June 1997 Sunrise News

Register Now! Full time for the fall

Sunrise Academy is a real bargain!  Subsidized by the Muslim community, Sunrise offers a high quality academic program with computer labs, field trips, library, and most of all, dedicated teachers, along with a strong course in Quran and Arabic from the pre-kindergarten.

Do you have children entering classes between kindergarten and 4^th grade this coming school year?  Do you have a child who will be 4 by September 30^th?  Enroll them at Sunrise for the coming school year.

Sunrise has full-time classes for them with a curriculum reviewed by the Department of Education of Ohio, an Islamic environment where Islamic values are practiced as well as taught.  The computer lab is equipped and ready for them.  Buses are available for transportation.  Register them today.

For registration and more information phone the school now, 527-0465, and talk to the administrator, Arif Khan.

Sunrise Academy maintains a racially non-discrimination policy and admits students of any races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of Sunrise Academy.

Summer Program at Sunrise

Our summer program consists of a blend of enrichment activities in a variety of areas such as;

Hands-on mathematics and science projects.  Computer skills.

Mastering skills in Arabic and English languages, group studies in Islam.

Competitions in Quran memorization and hadith knowledge.

Physical education and sports programs: soccer, basketball, martial arts, and ping pong among others.

Social activities and arts and crafts

Field trips, camping

Some activities are conducted n groups of mixed ages.  This arrangement will allow for peer teaching, mentoring, guidance, and rewarding social experiences.

Schedule and fees

The summer program is offered 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, for 9 weeks from June 16^th through August 15^th.  Participants have the option to enroll full time (40 hours) or part time (20 hours).

The weekly fees are $65 for full time enrollment and $40 for part time enrollment.  The application deadline is June 9^th.  A late registration fee will be assessed at $20 per applicant.

Transportation is limited.  Contact the Academy office to discuss available options and transportation fees.  Call: (614-527-0465.

Approved for Title 20!

Recently, Sunrise Academy became a provider for publicly funded childcare.  This achievement is a result of continuous efforts of members of our community who believe n success and strive to provide affordable, high quality care and education to all our children.  This step will make it easier for low income families to enroll their children, between the ages of 3 and 5, in the preschool program at no cost or at a very low cost to them.  Families are encouraged to contact the Academy to find out about the eligibility requirements and the application process. 

Head Start

Sunrise Academy is trying very hard to achieve necessary programs which will meet the needs of our children as well as the needs of our Islamic community as a whole.  The Head Start Program would enable us as a school to enhance the quality of our education and to provide child and family development services for low-income children under the age of six, and their families.  The purpose of the program is to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, to support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.  If implemented, the Head start Program would provide for low-income families with children enrolled at Sunrise Academy; yearly physicals, immunizations and dentistry free of charge.  Families falling within certain government guidelines would also receive free breakfast/lunch and snacks for their children while at school.

To meet the goals of the Head Start Program, however, we need letters of support from you, the community.  Won’t you please take a few minutes of your time to write a short letter of support for these services?  All it needs to state is that you support the implementation of Head Start and feel that it would be a great asset to have in our community.  Remember, there is no charge for these services since they are federally and state funded and the great difference it would make for our children would be very fulfilling and very important for all our families.

A box will be placed at Sunrise Academy for you to drop off your letters of support or mail the letters to : 5657 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026, or fax the letter to: 614-527-4265.