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Michigan Islamic Academy Parent/Student Handbook

Michigan Islamic Academy2014/2015

Parent/Student Handbook

2301 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105PHONE (734) 665-8882 FAX (734) 665-9058

http://www.mia-aa.org

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Table of ContentsParent/Student Handbook..........................................................................................................................1

SCHOOL OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................4

Mission: To provide excellence in education while nurturing Muslim Character...................................4

Our Goals Are:.........................................................................................................................................4

School History..........................................................................................................................................4

Parent/Student Handbook Revision Process...........................................................................................4

Admission................................................................................................................................................4

Visitors.....................................................................................................................................................6

School General Information.....................................................................................................................6

SCHOOL PERSONNEL.............................................................................................................................7

1. Letter from the Principal..................................................................................................................7

2. Board of Education members...........................................................................................................7

3. School Leadership...........................................................................................................................8

4. Teachers...........................................................................................................................................8

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION...........................................................................9

1. Parent communications....................................................................................................................9

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT...........................................................................9

1. Rights and Responsibilities..............................................................................................................9

2. This Code of Conduct will be in effect:.........................................................................................11

3. Grievance Policy............................................................................................................................11

4. Behavioral Infractions...................................................................................................................12

Prayer Hall Etiquette..............................................................................................................................13

2. Progress Reports and Report Cards...............................................................................................16

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences..........................................................................................................16

4. Volunteering..................................................................................................................................16

5. Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)...............................................................................................16

ACADEMICS...........................................................................................................................................16

Curriculum Overview............................................................................................................................16

Instructional Programs...........................................................................................................................17



Reading Philosophy...........................................................................................................................17

Elementary Instructional Program.....................................................................................................17

1. Preschool Program.....................................................................................................................17

2. Kindergarten through Second Grade..........................................................................................18

3. Third through fifth Grades.........................................................................................................19

Middle School Instructional Program................................................................................................19

High School Instructional Program....................................................................................................20

REGULAR COURSES:....................................................................................................................20

HONORS COURSES:.......................................................................................................................20

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES:........................................................................................20

Academic Policies:................................................................................................................................22

Homework Policy..............................................................................................................................22

Grading Policy...................................................................................................................................22

Midterm and Final Exams.................................................................................................................23

Achieving Honors..............................................................................................................................23

Promotion, Retention, & Acceleration Polices..................................................................................23

High School Graduation Requirements & Polices.............................................................................24

SCHOOL POLICIES.................................................................................................................................25

1) Attendance Policy..........................................................................................................................25

Health and Safety Policies.....................................................................................................................27

General School Policies.........................................................................................................................29

EXTRACIRRICULUAR ACTIVITIES....................................................................................................29

FIELD TRIPS....................................................................................................................................29

CODE OF CONDUCT..............................................................................................................................30

Definitions & Rationale.........................................................................................................................30

DUE PROCESS RIGHTS......................................................................................................................31

THE RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIA STUDENTS.................................................................32

Behavioral Classification......................................................................................................................32

Positive Enforcement.........................................................................................................................33

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES...........................................................................................................33

Disciplinary Procedures........................................................................................................................34

CONTRACT (PARENTS & Students SIGN AND RETURN).................................................................38



APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................39

Appendix A: School Schedules.............................................................................................................39

Appendix B: School Calendar...............................................................................................................39

Appendix C: School Uniform...............................................................................................................42

Dress Pants................................................................................................................................................42

Appendix F: High School Graduation Requirements.............................................................................45

Appendix F: Communicable Disease Reference Chart..........................................................................46

SCHOOL OVERVIEWMission: To provide excellence in education while nurturing Muslim Character.

Our Goals Are: To teach in a way that educates spiritually, physically, intellectually and emotionally To provide skilled instruction at an academic level necessary for worldly success To strive for excellence, social awareness, and responsibility through involvement in the

community To instill the attributes of integrity, citizenship, service and diversity in our children by providing

Islamic Character Education

School HistoryFounded in 1985, The Michigan Islamic Academy has proudly served the greater Ann Arbor community for many years, graduating its first senior class in 1996. MIA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, approved by the Michigan State Board of Education and meets all the requirements for non-public schools. MIA provides a learning community which encourages students to develop their personal interests and inspires them to reach their potential. Outstanding faculty place the needs of the students first, making use of creative and effective styles and strategies that capitalize on the different ways that students learn, individually and collaboratively.

Parent/Student Handbook Revision ProcessMIA has the right to amend this handbook as the need arises. Parents will be informed of amendments through the weekly newsletter. A revised handbook or an insert to the handbook will be provided as needed at the beginning of each school year. This handbook may be read or downloaded from the Michigan Islamic Academy website – www.mia-aa.org .

Admission Admission to Michigan Islamic Academy is open to all students from Pre-K to 12th grade. The school does not discriminate in enrollment on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, handicap, or national origin. MIA reserves the right to decline admission to students for the following reasons, which are not inclusive of all reasons justifying denial of admission: (1) if a student requires special education instruction beyond


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MIA’s capability or capacity, and (2) if a student requires English as a Second Language beyond MIA’s capability or capacity. To be admitted, students in grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st must be of a certain age by the cut-off date. There are no exceptions to this policy.

A Pre-K 3 student must be 3 years of age when he/she starts school. A Pre-K 4 student must be 4 years of age by September 1st. A KG student must be 5 years of age by September 1st. A 1st grade student must be 6 years of age by September 1st.

Enrollment opens during the month of May and continues until all available spots are filled in a given grade. Priority in enrollment is as follows:

1. Students already enrolled at Michigan Islamic Academy2. Staff children3. Siblings of students already enrolled at Michigan Islamic Academy4. All others 5. Students may not be enrolled after September 15 unless the family is newly moved from out of

state or country.

For a new student to be considered for admission to Michigan Islamic Academy, the following must be completed and in the student’s file at MIA:

1. A completed and signed online application form, including registration fees. 2. Results of MIA placement exam and spoken English Language Assessment for all potential

students, including personal interview/essay for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 12. 3. Copies of student's academic records for the past two years. 4. Copies of student's standardized exams for the past two years. 5. Copy of the student's Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.), if applicable. 6. Documentation of passing the admission interview. 7. Vaccination and Birth Certificate.

The admission committee will not start reviewing a file until all of the above items are completed. The school reserves the right to deny or revoke admission to students if records show that false or misleading information has been provided on the application form. All admission decisions are communicated in writing. A student will be allowed to attend classes only after he or she is fully registered in the school. In order for a new student to be considered fully registered at Michigan Islamic Academy the following steps must be completed:

1. Submit an admission form to the office.2. Fill out and sign all required registration forms. This includes an acknowledgement that the

parents have read and will abide by the policies included in the parent-student handbook. 3. Sign up for SMARTUITION (all tuition and fees will be paid through Smart Tuition.4. Sign a release letter for the student's records.5. Provide up-to-date health records, including immunizations and birth records.

Due to the limited number of seats available and the desire of many families to join Michigan Islamic Academy, parents of returning students must fill out and sign intent of enrollment form before the Open House. Failure to do so may result in loss of enrollment privileges for the family for the following school



year. The signing of the intent of enrollment form does not constitute full registration. Parents must fully register a returning student by the deadline set by the school.In order for a returning student to be fully registered, the following must be completed:

1. Complete, sign, and return the short registration form, with fees.2. Update health records, addresses and any other information on file.3. Update information on SMARTUITION as necessary.

Students who withdraw prior to the beginning of the school year after being fully registered will lose their registration fees. Students who withdraw after school begins will lose registration and supply fees, and will also be responsible for tuition until the end of the month in which the withdrawal occurred.

VisitorsFor the safety of our students and staff, all visitors must obtain a visitor’s pass from the office before proceeding to any classroom or other area in the school. Therefore, teachers are requested to redirect individuals without passes back to the office. Parents who would like to pick up a student before dismissal must come to the office to sign out the student before picking him/her up.

School General InformationThe school operates from 8:30 – 3:30, Monday – Thursday & 8:30 – 2:30 pm Friday.The normal day school schedule is:

Period Time Minutes1 8:30 - 9:18 48 minutes in class 4 minutes passing2 9:22 – 10:10 48 minutes in class 4 minutes passing3 10:14 - 11:02 48 minutes in class 3 minutes passingLunch 11:05 – 11:45 40 minutes in lunch 0 minutes passing4 11:45 - 12:32 47 minutes lunch 3 minutes in passing5 12:35 – 1:22 47minutes in class 3 minutes passingAssembly & Prayer 1:22 - 2:00 32 minutes 3 minutes passing6 2:03 - 2:44 41 minutes in class 3 minutes passing7 2:47 – 3:30 43 minutes in classDismissal at 3:30 PM

The Friday school schedule is:Period Time Minutes1 8:30 - 9:05 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passing2 9:08 – 9:43 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passing3 9:46- 10:21 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passing4 10:24 – 10:59 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passingLunch 11:00 - 11:35 35 minutes lunch 0 minutes in passing5 11:38 – 12:16 38 minutes in class 3 minutes passing6 12:19 - 12:57 38 minutes in class 3 minutes passing7 1:00 – 1:40 40 minutes in class 10 minutes for wuduDhuhr Prayer at 1:50 PM



The shortened day school schedule is:Period Time Minutes1 8:30 - 9:05 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passing2 9:08 – 9:43 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passing3 9:46- 10:21 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passing4 10:24 – 10:59 35 minutes in class 3 minutes passingLunch 11:00 - 11:35 35 minutes lunch 0 minutes in passing5 11:38 – 12:16 38 minutes in class 3 minutes passing6 12:19 - 12:57 38 minutes in class 3 minutes passing7 1:00 – 1:40 40 minutes in class 10 minutes for wuduDhuhr Prayer at 1:50 PM

SCHOOL PERSONNEL

1. Letter from the Principal

On behalf of my colleagues and the students of Michigan Islamic Academy, Assalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you), and welcome to our website!

At Michigan Islamic Academy, we are committed to providing excellence in education while nurturing Muslim character. We are concerned with the development of the whole child, and so we offer a program of strong academics, diverse extracurricular activities, community service, and fundamental Islamic values for our children. Although we share a common bond through our faith, we respect our students as individuals and celebrate our diversity, which includes a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Our goal is to strive for academic excellence in an Islamic setting. Michigan Islamic Academy has been providing quality pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 education to our students for over 20 years. Our alumni are outstanding in their accomplishments, but they are also extraordinary people making a positive difference in the social, political, and economic well-being of their country. The school prides itself on the caring and family-like environment where everyone works hard in an atmosphere that encourages community values, learning as a life-long process, and Islam as a way of life.

With our website www.mia-aa.org we have done our best to give visitors a glimpse of Michigan Islamic Academy. I invite you to personally visit our school to sense and experience firsthand what our school has to offer. I will be happy to sit down and meet with you and your child to answer your questions. I also encourage you to read our newsletter, Notes Home, for up-to-date information and to learn more about events and student accomplishments.

