Hello October!
Parent Newsletter 2026
📚 Stay Connected with Your Student’s Progress!
International Academy of Flint (IAF) uses Synergy to help families and students stay informed about academic progress throughout the school year.
Parents and guardians can sign up for ParentVUE, and students can access StudentVUE to conveniently view important school information online.
Through ParentVUE and StudentVUE, families can stay up to date on:
- 📊 Grades and academic progress
- 📝 Assignments
- 📅 Attendance
- 📚 Class information
- 📢 Important student information
🔗 Sign Up or Log In Today!
- Parents/Guardians: ParentVUE
- Students: StudentVUE
Access ParentVUE & StudentVUE here:
https://studentvue.geneseeisd.org/iaf/PXP2_Login.aspx
We encourage families to check ParentVUE regularly to stay informed and connected to their student’s education.
Stay Connected. Stay Informed. Help Your Student SOAR! 🧡💚
Together, WE > ME. Together, we SOAR!
Cell phones and electronic devices (smartwatches, earbuds, meta glasses, headphones, ipads,
personal computers, etc.) are not allowed during the school day.To reduce distractions, IAF
uses Yondr Pouches. Devices should be powered off and put into pouches upon entering the
building.
Daily Process:
● On the first day, students receive their Yondr Pouch.
● Starting with the first hour, teachers will ensure the devices are locked in the Pouch.
● Tardy students handle their device at the tardy table or office.
● Pouches must be kept locked in lockers or on the student. Random checks occur weekly.
● Pouches are collected at year-end and reissued the following year.
If a student forgets their Pouch:
● The Dean of Students/Academics will call home if the student self-reports and turns in
their phone upon arrival.
● The phone will be held until the end of the day and returned to the student.
Violations & Consequences:
If a student is found with a device (not in a Yondr pouch) during restricted times:
● First Offense: Device confiscated. The parent/caregiver must pick it up from the Dean.
No exceptions. Phones not retrieved by 4:00 p.m. will be available the next school day.
● Second Offense: Same as first offense, plus an in-person parent/student meeting required
before returning to class.
● Third Offense: Device confiscated. Student suspended up to 5 days. Further offenses
may result in suspension up to 10 days. Parent/caregiver meeting required before
returning to class.
● Refusal to surrender device: 3-day suspension, automatic Saturday detention, and loss
of extracurricular privileges until suspension and detention are served.
Lost or Damaged Pouch
● Pouches are school property. Students must bring them daily in good condition.
● Replacement fee: $10.
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Please Note: Success Begans with Showing Up!
- Breakfast is Served at 7:35 am
- School Day Begins at 8:00 am
- School Day Ends at 3:15 pm
- Early Release Dismissal at 12:15 pm
- Late Start begins at 10:00 am & Breakfast starts at 9:30 am
- No Early Dismissal Calls after 2:30pm
If you are coming into the office to request early dismissal, students will not be released after 2:30 pm. It is too challenging and too disruptive to request the number of students being asked for early dismissal. We understand that transportation reductions are challenging, and we have been consistently working with MTA on this. However, it is a county wide problem unfortunately. Thank you for understanding and your patience in advance.
Change of Address or Phone Numbers?
Parents/Guardians- do you have a phone number/address that needs to be updated with us? We have a form in the office that you can fill out for a quick change. Or you can email either Ms. Watson in our records department at rwatson@iafphoenix.org. It is extremely important to have the most current contact information for our families on file at all times. Please, be sure to let us know if this changes.
Are you taking advantage of our text messaging service?
Parents/Guardians- Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver auto dialers to our families in case of a school closure, reminders of events, or simply a dress down day, etc.
We would like to start to utilize the texting option as well on SchoolMessenger but we do not currently have that many families signed up for the text alerts.
You can participate in the free service by just sending a text message of "Y" or "YES" to our school's short code number 67587.
You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with the word "STOP". SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
Locks and Bus Passes for Sale
Rules for Vehicles While on School Grounds:
Because the safety of our children is of paramount concern to us, we require all parents to adhere to the following rules of the road while on campus:
- There is a 5 miles per hour speed limit at all times while on school property.
- Park in designated parking spaces only.
- While on school grounds, pedestrians always have the right of way.
- Vehicle ignitions MUST be turned off, and the keys removed, while parked on school grounds.
- Children may NOT be left unattended in a vehicle at any time or for any reason.
- Violations of these rules may result in a warning. If a violation is serious, or if violations continue, school personnel are authorized to take a tag number for a report to the local police.
- Do not park in areas around the school that have signs that specifically say NO PARKING. This is an order from the city.
Ms. Cormier
- 810-600-5210 or email tcormier@iafphoenix.org
Mrs. Giles: Asst. Director / Director of Student Services & Operations
- 810-600-5269 or email kgiles@iafphoenix.org
Mr. Crosby: Assistant Director of Student Services 7 to 12
- 810-600-5247 or email kcrosby@iafphoenix.org
Mr. Shakir: Assistant Director of Student Services K to 6
- 810-600-5253 or email dshakir@iafphoenix.org
Ms. Goodar- Grades K-2
- 810-600-5278 or agoodar@iafphoenix.org
Mrs. Southworth- Grades 3-6
- 810-600-5240 or email nsouthworth@iafphoenix.org
- 810-600-5214 or email jdonald@iafphoenix.org
Mrs. Sharpe 10-12
- 810-600-5210 or email: jsharpe@iafphoenix.org
Ms. Alexander- Special Education Director
- 810-600-5233 or email salexander@iafphoenix.org
Mr. Bush- Gr. K to 2
- 810-600-5212 dbush@iafphoenix.org
Mr. Warren-Gr. 3 to 5
- 810-600-5211 mwarren@iafphoenix.org
Ms. Givens- Gr. 6 to 9
- 810-600-5246 sgivens@iafphoenix.org
Mr. Kendall- Gr. 10 to 12
- 810-600-5281 jkendall@iafphoenix.org
RAHS Regional Alliance for Healthy School- Clinic-International Academy of Flint
Does your child need a wellness visit, sports physical, or vaccine including COVID-19? Just make sure your child has a consent form on file with us and we can schedule an appointment for you. These can even be done during the school day without a parent/guardian having to miss work. Consent forms are also available in the Main Office or in our Health Clinic. This is a great opportunity for you to take advantage of, but you cannot do so without a consent form on file.
RAHS-International Academy of Flint gives IAF children and youth the tools they need to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. The school-based health center helps provide immunizations, health and fitness programs, and counseling services. Come over and talk to us!
What's on site at RAHS-International Academy of Flint:
- General physical exams
- Sports physicals
- Sick care
- Dental care
- Immunizations
- Lab tests
- Risk assessments
- Counseling (individual, group and family)
- Nutrition program
- Physical activity program
- Referrals to community resources
- Insurance enrollment
- Interpreter services available
Room 170
2820 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5290
(810) 591-0577
Clinic Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am-3:45pm
- Wednesday - 7:30-11:30am
- Friday - 7:30am-2:30pm
About Us
Main Office Hours:
Mon-Fri, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
The International Academy of Flint, College Preparatory Classes & Tuition Free Public Charter School, is a highly regarded K to 12th grade public charter school and institution that provides tuition free, high-quality education to a diverse population in the Flint, MI area.
Email: info@iafphoenix.org
Website: http://iafphoenix.org/
Location: 2820 Saginaw Street, Flint, MI, USA
Phone: 810-600-5000
Fax Number: 810-600-5300
Facebook: http://facebook.com/IAFphoenix