Goals & Background
Fatima Islamic School has operated regularly since March 1996. The School has held classes to improve the Islamic knowledge of our children and to ensure the progression of Islam from generation to generation. This year (2017-18) we will continue to implement the new curriculum adopted in 2007 from SABA Center in the Bay Area.
Fatima Islamic School seeks to fill the gap left by the absence of Islamic studies in the public school curriculum. It is intended to be a stress-free environment where students learn about basic Islamic rules (Ahkam), Ethics and Islamic Behavior (Akhlaq), the history of Islam (Tarikh), and Qur’anic Recitation and Arabic in a positive atmosphere.
The School runs as the education branch of Fatima Islamic Society under the supervision of our Resident Alim, Maulana Syed Mahir Husain. It is staffed by community volunteers.
To accomplish our mission we shall attract and nurture knowledgeable and capable staffs, who is provided opportunities to teach in a professional forum. We shall foster mutual respect, open communication, and partnership among students, teachers, families, and the community.
Grades & AgesÂ
The school is currently enrolling students who are in Kindergarten through Grade 7 in regular school.
When
Every Sunday beginning September 8, 2014 (see the School Calendar for Dates), assembly begins promptly at 10:45 AM and school will end at around 2:00 PM. Please be punctual!
The following is the schedule for the class
– 10:45 to 11:00 General Assembly
– 11:00 to 12:00 Period 1
– 12:00 to 12:15 Break (Snacks)
– 12:15 to 1:15 Period 2
– 1:15 to 2:00 Prayers
The schedule is subject to change for special events. Parents will be notified accordingly.
How to Register
Obtain a registration form from the VP Education, Sister Mrs. Anita Raza, either online or in person. Fill out the form, sign and submit it to her. New students should register as early as possible before the school session starts.
Tuition
The annual tuition is $120 / 1 student, $220 / 2 students, and $300 / 3 or more students per family. Tuition is due at the beginning of the term. Tuition can also be paid in two installments in September and in January. The tuition should be paid by either cash or check payable to Fatima Islamic Society. Those
who cannot afford to pay the nominal fee will be given a concession depending upon their individual circumstances. Your donations and support are always welcomed to support the costs of our programs.
Class Schedules
The following is the proposed class schedule for the 2017-2018 calendar year. Teachers will have the final say in the placement of each child into each class. If you have any questions please contact Sister Mrs. Anita Raza
Assembly
School begins with an assembly that is an integral part of the school’s schedule. It is a valuable tool for conveying information about the school, starting the day with a brief Islamic lesson, and putting the children in a spiritual, cheerful, and learning mindset.
Salat
- Salat is a required part of the school schedule and curriculum.
- Parents who come early to pick up their children are strongly encouraged to participate in the FIS salat and can take their children home as soon as the prayer is over.
- Parents who need to take their children out of school early on any given day must give a signed note to their child’s teacher.
- All students are encouraged to perform wudhu before beginning classes.
- Students are not allowed to socialize or play between class and prayer and should instead get ready for Salat by finding a place on the prayer mat and waiting for the adhan to begin.
- Talking and other disruptions during the prayer will be taken very seriously and dealt with immediately after the prayer.
- Students are required to remain on their prayer mats until the final ziyarat is complete.
- All female students who are unable to pray for a given Sunday should spend this time performing acts of worship such as du’a and tasbih, not talking or socializing on their own.
Snacks
Snacks will be provided to each student at no additional cost. Please contact Mrs. Anita Raza (818-387-5783) if interested in donating toward the school snacks. A sign up sheet will be passed around.
Books and Class Material
Books required for classes will be available to students free of charge at the beginning of the school year.After that they can be downloaded from the Fatima Society website or copied from another student. Children are expected to bring these required books in every Sunday. Come to class prepared. Bring whatever books, pencils, paper, etc. are necessary. A list of supplies will be distributed on the first day of class. If you are not sure what will be needed for the next class, be sure to ask your teacher.
Contact Information
Resident Alim: Hujjatul Islam Syed Mahir Husain (818) 654-9729
VP Education: Sister Anita Raza (818) 387-5783
Please provide the FIS staff with your feedback so we can improve.
Directions:
From 101 North Exit Canoga Ave. (Right)
Sherman Way (Left)
Remmet Ave (Right)
7252 Remmet Avenue on Right Hand Side
From 101 South Exit Topanga Canyon/Ventura Blvd (Right)
Topanga Canyon (Left)
Sherman Way (Right)
Remmet Ave (Left)
7252 Remmet Avenue on Right Hand Side
From 118 Fwy Exit Topanga Canyon (Proceed South)
Sherman Way (Left)
Remmet Ave (Left)
7252 Remmet Avenue on Right Hand Side