Peace be with you, Fayzeh Madani




Principal

2. Board of Education members Members of the Michigan Islamic Academy Board of Education serve a two year term in office. For more information contact Br. Mohamed Boudalia.

o President – Mohamed Boudaliao Vice President – Emad Tanbouro Secretary – Jamal Al-Arefo Treasurer – Marwan Tayeho MIA Principal – Fayzeh Madanio MIA Teacher Representative – Fatiha Alemo PTO President – Ruwaida Tootlao Board Member Yazied Alshihabi

3. School Leadershipo Principal – Sr. Fayzeh Madani*o Vice Principal – Sr. Falaknaz Alio Administrative Assistant – Sr. Hamidah Kaufmano Administrative Assistant – Sr. Loretta Poisson

4. Teachers Elementary Department:

- Elementary Department Chair – Sr. Beverly Qoronfleh- Montessori Pre-K Director – Sr. Sabuhi Imam- Montessori Arabic, Quran, Islamic Studies – Sr. Iman Ali- Kindergarten – Sr. Mysa Nahlawi- Kindergarten ELA – Sr. Kimberly Blevins- First grade – Sr. Sakina Husain- Second grade – Sr. Amel El-Mohri- Second grade ELA – Sr. Kimberly Blevins- Third grade – Sr. Rizwana Shakir- Fourth grade – Sr. Humaira Khan- Fifth grade – Sr. Beverly Qoronfleh- Sixth-twelfth grade core academic subjects:

Math, Science & Technology Department:- Department Chair – Sr. Shatha Muhammad*- High School Math & Science Co-Chair – Sr. Samah Tout*- Sr. Falaknaz Ali- Br. Abdallah Jaber- Sr. Iman Mustafa- Sr. Halimah Oral- Sr. Noor Hannini

English Department/Social Studies Department



- Department Chair – - St. Bayane Alem- Sr. Tahira Naeem

Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies Department:- Department Chair Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies (Middle School) – Sr. Fatiha Alem*- Department Chair Islamic Studies (High School) – Br. Waseem Peracha*- Sr. Muna Abu Rumaileh- Sr. Iman Ali- Sr. Hafida Baghdadi- Br. Abdallah Jaber- Sr. Mysa Nahlawi- Sr. Hadaf Shihab- Sr. Hasina Zamoum

Art Teacher- Sr. Sara Partridge Physical Education-

- Sr. Yusra AbuFadaleh - Br. Abdallah Jaber - Br. Matthew Berki

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION1. Parent communications

Success in our mission of providing quality education in an Islamic environment relies on interaction between school and home. Parents are encouraged to keep up with their child’s academic progress through RenWeb and to attend orientations, Parent Teacher Conferences and meetings announced by the school. They are encouraged to read the weekly newsletter emailed to parents and check the website, www.mia-aa.org, for current information.

Parents may request a meeting with their child’s teacher at any time during the school year. Please call or stop by the office to set up a suitable time. Teachers are not allowed to confer with parents during class time under any circumstances.

Any classroom visits must be arranged in advance. If parents wish to drop items off for their children, they must give them to the office staff, and they will be delivered to the child as soon as possible, without disrupting the educational process.

Parents may request a meeting with the principal regarding any matter. The office secretary will schedule the meeting as soon as possible. Matters concerning your child’s academic progress or behavior in the school must be discussed with the classroom teacher first. If the matter is not addressed to your satisfaction, you may request to meet the principal. Matters concerning general school rules, policy, or tuition may be brought to the attention of the administration directly. If you believe that your concern was not addressed by the staff and administration, you may submit your concern to the school’s board in writing. To streamline this process and to make sure any concern is fully addressed, all parents are encouraged to follow the specified grievance procedure below.




MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT“Righteousness is good morality, and wrongdoing is that which wavers in your soul, and that which you dislike people finding out about.” Narrated by Muslim

1. Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the right to:• Learn in a safe, positive Islamic atmosphere that is unbiased, nonjudgmental, free from prejudice

and discrimination.• Expect that school rules will be enforced in a consistent, fair and reasonable manner.• Discuss and receive assistance with educational concerns from the school staff.• Have access to their own student records through RenWeb.• Use computers and other equipment for learning. • Receive the Code of Conduct (in student planners) and follow grievance policy if needed.

Parents/Guardians have the right to:• Receive official reports of the student's academic progress and attendance.• Request and be granted conferences with teachers, counselor and/or the principal.• Receive explanations from teachers about the student's grades and disciplinary procedures.• Read all school records pertaining to their student and follow grievance policy if needed.

School personnel have the right to:• Work in a positive Islamic atmosphere for learning and teaching.• Expect compliance with rules from students and parents.• Be present, when appropriate, at conferences and hearings concerning classroom and school

concerns.

Students have a responsibility to:• Strive for academic growth by attending school regularly, arriving on time, bringing appropriate

materials, completing assignments and being prepared to participate in class.• Respect the rights, feelings, and property of fellow students, parents, school staff, visitors, guests,

and school neighbors.• Make up work resulting from an absence.• Follow discipline guidelines adopted by the school. • Read, ask questions, and understand the information in this Student Handbook.• Use computers in an appropriate manner as defined by MIA User Agreement that is signed by

each student.• Maintain positive school spirit in and outside of school. • Maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.

Parents/Guardians have a responsibility to:• Assume responsibility for the student's timely regular attendance.• Promptly provide explanations for student absences or tardiness.• Encourage student compliance with school rules.• Provide supervision for the student's health, physical and emotional well-being.• Partner with staff by sharing ideas to improve student learning and prevent and/or resolve student

discipline problems.



• Fulfill all financial obligations as highlighted in the Student Enrollment form.

School personnel have a responsibility to:• Develop, implement and communicate written classroom expectations for students' behavior and

grades.• Inform parents/guardians of student progress, behavior and attendance.• Work with parents to prevent discipline problems.• Refer students to other staff or programs as appropriate.• Maintain accurate student records, while protecting confidentiality of students, parents, and

school staff.• Protect students' health, safety, and welfare by supervising students in the school building and

grounds.• Respect the rights, feelings, and property of students, parents, school staff, visitors, guests, and

school neighbors.

2. This Code of Conduct will be in effect:

While students are on school property and/or are on school vehicles. While students are attending or participating in school activities, in any place. In any situation or circumstance related to the need to uphold good order and discipline of the

school. Remember, you represent MIA at all times. On all forms of social media at all times.

The following procedures will be applied to students whose behavior causes a disturbance. Before applying disciplinary action, the following steps must be taken:

The student must be informed about conduct which is expected or prohibited. The teacher will deal with the disturbance in the classroom first. If follow-up is needed, teacher will express his/her concerns to office in writing. The student will have a chance to present his or her side of the story in writing. Administrator will meet with student to discuss the information gathered.

3. Grievance Policy

Care is taken at all times to ensure that students are treated fairly and adequate provision is made for responding to grievances. A grievance is defined as the formal written claim by a Michigan Islamic Academy student or parent/guardian that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of federal or state law or regulation, or Michigan Islamic Academy policies. Grievance proceedings shall be kept as confidential as possible at all levels of the procedure.

It is desirable for grievances to be resolved through free and informal communications. A student or parent/guardian should first attempt to resolve any grievance through discussion with the teacher. If a grievance cannot be resolved at this level, the aggrieved person may request a conference with the Principal in a written request to discuss the grievance and seek resolution. The request shall describe the grievance and name the specific policy, rule or law believed to have been violated and be submitted no more than 30 days after disclosure of the facts giving rise to the grievance.

The principal shall grant the conference within five school days following receipt of the request. The principal will state in writing his/her position on the question to the student or

parent/guardian within five school days following conference.



Only the parent/guardian shall be permitted to join or represent the student in the conference with the principal.

Failure of a student to comply with timelines listed above will result in denial of the grievance or appeal.

Failure of school administration to comply with these timelines will result in automatic right of appeal to the next level.

If grievance is not resolved, student or parent/guardian may appeal principal's decision in writing to the Michigan Islamic Academy Board of Education.

The appeal must be made within five school days following receipt of the principal's written response.

The Board shall review the grievance and conduct any necessary hearing within fifteen school days following receipt of the appeal.

Either party is permitted to present witnesses who can provide relevant information and to be represented by counsel. The Board will notify the aggrieved party in writing of the decision within five working days of hearing.

4. Behavioral Infractions

MINOR OFFENSES: (student dismissed from a class because of one of the following): Leaving Class without Permission Hiding Belongings of Others Rough Housing, Throwing objects in classroom Inappropriate Conversations Unintentional Plagiarism Accidental minor damage to school property Misuse of school materials

MAJOR VIOLATIONS (Consequences range from suspension to expulsion) Disrespect to any person, Verbal abuse and/or vulgarity.

o Directing obscene, abusive, vulgar, profane, harassing, insulting, racial, sexual, religious or ethnic slurs, written or verbal, toward students, school personnel or any member of the school community. This includes obscene gestures/signs that insult or in any other manner disrespect or abuse others

o Using social media to speak ill of MIA students, staff and/or institution Academic Dishonesty

o Plagiarizing; cheating; copying another’s work; attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to materials; using, submitting, or providing data or answers dishonestly, by deceit, or by means other than those authorized by the teacher

o Providing intentionally untrue/misleading informationo Presenting another person’s work as one’s own o Allowing another student to use one’s work o Forgery, falsification, or unauthorized alteration of a document

Truancyo Being absent from school without authorization o Failure to follow proper attendance check-in, check out and absence procedures; skipping

classes or school Trespassing

o Being in the building or on school grounds without permission or refusing to comply with a request to leave school premises.

Bullying



o Threatening or harassing, verbally or nonverbally, inflicting damage or fear of damage to property; instigating, or encouraging misconduct

o Repeated teasing, exclusion from a group (see verbal abuse)o Obtaining information or property from another by threat, intimidation, or coerciono unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.o Any form of unwanted physical contact

Thefto Stealing, attempting to steal, possessing or transferring school or private property, or

participating in the theft or attempted theft of school or private property. Unauthorized use of technology

o Students using school on-line services for inappropriate purposes.o Using electronic passwords or codes to access, control, or disable technological devices

or service Vandalism

o Willful damage or destruction of property (restitution must be made) Mixing with the Opposite Gender

o Committing acts that fall outside Islamic teaching as it relates to relationships between opposite genders, inside or outside the school

Endangering Health and Safety o Acting in a manner likely to cause accident or injury o Tobacco/Alcohol Useo Consequences range from suspension to expulsiono In the case of illegal activity, police will be notified

Possible Actions: All infractions above will result in RenWeb notification to parent describing problem and action required to correct problem. In addition, one or more of the following actions may be required (as deemed necessary by the administration):

• CONFERENCE BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT. Discuss changes in behavior. • CONTRACT WITH STUDENT. Written statement developed collaboratively, listing steps to be

taken by the student to improve behavior, date for review, and the consequences if the contract is not honored.

