AMITY Online School

ALIPH Housing Rules & Policies
2024 Summer Youth Dawrah

At ALIPH housing, our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment that is most suitable for students to excel in their programs of study.  Thus, the following rules are in place for all housing residents.  As an ALIPH student, please remember that you are here to pursue an essential program of study that will benefit you and others, in sha’ Allah, and the expectation for you is that you will commit yourself to behave in accordance with the best of Islamic manners, as is suitable for a student of knowledge.

To maintain order, cleanliness, and the comfort of all students residing in the ALIPH housing, please abide by the following limitations on items that are permitted into each house. Storage space per student is limited, and any student who brings items in excess of what is stated below may be asked by the ALIPH administration to store them off campus.

Required Items (Not provided by housing):

Suggested Items:

** Students requiring specific medications or necessary medical devices (documented by a medical doctor) may bring what is need.

Please check each of the boxes and sign at the bottom.

General Housing Rules: *

• a. All students must pray all five prayers every day in Masjid Omar.

• b. Co-ed interactions and inappropriate personal relationships with marriageable persons of the opposite gender are against our policy, and are in violation of the standard of behavior expected from ALIPH students. No dating, texting, phone calls, or fraternizing are permitted, neither on nor off campus.

• c. Visitors are not permitted in ALIPH housing without written permission from the Administration. This includes fellow commuting classmates, even if it is for the purpose of studying. Students must notify the Administration in advance if family members will be visiting, and obtain written permission.

• d. Curfews shall be observed at all times and will be announced upon arrival for the program. It is prohibited to sleep outside of the housing, and students must stay in the housing from curfew time until Fajr the following day. Students desiring to leave outside the permitted times must receive explicit written permission from the Resident Assistant or Principal.

• e. Lights must be out at 11:00 P.M. Any studying after such time shall be without disturbing the sleeping residents.

• f. Beds are to be made by 7:00 A.M., daily.

• g. Personal cell phones and laptops/tablets should not be used to waste time on social media or entertainment. In order to keep social distractions to a minimum, there is no internet provided in ALIPH housing. The administration may prohibit the use of personal cell phones and laptops/tablets in the dorms if deemed necessary.

• h. Bedrooms are for sleeping and resting; therefore, students may not socially gather in bedrooms. Students are expected to be polite and respectful to fellow brothers and sisters.

• i. All food and beverages shall be stored and consumed in the kitchen and dining area only. No food or beverage is allowed to be consumed or stored in any bedroom.

• j. All plates, cups, utensils, and cooking equipment must be washed and put away after every use. The kitchen and dining room must also be cleaned after every use. Students will be responsible for and assigned light cleaning, set up, and organization duties of the kitchen and/or dining room.

• k. Students must maintain personal hygiene to prevent the spread of disease and disturbance of other students.

• l. In order to provide a comfortable living and learning environment, all housing students will be required to participate in the house cleaning schedule directed by the Resident Assistant.

• m. Residents understand that student housing is the property of the Muslims and it is to be treated following the permitted Islamic living practices. Excessive use of water and electricity (i.e., an amount exceeding what is necessary to use) is not permitted (religiously prohibited).

Procedure for Infractions of Housing-Specific Rules: *

• a. A verbal reminder will be given to the student upon the first infraction of the rules.

• b. A verbal warning will be given upon the second infraction. (In addition, and as appropriate to the student’s age, parents/guardians/sponsors will also be notified of the infractions.)

• c. Upon the third infraction, the student will be removed from ALIPH housing and will need to find alternate housing.

Prohibited Items: *

• a. No electronic devices are permitted except for one cell phone and one laptop or tablet.

• b. No electronic equipment is permitted (e.g., fans, hot plates, coffee makers, etc.)

Additional Notes: *

• a. Washers and dryers are provided for housing residents. Refer to the Resident Assistant for washing times and schedules.

• b. All personal items must be removed by all students at the end of the summer program. All belongings left behind will be disposed of by the administration by the permission of the student, and any charges for disposing of them will be charged to the student or parent.

• c. At the end of the program, students must follow checkout rules as directed by the Resident Assistant.

Emergency Contacts: *

• In case of severe emergencies, please call 911. Otherwise, all urgent matters and questions shall be directed to Shaykh Saif ElHajj for the males, and Sister Iman Nachef for the females. Contact information will be provided on the first day of the program.

• I understand ALIPH may change/add any rule at any time during the program. (Students will be notified of any changes.)

• I affirm that I have read and understood the above mentioned ALIPH Housing Rules and have downloaded a copy for my reference (see above). I further agree to adhere to them and any updates to them, and I understand that failure to abide by these rules subjects me to disciplinary measures, including but not limited to dismissal from the program.

• I hereby consent to ALIPH administration disposing of all of my personal belongings that I leave behind in the housing after the 2024 summer program, and understand that my account will be charged for all costs associated with their disposal.

Student Age (Gregorian Calendar) *

Student Full Name *

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