic culture. There will be two approaches Full Hifz – Memorizing the whole Quran Part Hifz – Memorizing the last two Juz and important surahs

Curriculum Secular subjects K – 5 Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (Calvert program) sets high and clear expectations fostering a culture of achievement. Timings will be set every day for students in Grades K – 5 to work on assignments. The teacher, based on how much is completed in class, may give students homework 6 – 12 Connections Academy is an accredited, online education program. Middle school students will be enrolled into Michigan Connections Academy (MICA), while 9th graders will be enrolled into Great Lakes Cyber Academy (GLCA), a 3 year high school program. These are the only two free branches of Connections Academy in Michigan. Note that if high school students are not able to be enrolled in GLCA due to space limitations, they will instead be in MICA

Class Schedule for K - 8 SAT THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Daily Study Plan Time Subject From To MONDAY 8:15 Hadeeth Halaqah/ Morning dua/Poem 8:25 8:30 Arabic, 25min 8:55 9:00 Islamic Studies, 25min 9:25 9:30 Quraan, 1hr, 30 min 11:00   Sabaq, 30 min 10:00 Sabaqi, 30 min 10:30 Manzil, 30 min 11:05 Sufrah (Lunch Break ) 15 min 11:20 11:25 Math, 45 min 12:10 12:15 Language Art, 50 min 1:05 1:10 Khaatirah, 15 min 1:25 Science, 30 min 1:55 Zuhr Prayer, 15 min 2:05 Pack Up 10 min 2:15 Dismissal TUESDAY Art, 15 min Social Studies, 30 min WEDNESDAY Kaatirah, 15 min Daily Study Plan Time Subject From To THURSDAY 8:15 Hadeeth Halaqah/ Morning dua/Poem 8:25 8:30 Arabic, 25min 8:55 9:00 Islamic Studies, 25min 9:25 9:30 Quraan, 1hr, 30 min 11:00   Sabaq, 30 min 10:00 Sabaqi, 30 min 10:30 Manzil, 30 min 11:05 Sufrah (Lunch Break ) 15 min 11:20 11:25 Math, 45 min 12:10 12:15 Language Art, 50 min 1:05 1:10 Group discussion, 15 min 1:25 Social Studies, 30 min 1:55 Zuhr Prayer, 15 min 2:05 Pack Up 10 min 2:15 Dismissal FRIDAY Hadeeth Halaqah/ Jumaa Talk Islamic Story Time, 15 min Geography, 20 min 1:45 Zuhr Prayer/Jumaa Amaal, 25 min SAT 9:10 Hadeeth Halaqah/Arabic poem 9:20 Hifz, Sabaq, 20 min 9:40 Hifz, Sabaqi/ Manzil, 1 hrs. 10:40 Snack Break 10:45 Urdu, 20 min 11:10 Seerah, 30min 11:40 11:45 Art and Craft, 35 min 12:20 12:30 Class Schedule for K - 8

Class Schedule for 9 - 12 SAT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Daily Study Plan Time Subject From To MONDAY 8:15 Hadeeth Halaqah/ Morning dua/Poem 8:30 Secular Subjects 9:30 Quraan 11:00 Sufrah (Lunch Break ) 15 min 11:15 Arabic Grammar 12:00 Quran/Tafseer 1:30 1:55 Zuhr Prayer, 15 min 2:05 Pack Up 10 min 2:15 Dismissal TUESDAY 8:25 9:25 10:00 10:15 Arabic Morphology Hadith 11:45 Islamic Law/Fiqh 12:45 WEDNESDAY 8:55 Math, 45 min Language Art, 50 min Daily Study Plan Time Subject From To THURSDAY 8:15 Hadeeth Halaqah/ Morning dua/Poem 8:25 8:30 Arabic, 25min 9:30 Quraan 9:25 10:00 Sufrah (Lunch Break ) 15 min 10:15 Arabic Morphology 11:00 Hadith 11:45 Spritual Development 12:45 1:25 Secular Subjects 1:55 Zuhr Prayer, 15 min 2:05 Pack Up 10 min 2:15 Dismissal FRIDAY Hadeeth Halaqah/ Jumaa Talk 11:20 11:25 Study Hall 12:10 1:10 Khaatirah, 15 min Zuhr Prayer/Jumaa Amaal, 25 min SAT 9:10 Hadeeth Halaqah/Arabic poem 9:20 Hifz, Sabaq, 20 min 9:40 Hifz, Sabaqi/ Manzil, 1 hrs. 10:40   Snack Break 10:45 Urdu, 20 min 11:05 11:10 Seerah, 30min 11:40 Art and Craft, 35 min 12:20 12:30 Class Schedule for 9 - 12

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