• CONFERENCE WITH STAFF, PARENT/GUARDIAN AND STUDENT. A meeting or telephone conversation with staff, parent/guardian and student to discuss student achievement and conduct and prepare a plan.

• TIME-OUT SYSTEM. Assigning a student to a different location in the classroom or building, coordinated by staff members, teachers or school administrators.

• EXCLUSION FROM EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. Student denied opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities for a specified period of time.

• CLASS EXCLUSION. A student who misbehaves is denied the right to attend particular classes for one day. An alternative educational setting and make-up privileges are provided for this period.

• COMMUNITY SERVICE. Student may be required to help clean up, sweep, or wash desks, classrooms etc.

• AFTER-SCHOOL DETENTION. Students required to be in school one hour after dismissal. Parents of students will be notified prior to the detention. Supervision is provided by school staff for all detained students.

• ONE DAY IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION. A student may be denied the right to attend a class/school activity for one school day.



• IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (up to 5 DAYS). After an informal hearing, a student may be barred from attending scheduled classes and be required to attend a special program for up to five consecutive school days.

OFF PREMISE SUSPENSION (up to 5 days). The Principal may deny a student's right to attend classes and activities for one to five school days. Homework will be provided and make-up privileges may or may not be available.

EXPULSION. A due process hearing with Board, Principal and Parent will be held to determine if student will be expelled from Michigan Islamic Academy.

REFERRAL TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Prayer Hall EtiquetteThe prayer hall is used for many purposes. During Prayer (including Jumma’) times students must remain quiet and use good manners. There is no talking after the adhan. Please recite dua’a, read Quran, or perform Sunnah.

First Offense: Verbal warning Second Offense: Parent notification/Lunch Detention Third Offense: Lunch detention/Community Service (Clean masjid bookshelves, windows, shoe

racks, etc.) Student must serve afterschool detention and attend elementary Jumma’ prayer for 2 weeks.

Subsequent Offenses: Student may be asked to: pray Friday prayer for one month with elementary students, serve detention or do community service.

GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDANCE

Michigan Islamic Academy wants each student to experience a quality education. Regular attendance is essential. At the high school level, students have the primary responsibility for regular class attendance. Parents, teachers, counselors, and school administration monitor student attendance to help students learn responsible behavior. While unusual circumstances will be taken into consideration, students missing school without significant reason will suffer academic and disciplinary action. After the ninth (9 th) absence during the school year, the student may be given a failing grade for that year in that classes. Please schedule appointments, if possible, after school or on non-school days. If a student misses any class for an unauthorized reason on the day of a test or competition, he/she will be ineligible to participate in that test/contest.

Students should arrive at school by 8:20 am to prepare for classes. School begins promptly at 8:30 am. Students who enter the classroom after 8:30 am will be marked tardy for the day. On the day of a tardy/absence, the parent should call the school by 9:00 AM to provide the reason for the student’s absence. Students who leave early for appointments must have a parent come to the office to sign them out. Any time a student arrives late, he/she MUST report to the main office. The student will be issued a pass to enter class. Students who have an unexcused tardy will be required to serve lunch detention on the day of the tardy.

Excused or Unexcused Absences

Students may complete missed work and avoid disciplinary action by having absences excused. Excused absences may be student illness, death in the student’s immediate family, medical/dental appointments



that cannot be arranged before or after school, hospital confinement, planned absence with prior approval, field trips, school activities, or emergency circumstances as excused by the principal.

Examples of unexcused absences are: family vacation, oversleeping, missing a school bus, or car problems. If no acceptable excuse is presented within 48 hours of an absence, the absence is considered unexcused and the student may be subject to the following consequences: detention, conference with parents, and loss of course credit. Classwork, homework, tests & labs missed while unexcused may not be made up.

Students are responsible for ALL work missed while absent excused. Usually, one day of absence does not release a student from completing any assignment or test on the day of return. Students are encouraged to check RenWeb, call classmates or contact teachers to keep up with assignments and course expectations. Exceptions will be made for absences due to severe illness and/or death in the family.

Students with long term illness resulting in absence of more than three school days may request assignments from their teachers. Such requests take 24 hours to process. Students with long absences due to hospitalization should make arrangements for keeping up with their assignments.

Parents are kindly reminded to avoid school days when planning a family vacation. In the event of an unavoidable absence, parents must notify the office in advance (minimum of three weeks) of travel plans for appropriate accommodations to be made.

Tardies

Students should arrive at school by 8:20 am to prepare for classes. School begins promptly at 8:30 am. Students who enter the classroom after 8:30 am will be marked tardy. Tardies are counted per term. An example of an event that would excuse a tardy is a funeral, doctor appointment, or principal discretion. A tardy WILL NOT be excused for oversleeping, traffic, missing a school bus, etc. If a student is late to class and does not have a pass from a staff member, he/she will be considered tardy. Unexcused tardies/absences are subject to the following consequences:

First unexcused tardy = same day lunch detention Three unexcused tardies or absences – Meeting with parents, afterschool detention for 1 hour. Second set of three and all subsequent offenses - Call parent/conference, weekend detention of 2

hours, possible loss of high school course credit.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, IPods, hand held games, and mp3 players. Students may bring a device to MIA, turn it off and lock it in his/her locker or give to the office for safekeeping. Electronic devices are only allowed before 8:15 am or after 3:45 pm. Any device which is seen or heard after 8:15 am to 3:45 pm will be subject to the following guidelines established below. NOTE: MIA is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices.

First Offense - verbal warning, teacher will turn device into office. Student may pick it up at the end of the day.

Second Offense - call to parents, device held in office for 5 days. Student may pick it up after school when the time is over.



Third Offense and all subsequent offenses - call to parents, device held for at least 15 days. Parents must come to pick up the device. Student may be banned from bringing electronic devices to MIA for remainder of school year.

2. Progress Reports and Report CardsProgress reports will be sent out mid-term by email. Parents are encouraged to respond to any concerns by email or by requesting a meeting with the teacher.

Report cards may be picked up at the scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences held shortly after the end of each term. Please use the link provided on the website and in Notes Home to set up conferences to meet with your child(ren)’s teachers.

Copies of current report cards may be requested from the office. Copies of transcripts will be provided free for seniors and students who are transferring to other schools. Students who have been out of MIA for over one year will pay $4.00 per copy.

3. Parent-Teacher ConferencesThe school operates on a quarterly calendar. Parents are required to attend all parent-teacher conferences. Students will not be able to pick up their report cards. Parents who are unable to attend conferences may pick up the report card in the office. Conference scheduling will open one week before conferences, parents will be notified in Notes Home, on the Website and by email.

4. VolunteeringAll parents are asked at registration to volunteer 10 hours per year. A $100, post-dated check is collected at registration time and will be returned when the 10 hours are completed. The MIA volunteer program is to support the work of the teacher by assisting students with their classroom work or other activities. Volunteers work with children and school personnel in many ways, including tutoring, reading, arranging classroom activities, chaperoning field trips, assisting in school gardening, or helping in the office.

Community-oriented people are also encouraged to volunteer at the school to share their expertise. One of the biggest benefits of being a volunteer at MIA is to learn about the environment and education being offered, and to contribute to the making of a stronger Muslim community. Guidelines for volunteer work are available from the office.

5. Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)MIA encourages the participation of parents in the continuous development and growth of the school. Mothers and fathers have been indispensable partners of the school since its inception. They have contributed a tremendous amount of time, effort, and money to ensure that their children receive a good and wholesome education. The PTO is governed by its respective bylaws and provides help to the school in every possible way.

ACADEMICS

Curriculum OverviewMIA provides instruction from Pre-K to 12th grades. The school keeps its goals and objectives at the heart of its curriculum. To that end, the school has developed academic programs in early childhood,



elementary, and secondary education similar to what is offered by most private and public schools. The Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies Programs are designed to go hand-in-hand with the academic program to produce students who are rooted in faith, ethical living, social responsibility, and worldly success.

Instructional ProgramsMIA’s curriculum committee maintains ongoing revision of instructional objectives, primarily driven by the teacher’s experiences and observations during planning and teaching. Teachers ensure that instructional objectives are grade appropriate and sequential. If the teacher notes difficulty in the student’s ability to grasp a concept or to learn a skill, or notices that a given skill or concept requires a more elementary skill which is not included in our scope and sequence, the teacher will make a note of it and bring it to the attention of the curriculum committee during committee meetings with teachers.

Recognizing that using one style of teaching reaches only a fraction of the students, the teachers utilize a variety of teaching styles, methods and materials. Teachers are encouraged to be flexible in their instructional procedures.

In addition, teachers evaluate students in a variety of ways to ensure that students have a complete opportunity to demonstrate their aptitude and performance. We recognize that some students articulate their knowledge well but find it harder to write. Teachers strive to ensure that students are assessed in a variety of ways for maximum results.

Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies:An Islamic education for each child is the goal of Michigan Islamic Academy. It is achieved through both formal course work and role modeling. Three courses of study in each grade from pre-school through high school are designed to accomplish this goal:

Qur'anic Studies Islamic Studies and History of Islam Arabic Language

Reading Philosophy The Michigan Islamic Academy staff views reading as being of vital importance. Deriving meaning from the printed word is an essential component to success in virtually every professional field. MIA strives at every instructional level to inculcate a love of books and the joy of independent reading. Reading provides a forum to deepen the scholastic sensibilities of the student, as well as enhancing knowledge of the world around us. Reading instruction consists of many skills:

Word attack Phonics skills Comprehension by using context clues

Elementary Instructional Program 1. Preschool Program

The MIA Montessori preschool program is committed to helping students discover themselves. It is designed to develop good Muslims and responsible human beings. In addition, the program prepares students religiously and socially to deal positively with the environment that awaits them beyond the school’s doors. The program seeks to optimize positive experiences and interactions for every child.



The Preschool provides a full-time academic environment for 3 and 4 year-olds who are toilet trained. Students in training pants are not considered toilet trained and cannot be admitted to the program.

The curriculum of MIA Montessori Preschool is based on the guidelines of the Montessori Association International. The program is individualized and offers hands-on curriculum delivered by experienced, well-trained staff. We offer a variety of teaching materials and methods, which enhance the child’s social skills while develop and refine his or her visual, auditory, and tactile perception. The curriculum stimulates children’s powers of observation, recognition, judgment, and classification. The child whose early education has been enriched by such methods is better prepared for later school and life. The curriculum includes:

- Practical life activities that develop concentration, coordination, and independence- Islamic teachings and the Quran to help prepare them to be good Muslims- Sensorial activities to sort the impressions of the senses- Math to develop a logical mind- Language to link the child with society- Cultural activities to learn about the world’s wonders- Art and movement to express inner life- Physical education to develop gross motor skills and help children learn to cooperate

Michigan Islamic Academy’s preschool program is located in a cheery, colorful, spacious classroom where integration of academics, socialization, play, and Islamic values blend naturally.

