Boarding house rules (addendum)

 ADDENDUM

   Boarding House Rules

1.  Boarders must abide by all rules and regulations of the boarding house;

2.   No visits are allowed except in extreme emergencies;

3.     Boarders must keep the boarding house neat and clean by not throwing trash or spilling liquids on any property;

4.      Boarders must not damage any property in the boarding house;

5.      Any boarding activity must be done in congregation: Ablutions, praying, waking up in the morning, going to bed, eating, studying, watching television, leaving home for school or leaving school for home etc…

6.      Boarders must respect the boarding authorities: Director,  housemasters, maids , security guards, tutors, visitors;

7.      Boarders are neither allowed to have direct contact with maids nor  access the kitchen except when required;

8.      No violent activities, disturbing behaviors,  fighting, bullying ,insulting, shouting are allowed in the Boarding house;

9.      No Boarder is allowed to take any actions against another boarder when he is provoked. Boarder is required to report any provocative actions to the housemaster;

10.  Boarders must respect all session times stipulated by the boarding housemaster and administration;

11.  No unnecessary roaming around the boarding house is allowed;

12.   Boarders are only allowed to use computers or cell phones for programs or purposes defined by the Boarding administration;

13.   Boarders must refrain from playing pranks;

14.  Boarders must refrain from immoral activities and irregularities;

15.  Boarders do not have the right to leave the boarding house without being accompanied by a house master;

16.   Boarders are asked to turn off lights, and fans and close taps after having used them;

Study Hall Rules IBA

  

1.      The study Hall is only meant for Salah and studying;

2.      Neither drinks nor snacks are allowed in the study hall;

3.      No other materials are allowed in the study Hall except those  concerning the lesson in progress;

4.      After study sessions, Boarders are expected to leave the study Hall quietly;

5.      Housemaster on duty must watch over Boarders while in tutoring sessions;

6.      Whether Boarders have homework assignments or not, they must attend study sessions;

7.      Once in the Study Hall Boarders are expected to 

a)      Say greetings. 

b)      Recite fatiha and supplications before starting the Qur’anic class.

c)      To show respect and obedience to their ustazs and tutors.

d)      Sit down properly until the end of the class.

e)      Keep silent and focused. i.e. - no playing, no joking, no laughing, no distraction, no provocation, no cursing, no unnecessary gestures. 

f)        Get out only twice for teaching sessions except for Bayaan sessions for which no permissions are given.

g)      Raise hands for permission before saying anything.

h)      Questions, suggestions, and contributions are only accepted after teaching sessions except for pertinent questions.

Boarders’ Rooms Rules 

1.      Boarders  are expected to observe the following rules in their respective rooms:

a)      To observe an atmosphere of silence by refraining from shouting and disturbing peers or others.

b)      Not to stain walls.

c)      ROOM CLEANING

Since students are expected to maintain neat and clean rooms, there will be an inspection on Monday to Friday 7:30am, Saturday at 8:30 am. Rooms at this time should be clean, beds made neatly, desks clear, books packed neatly and cupboards neat and tidy. Laundry should be put away. Shoes should be packed in the bottom of your cupboard and not on the floor of your room. Travel bags and luggage should be given to the Boarding Staff to store.

Prior to departing for the weekend, students must make sure their rooms are clean. This includes students participating in activities. Every room is inspected, and students are responsible for the cleanliness of their rooms, regardless of their weekend obligations.

d)      To only sleep in their respective rooms.

e)      To respect the time to go to bed.

f)        To arrange their beds before leaving their rooms.

g)      Not to enter mates’ rooms except after knocking at the door and asking for permission to enter.

h)      Not to damage any properties i.e. fans , knobs, mosquito nets, beds, wardrobes, mirrors etc.

i)        Not to shut the doors violently.

j)        Boarders should keep their rooms neat, tidy, and organized.

k)      Not to touch without permission mates’ properties.

Living Room Rules

1. The living room is only meant for watching TV and eating.

2.      No Boarder has the right to touch either the television or the remote control.

3.      Boarders should keep silent while watching TV.

4.      Boarders should respect the time limit.

5.      Boarders are expected to do the following before, while, and after eating:

a.      Sit down properly and eat respectfully.

b.      Say BismiLLaah.

c.       Eat with their right hands.

d.      Be silent and refrain from being  disruptive.

e.       To only eat what they are served.

f.        Not to waste food as it is strictly prohibited by Islam.

g.      Not to criticize or reject the food are served.

6.      If ever a Boarder is not full, he can ask for more food.

7.      Boarders are expected to wait until everyone has finished eating in order to do the supplication together before leaving the dining hall.

8.      Boarders are expected to take their respective dishes to the kitchen after having finished eating.

PARENTS

• Parents are enjoined to cooperate and work hand in hand with the Housemasters, towards making the arduous task of running the Boarding House a huge success.
• Students should be returned to the Boarding House on the day and time stipulated for resumption except for special or emergency reasons.
• Boarding House visiting day is ONLY the last Sunday of every Month. - Parents and carers please comply.
• Parents should endeavour to buy the needs of the students but should not spoil them by giving them pocket money far in excess of what they should have or what is considered reasonable.
• Parents should channel their complaints through the attached House Master to the Vice Principal (Admin) or Principal.
• Parents should avoid being confrontational in their dealings with staff in the overall interest and proper upbringing of the students.
• All fees should be paid on or before resumption. Fees paid are non-refundable.
• If any student is withdrawn from the Boarding House, such a student would not be readmitted into the boarding house.

Student Leadership

Prefects

The dorms have a leadership program, which allows students to shape d

irectly the community in which

they live. The student leaders, called Prefects, help in the

Management of the dormitories and address topics of mutual concern. Each dorm has one or two prefects.

Students nominate and are then selected by staff on the basis

of personal integrity, community respect, and

the ability to lead their peers. By acting as student/staff liaisons and leading by example, the Prefects set a

positive tone to create community. Prefects have the following responsibilities:

•Assist with new student orientation

•Assign students to evening jobs as well as monitor these jobs each weekday evening.

•Assist with nightly 10:20 p.m. room check and monitor the halls.

•Assist with planning and organizing House Functions.

•Hand out “strikes” for violations of minor dorm rules by other students.

•Attend prefect meetings.

•Ensure that all dorm students are present for dorm meetings, ready and respectable for

morning inspections.

Prefect Expectations

Prefects are role models and leaders. They are expected to promote, support, and follow all the rules at this school. Their conduct in every aspect of their life here at IQRABA is under scrutiny by students and adults. Prefects will undergo an evaluation process with the Boarding Staff and Head of School throughout the year. In cases where Prefects do not meet these expectations their status as Prefect may be removed.

Being a prefect is a challenge and an honor. Accordingly, any prefect breaking a major school rule may automatically lose his or her status as a prefect. If a prefect violates a rule not designated as a major rule, he or she may lose his or her status if the infraction and the circumstances surrounding it are seen by the HM as compromising the prefect’s leadership ability.