Expected School Wide Learning Results

Successful completion of the accreditation process with WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), enabled OCS to identify its four Expected School Wide Learning Results (ESLRs) for all students. These ESLRS are beyond the curricular objectives students learn in their classrooms, but are specifically what OCS, as an Islamic school, desires students to learn as they prepare to participate in the larger society. They are identified as having Islamic Identity, Scholastic Distinction, Local and Global Connectedness, and Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility. At OCS, we have developed specific outcome assessments and benchmarks to measure student achievement in these areas throughout the year (below are a few examples of assessment tools used at OCS). OCS students are expected to:

Desired Outcome

Outcome Assessment

Benchmarks
I. Islamic identity as evidenced by:

  1. Knowledge/understanding of the Holy Qur’an as the final revelation of Allah (SWT)

I.A.1. Fluency in reading, reciting, & understanding the Holy Qur’an

IA1. All students will participate in weekly Qur’an Class.


I.A.2. Annual Qur’an Recitation Competition

I.A2. Successful performance (upper 50% percentile) in the Annual Qur’an Recitation Competition
  1. Development of ethical and moral character following the Sunnah (example) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
 I.B.1. Performing Daily Tasbeeh (religious reflection) I.B.1. Participation in Tasbeeh Program to begin each day

I.B.2. Reinforce and assess the Prophet’s example in ethical and moral life-style as part of daily Islamic studies instruction. I.B.2. Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is conventional Islamic benchmark for desired ethical and moral character

I.B.3. Trimester and year end recognition for Best Islamic Character I.B.3. Two students selected from each class for Trimester and year end Recognition
  1. Positive values and lifestyle based on 5 basic principles of Islam (Shahadah, Salaat, Sawm, Zakat, Hajj)
I.C.1.Understanding the importance of Islam in all aspects of Academic and Religious Studies I.C.1. Declaration of faith in Allah as one true God and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the final messenger of Allah (Shahadah – a conventional benchmark adopted by Islamic scholars)

I.C.2. Celebrating the Hajj (pilgrimage) experience through annual school-wide Hajj Presentation I.C.2. Commitment to perform pilgrimage to Mecca

I.C.3. Celebrating Ramadan through fasting and annual charity giving I.C.3. School-wide observance of the month-long fast in Ramadan (Grades K-2 are exempt).

I.C.4. Ability to perform daily prayers including participation in daily Zuhr (afternoon) prayer and Jumma (Friday Congregation) for grades 3 through 8 I.C.4. Provision of time and charitable donations through Zakat (annual charity giving)


I.C.5. Performing the five daily prayers.
  1. Study of the Arabic Language to support understanding of Quran and Sunnah
 I.D. Oral and written demonstration of Arabic language acquisition to understand Faith I.D. Ability to translate the Arabic verses of the Holy Qur’an into the English Language
  1. Participation within community as Muslim Americans
I.E. Participation in interfaith events like the Garden Grove Art Contest and Greeting Card exchanges I.E. Participation in two interfaith events per school year

II. Scholastic distinction as evidenced by



  1. Academic excellence in reading, writing, and arithmetic
II.A.1. Formal and informal classroom assessment of reading, writing, and arithmetic II.A.1. Compliance with California Standards through daily lesson plans, weekly assessment, and year-end assessment according to subject area (grades 4-8)

II.A.2 Continued assessment using National Standardized Tests II.A.2. Score of 60% or better on National Standardized Tests

II.A.3. Formal and informal Parent/Teacher Conferences to report student progress IIA.3. 1 Formal Parent/Teacher Conference, 1 Formal Back to School Night, and informal conferences as necessary

II.A.4. Progress Reports IIA.4. Trimester Progress reports sent annually

IIA.5. Academic Recognition through Trimester and Year-end Honor Roll Assemblies II.A.5. Academic Recognition through trimester Honor Roll Assemblies based on certain criteria

II.A.6. Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) II.A.6. 10 minutes of silent reading per school day
  1. Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  1. Independent, critical and informed thinking
  1. Motivation to become lifelong learners
II.B,C,D.1. Publication of student articles in OCS Monthly Newsletter II.B,C,D.1. One student article in each edition of the monthly OCS Newsletter
II.B,C,D.2. Academics beyond the classroom through Math Awareness and Science Demonstration Weeks II.B,C,D.2.Successful performance (60%) in annual school-wide and countywide activities
II.B,C,D.2. Participation in school-wide and countywide activities like: Mock School-Wide Elections for political offices, Read-A-Thon, Book Fair, Spelling Bee, and Science Fair, and Penmanship Competition, Future Inventors of Orange County/Invent America
  1. Understanding and use of technology
 II.E. Access to technology through the School’s Learning Resource Center (Computer Labs) II.E. Two 50 minute periods of computer use per week
  1. Develop Study Skills
II.F. Implement and require students to use the daily Student Planner. II.F. 70% of Students will use the daily Student Planner
III. Local and Global Connectedness as evidenced by