2. Kindergarten through Second GradeThe early elementary program is the vital link between pre-school and higher-level abstract and original thinking. MIA emphasizes a rigorous core curriculum of basics built around a quality core of carefully scrutinized textbooks from well-known academic publishers. Our curriculum includes, in addition to Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qur'anic Studies, reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, and computer.

In all subjects each grade level is designed to build skills sequentially upon the experiences and abilities of the students. Objectives represent skills related to previous knowledge, demonstrated abilities, and expected performance. Each subject furthers the development of specific skills, which enhances the level of thinking and involves the learner in the process of his or her own emotional and social development. Materials, activities, and instructions attempt to engage students on every cognitive and emotional level to enjoy a varied learning experience, with thinking seasoned by the values and standards inculcated by Islam. One of the primary objectives of our elementary program is the development of life-long independent study habits in our students. This enables children to get the best out of their in-class experience, and to learn independently of their teachers. Math at this level emphasizes number relationships and quantities. Concrete examples, demonstrations and manipulatives are used to help students grasp the basic concepts. The language arts subjects begin in the primary grades with oral communication, phonics, word recognition, word attack, reading, and written expression.

MIA’s curriculum is implemented with innovation and enthusiasm by a first-rate teaching staff. We expect our students to work to their maximum potential, both at school and at home. Teachers encourage students to expand their learning horizons through exploration. Teachers incorporate the worldview of Islam into each field, whether through the introduction of great Muslim figures in the sciences or through the Qur'anic perspective on nature and humankind.



3. Third through fifth GradesThe intermediate grades receive instruction where the primary skill-building left off. Teachers continue to ground students in basic skills, while grouping children according to academic achievement and need. Our reading program encourages reading for enjoyment and interest in addition to stressing comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. Progress is evaluated on the basis of daily performance and test scores. Basic writing skills acquired in the language arts classes are integrated in all areas of the curriculum. Capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and word usage are important language skills emphasized in the intermediate grades. In all subjects, teaching emphasizes exploration, research, demonstration, and presentation. Teachers use a wide array of media in accomplishing their task of introducing students to the world in which they belong. In addition, students are systematically encouraged to make predictions and assessments concerning the materials, events, and problems they observe.

Middle School Instructional Program The distinguishing feature of middle school is its departmentalized approach to teaching and learning. Teachers specialize in various subjects, and students study the basic core subjects in depth. The curriculum prompts students to focus their thinking processes and allows them to develop into self-directed learners. Independent study assignments, reports, and activities permit students to utilize the resources available to them while seeking knowledge. They discover the conventions of independent learning in a variety of methods and subjects. Students are further given many opportunities to interact with their environment and to make the transition to individualized work.

In 8th grade, as students study the histor, traditions, and struggles of American society, they naturally begin to evaluate their understanding of Islam, the world Muslim community, and the role of Muslims in American society. Vocabulary, writing, and grammar are also stressed in middle school, as students begin to express themselves and become individuals. Students who have grasped the rules of grammar and language usage begin to develop their own writing styles. Others are encouraged to adhere to the basic rules of grammar and usage throughout their coursework until sufficient skill allows them to branch out. Teachers become more exacting regarding logical thought processes and the ability to articulate one’s questions coherently. While teachers continue to review fundamentals taught in elementary, middle school allows students the opportunity to open up the world of literature, focus on science and math, and expand their personal vocabularies. Each subject requires mastery. In addition, teachers promote the investigative method of learning, in which the science fair participation has been an important component. Innovation and discovery remain the underlying stimulation for each project. Science labs have been incorporated into daily instruction for middle school students.

In physical education, students learn concepts concerning health, exercise, physical skill development, and team-oriented sports. All students are encouraged to participate fully in the course and to maintain a positive attitude toward physical development.

The creative arts unlock other approaches to thinking. Various forms of art are taught as alternative means of self-expression. Qur'anic calligraphy is introduced as an important element of Islamic culture. Crafts give the students an opportunity to develop useful and fulfilling skills.

In order to graduate, 8th grade students must have a G.P.A. of 1.5/4.0 or higher, and fail no more than one subject. If a student fails two or more subjects in eighth grade, he or she will not graduate to the high



school level and will not be able to participate in graduation exercises. Eighth grade students who take summer school at a local school and pass all previously failed subjects may enroll in 9th grade the following school year.

High School Instructional Program

Michigan Islamic Academy offers courses in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Islamic studies, Arabic, Qur'anic Studies, Physical Education, and others through the AP program or as electives with the aim of enabling students to enter the premier universities in the country. Students take regular or honors courses based upon comprehensive evaluation and demonstrated ability. Oral and written language ability plays an important part in whether a student is accepted into the honors program. In addition, advanced placement programs and testing are open to qualified students. The total program stresses individual effort and provides a fair opportunity for individuals to achieve and demonstrate excellence.

At this level, students are encouraged to participate in as many programs for academic excellence as possible. It is with exactly this aim of enabling students to mature into outstanding and academically excellent human beings that Michigan Islamic Academy was established. The Michigan Islamic Academy course book details specific course requirements, the grading policy, and graduation requirements.

REGULAR COURSES:Students at level and performing well will be placed in regular courses.

HONORS COURSES:Honor-level course work indicates that students are performing at a higher level than those who are taking general courses. The additional course work and requirements will increase the pace and depth of study, and they will emphasize critical thinking skills. Selection for an HONORS course will be based on student desire and teacher recommendation.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES:Students enrolled in AP courses can achieve the depth of knowledge in the course to allow them to take a College Board exam for college credit. Teachers use the guidelines of the College Board. In the spring, a test is administered and scored by the College Board. Selection for AP courses will be based on teacher recommendation, current achievement level, and placement exam. AP courses are most commonly given in the junior and senior year. Selection for A.P. in a coming year will be done in the spring. Students who decide to join A.P. after the deadline will not be accommodated.

The following is the detailed list of courses offered for high school students with description:

English and LiteratureIn each of the four years of high school, students build their reading and writing skills with a focus on success on standardized tests and college entrance exams. Literature courses survey classical American, British, and World literature, and modern writers addressing contemporary issues. Students will learn literary concepts and terminology as well as practice critical reading and writing.



The emphasis on writing with vocabulary development and enrichment enables students to think clearly; to write effective, concise prose; and to articulate their thoughts comprehensibly and in a style appropriate to the audience and task. The Language Arts program further stresses grammar, usage, punctuation, and various composition styles. As students’ progress, emphasis shifts from basic composition to specific genres of writing and writing styles, including descriptive, comparison-and-contrast, expository, research and journalistic writing.

MathematicsCourses offered in the math department include Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Courses are challenging and sequentially designed to develop the aptitude and background of each student. Based upon the needs of students, other courses may be offered, including Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and AP Calculus.

ScienceThe science department offers basic and advanced classes. Courses include Science Spectrum, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics. Lectures, laboratory periods, and demonstrations are the primary media used in instruction. The laboratory component is designed to enrich students’ experience in scientific thinking, experimental method, and familiarity with scientific equipment. Each student is responsible for reading assigned material, independent research in assigned topics, and a science fair project. The advanced courses of AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics are taught at the junior and senior levels whenever possible.

Social StudiesEach course covers the events, movements, patterns, scholars, and leaders within the range of the specific topic. Courses in American Government and American History are required. Honors courses and specialized study of various eras or regions are made available at different times, as well as Geography, Islamic History, and Muslim World Geography.

Michigan Islamic Academy provides two classes in United States history, one in junior high and one in high school. Both courses are graduation requirements at Michigan Islamic Academy.

Foreign LanguageHigh School students take four years of Arabic. The objectives of high school Arabic are to develop conversational Arabic, to build a sufficient vocabulary, and to learn the rudiments of Arabic grammar. These skills are to be applied to the reading of the Qur'an and to the understanding of its content. Additional languages may be offered.

ReligionFour years of Islamic studies offer students’ knowledge of Islam’s system of belief, practice, and history. Students are expected to demonstrate the values of Islam in their daily interactions. Behavior and attitude reflect identity. The primary objective of Islamic studies is to firmly root students in a Muslim identity that expresses itself in their speech, character and actions. Islamic studies offer students an opportunity to discuss the issues and dilemmas they face as members of their community. At the high school level, students are asked to read excerpts from the Sirah and discuss them. A geography and history of the Muslim world, discussing its movements and leaders, its successes and shortcomings, and its current challenges within the value system of Islam, is offered to upper-level students.



The daily prayer experience and Friday congregational prayers avail students of an opportunity to draw closer to Allah. The English language is the primary language of instruction and of texts for reading.

Qur'anic study adds the vital link of Qur'an to the school’s Islamic curriculum. The course includes memorization, tajwid recitation, basic understanding of the text, and discussion of the particular times related to revelation. Students gain an appreciation for the miracle of the Quran’s revelation, the preservation of its original text, and the value of the Qur'an in their daily lives.

Senior ProjectDuring the high school students’ final year of study, each student selects a topic in a field of particular interest. Students research the topic and develop a position paper on it. Each student works closely with a faculty advisor in developing an independent project and gives a visual presentation of this work to a grading panel. The student is graded on research effort, written work, overall development, and presentation of the project.

Physical Education/Health The physical education teachers encourage students to take charge of their fitness and physical well-being. Exercise can help students to develop good habits at an early age. In addition, the school desires to help students to grow and improve physically, socially and mentally. Students utilize the athletic facility of the local recreation center and the multi-purpose area in the Islamic Center for organized exercise, stamina, and fitness testing.

Physical education is concerned with the teaching of skills, attitudes, and theories in physical activity. The purpose of the physical education department at Michigan Islamic Academy is to provide students with the opportunity to experience and participate in a variety of physical and health activities which help meet their individual needs. All students are required to earn at least half credit physical education and half credit health prior to graduation.

ElectivesStudents will be able to enroll in optional courses. Each year they will choose from a selection of courses; availability will depend upon the number of students who sign up for a course.

Academic Policies:

Homework PolicyMichigan Islamic Academy is a college preparatory school. As such, students are expected to spend an adequate amount of time on school-related work, including homework, at home. At the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten level, teachers may send home occasional projects or worksheets with students. First to third grade students are expected to spend up to 40 minutes a day on homework. Fourth to sixth grade students are expected to spend up to 1½ hours per day on homework. In the junior high and high school, homework is expected to take from two to four hours a day.

Grading PolicyThe following is the grading system adopted by all teachers in the upper elementary, junior high, and high school. All scores are based on a 0 to 100 scale. The following is the correspondence between letter and numerical grades:



Score Letter Grade69 and below F (Not passing)70 – 72 C–73 – 76 C77 – 79 C+80 – 82 B–83 – 86 B87 - 89 B+90 – 92 A–93 – 96 A97 –100 A+

Teachers will hand out a syllabus to students, which will include the specific grading scale for different categories in the class.

