Parent/Student Handbook

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. Jamal Al-Aref.

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  President – Jamal Al-Aref
  
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  Vice President – Marwan Tayeh
  
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  Secretary – Yazeed Al-Shihabi
  
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  Treasurer – Emad Tanbour
  
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  School Improvement Committee Head – Mohamed Boudalia
  
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  MIA Principal – Fayzeh Madani
  
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  MIA Teacher Representative – Fatiha Alem
  
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  PTO President – Sarah Haqqi
  

3. School Leadership

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  Principal – Sr. Fayzeh Madani*
  
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  Vice Principal – Sr. Falaknaz Ali
  
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  Administrative Assistant – Sr. Rajaa Jayyousi
  
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  Administrative Assistant – Sr. Loretta Poisson
  

4. Teachers

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  Elementary Department:
  

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

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  Math, Science & Technology Department:
  

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  Department Chair – Sr. Shatha Muhammad*
  
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  High School Math & Science Co-Chair – Sr. Falaknaz Ali*
  
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  Br. Abdallah Jaber
  
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  Sr. Iman Mustafa
  
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  Sr. Samah Tout
  

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  English Department/Social Studies Department
  

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  Department Chair –
  
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  St. Bayane Alem
  
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  Br. Sundiata Allison
  
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  Sr. Fatima Fuhr-Alsadah
  
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  Sr. Tahira Naeem
  
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  Sr. Naseera Azad
  

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  Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies Department:
  

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  Department Chair Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies – Sr. Fatiha Alem*
  
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  Sr. Muna Abu Rumaileh
  
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  Sr. Iman Ali
  
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  Sr. Hafida Baghdadi
  
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  Br. Abdallah Jaber
  
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  Br. Amir Naeem
  
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  Sr. Mysa Nahlawi
  
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  Sr. Amel El-Mohri
  
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  Sr. Hadaf Shihab
  
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  Sr. Hasina Zamoum
  

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  Art Teacher- Sr. Sara Partridge
  
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  Physical Education
  

- Br. Abdallah Jaber

- Br. Mohammad Alsaggar

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

1. 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 or the guidance counselor. 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:

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

Parents/Guardians have the right to:

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

School personnel have the right to:

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  Work in a positive Islamic atmosphere for learning and teaching.
  
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  Expect compliance with rules from students and parents.
  
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  Be present, when appropriate, at conferences and hearings concerning classroom and school concerns.
  

Students have a responsibility to:

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  Strive for academic growth by attending school regularly, arriving on time, bringing appropriate materials, completing assignments, and being prepared to participate in class.
  
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  Respect the rights, feelings, and property of fellow students, parents, school staff, visitors, guests, and school neighbors.
  
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  Make up work resulting from an absence.
  
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  Follow discipline guidelines adopted by the school.
  
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  Read, ask questions, and understand the information in this Student Handbook.
  
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  Use computers in an appropriate manner as defined by MIA User Agreement that is signed by each student.
  
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  Maintain positive school spirit in and outside of school.
  
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  Maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.
  

Parents/Guardians have a responsibility to:

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  Assume responsibility for the student's timely regular attendance.
  
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  Promptly provide explanations for student absences or tardiness.
  
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  Encourage student compliance with school rules.
  
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  Provide supervision for the student's health and physical and emotional well-being.
  
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  Partner with staff by sharing ideas to improve student learning and prevent and/or resolve student discipline problems.
  
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  Fulfill all financial obligations as highlighted in the Student Enrollment form.
  
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  Be involved in child’s learning by fulfilling parent service hours.
  

School personnel have a responsibility to:

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  Develop, implement, and communicate written classroom expectations for students' behavior and grades.
  
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  Inform parents/guardians of student progress, behavior, and attendance.
  
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  Work with parents to prevent discipline problems.
  
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  Refer students to other staff or programs as appropriate.
  
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  Maintain accurate student records, while protecting confidentiality of students, parents, and school staff.
  
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  Protect students' health, safety, and welfare by supervising students in the school building and grounds.
  
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  Respect the rights, feelings, and property of students, parents, school staff, visitors, guests, and school neighbors.
  

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