  1. Care and concern for the environment
III.A.1. On-going recycling efforts to keep the campus clean III.A.1. Deliver 3 lesson plans on local recycling techniques annually

III.A.2. Local connectedness through on-campus service learning activities; e.g. Kindergarten Garden, Cafeteria Clean-Up III.A.2. 90% of Students will participate in on-campus service learning activities
  1. Teamwork with parents, teachers, and administration for a positive school climate
III.B.1. Updated Website facilitating community interaction. Website Developer employed to enhance services of School Website to meet needs of the community III.B.1. Weekly web-site updates for students’ and parent’s use and information.

III.B.2. Parent Workshops III.B.2. 3 Parent Workshops provided per year

III.B.2. Teacher In-Service Days provided and opportunities for professional development made available III.B.2. 3 Teacher In-Service Days provided per year for professional development

III.B.3. Parent Teacher Organization IIIB.3. Parent Teacher Organization provides a forum for dialogue, resource planning, and fundraising (monthly meetings)

III.B.4 Teacher Appreciation Week III.B.4. 95% Participation in Annual Weeklong appreciation for teachers

III.B.5. Stakeholders involved in school improvement activities; e.g. selecting new school logo, compiling school brochure, selecting new uniforms III.B.5. 2 School-wide Activities provided to involve participation of all stakeholders in school improvement
  1. Development of leadership qualities
III.C.1. Student Leadership Day III.C.1 No less than 95% of Students will participate in Student Leadership Day

IIIC.2. Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) Program from Orange County Department of Education (in progress) III.C.2. 60% Participation in School-wide PAL Program annually (in progress)

III.C.3. On Campus Girl Scout Activities III.C.3. Participation in annual service activities like World-Thinking Day

III.C.4. Annual Recognition of Graduating Seniors who demonstrate Leadership Qualities III.C.4. Omar Al Faruk Leadership Award for Graduating Seniors (8 th Grade)
  1. Appreciation of individual, cultural and religious diversity
III.D.1. International Day III.D.1 Annual celebration of cultural diversity
  1. Involvement in service organizations as productive citizens
III.E.1. Global Connectedness through: service-learning projects to help others; e.g. South Asian Tsunami victims, Palestinian children, Afghani Children, Los Angeles Homeless III.E.1 Successful (>60% participation) annual help the victims of disasters and the needy campaigns.

III.E.2.Garden Grove’s Strawberry Festival III.E.2. Annual participation with Garden Grove’s Strawberry Festival
IV. Respect, Integrity, and Responsibility as evidenced by

  1. Healthy physical and emotional lifestyle
IV.A.1. President’s Challenge (Health and Fitness Program) IV.A.1. 70% increase in health scores for school


IV.A.1 PE activities 3 times a week

IV.A.2. Health Classes for Middle School Students IV.A.2. Deliver 1 module of Teenage Health Education for Middle School Students annually

IV.A.3. Improved physical education activities and upgraded playground facilities IV.A.3. Installation of additional playground equipment

IV.A.4. Sports Day activities IV.A.4. Annual School-wide Sports Day celebration

IV.A.5. Promote healthy eating through physical education program IV.A.5.Deliver 3 nutrition modules per year
  1. Academic and social integrity
IV.B Adherence to and implementation of the Academic Discipline Policy IV.B. Annual Parent and Teacher Handbooks outline Academic Discipline Policy
  1. Respect for self, others, and authority
IV.C.1 Career Dress Up Day and class presentations IV.C.1. Annual Career Day

IV.C.2. Participation in Orange County Department of Education’s Character Education Program IV.C.2. Annual School-wide Implementation of Character Education Program as of September, 2005 School Year


IV.C.2. Three Character Education modules presented per year.


IV.C.3. 1 Character Education article in Monthly Newsletter
  1. Dependable and responsible behavior through self-discipline
IV.D.1. Revised Value of the Month Program with weekly focus IV.D.1. Friday class presentations addressing Value of the Month


IV.D.1. Value of the Month posted on school marquee

IV.D.2. Drug and poison awareness education through participation in Red Ribbon Week IV.D.2. 1 Module of Drug and Poison Awareness Education