Midterm and Final ExamsStarting with 6th grade, students in each grade are required to take a comprehensive exam covering all material taught during the semester. Mid-term and final exams make up 20% of the semester grade. High school students with a cumulative average of 95% in a given course may be exempted from taking the exam upon the discretion of the teacher. Students must take mid-term and final exams during the scheduled time. Under special circumstances students may be allowed to take early exams. In such a case, the student is responsible to study all material to be covered after he or she leaves, and a charge of $100.00 per subject will be assessed by the school. This will cover the cost of making up and grading a specially prepared exam.

Achieving Honors The grading scale is figured on a 4.0 scale. Principal’s list is attained by students who have a 3.75 GPA and above. Honor roll is attained by students who have a 3.5-3.74 GPA. In addition, in order for a student to be on the honor roll, he/she must not have any disciplinary infractions of level 2 or 3.

Promotion, Retention, & Acceleration Polices

Promotion & Retention Policy:Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers will recommend the promotion of all students with passing scores. Students who fail in two or more subjects may be retained in their grade. A committee made up of the principal, assistant principal, classroom teacher, and another veteran teacher will meet to decide if the student will be retained. The decision of the committee is final. Failing 8th grade students will not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. They will, however, be allowed back into the school as 9th graders if they pass failed subjects during the summer in an approved program.

High school graduates must fulfill all graduation requirements by deadline dates. If a student fails the senior project or any of the required courses they will not graduate, students may also not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. Students will be awarded their diplomas as soon as they finish graduation requirements, and will participate in the next available graduation exercises if they elect to do so.



Academic Acceleration Policy:The school administration may accelerate a student in grades three through eight in a given year based upon an initiating request of the parents or the recommendation of the teacher. All of the following conditions must apply for a student to be accelerated:

1. Straight A’s for the entire year2. Advanced scores on the MEAP Assessment 3. The recommendation of the classroom teacher4. A score of 90% or higher on a placement exam for the grade the student is going to skip

Students in grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd may not be accelerated.

There are no exceptions to the above policy.

High School Graduation Requirements & PolicesHigh School Graduation Requirements

High school students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0/4.0, earn 27 credit hours (including one credit for the senior project). THERE ARE ALSO REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ORDER TO GRADUATE: EITHER 200 HOURS OF HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE, OR 65 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE PER YEAR OF ATTENDANCE AT MIA. Half of the community service hours must be conducted in a non-Muslim environment. The following is the breakdown of required credits:

Subject # Of creditsEnglish language and literature 4.0 creditsMath 4.0 creditsScience 3.0 creditsSocial Studies 3.0 creditsPhysical Education/Health 1.0 creditsArabic language/Foreign language 4.0 creditsIslamic Studies 4.0 creditsQuran 4.0 creditsArt 1.0 creditSenior Project 1.0 creditTotal Required Credits 29 credits

Students may take high school courses in middle school. A student must earn at least a "B" in the course in order for it to count as a high school credit. These courses will enable the student to be in the advanced academic track. The maximum number of credits that can be earned by a student on school campus in any given year is eight credit hours.

Drop/Add PolicesIn general, the school discourages students from dropping courses or transferring between classes and levels. However, the administration will approve the drop of courses or the transfer to other classes in some circumstances. The drop/add policy is not automatic. A student will be required to show reasons for



the request. The administration's decision in these matters is final. The deadline for any changes in student schedule is the last day of the second week of the semester. After the deadline, students may not drop or add courses unless required by the administration due to inadequate performance in higher level courses.

Early Graduation PoliciesStudents who demonstrate superior academic achievement may elect to graduate early. The student must meet ALL the following conditions for early graduation:

1. A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5/4.02. A score of 25 or higher on the ACT, or equivalent score on the SAT test. The scores for the

February exams are the latest accepted scores for this purpose3. An Early Graduation Intent form no later than the end of the first semester of his/her sophomore

year4. A maximum of two credit hours of transferred credit from an approved institution per year5. A minimum of two consecutive years in the school prior to graduation6. Fulfillment of all other graduation requirements

Academic Probation PoliciesJunior high and high school students with a GPA of 2.0 or less will be placed on academic probation. While on probation, the students will be required to participate in our Academic Support Program, which includes counseling and tutoring. If a student does not raise his/her GPA the following quarter, he/she may be asked to leave the school, or may not be allowed to re-enroll in the following year.

SCHOOL POLICIES1) Attendance PolicyStudent Arrival and Departure

Our school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents are expected to drop off their children no earlier than 8:10 a.m. and pick them up no later than 3:45 p.m. Every parent in the elementary school must send a note to the teacher at the beginning of the school year indicating the name of the person picking up the student. Students who are not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be kept in the office under staff supervision. Parents will have to sign their child out and will be charged at $5.00 per each 15 minutes. The charge can be paid separately, or it will be added to the tuition balance.

Early Pick-UpStudents from pre-kindergarten to 10th grade must be signed out by a parent if they are to leave the school premises before the official end of the school day. Junior and senior students must have written permission in advance to leave the school. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to call home to seek permission from parents, nor will the school release a student based on a phone call by someone claiming to be the parents.

TardinessAll students are expected to be in assembly in the morning and to report to class on time every class period. Elementary teachers will keep track of tardies and request a conference with the parents in case of excessive tardiness. Teachers are not expected to hold up instruction or repeat themselves due to tardiness. In severe cases the parent will be requested to meet with the administration and may be asked to



withdraw their child from the school. Middle and high school students will receive a verbal warning, written warning, or detention for being tardy.

Make-Up WorkEach teacher has the right to set his or her own make-up policy for homework and quizzes. There is a school wide policy for making up tests. Students will be allowed to make up one test per quarter they missed during an excused absence. A parent’s note will be accepted as an excuse only three times per year. A doctor’s note or other documented reasons will be the only accepted excuses after that. Long absences due to long hospitalization or other emergencies are exempted from this policy.

Electronic Devices PoliciesElectronic devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, IPods, hand held games, and mp3 players. Students may bring a device to MIA, turn it off and lock it in his or her locker or give to the office for safekeeping. Electronic devices are only allowed before 8:15 am or after 3:45 pm. Any device which is seen or heard from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm will be subject to the following guidelines established below. If a parent wishes to contact his/her child during school hours it must be done through the office. School personnel will confiscate any electronic device that they see or is brought to their attention regardless of parental authorization. NOTE: Michigan Islamic Academy is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices.

First Offense - verbal warning, teacher will turn device into office. Student may pick it up at the end of the day. Second Offense - call to parents, device held in office for 5 days. Student may pick it up after school when the time is over. Third Offense and All Subsequent Offenses - call to parents, device held for at least 15 days. Parents must come to pick up the device. Student may be banned from bringing electronic devices to school for the remainder of the school year.

Students are not permitted to use the telephone, either regular or cell, unless it is an emergency. Students must have a pass from their teacher, and have permission from the office in order to place the call

Student Driving PoliciesHigh school students wishing to drive to school will need to fill out a registration form at the office. This form is valid only with the signature of a parent or guardian. Permission will be granted after a review of the application by the administration. The following guidelines need to be followed by student drivers:

1. Student drivers must be registered with the school office.

2. At all times, students must obey the speed limits around the school and mosque area. Safe driving practices are expected at all times, but especially when younger students are present.

3. No unauthorized riders will be allowed to ride in a student’s car. Any student riding with a student driver will need written permission from a parent or guardian.



4. Student drivers are not allowed to leave the school premises during school hours, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

5. Students must drive safely, keeping an eye out for pedestrians and parked and moving cars.

6. Only students with a valid state driver's license will be granted permission to drive to school.

7. Any changes in driving status must be reported to the office.

8. Cars are not to be used for loitering or recreation before, during, or after school. This includes sitting or driving the car with a loud radio or cassette tape.

9. Students are expected to leave the school area promptly after school.

10. Students are not to frequent the car during school hours for any reason.

If any of the above conditions are not met, the administration has the right to revoke driving privileges. Any student who fails to follow the above condition will meet with the administration for review. Parents will be notified of the outcome of the review.

Student Lockers PoliciesAll middle and high school students will be issued a locker to use during the school year. A deposit of $ 10.00 for the locker is required. Students are required to keep their lockers in clean and tidy condition. Lockers are the property of the school. The school reserves the right to inspect the lockers at any time.

Extra Classroom Disturbance PoliciesThe reason our students are at MIA is to receive a quality education. Therefore, we cannot allow any behavior that detracts from this goal. Consequently, the school will adopt the following policy for any class that has excessive interruption of instructional time.

A student who is disrupting the class will have his/her name written on the board without any discussion. The next time the student disrupts the class he/she will have a check written next to his/her name. At the third disruption, the student will be sent to the school’s office with another student from the class. The student must see either the assistant principal or the principal. If the situation is not resolved or persists, the student will call home and explain to his/her parent that he/she will not be allowed to return to class for the rest of the day and will be suspended for the next day.

The imposition of the above policy is left to the discretion of the

Administration, and parents will be informed in writing of the imposition of the policy. The policy will remain in place until further notice.

Student Use of Internet & media services Policy

Health and Safety PoliciesHealth Plan for Chronic Medical ConditionsMedication Policy

The school does not dispense any over-the-counter medications to students. The following are our school guidelines for dispensing prescription medications by school personnel:



Parents will give written permission for the school to give medication to their child. Written permission must be given with each new medication. Times and amounts of medication need to be made clear in the letter.

The school will keep all medications in a central, locked location. The school will designate one person (staff member) to administer medications. No classroom

teachers will be allowed to administer medications in the classroom. The school will keep a log of all medications given out.

It is essential that all guidelines are met before the school dispenses any medications. The school is not liable if medication is not given due to the parents' failure to follow the guidelines.

SCHOOL EXCLUSION POLICY

Control of communicable illness among children is a prime concern. Policies and guidelines related to outbreaks of communicable illness have been developed with the help of the health department and local pediatricians. In order to protect the entire group of children, we ask that parents assist us by keeping sick children at home if they have experienced any of the following symptoms within the past 24 hours:

Fever over 100 F (37.8 C) orally, or 99 F (37.2 C) axillary (under the arm) Signs of a newly developing cold or severe coughing Diarrhea, vomiting, or an upset stomach Unusual or unexplained loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability or headache

Children who become ill with any of these symptoms will be returned home. We appreciate parents’ cooperation with this policy. If parents have any questions about whether or not their child(ren) should attend school, they can call the school before bringing in their child.

Fire & Tornado DrillsDirections for fire drills are posted in each classroom. Fire drills will be held regularly throughout the year. Tornado drills will be held regularly and students will be given instructions on drill procedure. No student should leave the building during tornado drills.

ACCIDENTS In case of an in-school accident, students should notify the nearest teacher or staff member. The main office personnel should be notified when there is an emergency or a need for an ambulance. The name of the injured person should be given. School personnel will notify the parents. The staff will call 911 if they judge that the situation warrants, even if they cannot contact the parent.

