For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of the questions we hear most frequently. We also invite you to review our student handbook for more details or for clarification on our policies. If you still have questions, give us a call—we’re happy to help!
What time does school begin?
  • All students must arrive at school by 8:20 a.m.
  • Students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. must report to the office for a pass and will be marked tardy. Middle and high school students with an unexcused tardy will not be allowed admission to their first period class.
What is the Canvas Management System?
Canvas Learning Management System simplifies teaching and learning by bringing together the digital tools teachers, students, and parents use. It helps us all stay organized and informed.

  • Grades
  • Assignments
  • Materials
  • Email notifications
  • Announcements
What is the school’s uniform policy?

Kindergarten through 12th-grade students must arrive in full uniform on the first day of school.

We use Lands’ End as our school uniform supplier.

  • Log into the Lands’ End website.
  • Create your account using our Preferred School Number, 900168295.
  • Add the student’s information.
  • Begin shopping with your personalized product checklist.
  • If you need help, contact Lands’ End Customer Service at 800-469-2222.

Footwear for All Students

All students must wear plain, solid black, solid white (or a combination of black and white, or primarily black or white), soft-soled, closed-toe, low-heeled flat tennis shoes, dress shoes, canvas shoes, or sneakers. A small, discreet brand name is acceptable. Shoe soles may be black or white. Laces must match the color of the shoe. Students may wear any color socks that cover the ankle and are not sheer; footie socks are not permitted.

Boys Kindergarten–Grade 12

Plain, loose-fitting, navy, black, or khaki dress pants (no jeans, sports pants, pants with stretchy cuffs, tight or sagging pants), or shorts. Gray or light blue polo long/short-sleeve with logo, plain navy sweater, vest, or hoodie with logo. All uniform items requiring logo must be ordered from Lands’ End. Jewelry is not acceptable for boys. Middle and high school boys must change to gym clothes (gym pants and t-shirt) for gym class.

Boys must have a plain haircut, no unusual styles or colors. Hair must not be touching the collar, sticking up straight, undercut or sculpted, and no Qaza styles (no shaving or cutting the hair on one part of the head very short while leaving the rest of the hair long).

Girls Kindergarten–Grade 4

Plain navy jumper with logo and white or light blue long/short-sleeved blouse, plain navy dress, or indicated plaid jumper with logo from Lands’ End must be worn. Girls must wear white or navy tights or navy leggings, with any color socks. Plain navy sweatpants may be worn only in winter. Sweaters, hoodies, and vests worn in the classroom must have logo and be from Lands’ End. Jewelry of any kind is strongly discouraged.

Grade 5 Girls

Plain navy blue jumper with logo, plaid jumper with logo, or plaid skirt (all options must be midi-length, at least falling below the knee). A white two-piece hijab or hijab with an underpiece attached is required for girls in grade 5. Note: the Lands’ End skirt is only permitted for girls in grade 5. Relaxed-fit or boot-cut leggings may be worn under the skirt or jumper. Additionally, a full-length dress option is available for purchase at MIA.

Girls 6th–12th Grade

Plain navy or black ankle-length Abaya/Kurti (knee length) with matching pants, which must have the MIA logo. Under the ankle-length abaya, any plain navy or black pants or leggings may be worn (no jeans); for a knee-length Kurti, the matching uniform pants must be worn. Girls can choose a navy sweater, vest, blazer, or hoodie with logo from Lands’ End. The hijab for middle and high school girls may be any style: plain white, black, beige, blue, or light gray with a matching under piece. Students must wear a pin/magnet to close their hijab. The student’s neck and ears should not be exposed. No ankle socks shall be worn. Up to two pieces of jewelry are permitted but not encouraged. Make-up or nail polish is not permitted. Middle and high school girls must change to gym clothes (gym pants and t-shirt) for gym class.

Friday Dress

Boys from pre-k to grade 12 may wear any color dress shirt (collar and buttons) and loose-fitting dress pants. Thobes and Shalwar Kamees are also permitted. No t-shirts, jeans, pajamas, sweatpants, sports pants, or joggers (pants with elastic cuffs) are permitted. Shoes must be soft-soled, closed-toe, and low-heeled; any color is allowed.

Girls from pre-k to grade 5 may wear dresses or skirts that are knee-length or longer with tights, trousers, or leggings underneath. Loose trousers with long shirts (knee-length for grades 3 and up) are also permitted. Grade 5 students should not wear tights. Any color dress shoes are allowed.

