ASSALAAMU ALAIKUM,
Meeting Notes for All who missed this meeting:
Ø Oustaz Ba made the dua at 10:23
Ø Mme Sarr introduces herself and makes the parents know that in sha Allah they will be able to be involved with the education and in the IQRA community
n Although many are returning families there are many new families who we hope will be up to speed with all of the opportunities we have for you and your family
n You will have the option to visit your childrens’ teachers. You will also be able, as parents, to contribute to the IQRA BA community
n Introduction of Administrative staff:
u Ngane Seck Diouf, Assistant to the Director
u Mme Gaye, Vice Principal Lower School
u Mme Aidara, Early Childhood Coordinator
u Mr. Mujahid-Deen, Hr and Interim Vice Principal, Upper School
n Introduction of Teaching staff
n Mme Diouf, 2nd grade homeroom
n Mme Pendame, Miiddle & High school English
n Mr. Traore, Middle school Math
n Oustaz Ba, Deen & Qur’an classes middle & high school
n Mr.Mbengue, Upper elementary & Middle school French classes
n Miss Ndour, Upper elementary and Middle school ESL classes
n Miss Antoinette, Moyenne Section Assistant
n Miss Khadija, ESL, Qur’an and Deen Teacher
n Mr.M. Ndiaye, Kindergarten Assistant
n Mr.Sulaiman, Middle & High School History teacher
n Mr.Amos, Middle and High School Math Teacher
n Mr.Diagne, 3rd grade Homeroom teacher
n Mme ZamZam, 5thgrade homeroom teacher
n Oustaz Abdou Chakour, technology and Qur’an teacher
n Mm Dia, Kindergarten homeroom teacher
n Mme Mbodj, Grande Section Preschool teacher
n Miss Fatima Fall,Grande Section Preschool assistant
n Miss Aissatou Gueye, Librarian
Please be sure to visit and appreciate the new location of the library right behind the Petite Section.
Themes for the year - 2014- 2015
No mediocrity-
Academics will be the key for students to participate in extra curricular activities
Excellence for all
No child left behind-
Assistants introduced in classes and programs started to help students to achieve success
No Excuses- we want to form a generation of young people who strive for excellence and not search for excuses
DISCIPLINE POLICY
ü No bullying (teasing, gestures, etc) hands off policy
ü Zero Tolerance for any type of violence
Explanation of the incident reports - once a student reaches 2 the family will be invited to sit with the administration and teachers to come up with solutions
Every instance that a child has an incident; an incident report will not be completed, but we try to solve most consequences on the classroom level.
Parents be careful about the advice you give your children- often the students are trying to defend the honor of their families. Please teach your child other options to solve their conflicts with other studenst
ü Three strikes and you’re out
Academic Support Systems
Triple A - This program was originally started to help weaker students to meet the general academic expectations.
We understand that many students are here with extended families who are excellent caregivers, but are not capable to assist the students with the homework. Even families hire tutors to assist their children with their academics, but because these tutors are not familiar with our program students may not receive the assistance they need.
The program is TUE, WED, and THURS evenings 5PM until 6:15 PM
The students take a prayer and snack break 4:30 - 5 PM
The Triple A teacher helps the student to become organized as well as helping him/her to complete his homework assignnments.
The teachers are like surrogate parents helping their students , reminding them to have good behavior as well, calling them to come and review or prepare assignments outside of Triple A classes.
Some students will be and have been obligated to Triple A. We insist that students participate in Triple A, if a students has been recommended. Some families wait until the last minute to register their children into the program. Please take our recommendations seriously,if your child has been recommended for this program.
ACADEMICS
70% is the minimum passing grade.
Merit 85% - 89% receive a certificate
Honor Roll 90% - 94% receive a certificate and special field trip
Presidential 95% -100% receive a certificate, a special field trip and a special prize
There are 3 semesters - 3 chances for students K- 8 to win these prizes
There are 2 semesters 2 chances for students 9 - 12
Grading Scale
E - 90 -100 % exceeding expectations
M - 80- 89 % meeting expectations
A - 70 -79% approaching expectations
F 69% and below FAILING
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Ø Triple A
Ø IQRA ARIA (Nasheed Choir)
Ø IQRA BA Drama Committee
Ø IQRA BA Debate club
Auditions will start just after the Eid break. All of these will start after the Eid. Meeting after school and on Saturdays some weeks.
SATURDAY PROGRAMS
IQRA Officer Training Program (IOTC) Middle & High School only
Senegalese military and Oustaz of school wll help with this program
Taekwondo
Nasheed Choir
Drama Committee
Basketball, soccer, Swimming , Gymnastics, Football
Many of these programs will take place at another location. The students will gather here and go to another location.
There are registration fees for these programs and sometimes uniform costs when appropriate.
BEING ON TIME
Arrival time is 7:45 AM
WE changed the late policy. NO student will be admitted after 8:11.
Our system is different than that of the Senegalese schools. Some students enjoy, appreciate missing the first hour and take this time to do their homework or play with their friends.
Late Pick -up list
Starts at 4:50 PM 1,000 f cfa for each 15 minutes for each child
Student ID Card
Please bring 4 up-to- date pictures of your child
The front of the card will have the student’s picture, grade and homeroom teacher’s name
The back will have the months with a stamp for each of the months. If the child does not have a stamp, he will not have access to the school.
Communication Outlets will mostly be bilingual Class blogs may be the only means that may be in either one language or the other.
Ø Weekly newsletter
Ø SMS text
Ø Emails
Ø Class blogs
Ø Website ( will be revamped, in sha Allah)
Ø New- Website 31stof OCTOBER will be available, in sha Allah
Ø Bi-Annual Reports
Please give us the emails of parents of IQRA students who are abroad so that they may be included
PARENT PARTNERS
100% participation from parents
It’s not just about paying the bill, it’s about making a difference in your child’s life.
How to be a partner: These are some ideas. Please do no limit yourself to these:
Help in the lunch room during lunch time
· Assist in the class
· Volunteer fundraiser
· Come use your experience in the classroom
· Tutor students
· Come during computer tech time
· Attend field trips
· Invite a class to your workplaces
Please do not feel limited if you do not speak English or French. WHATEVER experience you have . . . We invite all of you to be a part of the learning experiences of our students in any class at any time.
Parent Activity Committee- -has a parent representative for each grade level
Volunteer their time to help with organizing events
Mission - to support the schools mission
Support the administration
And be a resource for parents
2nd WED of the month - during the year and perhaps during the summer months
October 15th will be the first meeting
Grade level representatives will be decided at the first meeting
There will be a change in the PTA . This is a transitional year. The first PTA Meeting will be announced shortly. Officers will be selected for each post.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Tuition Payment is due on or before the 5th of every month. After the 5th, families will be charged a late fee of 5000 cfa /per child.
After the 10th, students will be excluded from school until the payment is received in full. Bounced checks will be subject to a fee of 20,000 f cfa. No checks will be accepted from this family again, in sha Allah.
CHECK ON THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CHILD
Engrade
Progress Reports
Standard-based Report cards
PARENT-TEACHER Conferences
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