Visitor Identification Children of Divorced/Separated Parents



General School Policies

Candy & Gum Candy, gum, soda, and coffee (or similar items) are not allowed in the classrooms during scheduled class periods for any reason. Healthy snacks are allowed only with the permission of the teacher. Water in sealable, non-glass bottles is allowed at any time.

Lost and Found Items Books that are not in a backpack or locker will be taken to the book room. Students must pay $1

per book to reclaim their books. Clothing items may be found in the navy cylinder by the vending machine Money, glasses, keys and other small valuable items may be found in the office. Must identify.

Hot Lunch PoliciesThe following general schedule is observed for lunches.

Monday – cold wrap sandwiches $3.50 each Tuesday & Thursday Hot lunch menu varies, posted in NOTES HOME $3.50 for Elementary,

$4.00 MS & HS Wednesday – Pizza provided by service groups, $1.00 per slice. Friday sack lunch items – sandwich = $1.75, snacks from .50 to $1.00

Pre-Kindergarten SnackProvided by parents on a rotating schedule, please see the Head Teacher for details.

EXTRACIRRICULUAR ACTIVITIESIn addition to a quality educational program, MIA promotes the emotional, physical, and social well-being of its students by offering various extracurricular activities.

Students participating in extracurricular activities must have a grade-point average of 2.0/4.0. Students may have to miss school to participate in an extra-curricular activity. Any absence due to an extracurricular activity is considered an excused absence. The written consent of classroom teachers and parents must be secured in order for a student to miss school for extra-curricular work.

The administration reserves the right to deny a student the privilege of participating in an extracurricular activity if the student has discipline violations resulting in suspension during the school year.

FIELD TRIPSIn keeping with the philosophy that the education of our children is not limited to the classroom, the school allows students the privilege of participating in field trips. Students must complete and return the permission slip to the teacher responsible for the field trip by the deadline date. The school also may request the presence of the parent on the field trip in order for his or her child to be allowed to participate in the trip. Students must pay all required fees by the deadline date. The school may deny a student the privilege of a field trip due to discipline concerns. School personnel will provide the best possible supervision for children while on a field trip. However, the school shall not be held liable for any injury or misfortune that may occur on a field trip.



- Student Government Organization- National Honor Society- National Junior Honor Society- Model United Nations

There are a variety of programs at Michigan Islamic Academy aimed at the development of leadership and social skills of our students..

1. The Student Government Organization (SGO), elected every year, has its constitution and holds regular meetings.

2. The Debate Club3. Literary Club: the newsletter club Of Michigan Islamic Academy publishes a quarterly

newsletter for students, parents, and staff.4. Basketball Team5. Field trips: field trips provide an out-of-class opportunity for students to reinforce in-class

instruction.6. National Honor Society7. Daily Congregational Prayer and Reflections8. Weekly Jummah Prayer and Sermon.

National Honor Society Induction

Quran Competition

Fundraising DinnerAs a private, not-for-profit institution, MIA relies on annual fundraising events to bridge the gap between the tuition it collects and the cost of educating its students. Parents are expected to help with the school’s fundraising efforts.

There are numerous ways in which parents can help:

1. Selling tickets for the annual dinner2. Making donations during the annual dinner3. Helping the school to find sponsors for projects, services, and monthly expenses4. Contributing to the school’s scholarship fund5. Providing educational needs of a classroom or of the school in general.

- School lock-in - Girls formal

CODE OF CONDUCTDefinitions & Rationale“Righteousness is good morality, and wrongdoing is that which waivers in your soul, and that which you dislike people finding out about.” Narrated by MUSLIM.

RATIONALE



The aim of this Code of Conduct is to foster an Islamic environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Within the school, the administration and all other members of the community must have a clear understanding of the school’s expectations for student behavior. The Michigan Islamic Academy Code of Conduct provides those expectations by:

1. Combining various sources, including state law, Board of Education policies, and administration guidelines.

2. Specifying the rights and responsibilities of students.3. Describing that conduct which violates those rights and responsibilities.4. Standardizing the procedures the school will use in responding to conduct violations.5. Assuring the rights and responsibilities of students when disciplinary action is taken

CONDUCT IS IN FORCE:

1. During regular school hours.2. In the school van or other transportation sanctioned by the school. 3. At times and places where the principal, other school officials, or an employee has jurisdiction

over the students.4. During school-sponsored events.5. When going to and from school.6. During other activities associated with the school.7. With respect to any misconduct toward any school employee or damage to his/her property,

whether on or off school premises.

Additionally, the principal is authorized to begin disciplinary action when a student’s misconduct away from school has a detrimental effect on other students, or on the orderly educational process. The violation is usually directly connected to prior violations at school. In addition, this would be the type of violation would might produce further violations at school, pose a likelihood of danger to the physical well being, or emotional health and welfare of students or school personnel. In addition, the student’s continued presence in the school might be considered disruptive to the educational process.

DUE PROCESS RIGHTSAny student whose conduct may warrant suspension or expulsion will be provided due process.

STUDENTS:

1. A written notification of the violation.2. An opportunity to present his/her side of the story.3. An opportunity for a speedy and impartial conference with the assistant principal for level 1 and

level 2 infractions.4. An opportunity for a speedy and impartial conference with principal and vice principal for level 3

infractions.

PARENTS:

1. A written notification of the violation.2. An opportunity for a fair and impartial conference with the principal.



3. A written notification of the suspension/expulsion.4. An opportunity to appeal the principal’s decision to the school board.

THE RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIA STUDENTS

STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO STUDENTS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO

- A quality education- Access necessary support services,

participate in these support services- Safe educational environment- Education without undo interruption,

disruption, fear, or inhibition- Privacy in their person and possessions,

unless school personnel have reason to believe that inappropriate and/or dangerous materials are being carried and/or concealed by the student

- Respect from school personnel and other students

- Full access to opportunities within the educational environment without discrimination by gender, religious beliefs, ethnic background, nationality, or disability

- Protection and confidentiality when fulfilling responsibility to report violations of the code of conduct

- Participate in school functions and extracurricular activities

- Put forth their best effort to meet classroom expectations

- Freedom of expression through first amendment rights

- Not to interfere with the orderly conduct of classes and activities; not force others to participate, and not to violate the rights of persons who may disagree

- Not carry, conceal, or bring onto school property materials which are inappropriate or may disrupt the educational process

- Abide by the Code of Conduct- Make school personnel aware of his/her

individual needs- Assist school personnel by reporting

misconduct- Conduct themselves in such a manner as to

promote a positive school environment- Read and understand their due process

rights- Meet academic qualifications, other criteria

and qualifications, and/or standards of behavior

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Behavioral ClassificationGood Behavioral Standing

A student in Good Behavioral Standing complies with rules. A student in Good Standing may receive up to two detentions in one academic quarter. Should a student receive more than two detentions in one academic quarter, or if the student exhibits significant behavioral problems, the student will be placed in the next stage of Behavioral Classification.

Behavioral Warning

Should a student violate school rules, resulting in a detention, more than two times in an academic quarter, the student will be placed in Behavioral Warning. Administration and teaching staff will focus



extra attention on this student in order to encourage him/her to regulate and normalize behavior. The student will retain all outing privileges, i.e. field trips, camps, Annual Gathering, or other out-of-school privileges. The student will also be eligible to attend Honors Banquets and all other school functions. A specific Behavioral Contract will be created for this student. If the student is able to modify and correct his/her behavior for a period of one month, the student may return to Good Behavioral Standing. If the student is unable to modify his/her behavior, he will then pass to the next level of Behavioral Classification.

Behavioral Probation

If a student receives more than three detentions in one academic term, the student has been suspended, or he/she has behavioral issues which the administration judges to be significant to the extent that the student requires further attention, the student will be placed on Behavioral Probation. In this case the student will not have lived up to the requirements of his/her Behavioral Contract. A student on Behavioral Probation will not be allowed to attend events held outside of school, i.e. field trips, camps, Annual Gatherings, or other out-of-school privileges because the school is worried about this student’s ability to maintain self-control in this environment. The student will also become ineligible to attend Honors Banquets and all other public assembly functions, either in or out of school. A student on Behavioral Probation will no longer be eligible as a member of the National Honor Society or Junior National Honor Society. In addition, students in Behavioral Probation will lose their Friday Free Dress privilege. The student must modify his/her behavior significantly and for a period of one academic term in order to have his/her status returned to the Behavioral Warning stage. If a student is unable to modify his/her behavior, he will then pass to the next level of Behavioral Classification.

Final Probation

A student who continues to display inappropriate behavior will be placed on Final Probation.The student will continue to be denied all of the privileges of Behavioral Probation. Students will receive written notice that their child is at risk of expulsion from Michigan Islamic Academy. Expulsion may be given in a variety of ways: a) a student may be allowed to complete the academic year but will not be allowed to register for the following year; b) the student may be asked to leave the school immediately, but “expelled” will not be entered on the transcript; or c) the student will be asked to leave the school immediately, and “expelled” will be entered on the transcript. The expulsion of an individual student will be approved by the administration and the board of the school. Students who have reached Final Probation will remain on Final Probation for the rest of the academic year.

Positive EnforcementClassroom Positive Management System

Our elementary school teachers use a unified discipline to address student behavior.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURESIn order to secure the best possible learning environment, guidelines of acceptable behavior and class rules will be established. Disciplinary procedures and consequences will help the students realize their responsibility to behave appropriately. This system will allow children to make appropriate choices,



which will in turn ensure a proper Islamic environment within the classroom. Students will be either rewarded or penalized for their behavior. The system to be used is as follows:

Each student will always begin each day with a "fresh slate". Parents are encouraged to ask their child(ren) each day about their behavior. A four-point traffic system will be used for monitoring behavior in and out of the classroom. If students do their homework, follows rules, stay on task in class, etc., then they will remain on green. With each infraction, students will move their pins to orange, then to yellow, and then to red. Consequences, ranging from missing half or an entire recess, to serving a lunch detention, may vary from grade to grade depending on the particular grade level and/or students. This plan may change during the year, depending on the needs of the students. These disciplinary procedures will help the children assume responsibility for their own conduct

- Suggestion BoxIn our effort to continuously improve, we value all kinds of feedback and suggestions from MIA students and parents. Please submit any comments in the Suggestion Box in the Administrative Office.

Disciplinary Procedures- Level 1 Infractions=Conduct that impedes orderly operations of classroom or school.

Level 1 behavior should be handled by the classroom teacher whenever possible.

Ordinarily, a teacher will not refer a student engaging in Level 1 behavior to the school administrators until the classroom teacher has taken at least three documented, progressive level-one disciplinary actions and has held a conference with the student and parents. Thereafter the classroom teacher may refer the student to the appropriate administrative staff through a written referral. However, earlier referrals may be made when the misbehavior occurs outside the classroom or in exceptional circumstances where the classroom teacher believes outside assistance is necessary. This list of violations is not all-inclusive, but only representative and illustrative. A student committing an improper act of misconduct, which does not happen to be specifically listed, is still subject to disciplinary action.

