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Dress Code

Dress and Hygiene Policy

General Guidelines

Attire should be clean, modest, loose fitting and comfortable.
Clothing should not have inappropriate language and preferably any pictures or images.
Shoes must be easy to wear and not have lights. Closed-toed, Velcro shoes are ideal. For PK-2, shoes should be without laces.
Hair should be clean, free of lice, and well groomed. Girls must refrain from wearing makeup and tie or pin their hair.
Only jewelry to be worn are earrings (girls only); these must be small, simple, and preferably not gold.
Nails must be short, clean, and free of polish.
Sweaters or jackets worn inside the school buildings must be from the school approved vendor. Students may wear winter outer-wear such as thick coats or jackets of any color.

Pre-Kindergarten Dress Code:

Pre-kindergarten students are not required to wear uniforms. They are expected to adhere to the general hygiene and dress code for all grades. Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, or spaghetti straps are not allowed. Sleeves may be either short or long.

Grades DK-9 Dress Code:

Shirts, Gr 6-9 athletic pants, indoor wear jackets, and head scarves must be purchased from the school approved vendor only. Parents may purchase regular, loose fitting, navy colored uniform pants, athletic pants for DK-2 students, winter outerwear, and close-toed shoes from any store.

Uniform ordering is available through School Management System’s Parent Portal or via this link: https://everestacademy.ecwid.com

Please note: there is no option for monogram embroidery on pre-purchased items. Also, white shirts are not available to purchase going forward.

Boys:

Daily: Sky or navy blue collared shirt with monogram*, navy uniform pants, closed-toe shoes.

P.E.: Sky blue Eagles Jersey*, navy athletic pants (Gr 6-9 must purchase athletic pants* from school vendor only), closed-toe shoes

Girls DK – 3:

Daily: Sky or navy blue collared shirt with monogram*, navy uniform pants (tights are not allowed), closed-toe shoes, white or navy headscarf*. Wearing a head scarf is not mandatory for girls DK-3, but they must bring it to school to wear for salah.

P.E.: Sky blue Eagles Jersey*, navy athletic pants, closed-toe shoes

Girls 4-9:

Daily: Sky or navy blue long shirt with school monogram*, navy pants (tights are not allowed). Navy or white solid colored head scarf *closed-toe shoes.

P.E for Gr 4-5.: Sky blue Eagles Jersey*, navy athletic pants*, closed-toe shoes

P.E for Gr 6 and up.: Everest Gym suit*, closed-toe shoes

*All items with a star* must be purchased from the school’s online vendor only.

School Spirit and Casual Dress Days:

Students can wear non-uniform shirts on School Spirit days as communicated by school administration.
All items of clothing such as pants, shoes, and hijab must be in adherence to the school dress code. Shoes must be fitting for PE activities.
Jeans can be worn on Casual Dress Day only; which is the first Wednesday of each month.
Students may wear abayas or thawbs on Fridays to demonstrate Islamic spirit.

Consequence for Violation of Dress Code:

Parents are contacted to bring in change of clothes per school uniform code and have their student change into it. Each student’s dress code violation is documented in the Quickschools Management System. After the third time a student is out of approved dress code, a fine of $10 is charged per day.

Supply Lists

Parents have the option to order pre-packed supplies through School approved vendor by Clicking Here. School Code is EVESTA. Deadline to order is 06/17/2022.

Parents opting to purchase supplies by themselves can access their class supply lists by clicking on the grade level name below.

Pre Kindergarten Supply List

Developmental Kindergarten Supply List

Kindergarten Supply List

Discipline Policy

Section 1: Introduction

The goal of discipline is to help students develop inner controls so that they demonstrate appropriate social behavior. Everest Academy educators teach acceptable behavior to students by helping them develop self-control through positive guidance and the application of easily understood rules. Our procedures for disciplining students are designed to help them develop safe and satisfying relationships and a healthy self-image.

Per our discipline plan, students are expected to:

Greet by saying Asalamu Alaikum and return the greeting by Wa Alaykum ussalaam.
Pay due respect to elders, teachers, and fellow students.
Keep one’s area neat and tidy by taking care of textbooks and personal belongings.
Observe the etiquette of silence and worship during wudu and prayer.
Be mindful of appropriate voice and movement levels during transitions and in the hallways. Level 0 (complete silence) is to be demonstrated while moving in the hallways.
Practice proper restroom usage by sitting down to use the toilet and flush afterwards.
Comply with school dress code.
Come ready to learn with the right attitude and supplies/ materials.

Such positive behaviors are encouraged at school, and strengthened through practice at home. Parents are expected to work closely with their children to foster good disposition and responsible behavior.

Section 2: Policies and information: Maxims of Discipline

Positive reinforcement: Positive reinforcement is the presentation of something pleasant or rewarding immediately after a student demonstrates desirable behavior. Our educators believe that it is better to congratulate children for doing something well and thus encourage them to repeat the behavior; than to wait for them to error and punish for doing something wrong.
Healthy Interaction: We avoid potential conflicts by engaging students in interesting activities.
Individual Attention: Our teachers strive to provide care and instruction to each student based on the student’s unique strengths and needs.
Firm, Quiet Discipline: Children are guided calmly towards desirable behavior.
Responsibility: From an early age, children begin to learn responsibility by picking up after themselves and managing their belongings. At our school, children are encouraged to take pride in simple accomplishments like putting something in the trash or putting their material back on the shelf.
Redirection: Children with undesirable behavior are calmly redirected towards activities that engage them in more desirable and socially acceptable behavior.
Positive guidance: We recognize and work with each child’s unique character and physical traits to accomplish immediate and long term social, emotional, and academic goals.
Modeling: We teach appropriate behavior by being good example ourself.
Positive phrasing: Our educators comment in a positive and constructive statements rather than in negative language.

Section 3: Inappropriate Conduct

Behavior that goes against the basic Islamic ethical codes is considered inappropriate. Failure to comply with the school dress code, possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or any object that threatens to inflict bodily injury are considered serious offenses. Using profanity, vulgar language, or making obscene gestures to fellow students, teachers or staff, committing theft, damaging school property, engaging in name calling, ethnic or social slurs, or using indecent, immoral language are some other examples of serious offenses.

Other undesirable conduct include: fighting; running and/or making excessive noise in the building and/or classroom; refusing to follow teacher’s directions; refusing to participate in classroom activities; chewing gum; eating or drinking in non-designated areas; not bringing the required classroom materials and/or assigned work to class; misconduct in cafeteria such as misuse of food; cheating and/or copying the work of other students; chronic tardiness to school; unauthorized leaving of classroom and/or building; disrespectful or discourteous behavior; or any other misconduct which may interfere with an orderly school environment.

Section 4: Corrective Measures

Disciplinary measures are handled according to grade level and nature of seriousness of the misdemeanor. It is our goal to provide a safe and positive educational environment to all our students. Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner and respect other’s rights and property. School administrators, teachers, and parents are responsible for ensuring that all children follow school rules. It is the responsibility of principal and teachers to take corrective action for any inappropriate behavior, particularly if it deprives other students of their right to a healthy and safe environment.

Many discipline problems are avoided by the use of developmentally appropriate activities, environments, and teaching methods. Positive re-enforcement of appropriate behavior, redirection, decision-making strategies, and peaceful resolution of conflicts are practiced.

To counteract undesirable behavior, physical punishment or harsh language that might frighten or humiliate children is not used. No actions that might hurt other people or damage equipment are taken. On occasion, it may be necessary for a child to be removed from the group for a short ‘quiet time’ where the child can regain control, and rejoin the group when it is felt that he/she is ready. At no time, however, a child being disciplined is left unattended by staff. Students in early childhood grades are not punished due to toileting accidents or failure to sleep or eat.

Everest Academy makes every effort to work with the family and student when there are ongoing or severe behavioral challenges by meeting with the parents and if needed, behavior specialists. We, as a team, develop a plan for working with the student at school and at home. In order for any behavior modification plan to be effective, parent cooperation and participation is essential and therefore expected. In some instances we may ask the parent to pick up the child early or come to the school to be with their child for a short time. In the extremely rare case that all efforts have been exhausted; and dangerous, threatening, or extremely disruptive behavior still exists; or cooperation has not been shown on the part of the parent(s); school administration reserves the right to remove the child from the school either temporarily or permanently, based on their professional judgment.

Section 5: Disciplinary Interventions

Each student is part of the school community and is expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior. School environment must be kept safe, courteous, and conducive to learning at all times.

Disciplinary interventions are progressive in nature. The severity of behavior determines the level of intervention. Procedures are designed to promote positive behavior with emphasis on clear expectations. Please view our handbook for details.

Student Parent Handbook

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Hot Lunch Program

Everest Academy offers the option to purchase halal hot lunch Monday through Thursday for a small fee. Our certified food vendor brings and serves a balanced meal consisting of a main/ meat item, side, seasonal fruit and milk. Our PTO provides pizza for those who sign up for the program on Fridays. Students may bring their own lunch as well.