Girls from grades 6–12 may wear an Abaya or Jilbab with any color scarf. Plain pants must be worn underneath. A knee-length kurti with matching pants is also permitted. An ankle-length/(non-form-fitting) maxi skirt with a loose top (worn over the skirt) may also be worn. No leggings or jeans. Shoes must be soft-soled, closed-toe, and low-heeled (less than 1.5 inches); any color is allowed.

Casual Day Dress

Wednesday or casual day dress may be on selective days as indicated by the administration. Students will be notified when these days will be observed. The dress code permitted on Friday is also allowed on casual days. Boys are permitted to wear loose-fitting jeans and a non-collared shirt (no sweatpants are permitted). In addition to Friday dress guidelines, girls are permitted to wear wide-legged jeans with loose kurti shirts below the knee or under an abaya.

For All Offenses

If a student is not in proper uniform, he/she must wait in the office until the parent brings or buys a proper uniform. If parents cannot bring the student’s uniform, the family will be charged a $25 uniform violation fee. Incidents will be reported on FACTS. This policy applies to all kindergarten–12th grade students.

Can MIA students drive to school?

Yes. Students who drive to school must park to the far right of the entrance. We only allow students to transport classmates with written permission from both parents.

Does MIA offer student transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities?

Yes, we outsource our transportation to a third party. They offer transportation in Ann Arbor, Canton, and Farmington Hills. If you have questions regarding transportation, please email or call Abdallah Jaber at 734-717-5970.

We offer transportation to all our field trips and sports events. This service comes with an additional cost. You’ll find the information on the Google permission forms we send to families before these excursions.

What if my child is ill?

If your child is ill, please call our office to let us know or update absence in Pikmykid before 9:00 a.m . Please check FACTS for their missed assignments. If your child is in middle or high school, please refer to the student handbook for details about making up coursework in the event of illness.

If they become ill or injured during school hours, we will call you or, if we cannot reach you, the emergency contact person to take them home. Please be sure we have an up-to-date emergency contact person on the first day of school.

May students carry a cell phone and other electronic devices at school?

Students may not bring their laptops or tablets to school. Students may only carry cell phones, hand-held games, enhanced watches, calculators, and other devices capable of storing information and/or connecting to the internet at school if a teacher specifically authorizes it.

Does Michigan Islamic Academy serve lunch?

We are happy to introduce our new hot lunch program, brought to you by the PTO! Ordo partners with a halal-certified kitchen to provide a rotating menu available Monday through Friday.

Parents will have the flexibility to select and finalize meals on the corresponding day, with all payments—including pizza purchases- made directly from the website. Ordo lunches will begin after Labor Day, insha’ Allah.

Note: Orders must be placed on Fridays in order for students to obtain lunch the upcoming week.

When was MIA built?

Michigan Islamic Academy was first established in 1985. We invite you to learn more about our history.

How will I know what subjects my child will learn this year?

At MIA, we follow each grade’s Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations. Please see our Academics page for more details.

Is MIA accredited?

AdvancED accredits Michigan Islamic Academy through the North Central Association. The Michigan Department of Education recognizes us as a private academic institution.

Does MIA conduct student assessments throughout the year?

Teachers conduct ongoing and formal assessments throughout the year. We issue report cards at the end of each term and send periodic progress reports to parents. Students grades 2 through 5 take the Northwest Evaluation Association Test (NWEA), students in grade 9 and 10 take the PSAT, and students in grade 11 take the SAT.

Is it necessary to schedule an appointment to see the facility and/or talk to the teachers?

For our students’ safety and security, Michigan Islamic Academy has a closed campus policy. To visit our campus, you may arrange a tour of our facility. Parents who want to schedule an appointment with their child’s teacher may call the school office to make arrangements.

What are the typical class sizes at MIA?

We are pleased to offer a low student-to-teacher ratio. The average class ratio is 16:1 for elementary students and 20:1 for middle and high school students.

Does Michigan Islamic Academy offer extracurricular activities?

MIA offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a student government organization, an elementary boys soccer team, basketball teams for middle and high school (based on student participation), a newsletter club, a health club, and the Model United Nations. MIA also offers academic clubs such as the National Honor Society, the National Junior Honor Society, and the Elementary Honor Society. Please see our Clubs & Activities page for more information.

How can parents get involved?

We welcome your involvement! We encourage Michigan Islamic Academy parents to volunteer 20 hours of service to our school. We also feature a flourishing Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) with many opportunities for parents to volunteer and coordinate various school projects. Please see the PTO page for more information.

What is the dismissal process?

MIA uses an app called Pikmykid for dismissal. They announce their arrival via Pikmykid and MIA releases students to their parents/guardians.