Al-Amal School

Our Hope for a Bright Future

Full-Time accredited
PreK-12 Islamic School

Al-Amal School Admission Procedure

Step 1: The Application Form

Fill out an “Application for Admission” for each child applying.
Submit the $50 application fee (one payment per family). The application fee is not refundable unless your child successfully completes admissions testing and we are unable to offer admission because the class is full.
Please note: your application cannot be processed until the $50 fee is received.
Do not cancel your child’s current school enrollment or daycare arrangements until the application process is complete and your child is officially accepted (Step #5).

Step 2: Scheduling the Admissions Test (Preschool and kindergarten go to Step #5)

Depending on when you apply, your child will need to register for an admissions test. One test per child is included in the application fee. Retesting will cost $25 per child.
If you are applying for the current school year, you will be contacted for an appointment once your application is received.
For those applying for the upcoming school year, admissions testing will be held in the spring. You will be notified in writing when a date is selected InshaAllah. You must submit an application and pay the application fee in order to attend.

Step 3: The Admissions Test

Al-Amal School administers admissions test in the areas of math and language arts to determine the ability of potential students to meet Al-Amal School’s academic standards.
The scores on this test, along with your child’s previous school records and an interview (for middle and high school students), will be used to determine admission.
The tests take about two hours. Parents are welcome to wait the school; however, they may wish to make other arrangements until their child is finished.
On the day of the admissions test, please bring copies of your child’s previous year’s and most recent report card with you. The application process cannot be completed without this information.
Within ten business days of the test, you will be notified of the results.
Midyear applicants only: if your child passes you may choose at this time to notify the office the intended starting date of your child. Please allow at least three business days, after tests results are communicated, so that teachers can be notified of your child’s arrival and other preparations can be made.

Step 4: The Interview (Grades 6 through 12 only)

If your child is in 6^th grade or up and passes the admission test, you will be contacted for an appointment to come in for an interview with the Principal.
The interview is intended to get to know the potential student and his/her family, and to assess the student’s desire and commitment to participate in and Islamic and respectful environment.

Step 5: Official Notification Letter

After you have been contacted with the results of the admission test, you will receive a letter in the mail notifying you of the results of the admission test.
Applicants for preschool and kindergarten will begin receiving official notification of their admission status by the end of February inshaallah (depending on date of application).
Al-Amal School issues four types of letters:
1. Acceptance Letter: Your child has passed the test and interview.
2. Denial Letter: Your child did not pass the test and/or interview.
3. Conditional Letter: Your child performed poorly on the test and/or interview, but will be accepted on a conditional basis.
4. Waiting List Letter: Your child has been approved for admission, as of that date of the letter; however, there is no space available. Please note: In most circumstances, space opens by the end of August and we advise remaining on the waiting list until them. You will not be contacted again unless and until an opening becomes available.

The notification letter will request an advance deposit, birth certificate, immunization records, health care summary (preschool and kindergarten only), and a copy of the social security number card. Failure to provide any items but the deadline will automatically cancel admission.
If your child has been accepted or placed on the waiting list and you would like to withdraw the application, please contact the office immediately.

Step 6: Orientation and Registration

After all required documents and payment are submitted, you will receive a letter for New Parent Orientation. As a new family, you are required to attend an orientation session to familiarize yourself with the rules and procedures at Al-Amal School.
At orientation you will receive a registration packet. Registration forms contain important information about your child as well as applicants for various benefits. Because of the nature of the forms, registration takes place annually.
Failure to register has many consequences. Therefore, every family must register at the beginning of each school year.

Last modified: 23 Feb 2008
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