RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The minimum age limit for enrollment is 9 years and above.
2. Submit a birth certificate and photo identification/ID of person enrolling the student.
3. Class hours are | Mondays to Thursdays 7:45am-3pm | Fridays 7:45am-12pm | Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm |. Class hours are subject to change during different seasons of the year.
4. The fees must be paid at the beginning of every term via check Payable to: Al Firdaus Foundation or Zelle/Quickpay: quickpay@alfirdausfnd.org (please note that this is nonrefundable.)
5. All students are expected to arrive at class before time. For every 3 days your child is tardy, it will constitute as one unexcused absence.
6. 4 unexcused absences per month will lead to a week of in-school suspension.
7. A student shall be excused from school when the absence is due to his/her illness, for the purpose of medical or dental appointments, and/or to attend the funeral services of a family member of a close relative with a doctor’s note only.
8. Students must dress appropriately and modestly according to Islamic principles to be able to participate in class. Also, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately and clean for the season and weather conditions. The uniform required is:
Boys: thobe/dishdasha with a kufi/topi.
Girls: black abaya with a scarf/Hijab that tucks in all the hair
9. Students are required to come prepared to school. They should bring their books and supplies to school every day.
10. Electronic devices such as phones, tablets, iPad etc. are strictly prohibited. A cell phone is allowed for a valid reason but must be turned in to the office upon arrival and will be returned during dismissal. If a child is caught with any of the above-mentioned devices during class times, it will be confiscated for one week +.
11. Parents are not allowed to accompany their children while classes are in session.
12. Students will be given daily assignments to complete for homework. Parents are requested to spend a few minutes every day with their child(ren) in completing their homework.
13. Foul and bad language will not be tolerated. Bad conduct, behavior or influence on other students may lead to your child being expelled from the school. Bullying will lead to an immediate suspension from school.
14. Hair cuts for boys must be in accordance to school rules. Fades/fashion/trending haircuts are not permitted. The hair must always be cut evenly all throughout. It is your responsibility to inform the barber accordingly. Al Firdaus reserves the right to cut/clip hair in school for students failing to comply despite multiple warnings.
15. Girls are not permitted to wear makeup, nail polish or artificial nails.
16. Students are required to bring lunch/snacks from home daily. The school offers a daily meal plan at a significantly discounted cost of $50/month from Fattoosh Restaurant.
17. Your child will be on a probationary/trial period for one month before being fully accepted in to the program.
18. Warnings are issued initially for not following rules, then suspension for 3 days, then one week, followed by expulsion.
I agree and accept all rules and regulations put forth by Al Firdaus Foundation and will not hold Al Firdaus and its staffs/teachers responsible for any disciplinary actions enforced by them: