Dear Parents and Students

I hope that all of you had a pleasant summer and had some time for rest and relaxation. I am looking forward to a great school year ahead. Welcome back to our returning students, and we all welcome our newcomers to Manarat El Mostaqbal American School. We are proud of our staff and students and invite you to get to know our school. I encourage you to become involved by volunteering or visiting school when you can. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you, as part of our educational family, to the 2013-2014 school year.

A new school year is always an exciting time for all. It presents opportunities for various beginnings – new classes, new faces, sometimes new courses, new expectations, a busier schedule, more choices and often new materials. The next three years are a time for growth, challenge and adventure. Your child’s time at Manarat El Mostaqbal will be exciting and filled with many new opportunities

Middle school is a time of a change. The workloads and social adjustments are greater here than at the elementary level. The campus is larger, there are more students, and your child will now have multiple teachers throughout the day. At the beginning of each school year, parents frequently ask questions about what they can do to support their child during the middle school years. Middle school can be challenging at times, but there are several simple things that will help students achieve success.

Parents should take time to talk with their children about their school day, Review their grades on regular basis. This will give you relevant information regarding their performance on their homework, a test or quiz as well as their attendance. Your interest and concern in their school progress will motivate them to do their best. So we expect parents to maintain contact with your child’s teachers and staff members to establish a successful home/school connection.

Our goal is to challenge your child academically, grow them socially, and guide them towards independent thinking and problem solving. Students will be encouraged to display good character and to make good choices that will result in successful outcomes.

We thank you for choosing Manarat El Mostaqbal and for your support of the Middle School.

If we can be of any service or help to you, do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to a successful year learning and growing together. We hope that you are as excited about the year ahead as we are.

Sincerely
Dr. Nayera Shaker
Head of Middle and High School