Below are the top frequently asked questions that we get from parents regarding Al-Noor Academy.
If your family is in a financial hardships, You can apply to tuition assistance using this link. Also feel free to reach out to the principal for more questions or inquiries.
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Use of electronic devices
Cell phones are part of today’s life and their value cannot be denied. We will not prohibit any student from carrying a cell phone at school. But it is mandatory that students turn the cell phones off during class and salāt time. Cell phones can only be used during lunch and break time.
Lunch and Snack
Parents are asked to pack lunch and snacks for their child. No food is available for purchase nor will the school provide food and or snacks. Snacks in the school are limited and school does not always have snacks. Donated snacks will be distributed non-occasionally to students who don’t have food or snacks.
Admission is open to all students, male or female, regardless of their background and immigration status. All classes are co-educational. Male and Female students are expected to be in the same class unless there are gender specific topics. Students must be at least 4 years old by September 1st of the academic year. Also, students are placed in classrooms based on their proficiency in reading and writing Arabic. The decision about such placement depends on student’s score in placement tests.
Students shall be promoted to the next grade level if they are declared “pass” by all subject teachers. Teachers will depend on students’ scores in activities, tests, homework, classwork, and attendance to calculate students’ final grades.
In the interest of smooth progress, students are required to attend school regularly. They should not miss school unless there is emergency, medical or family oriented. If no note is turned in, the absence is automatically classified as “unexcused”. Four “unexcused” absences in one semester will result in failing the student and repeating the same level.
There are two semesters per year. The academic year begins on the first Saturday of September and ends in May the following year. However, we hold special topic classes during the summer months. There are two different sessions offered at Al-Noor Academy. One session meets on Saturdays and the other meets on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The school starts at 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. during the month of Ramadan. For summer programs, the school runs on a different schedule.
Tuition Fees
At Al Noor Academy, we believe that our tuition payments are investment in your child’s education and the formation of their religious foundation.
Tuition per month is $90 per child plus platform processing fees, 3% fees. Tuition payments must paid no later than the first week of each month. Each bounced check will be charged a $20 fee.
No refund of tuition or registration fee is granted if a student drops out any time after registration or attending a class. Discounts to sibling students fall under the following category:
1- Registration Fees
One time registration fee of $ 35 per student is due at the time of registration. Registration fee is nonrefundable. They are not eligible for discounts, sibling discounts or tuition assistance programs.
2- Books Prices
Parents have the option to purchase books from school or purchase them within a week of registration from their preferred resources.
Total: 95$ or 100$ for Islamic studies, Arabic Books paid one time at the time of registration
Waiver for Families with financial needs is based on family situation (case by case). The principal is the one that takes the final decisions about acceptance of tuition waiver after assessing financial assistance application.
Yes. If the student leaves the school for any reason that is not urgent (such as a medical issue or traveling oversees); a re-registration fee of $25 will be required before readmitting.
Grading System
The category break down of the total class grade for all levels is as follows:
Progress report will be sent out at the mid of the semester so the student and the parents know the child performance and areas of strength and weakness. Teachers may request teacher/parent conferences to address concerns and address questions.
Each student will receive a Final report card at the end of the semester. The report will include some information on the class level for the next semester.
Dress and Expression
Because school is a place of learning, students are expected to come dressed in a manner that reflects an attitude of respect and purpose. Therefore, parents are strongly advised to follow proper and Islamic dress codes for their children during class days.
The following clothing items are not accepted during school hours
If severe weather or any other emergency forces the school to close, parents will be notified via emails, messages or Whats App group.
School takes winter break, Eid El-Fitr break and Eid Al-Adha break.
