All sporting events are included on the schedules under athletics and on IAF's website @ www.iafphoenix.org

Monday, Sept. 9: Varsity Soccer: Genesee HS-Away Start Time at 5:30pm

Tuesday, Sept. 10: Varsity Girls Volleyball: Genesee HS-Home Start Time at 5:00pm

Wednesday, Sept 11:

• Middle School Boys Football- New Standard Start Time at 5:00pm
• Varsity Soccer: Lakeville HS-Away Start Time at 5:00pm

Thursday, Sept. 12: $2.00 Dress Down Day; Varsity Girls Volleyball: Hamady HS-Home Start Time at 5:00pm

Friday, Sept. 13: Varsity Boys Football : Bentley High-Away Start Time at 7:00pm

Tuesday, Sept. 17: Varsity Girls Volleyball: Bentley HS-Away Start Time at 5:00pm

Wednesday, Sept. 18: Middle School Boys Football- Hamady Start Time at 5:00pm

Thursday, Sept. 19: $2.00 Dress Down Day

Friday, Sept. 20:

• Varsity Boys Football : Bendle High-Away Start Time at 7:00pm
• Varsity Soccer: Landmark Academy-Away Start Time at 5:00pm

Saturday, Sept. 21:

• 3rd-5th grade Flag Football Starts

• Varsity Soccer: Carmen Ainsworth Tournament-Away Start Time at 9:00am

Monday, Sept. 23:

• Fall MAP Testing Opens

• Varsity Soccer: Byron-Away Start Time at 5:30pm

Tuesday, Sept. 24: Varsity Girls Volleyball: Morrice HS-Away Start Time at 5:00pm

Wednesday, Sept. 25:

• Late Start@ 10:00 am- Staff Professional Development -- buses will run 2 hours later.
• Middle School Boys Football- Beecher Start Time at 5:00pm
  
• Varsity Soccer: Frankel Jewish Academy-Away Start Time at 4:30pm
  

Thursday, Sept. 26: $2.00 Dress Down Day; Varsity Girls Volleyball: Morrice HS-Home Start Time at 5:00pm

Friday, Sept. 27: Varsity Boys Football : Genesee High-Away Start Time at 7:00pm

Sunday, Sept. 29: 3rd-5th grade Volleyball Starts

**Plan Ahead

Wednesday, Oct. 2: Fall Count Day

Oct. TBD: PSAT/NMSQT- Gr. 11

Wednesday, Oct. 9: Early Release, P/T Conf. 1:30-4p

Thursday, Oct. 10: Parent/Teacher Conference 4:30-7p

Friday, Oct. 11: *No School for Students, Staff PD / Fall MAP Testing Closes

Tuesday, Oct. 22: PSAT – Gr. 10

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Late Start, Staff PLC; buses will run 2 hours later.

Thursday, Oct. 24: NMSQT – Gr. 11

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CALENDAR ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please be sure to add our IAF school app and more information is about this below.

Updated as of 08-19-24

Shout out to Cordai Robinson for stepping up and maturing over the summer. He has a clear focus on what he wants and is taking the appropriate steps to achieve his goals. He is also encouraging others to do their best. Way to go Cordai! -Mrs. Read

Shout Out to Logan Johnson for being a leader and following SOAR daily! -Mrs. Gold

Shout Out to Roman Brown for always having a positive attitude! -Mrs. Gold

Shout Out to Brielle Green for being willing to help her classmates out when they need it. -Mrs. Gold

Shout Out to Winter Edward-Thames for being a leader and following SOAR daily! -Mrs. Gold

Shout Out to Jeremiah Caldwell: Thank you for having an amazing week. We appreciate you giving your best and we are so proud of you. -Ms. Alexander

Much appreciation to Malachi Bell and DeLisa Butler for recruiting students to attend the Youth Summit and to be a member of the PBIS Committee. - Mrs. Thomas

Thank you Mitchell McClain and Malachi Bell for your assistance with collecting dress down money, moving items and assisting with the PBIS store. - Mrs. Thomas

I am so excited for Lameyha Washington to be a member of the PBIS Committee. Thank you for being brave enough to share your voice and the voice of your classmates! - Mrs. Thomas

Dear International Academy of Flint Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA gives parents and students over the age of 18 (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to their children's education records.

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. A fee for copies may be charged.

Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): School officials with legitimate educational interest; other schools to which a student is transferring; specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; accrediting organizations; to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Under FERPA, schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance.

If you would like to learn more about FERPA, the name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20202.

Good Afternoon Middle School Parents,

Welcome to the 24/25 school year. Middle School is off to a strong start this year! Our children are making new friends and building relationships with their teachers. They are getting better at using the locks on their lockers, finding their way to their classrooms and arriving on time.

Please continue to support our students' efforts to do well in school. Make sure they get plenty of rest, have the materials they need for class and arrive in the morning on-time, ready to start the day.

If you have any concerns, please reach out to their teachers through email. It is the most efficient way to communicate with them. Once you reach out to a teacher, please give them 24 hours to respond.

We are looking forward to partnering with you this year to create an environment where our children are growing academically, emotionally and socially!

Respectfully,

Dr. Tamara D. Smeltzer

Dean of Academics - Middle School

Dear Parents,

As stated in the Student Handbook, cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited during the school day. To further remove the distraction of electronic devices IAF is moving to Yondr Pouches. (See Frequently Asked Questions on the reverse side) By signing this agreement, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge and agree to abide by the policy.

Daily Process

• The first day students arrive at school, they will be given a Pouch.

• Upon entering the building students will power off their devices.

• Students will place the device inside their assigned Pouch and close it.

• Students will store their Pouch in a locked locker or keep it on their person.

