Our Hifdh Academy

This policy outlines the expectations for students, parents, and staff at our Hifz Academy. Our aim is to foster an environment conducive to learning, personal development, and spiritual growth. The Hifz program is a central part of our curriculum. Consistent behaviour and attendance are crucial for progress in memorizing the Quran. Students are expected to dedicate time both in and out of school for Hifz practice.

Parental Involvement:

a) Ensuring your child is sitting down to learn/revise every day at the appointed times. Supervision may be required at times. Children must devote sufficient time (minimum 1.5 hours). b) On a daily basis parents need to enquire if Sabaq and revision has been recited. You must check your child's homework daily. c) Priorities need to be clear. If your child is going to be absent from the Hifz Class on a regular basis (due to sporting activities etc), this will not be permitted. You need to think carefully about such issues. d) Your support and co-operation are essential. Where the MCCU Education Team raises concerns, parents need to appreciate these concerns and support the MCCU Education Team in implementing recommendations that are made. e) Children at times may need a "sympathetic ear" from parents. Thus, empathy is also essential if we are to assist and help our children.

Dress Code

Students are required to wear a white thobe and a hat during the Hifz Class. This dress code promotes a sense of unity and adherence to Islamic values.

Behaviour Expectations

Students are expected to exhibit behaviour that reflects the principles of Islam, including respect, honesty, and integrity. Disruptive behaviour is unacceptable and will be addressed according to the MCCU disciplinary procedures.

Punctuality

Punctuality is highly valued for the Hifz Class. Students are expected to arrive on time for the Hifz Class. Parents are encouraged to support their children in developing good habits of punctuality and responsibility for timely homework completion. Holidays will not be taken during the Hifz Class.

What is my child's attitude towards the Hifz Class work in mainstream classes?

If your child 's attitude towards the Hifz Class work in general is poor, then you need to seriously consider whether Hifz class is the correct move for your child. Hifz class is very challenging and requires far greater dedication and commitment. You cannot simply enroll your child into the Hifz class and expect "things to automatically fall into place."

High School & Homework:

Most children are in high school by their second or third year in Hifz class. Therefore, parents need to take factors such as travelling times to and from school and homework issues into consideration. As an example, if your child is going to be coming home from school at a time that does not allow him to get to the Hifz Class on time, then you need to consider the choice of high school from now before enrollment. We cannot make any concessions where we allow a child to come late, as in our experience this has never worked out despite promises from parents. The conclusion of the above is that Hifz class must be viewed as a long-term commitment. Parents must take various factors into consideration from the outset.

GCSE Exams:

If your child is in Hifz class and he needs to prepare for GCSE exams, then we as a Hifz Class Team are flexible. Parents should inform us, and we can then make various concessions, thus reducing some of the Hifz workload for the exam period. Parents need to communicate with the Hifz Class Team well in advance so that these arrangements are not only in place at the relevant time, they are also well thought-out.

Holidays:

Hifdh Academy will be closed for a total of 4 weeks in lieu of the extra days taught each month. Holidays will coincide with school term holidays. You will be notified of the dates in advance.

Ramadan:

Hifdh Academy will remain open during Ramadan in the form of a single drop in revision session. Timings will be determined nearer the time. Due to students having different tolerances to the affects of fasting, attendance to this session will be at the discretion of parent and their child.

Enforcement:

Staff will monitor adherence to this policy. Failure to comply, will result in a clear and fair disciplinary process, with the aim of guiding students back to the correct path. This policy is in place to ensure that our Hifz Class remains a place of learning and moral development, in line with our Islamic ethos. We appreciate the cooperation of all students, parents, and staff in upholding these standards.