Annur Islamic School PRINCIPAL PARENTS MEETING Jan 6 th, 2011

Annur Islamic School MEETING AGENDA Principal’s Welcome Message 5 Minutes School Board Update10 Minutes School Composition 5 Minutes Mission, Vision, Goals 5 Minutes Academics: 15 Minutes Tests, Assignments, Home Works, Projects, Activities, Absence, Promotion Principal’s Expectations from teachers, students & parents 10 Minutes Q & A 20 Minutes PTO Message 5 Minutes

Annur Islamic School School Board Update Mohamed Osman President, School Board

Annur Islamic School School Board Adopt policies, plans, and procedures for the school that are consistent with the mission, vision, and beliefs of Annur Islamic School. Provide adequate support and resources to the school principal and empower him to execute the school’s mission and day-to- day operations. Hold the principal accountable for school performance. Plan yearly budgets and raise funds to meet school’s operational and growth needs.

Annur Islamic School School Board Members PositionName PresidentMohamed Osman Vice PresidentEkram Hassib TreasurerAbdul Haq SecretaryMahmoud ElFayoumy MemberAhmed Al Kady MemberSchool Principal

Annur Islamic School IT infrastructure Expand internet service to all buildings including the new portables. Upgrade school server Few classrooms have projectors and screens and we are aiming to have smart projectors Plans are in place to have all portable classrooms to have the same technology.

Annur Islamic School Scholarship Deadline for Application is March 30 th, 2011 All forms must be completed by March 30 th. Incomplete application will not be processed Parents need to have backup plan since some classes have limited spacing. Priority will be given to currently enrolled students, their siblings, orphans and needy.

Annur Islamic School Enrollment for Early registration will begin April 1, 2011 until the end of the month. There will be an increase in student’s tuition next year to keep up with increases in cost and added/improved services and facilities.

Annur Islamic School AIS Financial Sources Major Income Sources Fees and tuition Fund raising and donations (zakat & sadaqaat) Company matching funds Grants (School Districts) Other sources from parents activities (PTO) Cost of educating a student at AIS is $3800 versus at public school is $10,000.

Annur Islamic School AIS Financial Output Major Expenses Staff salaries and benefits Partial financial scholarships, sibling discounts Operational expenses, reference books, buying resources, students gifts, utilities, insurance, etc..

Annur Islamic School Principal Update Dr. Walid Hawana AIS Principal

Annur Islamic School School Composition On a day to day activities a school is run by the principal who is supervised by a School Board. The teachers & staff implement the school goals & objectives & report only to the principal. The students are learners who follow teachers’ instruction to succeed, & who follow school rules & regulations in order to stay in school. Parents are their children’s overseers, & supporters of the teachers & the school administration.

Annur Islamic School Mission-Vision-Goals (M) To promote excellence in academic achievement, as based on state standards, standardized testing & school/student character. To promote excellence in adab (manners) based on the teachings of Islam. This includes taking on responsibility to Allah, & to fellow mankind, & respecting others. (V) To achieve highest educational standards as a model Islamic school in America. (G) To prepare our graduates to assume leadership roles educationally, socially, and religiously.

Annur Islamic School School Growth / Demographic We grew from few students in the 90’s to 150 today 2011 (PreK to 8 th grade). Currently elementary classes are full and we have full time teachers and part time ones, in addition to three TA’s. Volunteers (parents & college students) are always ready to help the school. Projected growth for next year is 175 students.

Annur Islamic School Academic Emphasis Reading/writing/comprehension Language Skills Critical Thinking (Math and Science). Islamic Character Development. Academic Competitions. Reading the Quran Tajweed and memorization.

Annur Islamic School Academic Emphasis Implementing school midterm & final exams. Attendance: Great emphasis has been placed on attendance & class participation. Extra curricular activity: focus is on Robotics, Art & Crafts, Principal’s Reading Club, Tutoring, History Day, & GE Science Fair. Revaluating & improving the Qur’an, Arabic, Islamic Studies programs.

Annur Islamic School Upcoming Events Upcoming Events – Check calendar –Science Fair contest –Math League contest –History Day contest –Arabic Spelling Bee –Arabic Restaurant –Qur’an and Hadith competitions –Islamic Studies competition

Annur Islamic School Principal’s Concerns We are creating a system in the school with procedures and routines so please help. We added 2 cameras to keep an eye on the students. Unfortunately few parents take attendance and/or missing school days lightly. Dress code must be observed and encouraged. Tuition payment (late fees will be applied). Update your personal information when changed.

Annur Islamic School Update children’s medical information, immunization record, and other needed information. Parents visiting classrooms and/or wandering around without informing the school office. Students’ hygiene & eating & study habits. Parents not following school instructions or not being courteous on the phone, or when talking to staff & teachers. Principal’s Concerns

Annur Islamic School Question & Answer Session