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Requirement for Admission​

 

Pre-school 3 and 4 Students must be 3 or 4 by August 1st of the academic year.

Students must be toilet trained. No diapers or pull-ups.

Kindergarten Students must be 5 years old by August 1st of the academic year.

Students must be toilet trained.

Elementary Grades Students must be at their proper age by August 1st of the academic year. Students can be evaluated by IAI teachers if parents feel their child should be placed in a higher grade.

Application for Admission

To register your child, please submit the following documents:

The application form is filled out in its entirety.

Yearly, non-refundable registration fee remitted with this application.

Signed financial agreement.

Copy of child’s Birth Certificate (proof of age)

Current immunization record

Any health/behavior issues the school should know about.

Most recent Report cards.

Standardized exam score report

IEP/modifications

Disciplinary record

Please note and Understand:

1. Submission of application does not necessarily guarantee admission.

2. Applicants will be admitted to appropriate classes according to their age. However, please note that after appropriate evaluations, the administration will inform the family whether the student has been accepted for admission in a specific class. The administration has full authority to place the student in a different class based on academic knowledge and qualifications.

3. IAI has the right to not accept a student for any reason the school considers may not benefit either the student or the school.

4. Please note that IAI is not equipped to care for children with special medical, emotional, disciplinary or educational needs. If the child is receiving, or needs more than normal supervision, it is required that the parent contact and consult with school administration prior to registering.

5. Students’ admission will also be dependent upon a placement test administered by Islamic Academy of Indianapolis.

6. IAI has a Lottery in place for students wishing to be put on a waitlist.

Financial Aid Policy:

IAI recognizes that Islamic education is essential for all Muslim children regardless of their financial status. Efforts will be made to reduce tuition for families who qualify to receive financial aid. To be considered,

families in need must complete this application and submit it with the following documents: Federal Tax Return for the past year.

Eligibility is determined by a criterion set by the School Committee of Education at the beginning of the academic year. The application will be reviewed by the administration staff at IAI. Families who qualify for financial aid are required to pay a minimum tuition for each child receiving financial aid (no full waiver). Once accepted, the family’s financial status will be reviewed every semester, and the amount of aid may be adjusted based on the recommendations of the Board.

I understand that IAI reserves the right to verify the above information independently. I understand that submission of this information does not constitute admission of my child or children into IAI. I also understand that providing false or inaccurate information on this form may result in the denial or revoking of my child or children’s admission to IAI. If my child is accepted for admission, I agree to adhere to all the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations established by the school including payment of school dues.

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

  • Parents who seek to pay tuition in 10 installments must complete an automated credit/debit card or ACH check. Monthly payments will be charged to the account on the 5th of the month. No cash payments will be accepted.
  • ALL NON-TUITION FEES (technology, book and Graduation, Etc.) MUST BE PAID AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Special Notes:

  • Financial Assistance may be available upon request and after reviewing required information by Aid Committee. To apply, please complete the financial assistance form. Please note that Financial Assistance is available only for PK3 & PK4.
  • Parents are required to apply for Vouchers for KG and elementary grades in order to be considered for financial assistance from IAI.
  • All non-tuition fees (i.e., registration, book graduation, late fees) are NOT covered by the financial assistance program. Parents MUST pay all non-tuition fees in full.

** ANY DELINQUENT PAYMENTS CAN RESULT IN THE WITHHOLDING OF STUDENT RECORDS OR THE DISMISSAL OF THE STUDENT FROM SCHOOL. **

TUITION INFORMATION cont

Grades Tuition Yearly Tuition Monthly
Preschool
$6,000.00
$600.00
KG – 8th. Grade
$7,700.00
$770.00
Book fee
$150.00
Content
KG
**Graduation Fees**
$50.00 per year
1-8th. Grade
Technology fee
$75.00 per year

 

*Book and Technology fee NOT included in Tuition.

**Graduation Fee NOT included in tuition.

 

OTHER SCHOOL FEES

Late Charges – NO EXCEPTIONS
  • Late pick up Fee: $1/1min
  • Late charges on tuition after the 5th of the month: $25.00
  • Bounced Check Fee: $35.00

POLICIES and PROCEDURES

Arrival and Dismissal Policy:
  • The IAI office entrance will open at 8:15 a.m. (for staff only).
  • Students are NOT allowed on school premises prior to 8:30 a.m. IAI is not responsible for supervising students prior to 8:30 a.m., nor is IAI responsible for any consequences resulting from early arrival.
  • Students are expected to arrive at school by 8:30 a.m.
  • Assembly will commence at 8:40 a.m. and students will be considered tardy after assembly starts. Classes will begin at 8:45 a.m.
  • Students need to be picked up by parents/guardians on time.
  • Parents /Guardians who pick up student after dismissal time will pay late pick up fee.

 

The end of the school day for PK3-12TH. grade is 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by school administration.

Students need to be picked up by parents/guardians by 3:10 pm.

 

Note: Students left unsupervised by parents, on IAI premises (Parking Lot, Playground, Masjid, etc.) after dismissal time, will be reported to the proper authorities. IAI will not be held responsible after 3:10 p.m. for PK3, -12th grades, for any consequences that occur due to parental negligence. This includes any students in the Masjid, who are not registered and enrolled in the IAI program.

 

Discipline Policy:

Students will be given three (3) chances to correct their behavior. Each time a behavioral incident report will be filed, and parents will be informed. The third time, a behavioral incident report will be filed, plus the student will be suspended for 1-3 days depending on the severity of the incident.

Subsequent problems with the student’s behavior may lead to expulsion, pending review from administration.

 

Scheduling a meeting with a teacher or Administration:

Parents are not allowed to visit classrooms or enter administration offices without a prior

appointment. Legally, this is for the security of the students as well as school personnel.

Parents who need to speak to the administration or teachers should call the office the day before and schedule an appointment. This allows the school personnel to prepare properly for the meeting. For all meetings with teachers, a supervisor or administrator must be present for documentation.

 

Dress Code/Uniform Policy:

All students must dress according to Islamic standards.

No shorts/skirts above the knees. Girls must always wear leggings under skirts. No clothing with profane or obscene images.

Girls should bring hijabs and abiyahs (if wearing skirts/shorts) to wear during Quran class and prayer times. Boys should bring thobes to wear during Quran class and prayer times (if wearing shorts).

Closed shoes must be worn at all times for safety purposes. No open-toed sandals or flipflops will be allowed. Parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing the first two times a student does not abide by the dress code. After the second time, the student will be sent home.

 

Tardiness and Doctor Appointments:

Students will be considered tardy after 8:45 a.m. Three tardies equal one Absence.

10 unexcused absences in a semester will result in the student not getting credit for the class.

To get an excused absence for a doctor’s appointment, the student must submit a note from the

parent the day before the appointment, and a Doctor’s excuse must be provided upon returning to school.

 

Lottery Policy:

If IAI were to receive several Choice Scholarship applicants that exceeds the possible number of Choice Scholarship places IAI can successfully accommodate, then we would conduct a random lottery drawing of eligible Choice Scholarship Students who meet admission standards for IAI at a public meeting. We will go in the order below.

 

Returning students

Returning students’ siblings

New students

 

Note:

The Administration of IAI reserves the right to refuse admission of returning students based on nonpayment or tuition/fees., academic performance, and/or disciplinary issues.

 

Student Records:

IAI considers all student records confidential information. Student records will NOT be released to other schools except with explicit written request of the student’s parent/legal guardian and payment of any outstanding due, fees and/or tuition.

 

Nondiscriminatory Policy:

IAI admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. IAI administration does NOT discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarships, athletic and other administered programs.