Failure to bring Yondr Pouch to school -Any student in grades 6-12 who arrives at school with an electronic device but NO Yondr Pouch will abide by the following:

• Students' device will be turned over to the Director of Student Services and Operations or her designee. No exceptions.

• The device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.

Lost/Damage/Destruction of the Pouch- The pouches are the property of IAF. Every student in grades 6-12 will be assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. Students are responsible for bringing their pouch to school everyday and keeping it in good condition.

• $10 replacement fee

• Loss of privilege to bring electronic devices.

• Suspension up to 10 days.

The Yondr Program utilizes a simple, secure pouch that stores a phone. Every student in grades 6th-12th grade will secure their phone in a personally assigned Yondr pouch when they arrive at school. Students will maintain possession of their phones and will not use them until their pouches are opened at the end of the school day. Students are required to bring their Yondr pouch to and from school each day and are responsible for their pouch at all times. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly at (810)600-5000. We did offer meetings for parents/guardians at our most recent Meet Your Teacher Day.

If there is an emergency and you would like to get in contact with your child, please reach out to the Main Office at (810) 600-5000.

In an effort to best serve your child, we appreciate your full support in adoption of the Yondr Program at our school.

Thank you,

Kendra Giles

Director of Student Services & Operations

1. First Offense: The device will be confiscated by the classroom teacher and returned at the end of the school day. The classroom teacher will contact parents, review electronic device policy with the student before returning the device.
2. Second Offense: The device will be confiscated and turned in to the Dean of Students and returned at the end of the school day. The Dean will contact parents and review electronic device policy with the student before returning the device.
3. Third Offense: The device will be confiscated and turned in to the Dean of Students. Parent(s) or Guardian(s) will be required to pick up the device. The student will be assigned a consequence up to out of school suspension.
4. Fourth Offense: The device will be confiscated and turned in to the Director of Student

Services and Operations.

Parent (s) or Guardian(s) will be required to pick up the device. The student will be assigned a consequence up to out of school suspension. Student’s electronic device privileges will be suspended for a minimum of 30 school days up to the remainder of the year. Students requiring a device before/after school will be required to check device(s) daily in the front office for a minimum of 30 school days up to the remainder of the school year.

Stay connected with all the latest updates for this school year by downloading our International Academy phone app today! #StayInformed #IAFCommunity

www.iafphoenix.org

High School Yearbook's are on sale until Friday, Sept. 6th

Originally $50 they are now 30% off.

$35.00 + tax.

Kristina A. Onica

College, Career, and Student Leadership Coordinator

Let's welcome the following staff from the Flint Center For Educational Excellence to IAF for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

• TBD: Community School Director (CSD)
• Kamaron Williams: Expanded Learning Coordinator
• Nyree Higgs: K-2 Success Coach
• Deneshia Smith: 3-5 Success Coach
• Aliyah Sims: 6-12 Success Coach

First practice of the flag football season, so much talent was out on that field today. Huge shout out to Coach Richards and Coach Malachi. 🐦‍🔥

Mark your calendars first game is September 21st.

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce Jamonya Williams and Qonshonae Williams as our New Varsity Girls Volleyball Coaches. Both Coaches come with a new energy and purpose for our young ladies to excel. The Athletic Department will appreciate their contributions to our Athletic program.

• Breakfast is Served at 7:35 am
• School Day Begins at 8:00 am
  
• New: School Day Ends at 3:15 pm
• Early Release Dismissal at 12:30 pm
• Late Start begins at 10:00 am & Breakfast starts at 9:30 am
  
• New: No Early Dismissal after 2:45pm

If you are coming into the office to request early dismissal, students will not be released after 2:45pm. 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.

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. McKinley in our records department at smckinley@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.

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 will be available for sale in the main office. Students who wish to purchase can do so from 7:35 - 8:00 am and 3:30 - 4:00 pm. Parents can visit the office at any time to purchase for their student(s).

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:

1. There is a 5 miles per hour speed limit at all times while on school property.
2. Park in designated parking spaces only.
3. While on school grounds, pedestrians always have the right of way.
4. Vehicle ignitions MUST be turned off, and the keys removed, while parked on school grounds.
5. Children may NOT be left unattended in a vehicle at any time or for any reason.
6. 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.
7. 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: Director of Student Services & Operations

• 810-600-5269 or email kgiles@iafphoenix.org
  

Mr. Crosby: Assistant Director of Student Services 6 to 12

• 810-600-5247 or email kcrosby@iafphoenix.org
  

Mr. Shakir: Assistant Director of Student Services K to 5

• 810-600-5253 or email dshakir@iafphoenix.org
  

Mrs. Southworth- Grades K-5

• 810-600-5240 or email nsouthworth@iafphoenix.org

Dr. Smeltzer- Grades 6-8

• 810-600-5239 or email tsmeltzer@iafphoenix.org

Ms. Vincent- Grades 9-12

• 810-600-5234 or email mvincent@iafphoenix.org

Ms. Alexander- Special Education Director

• 810-600-5233 or email salexander@iafphoenix.org
  

Mr. Brooks- Gr. K to 2

• 810-600-5212 kbrooks@iafphoenix.org

Mr. Warren-Gr. 3 to 5

• 810-600-5211 mwarren@iafphoenix.org
  

Ms. Givens- Gr. 6 to 8

• 810-600-5246 sgivens@iafphoenix.org

Mr. Kendall- Gr. 9 to 12

• 810-600-5281 jkendall@iafphoenix.org

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

Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am-3:45pm
• Wednesday - 7:30-11:30am
• Friday - 7:30am-2:30pm

Main Office Hours:

Mon-Fri, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Fax Number:

810-600-5300

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
Facebook: http://facebook.com/IAFphoenix