Daily Schedule
Saturday – Sunday
During Daylight Savings Time (March 8th – Nov 1st)
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Qur’an Reading and Memorization
- 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM: Break, activities, and games
- 12:50 PM – 01:30 PM: Islamic Studies
- 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Dhuhr Salah
After Daylight Savings Time (Nov 2nd – March 7th)
- 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Qur’an Reading and Memorization
- 11:45 AM – 12:05 AM: Break, activities, and games
- 12:05 PM – 12:45 PM: Islamic Studies
- 12:45 PM – 01:15 PM: Dhuhr Salah
Parents must adhere to drop-off and pick-up timings.
Academic Calendar
Dates are subject to change at the discretion of ICO Maktab Staff.
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Sept 6 – Dec 21 |
| Fall Break | Nov 29 – 30 |
| Term 1 Exams | Dec 20 – 21 |
| Winter Break | Dec 27 – Jan 4 |
| Term 2 | Jan 10 – May 24 |
| Ramadan Break | Feb 21 – Mar 15 |
| Term 2 Exams | May 17 & May 23 |
| Graduation | May 24 |
| Periodic fun days/activities will be scheduled throughout the year. | |
Attendance Policy
Attendance and punctuality are required. Excused absences require documentation (e.g., illness, doctor visits, emergency travel). Social events and vacations are not excused.
- There can be no more than 6 unexcused absences per term
- Arriving 5 minutes late will result in being marked as tardy
- Arriving 10 minutes late will result in disciplinary measures
- Repeated offenses may lead to expulsion
Tuition & Supplies
- Tuition covers teacher salaries as well as textbooks, workbooks, folders, and other supplies as needed. A replacement fee may apply for any lost supplies. Students are expected to bring their own backpacks from home and a snack if needed.
- Tuition can be paid on a monthly or annual basis. Please see the table below for the exact costs per student(s).
| Number of Students |
Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Student | $75 | $600 |
| 2 Students | $140 | $1,120 |
| 3 Students | $195 | $1,560 |
| 4 Students | $240 | $1,950 |
| 5 Students | $275 | $2,200 |
| A $10 sibling discount for each additional student is incorporated into the tuition. | ||
- Tuition payments made in cash and check must be placed in an envelope with the student’s name written on it and paid the first week of every month. (Checks should be made payable to the Islamic Center of Orlando.)
- Online payments can be made at icorlando.org/tuition using the Masjid App secure donation portal. Parents can pay with Credit/Debit Cards, Apple Pay/Google Pay, or directly with their bank. Payments must be made the first week of every month. We highly encourage parents to turn on recurring monthly payments by selecting the “Monthly” option when making an online payment!
- Failure to pay tuition will result in the student not being allowed to sit in class.
- Financial aid is available based on financial need.
- Tuition payments are non-refundable.
Dress Code
ICO Maktab is taught in the Masjid, the sanctity of which must be respected at all times. Failure to comply may result in the student being sent home.
- Sunnah attire is required (Thobe or Shalwar Kameez for boys, Abaya for girls)
- Head covering is required (Kufi/Topi for boys, Hijab for girls)
- No jewelry or makeup
Qur’an Recitation & Surah/Dua Memorization Curriculum
Level 1 (Qa’idah): Students will cover the Qaʿidah textbook, which will enable them to recite the Noble Qur’an. Students will also memorize selected Surahs and Duas. (Qa’idahs are provided by ICO Maktab. A replacement fee will apply if lost.)
Level 2 (Advanced reading class): Students will enhance their recitation of the Noble Qur’an by perfecting the pronunciation of letters, effectively applying Tajweed rules, and increasing fluency in reading. Additionally, students will memorize Surahs and Duas at an advanced level. (Qu’rans may be brought from home but are also available at ICO Maktab. A replacement fee will apply if lost.)
Islamic Studies Curriculum
The second part of the ICO Maktab Curriculum is Islamic Studies which uses the Safar Islamic Studies Curriculum which will cover Qur’an, Hadith, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Akhlaq, Adab, Sirah, and Islamic History. Islamic Studies will be taught via classroom instruction, textbooks, workbooks, demonstrations, worksheets, and activities.
Islamic Studies will be organized into age-based classes, each taught by separate teachers to ensure topics are relevant and student-centered.
Focus will also be given on the practical implementation of lessons learnt, as well as cultivating Islamic habits and mannerisms. Time will also be allocated to remembering Allah and speaking of His attributes in creative ways, whereby strengthening faith and nurturing Allah-consciousness.
Term Exams
Exams are scheduled for the last week of every term and will cover every subject to assess student progress. Days will be given to prepare for the term exams. Additionally, informal assessments will be carried out on a weekly and monthly basis at the discretion of the respective instructor of every class.
Guidelines for Parents
- Please adhere to drop-off and pick-up timings. ICO Maktab does not supervise students outside Maktab hours.
- Please ensure your child completes their daily homework/assignments for Qur’an and Islamic Studies at home. This is necessary for the students to progress and meet the spiritual and academic goals of the Maktab.
- Please download WhatsApp on your smartphone. All ICO Maktab announcements and communication regarding your child’s progress from their respective teacher will be done over this app.
- Please sign the progress sheets and other materials sent home with your child.
- Please ensure that your child brings their backpack and all necessary materials to class.
- Please ensure that your child understands the importance and sanctity of the masjid. No foul language, fighting, or yelling will be tolerated. Absolute silence must be maintained during Salah times.
- Initial violations of ICO Maktab rules will result in a warning. Repeated offenses will result in being sent home or detention. Habitual offenders will be expelled from the school.
- During dropoff/pickup, parents are asked to help maintain the sanctity of the Masjid by entering through the appropriate entrances—fathers through the brothers’ entrance and mothers through the sisters’ entrance.
Note: Maktab is not a replacement for an Islamic upbringing by parents, rather it is only supplementary. Work and effort must still be done by the parents at home.
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Text us at: (689)-280-4402
All aspects of this syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of ICO Maktab.
May Allah Ta’ala make ICO Maktab a guided and successful source of faith, benefit, knowledge, and happiness for our Muslim youth and the Muslim community at large. Aameen.