INFRACTION DEFINITION, LEVEL 1 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Disruptive Behavior. Engaging in any conduct that causes or results in the breakdown of the orderly process of instruction and/or school activity. Examples of disciplinary actions which classroom teachers can use include, but are not limited to: verbal reprimand, or oral or written notification to parent(s); student mediation contracts; classroom detentions, teacher or team conference with student/parent(s); separation from peers, denial of class privileges, counselor referral, administrative referral

2. Electronic and other communication devices. No student shall use, display, or possess any electronic devices without approval on school property

3. Littering. Throwing or dropping paper, trash, or other material on the floor or ground

4. Refusal to do classroom work. Refusing to complete work, labs, projects, or other assignments given by the teacher



5. Tardiness. Not being seated in the classroom when class is scheduled to begin as defined by the classroom teacher

6. Verbal Altercation. Engaging in minor verbal altercation. Insulting, taunting, or challenging another person under circumstances in which such conduct could provoke a violent or disruptive response

7. Violating classroom rules. Not following the classroom rules such as CHEWING GUM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. Our school is a gum-free school, therefore NO GUM-CHEWING IS ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.

PLEASE NOTE: Following the third documented occurrence of any of the above, a written referral should be made to the office for each subsequent infraction.

- Level 2 Infractions= Illegal and/or serious conductA student charged with a Level 2 violation shall be subject to the disciplinary actions listed below. This means that lesser penalties may be given; depending upon the facts and circumstances, but not a greater penalty than that listed shall normally be applied. Disciplinary actions may be imposed out of the sequence listed if the circumstances surrounding the misbehavior, including the students’ past record, seem to warrant a more severe penalty. However, if the progressive discipline policy is not followed, the grounds for imposing a lesser or harsher penalty must be documented. In any case, parent/guardian contact will be made, either through a personal conference, phone conference, or in the event the previous are not possible, through written communication. Teachers making an office referral must do so in writing, either at the time of the violation, or as soon as possible thereafter. This list of violations is not all-inclusive, but only representative and illustrative. A student committing an improper act of misconduct that does not happen to be specifically listed is still subject to disciplinary action.

Note: Any student charged with a subsequent level 2 violation can be referred to the Principal for expulsion.

INFRACTION DEFINITION. LEVEL 2 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Academic misconduct. Plagiarizing; cheating; copying another’s work; attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to materials; using, submitting, or providing data or answers dishonestly, by deceit, or by means other than those authorized by the teacher.

Detention: 1-3 days in-school suspension; 3-5 days suspension; 5-10 days suspension

2. Inappropriate language. Using any form of cursing, no matter in what language in which it is spoken, including hand or bodily gestures. Detention: 1-3 days in-school suspension; 3-5 days suspension; 5-10 days suspension

3. Lying. Giving or providing intentionally untrue or misleading information or communication. Detention: 1-3 days in-school suspension; 3-5 days , suspension; 5-10 days suspension

4. Altering official documents. Forgery, falsification, or unauthorized alteration of a document.

Detention: 1-3 days in-school suspension; 3-5 days suspension; 5-10 days suspension



5. Damage or destruction of property. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause damage to school or private property valued at under $50.

Detention: Restitution, 1-3 days in-school suspension; Restitution, 3-5 days suspension; Restitution, 5-10 days suspension

6. Electronic access. Using without authorization electronic passwords or codes for any reason, including, but not limited to, accessing, controlling, or disabling technological devices or services.

Detention: 1-day suspension; 1-5 days suspension; 5-10 days suspension

7. Insubordination. Refusing to comply, either verbally or nonverbally, with a reasonable request or directive.

Detention: 1-3 days in-school suspension; 1-5 days suspension;1-10 days suspension

8. Intimidation or menacing incitement. Threatening another, either verbally or nonverbally, by inflicting fear or damage to property; instigating, or encouraging acts of misconduct.

Detention:1 day in-school suspension; 1-5 days suspension; 5-10 days suspension; recommendation for expulsion

9. Loitering. Being present in or about school under one or more of the following circumstances: after a reasonable request to leave; without a legitimate reason for being there; without proper authorization or permission from anyone authorized to grant permission; after refusing to identify oneself.

Detention; 1-day in-school suspension; 1-5 days in- school suspension

10. Misuse of equipment. Students using school on-line services for inappropriate purposes.

Detention: 1-3 days in-school suspension; 10 days suspension

11. Trespassing. Being in the school building or on school grounds without permission or authorization, or refusing to comply with a request to leave school premises.

Detention: 1-3 day’s suspension; 3-5 days suspension

12. Truancy. Being absent from school without authorization; failure to follow proper attendance check-in, check out and absence procedures; skipping classes or school.

Detention:1-3 day’s suspension; 3-5 days suspension. Students will be referred for counseling and/or treatment programs.

- Level 3 Infractions= Conduct that is serious or illegal, and is potentially life or health-threatening

MIA has a zero tolerance policy for all level- three infractions. A student charged with a level-3 violation will be subject to an open suspension of up to 14 days, and a recommendation for expulsion to the school board, and/or legal action. Students expelled from MIA may be reinstated in accordance with School



Board policy. The proper authorities will be notified in the event that a student commits any illegal act. Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to meet with school personnel and the proper authorities. This list of violations is not all-inclusive, but only representative and illustrative. A student committing an improper act of misconduct, which does not happen to be specifically listed, is still subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.

NOTE: Any student charged with a level 3 violation will be denied participation in any school or school-related extra-curricular activity or event.

INFRACTION DEFINITION. LEVEL 3 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Vandalism. Destroying, damaging, or defacing school private property in a willful or malicious manner.

14-day suspension; recommendation for expulsion

2. Offensive Material. Producing, possessing, or distributing materials that offend common decency or morals in the school community. 14-day suspension; recommendation for expulsion

3. Reckless Endangerment. Acting in a willful manner, and although not intending to cause harm, placing others in jeopardy of injury, or resulting in the damage, destruction, or defacement of school or private property.


4. Bullying. Obtaining information or property from another by threat, intimidation, or coercion.

14-day suspension; recommendation for expulsion.

5. Theft. Stealing, attempting to steal, possessing or transferring school or private property, or participating in the theft or attempted theft of school or private property.

14-day suspension; recommended for expulsion.

6. Verbal abuse and/or vulgarity. Directing obscene, abusive, vulgar, profane, harassing, insulting, racial, sexual, religious or ethnic slurs, written or verbal, toward school personnel or any member of the school community. This shall include use of obscene gestures and signs that willfully intimidate, insult, or in any other manner abuse others. 14-day suspension; recommendation for expulsion

7. Committing acts that fall outside Islamic teaching as it relates to relationships between opposite genders, inside or outside the school.


PLEASE NOTE: Cases of all inappropriate misbehavior between genders will be handled by administration directly.

All suspensions will be recorded in student transcripts.



A student may be suspended for committing an offense or other severe disruption of the educational process. Students on suspension may not make up any work missed during suspension.

- Disciplinary ProbationIf a student earns three suspensions, he/she will be placed on disciplinary probation. He/she also may be placed on probation by the administration for committing a level three infraction. If a student commits a suspendable offense while on probation, he/she will be placed on an open suspension and his/her name will be submitted to the school board for possible expulsion.

- Explosion ProceduresA student’s name may be referred to the school board as a result of receiving a suspension while he/she is on disciplinary probation, or as a result of committing a level three infraction.

When a student’s name is referred for expulsion, the family will be informed in writing that the student is placed on open suspension, and an explanation of the reason for the school's action will be provided.

The board will hold a meeting to review the case within 14 school days from the day of suspension. The student and his/her guardian will be invited to appear before the grievance committee to present their case during that meeting if they so desire. The committee will make a decision that will be conveyed to the parents in writing as soon as possible. The decision of the board is final.

Students on open suspensions may not return to school without a decision from the Board. They also may not participate in any school activity or function, including field trips or after-school events

- Appeal ProcessParents may appeal, in writing, any disciplinary action taken by the school administration, or any other matter, to the grievance committee of the school board. The committee will review the appeal and will respond in writing. Parents may request a hearing to make their case to the committee directly. Such a request must be made in writing. The committee may request written clarification or a face-to-face meeting with the parties involved prior to taking a decision.

Any decision taken after the appeal by the grievance committee is final.

CONTRACT (PARENTS & Students SIGN AND RETURN)*(Must be signed and Returned to School for admittance)

I have read the Michigan Islamic Academy School Handbook and agree to adhere to the policies therein.

________________________________ ________________________________

Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date

This page must be signed and returned to the school by September 15th of each academic year. Failure to return this page, signed by the date indicated, will require a parent-student-administrator conference before the student can return to school. For 8th grade students or younger, only the parent's signature is required.



APPENDICES

Appendix A: School Schedules

Appendix B: School Calendarupdate




AUGUST 2012Thur.- Fri. 23-31 Professional Development for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 2012

Tuesday 4 First Day of School for Students. Full day. Deadline for registration and fees. Beginning of Term 1

Friday 21 Parent Curriculum Night at 5:00 p.m. / Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

OCTOBER 2012Friday 5 NHS/NJHS Induction (evening event)

Monday 8 Student Progress E-Reports/NEHS Induction (evening event)Tuesday 9-18 MEAP test for grades 3-9 from October 9 through October 18. Classes

after MEAP alternate, one day periods 1-3 and one day periods 4-7 (until Thursday Oct.18th)

Wednesday 24 Hajj Program. Eid Spirit Day.

Thurs. – Fri. 25-26 Eidul Adha break. No school.Monday 29 School Resumes

NOVEMBER 2012Friday 2 Professional Development Day. No school for students.Tuesday 6 End of Term 1

Wednesday 7 Beginning of Term 2Tuesday 13 Career Day for Grades 8-12Friday 16 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1 - 7 p.m. No school for students.Thurs.- Fri. 22-23 Thanksgiving break. No school.DECEMBER 2012Wednesday 5 Student Progress E-ReportsMon - Thurs 17-20 Quran Competition

Monday 24 Winter vacation begins. No school.

JANUARY 2013

Monday 7 School resumes

Tuesday 8 Spelling BeeTuesday 15 Quran Competition Ceremony

Wed.-Thurs. 30- 31 First Semester Exams; Middle & High School. Early dismissal for all students at 12:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2013

Friday 1 Professional Development Day. No school for students.

Mon. – Tues. 4-5 First Semester Exams Cont. Middle & High School. Early dismissal for all students at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday 5 End of Term 2 and First Semester

Wednesday 6 Beginning of Term 3 and Second Semester

Friday 8 Parent-Teacher Conferences 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. No school for students.Thurs. – Fri. 21-22 Mid-Winter Break

Thursday 28 Elementary Reading Adventures

MARCH 2013


Appendix C: School Uniform

Uniform Policy

2013-2014 update if needed

Middle School Boys High School Boys

Dress Pants

Navy Pleated Double Knee Pant

Navy Boys Adjustable Waist Pant

Navy Pleated Double Knee Pant

Navy Boys Adjustable Waist Pant

Dress Shirts Blue Long Sleeve interlock knit polo

Blue Short Sleeve interlock knit

Blue Long Sleeve oxford shirt polo

Blue Long Sleeve interlock knit polo



Shoes Black dress shoes Black dress shoes

Sweater Navy Jersey knit V-Neck Cardigan

No jackets are to be worn during school hours.

