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Dear New and Returning Parents,
Assalaamo Alaykum & Ramadan Mubarak!
 
May Allah SWT accept our good deeds, forgive transgressions, and ease sufferings of Muslims all around the world. We are excited to have you as a part of Everest family and make duas for a successful year with you and your student.
Summer Homework
 
We encourage our students to stay positively engaged during the summer and review the skills and concepts they have acquired in the 2015-16 year. We have uploaded summer assignments in an online google drive for Kindergarten through Eighth grade students that will constitute a major homework grade for the upcoming academic term. Completed summer assignments are due by August 16th. Please click below to access summer assignments.
 
Prekindergarten


Developmental Kindergarten
 
Kindergarten
 
First Grade
 
Second Grade
 
Third Grade
 
Fourth Grade
 
Fifth Grade
 
Sixth Grade
 
Seventh Grade
 

Eight Grade

KG to 8th Grade Arabic  & Qur'an
Parent Orientation: August 5, 2016
 
In sha Allah, we will start our upcoming academic year on August 5th, 2016 with an Open House and Parent Orientation from 3:00 to 4:30 pm where parents and community members will have the opportunity to visit school, meet with teachers, drop school supplies, and become familiar with policies and procedures at Everest Academy. We look forward to seeing you then!
First Day of School: August 8, 2016
 
In sha Allah, classes will begin from August 8th 2016. School hours will be from 7:50 am to 3:15 pm for Prekindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten; and from 7:50 am to 3:40 pm for Kindergarten and up. For the first week only- August 8th through 12th, school hours will be 8:30 – 12:30 for Prekindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten students in order to facilitate smooth transition.
Dress Code

School attire should be clean, modest, loose fitting, and comfortable.  Hair should be clean, free of lice, and well groomed. Nails must be short, clean, and free of polish. Winter/ outer wear must be white, black, gray or navy in solid color.

Everest Academy has joined French Toast’s Uniform Program. Everest dress code can be found on FrenchToast.com for DK to Grade 8 students. Please see details below. 

1. Visit www.frenchtoast.com and Click on “Shop By School” in the top navigation of the site
2. Enter Everest school code (QS5WQUK) 
3. Click on our School Name (Everest Academy)
4. Shop our school’s dress code list


Please note all orders may take up to 1 month, so please order no later than July 8th.


Boys: White or sky blue collared shirt with monogram, blue pants, white socks, and closed-toed shoes (grey, black or white). 

Girls: Modest attire, white socks, closed-toed shoes (grey, black or white) - no high heels, no sandals.  All jewelry must be small and simple. Hair must be pinned/ tied.
Girls DK-3 may wear white or sky blue collared blouse or shirt with monogram, navy pants, navy jacket/tunic/ abaya (optional). Girls 4-8 are required to wear shirts which fall to mid-thigh, have long sleeves, and are loose-fitting. They may wear abayas.


Approved styles of girls’ abayas and scarves can be purchased from www.eastessence.com Below are links of approved items; please note all items must have Everest Academy logo embroidered on it.
Abayas: http://www.eastessence.com/islamic-clothing/abaya-and-jilbab/Muslimah-Essential-Slip-on-Dress.html
Navy long shirt: http://www.eastessence.com/islamic-clothing/school-uniform/Uniform-Kurti-Kids-Size.html
Longer kurti: http://www.eastessence.com/islamic-clothing/Al-Noor-Quran-Academy/MCCFTS-Uniform-Kurti-Kids-Size.html

Girls Grades 4 and up are required to wear white, black, or navy solid colored scarves to cover their hair.   Wearing scarf is not mandatory for girls Grade 3 and below, but they must bring one to school to be worn for salaat.


Parents may contact Br. Bilal Marfani at (832) 256 7849 to embroider school monogram on pre-purchased shirts, jackets, and abayas. Only items per school dress code will be accepted.
School Supplies

Class supplies must be submitted no later than August 10, 2016. Parents have the option to shop on their own or purchase online by following the instructions below.

Starting Now thru July 15th, 2016.
1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
2. Enter the school ID, EVE059
3. Follow the directions to complete your order. 
4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.


Once ordered your child's supplies will be delivered directly to the school for you.
If you would like to purchase your own supplies, please click here for the supply lists.


Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2015-16

Alhumdo lillah, graduation ceremonies for the class of 2015-16 were successfully held on May 26, 2016 at Stafford Civic Center. Please click on the links below to view pictures and videos.