1. Education and Enrichment Services for the Whole Community
Rihla Center
Education and Enrichment Services for the Whole Community
A Collaborative Effort of:

2. Goals and Overview Goals Overview
To provide educational services to meet the needs of ARS students, AQA students, homeschool students, public school students, and their parents
Overview
Homeschool services: supervision, classes, and extra-curricular
Supplemental classes: STEM, Qur’an/Arabic (for children and parents)
Athletic opportunities
Remediation services for new ARS students and others in the community
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3. Homeschool Services Homeschool Umbrella (pending approval)
State recognized homeschool supervisor
Homeschool Classes
Provide support to families for their homeschool requirements
Grades 3 – 8: Afterschool Supplemental Courses
High School (girls): with ARS (during the school day)
Extra-Curricular
Allow for homeschoolers to participate in ARS field trips, competitions, events, and standardized testing
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4. Enrichment Clubs & Classes
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Robotics, Build Projects, Labs, Guest Speakers
Qur’an and Arabic
Remedial classes that focus on reading fluency
Courses for parents
Courses for public school students
Remediation Classes and/or Tutoring
For new ARS students or others in the community who need additional help
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5. Athletics Martial Arts Sports teams and/or training Health and Fitness
Afterschool Program
Integrated with ARS sports teams
Arranged with youth groups of other communities
Health and Fitness
Yoga for sisters
Tai-Chi for brothers
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6. Science Lab/History (3-8)
Schedule (Tentative)
 Day
A (2:45-3:45pm)
A (3:45-4:30pm)
B (4:30-5:45pm )
Monday
Athletics
Arabic/Qur’an
Math (3-8)
Tuesday
STEM
LA/SS (3-8)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Science Lab/History (3-8)
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7. Important Info Placement Testing: Website: www.ISB.org/RihlaCenter
3rd-8th: 9/17-9/18 (4-5:40 PM)
High School (girls only): 9/24-9/25 (4-5:30 PM)
Only those who have applied may take the placement tests
Website:
Online Applications
Class and Club Lists
Calendar of Events
Director: Jose Acevedo
Coordinator: Najaah Lee
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8. Parent Responsibilities
Tuition/Fees:
Pay all tuition and fees through automatic deduction or post-dated checks
Homeschoolers
Ensure that all work is being completed
Register with the State as a homeschooler
Complete other subjects as required by the State of MD
Communicate with and support of tutors/teachers on student progress (academically and behaviorally)
Punctuality
Arrive on time to pick up children after the program ends
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9. Program Details Proposed courses and clubs for Semester 1

10. Tuition/Fees $50 Application Fee for all Programs
Multi-sibling discounts
Homeschool Services
Supervision: $75 annual membership
ARS Umbrella: $100 annual membership (access to ARS special programs)
Grades 3-8 Homeschool: Classes and portfolio assistance
Tuition: $200/month (ISB Members); $225 (non-members)
Lab/Material/Book Fees: $175 (one-time fee)
High School Courses: Girls only
Tuition: $600/year (per class)
Technology Fee: $275 (optional; based on need of ARS laptop)
Lab Fee: $25 (if taking a science course)
Book Fees: Varies depending on course taken
Clubs and Enrichment Courses (STEM, Athletics, Qur’an/Arabic)
Tuition: $75/month for one class; $125 (2 classes); $150 (3 classes)
Martial Arts: $40/month (per child)
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11. Homeschool (3-8): Math Math-u-See Benefits of program:
Teaches by concept
Ensures mastery
Multi-sensory program (visual, auditory, and hands-on)
Videos (DVDs) to help teachers and students with each lesson (Example video on factoring-link)
Online drill page and Worksheet Generator (link)
Manipulatives app for iPad and Android (link)
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12. Homeschool (3-8): ELA Grammar: Analytical Grammar
Videos (DVDs) to help teachers and students with each lesson (link)
Writing: Writing Strands
Built for homeschoolers
Clear instructions and guidance
Literature: Great Books
Focus on comprehension and critical thinking
Discussion based
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13. Homeschool (3-8): Science & Social Studies
Science: Lab based
Hands-on labs
Lab reports
Reading supplements
History: Great Books
Focus on comprehension and critical thinking
Discussion based
Fun activities
Islamic History
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14. Homeschool: High School
Al-Rahmah High School classes open for homeschool girls
Courses offered: Certification Classes
Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry
English 101
Biology
Arabic/Qur’an/Islamic Studies
Special fees may apply depending on class
Diploma track to begin , inshAllah
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