Implementation of Full Day School in Cultivating The Religious Character of Students at SDN Sabang City and SMPN Sabang City

Abstract

The implementation of full-day school is an alternative program to foster the religious character of students because full-day school means that students are at school from 07:15 AM to 4:30 PM or after the Asr prayer. Religious character is essential for students to face changing times and moral degradation. In this context, students are expected to possess and behave according to the standards of good and bad based on religious teachings and principles. The purpose of this research is to investigate how the implementation of full-day school fosters the religious character of students at SDN Sabang City and SMPN Sabang City. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is qualitative descriptive analysis, involving data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the research findings, it was found that: 1) The full-day school program for fostering students' religious character includes activities such as congregational prayers (Dhuha, Dhuhr, Asr), Quran reading, Quran memorization (Tahfiz), remembrance (morning and evening), and supplication. 2) The strategies for implementing full-day school to foster students' religious character are integrated through various means, including learning activities, Diniyah class activities, extracurricular activities, and habituation activities. 3) Several challenges in the implementation of full-day school to foster students' religious character, including Educational orientation that still prioritizes cognitive aspects, Lack of awareness and motivation among students to initiate activities on their own, Insufficient supervision and support from parents and the surrounding environment, Influence of culture and customs outside of school or the local environment, Insufficient facilities and infrastructure, especially in SDN 6 Sabang City.