Employee Code of Ethical Conduct Islamic Schools

This Code of Ethical Conduct is meant as a guide and help to all employees. It sets out standards of
conduct which employees are expected to follow when within or XXXX School.
The underlying purpose is to ensure that the students and other stakeholders of xxxxxxxxxx School
are provided a high quality of experience and to promote confidence in the integrity of the school.
The school recognizes that sound ethical standards are essential to smooth functioning and will
serve to increase effectiveness and add value to the schools atmosphere.
It has been drafted to comply with the schools policy and procedures.
Employees should read this Code carefully and clarify any doubts they may have.
Each employee agrees:
1. To abide by this Code of Ethical conduct, making the well-being of the students and the
honest performance of professional duties core guiding principles.
2. To obey local, state and national laws, codes and regulations.
3. To recognize that the school was founded and has adopted the principles of Shariah and to
practice the same.
4. To treat all persons with respect and to strive to be fair in all matters.
5. To take responsibility and be accountable for his or her actions.
6. To avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of impropriety.
7. To be efficient and effective in the delivery of job duties.
As an employee, you are required to adhere to the following codes:
A. Exclusivity of service
1. The school does not preclude any employee unreasonably from undertaking additional
employment but you are required to devote your employment time, attention and abilities
during the working hours to act in the best interest of the school at all times. Any additional
employment which might interfere with your performance at the school or might generate a
conflict of interest with the school requires prior written approval from the school.
B. Confidentiality
1. You are expected to maintain appropriate level of confidentiality where required,
particularly with respect to student and staff records and other sensitive matters which
may cause distress to students, staff and management. Further, you may not use any
school related information for your personal interest.
C. Solicitation
1. You shall not directly or indirectly solicit any gifts whether in the form of money, gifts,
loan, travel or any other form, which could be construed as a reward for any official
action or biased decision making on your part. The school however welcomes and
encourages letters of appreciation to you. Gifts from students that are principally
sentimental in nature and of insignificant financial value may be accepted in the spirit
that they are given and with approval from the school management.
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D. Conduct with regard to student. You

1. Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning
and/or to the students mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
2. Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
3. Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
4. Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a students academic
program.
5. Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or
disparagement.
6. Shall not intentionally violate or deny a students legal rights.
7. Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, colour, religion,
sect, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, handicapping condition, or social
and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is
protected from harassment or discrimination.
8. Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
9. Shall not physically or mentally abuse the student.
10. Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of
professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
E. Representation to the media and other organization
1. You should not represent the school in external environments such as media,
conferences and social events without prior permission from the school management.
F. Investments in conflict with official duties
1. Unless approved by the school, you shall not invest or hold any investments, directly or
indirectly, in any financial, business, commercial or other private transactions which cause
a conflict of interest.
G. Restricted Access
1. Certain areas of the school premises have restricted entry in order to preserve
confidentiality, to observe the rules of hijab and to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
You are expected to fully cooperate in following this restriction.
H. Mingling with employees of the opposite sex
1. In accordance with the rules of Shariah, you are not permitted to freely mingle with
colleagues of the opposite sex, excluding mahrams. Official meetings and discussions
are permitted and should be conducted with proper hijab.
I. Penalties
1. In addition to any penalties that may be provisioned for by law, if you are found
intentionally violating the provisions of the Code of Ethical Conduct, you may be
reprimanded, fined, suspended or removed from employment.
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