Navy Jersey knit V-Neck Cardigan


Middle School Girls High School Girls

Scarf Only Solid White two piece Only Solid White one piece

Uniform Plain navy blue jilbab set including jilbab and pants. The jilbab has to be ordered through the school office. It must be buttoned down all the way, and the pants worn underneath should not be showing or extending beyond the jilbab’s length. The pants underneath must also be the ones that come with (match) the jilbab.

Plain navy blue jilbab set including jilbab and pants. The jilbab has to be ordered through the school office. It must be buttoned down all the way, and the pants worn underneath should not be showing or extending beyond the jilbab’s length. The pants underneath must also be the ones that come with (match) the jilbab.

Shoes Black, closed, soft-soled dress shoes No heels higher than 1½ inch are allowed

Black, closed, soft-soled dress shoes



No heels higher than 1½ inch are allowed

Sweater Navy Fine Gauge Knit Cardigan


Navy Fine Gauge Knit Cardigan


5th Grade Girls (same as for middle school)

Scarf Only Solid White two piece

Uniform Plain navy blue jilbab set including jilbab and pants. The jilbab has to be ordered through the school office. It must be buttoned down all the way, and the pants worn underneath should not be showing or extending beyond the jilbab’s length. The pants underneath must also be the ones that come with (match) the jilbab.

Shoes Black, closed, soft-soled dress shoes. No heels higher than 1½ inch are allowed.



Elementary Girls (KG-4th grade) Elementary Boys (KG-5th grade)

Scarf Scarf (optional), solid white, two-piece

Uniform Two Pleat Front Jumper

Blue Long Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse

Blue Short Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse

Navy leggings

White/Navy tights

Navy Pleated Double Knee pant

Navy Boys Adjustable waist pant

Blue Long Sleeve interlock knit polo



Shoes Black, closed, soft-soled dress shoes. Black, closed, soft-soled dress shoes.



Navy Jersey knit V-Neck Cardigan




Important Notes

The official school uniform supplier is French Toast. All uniforms must be purchased from the French Toast catalog, or through their web site, www.frenchtoast.com*. [Find “School Dress Codes” on the top right of the homepage.] Alternatively, you may find French Toast uniform items at some local stores. When you do purchase through the website, in order to ensure that MIA receives 5% back on purchases, please remember to enter the following school source code on each order: QS5WIBE

Separate school embroidered logo patches must be applied to all sweaters. Patches can be purchased from school office.

Parents will be promptly notified to bring the proper clothing for their child if he/she is not dressed according to uniform policy. Students will be asked to remain in the school office until they are dressed appropriately.

All uniforms must be clean and free of holes, rips or tears. Each student is required to have two sets of uniforms. Gym shoes will be required for gym (physical education) time only. Shorts of any kind in any grade are not permitted. The exception is knee-length shorts for the

boys’ gym class, when permitted by the gym teacher and during gym class time only. Clothing with non-Islamic images, pictures and/or writing is not permitted. Nail polish, make up, colored lip moisturizer, or excessive jewelry is not permitted.

*For the parents who were dissatisfied with the boys uniform due to shrinkage and poor quality, we are permitting them to purchase uniforms of the same style and color from other retail stores including Target, JCPenny, Sears etc. Please remember that the boys uniform requirements will remain the same, the only aspect that will change is the flexibility of where to purchase the uniform. Specific guidelines of style and color of the boys uniform can also be found on the French Toast website.

For students who have skin allergies and are unable to wear the prescribed uniform, special accommodations will be made upon receipt of a physician’s note.

1Appendix F: High School Graduation RequirementsSubject & Credits Class NameEnglishLanguage Arts 4 credits

1 credit - English Language Arts 9 1 credit -English Language Arts 10 1 credit -English Language Arts 11 1 credit -English Language Arts 12

Mathematics4 credits

1 credit -Algebra 1 1 credit -Geometry 1 credit -Algebra 2 1 credit - additional math or math-related credit could be Trigonometry,

Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Accounting Math or math-related

1


http://www.frenchtoast.com/


credit in the final yearScience3 credits

1 credit -Biology 1 credit -Chemistry or Physics 1 credit -additional Science credit

Social Studies3 credits

1 credit – U.S. History & Geography 1 credit – World History & Geography .5 credit – Economics .5 credit – US Government

Health andPhysicalEducation1 credit

.5 credit – Health .5 credit – Physical Education

Visual, Performing,Applied Arts1credit

1 credit in any one category of arts

Foreign Language4 credits

4 credit –Total Arabic Language

Electives4 credits each

4 credits – combined Quranic Studies & Islamic Studies

OnlineLearningExperience

1 Credit- may be earned in an online course,online learning experience OR integrated online learning

CommunityService200 hours

100 community service hours within a Muslim environment 100 community service hours outside a Muslim environment.

Senior Project1 Credit

1 credit -A genuine opportunity for Seniors to merge their various interests, passions, and curiosities with their academic lives at school. Similarly, the project is a vehicle for seniors to demonstrate autonomy, complexity, and awareness.

Appendix F: Communicable Disease Reference Chart

The following chart contains information and public health recommendations for various communicable diseases in schools and other grup activity settings. Diagnosis should always be made by a physician. Exclusion period given is a minimum amount of time and applies to uncomplicated cases of the diseases listed in Appendix F

DISEASE INCUBATION PERIOD

PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN AND/OR EXCLUSION PERIOD.

ANIMAL BITES Varying. 5 days to Varying depending on species Seek medical attention






(rabies) over 1 year. But commonly 2-8 weeks.

involved. immediately. Report to local animal control center.

CHICKEN POX 2-3 weeks; commonly 13-17 days

As long as 5 but usually 1-2 days before onset of rash and not more than 5 days after first crop of lesions appear.

Exclude until 5 days after the eruption of the first crop of lesions. This includes Zovirax therapy.

CONJUNCTIVITIS(pink eye)

Varying depending on infecting agent.

During course of active infection. Exclude until medical care and drainage from eyes has cleared.

FIFTH DISEASE(hungarian measles)

Varying about 4-20 days.

Prior to onset of rash. No exclusion providing rash is diagnosed as fifth disease by physician.

AND, FOOT, AND MOUTH DISEASE

Usually 3-5 days. While sores are present, about 7-10 days. Can be found in feces for several weeks during acute stage.

Exclude until no new sores appear and other symptoms (fever, sore throat, drooling) are gone.

HEPATITIS, TYPE A 2-6 weeks; average is 4 weeks (28 days)

2 weeks before onset of symptoms to a maximum of 2 weeks after onset.

Exclude from food handling and direct patient care until 7 days after onset. Day care exclusion varies.

HEPATITIS, TYPE B 45 days-6 months; average is 60-90 days (2-3 months)

Several weeks before onset of symptoms until blood is no longer positive for evidence of virus.

No exclusion except for open sores or if child is biting people.

HEPATITIS, TYPE C 2 weeks to 6 months (commonly 6-9 weeks)

1 or more weeks before onset through acute clinical course.

No exclusion except for open sores if child is biting people.

HERPES SYMPLEXTYPE I AND II

2-12 days. Usually as long as lesions are present. Has been found in saliva for as long as 7 weeks after mouth lesions.

No exclusion recommended. Sores on skin should be adequately covered with a bandage.

IMPETIGO Varying, indefinite; commonly 4-10 days.

While sores are draining. Exclude until treatment and lesions heal and no new lesions appear

MENINGITIS(aseptic/viral)

Depends of type of infectious agent.

Depends on type of infectious agent.

Exclude until physician approves return.

MENINGITIS Probably short, As log as organisms are present. Exclude until under treatment






(haemophilus influenzae)

within 2-4 days. and physician approves return.

MENINGITIS(meningococcal)

2-10 days; commonly 3-4 days.

As log as organisms are present. Exclude until under treatment and physician approves return.

MONONUCLEOSIS From 4-6 weeks. Prolonged communicability may persist up to a year or more.

Exclude until under medican care and physician approves return.

MUMPS 12-25 days, commonly 18 days.

Usually 48 hours before swellling. As long as 6 days before gland involvement to 9 days after swelling.

Exclude until swelling or other symptoms have disappeared.

PEDICULOSIS(head lice)

Eggs hatch in a week.

Until lice and viable eggs are destroyed.

Exclude until 1st treatment completed. A 2nd treatment may be necessary 7-10 days after the 1st.

PERTUSSIS(whooping cough)

Commonly 6-20 days.

After onset of cold-like symptoms until 5 days after start of treatment with erythromycin.

Exclude until 3 weeks from onset of disease if untreated, or until an antiobiotic treatment. At least 5 days.

PINWORMS(enterobiasis)

2-6 weeks. As long as eggs are laid. Exclude until first treatment is completed.

RASH, UNDIAGNOSED, WITH OR WITHOUT FEVER

Varies depending on the agent.

Varies depending on agent. Exclude until rash has disappeared and fever is gone or until a physician diagnosis is obtained.

RINGWORM 10-14 days. As long as lesions are present. Exclude until an oral medication for 48 hours for lesions of scalp and scalp line including back of neck. Exclude until under topical treatment for face, trunk, and extremities. Exclude from swimming and contact sports until lesions are cleared.

RUBELLA (german or 3-day

Usually 16-18 days with a range of 14-23

From 1 week before to 4 days after onset of rash.

Excldue until 6 days after onset of rash.






measles) days.

RUBEOLA(hard or 10-day measles)

7-18 days; 10 day average.

Beginning of cold symptoms until 4 days after appearance of rash.

Excldue until 4 days after onset of rash.

SALMONELLA 6-72 hours; commonly 12-36 hours.

During course of infection and until organism is no longer in feces.

Exclude until symptoms have disappeared. Activity exclusion based on CMPDHD recommendations.

SCABIES First exposure 2-6 weeks; subsequent exposure 1-4 days.

Until mites and eggs are destroyed.

Exclude until 12 hour treatment completed.

SCARLET FEVER AND STREP THROAT

1-3 days, usually. Greatest during acute stage of illness, 2-4 days after rash appears. 10-21 days if untreated.

Exclude until under treatment for 24 hours.

SHIGELLA 12-96 hours, usually 1-3 days.

During course of infection and until organism is no longer in feces, about 4 weeks after onset.

Exclude until symptoms have disappeared and appropriate stool cultures are negative.

SHINGLES No incubation period- reactivation of dormant virus.

As long as 5 but usually 1-2 days before rash and not more than 1 week after lesions appear.

If lesions can be covered, no exclusion necessary. If unable to be covered, exclude as for chickenpox.


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