The document provides information about MIA History, including its founding in 1985 and accreditation process. It highlights MIA's focus on developing students' personal interests and potential through an outstanding faculty using creative teaching strategies. Statistics show MIA students perform well academically, achieving high ACT scores and enrolling in top universities with many receiving scholarships. The document then provides details on MIA's new graduation requirements, early graduation requirements, sample college requirements, and checklists for students in their freshman through senior years to help prepare for college.

2. MIA HISTORY
• Founded in 1985
• Approved by the Michigan State Board of Education
• Actively Seeking Accreditation
• Provides a learning community which encourages
students to develop their personal interests and inspires
them to reach their potential.
• Outstanding faculty make use of creative and effective
styles and strategies that capitalize on the different ways
that students learn, individually and collaboratively.

3. QUICK FACTS
MIA students perform proficiently in core academic subjects
MIA high school students consistently achieve high ACT scores, well above the
national average.
MIA graduates have enrolled in renowned universities, many receiving merit
scholarships.
Many MIA alumni are successful professionals with careers in medicine, law,
engineering, and education.
MIA students contribute many hours of communal service both in and out of
the Islamic community.

5. What colleges do MIA Alumni attend?
Country State College Number
The United States Michigan Eastern Michigan University 30
Michigan State University 1
Central Michigan University 1
SchoolCraft 2
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 10
University of Michigan- Dearborn 16
Washtenaw Community College 4
Wayne State 2
Georgia Emory 1
New York Columbia 1
California Zaytuna Institute 1
Ohio Youngstown 1
Toledo 1
Japan University of Tokyo 1
Jordan American University of Amman 1
South Africa Nelson Mandela Metropolitan 1

6. What degrees are they interested in?
Program of Study Number
Accounting/Business Administration 7
Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Physics/Nutrition 3
Dental/Medicine/Pharmacy 9
Computer Science/Engineering/Programming 6
Communication/ Journalism/English 3
Women Studies 1
Film & Psychology 1
Political Science/History, Economics, and 4
Communication
Psychology & Biology 1
Sociology 2
Early Childhood Education 1
Medical Assisting 1
Environmental Science 1

8. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
• Preparation for HS • Preparation for College
• Thinking about HS • Thinking about Careers
• Less Homework • Daily Homework
• Grades are practice • Grades = College
Entrance and
• “F” means tutoring Scholarships
• “F” means repeat the
course

9. WHAT IS A GPA?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average
Your grade point average represents the “average” of all the grades you
have earned.
A GPA is important because MANY scholarships are based on GRADES!
Our scale is:
• A and A+ 4.00
• A- 3.83
• B+ 3.50
• B and B- 3.21
• C+ 2.83
• C 2.66
• C- 2.00

10. NEW REQUIREMENTS
EFFECTIVE 2012-2013 FOR NINTH GRADE CLASS
Area of Study Credits
Arabic Language 4 credits
Islamic Studies 4 credits
Quran 4 credits
English Language Arts 4 credits
Senior Project 1 credit
Math
Required:
Algebra I – 1 credit 4 credits
Geometry- 1 credit
Algebra II- 1 credit
1 more credit: Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics or Business Math
Science
Required:
4 credits
Biology- 1 credit
Chemistry - 1 credit
2 more credits: Geo-Physical Science , Physics or AP Chemistry
Social Studies
Required
American (US) History/Geography – 1 credit
US Government .5 credit
3-4 credits*
Economics .5 credit
World History /World Geography – 1 credit
Also Offered:
Other: Sociology, AP Government
Physical Education /Health (.5 credit each) 1 credit
Computers/Art (.5 credit each) 1 credit
Total # of Credits 23 to 27 Credits
Additional Requirement: Community Service
200 Hours Total
100 Muslim Hours and 100 Non-Muslim Hours

12. IS EARLY GRADUATION THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?
1) Maturity:
 Are you self-motivated?
 Are you able to complete assignments on time?
 Do you have good time management skills?
 Will you be able to handle peer pressure?
 Do you have a strong Muslim identity?
2) What is your GPA? (needs to be at least a 3.5)
3) What is your ACT score? (needs to be 25 or higher)
4) Have you talked with MIA guidance counselor?

13. IS EARLY GRADUATION THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?
1) Are you old enough? (16 is the preferred age!)
2) How do you plan to get the additional Math, Science and English
credits?
3) What college do you want to attend?
4) What is your intended major?
5) Are you applying to a specific school?
6) What are their requirements?

14. SAMPLE PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
FOR U OF M- ENGINEERING
• 4 years of Math
• Algebra I, II, Geometry and Calculus
• 4 years of Science
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics and AP or College Level
• ACT Score of 28 or above in Math and Science
• GPA of 3.9 or above

15. REQUIREMENTS FOR EARLY GRADUATION
Area of Study Credits
Arabic Language 3 credits
Islamic Studies 3 credits
Quran 3 credits
English Language Arts 4 credits
Senior Project 1 credit
Math
Required:
Algebra I – 1 credit 4 credits
Geometry- 1 credit
Algebra II- 1 credit
1 more credit: Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics or Business Math
Science
Required:
4 credits
Biology- 1 credit
Chemistry - 1 credit
2 more credits: Geo-Physical Science , Physics or AP Chemistry
Social Studies
Required
American (US) History/Geography – 1 credit
US Government .5 credit
3-4 credits*
Economics .5 credit
World History /World Geography – 1 credit
Also Offered:
Other: Sociology, AP Government
Physical Education /Health (.5 credit each) 1 credit
Computers/Art (.5 credit each) 1 credit
Total # of Credits 23 to 27 Credits
Additional Requirement: Community Service
200 Hours Total
100 Muslim Hours and 100 Non-Muslim Hours

18. FRESHMAN CHECKLIST
1. Understand what a GPA is!
2. Work Hard and Study Smarter
3. Maintain a Positive Attitude
4. Take an ACT Prep Class
5. Learn Time Management Strategies and Study Skills
6. Get involved– Community Service

19. SOPHOMORE CHECKLIST
1. Become a Professional Student
2. Take an ACT Test in the Spring (Practice!)
3. Explore Career Fields
4. Add to your resume (Community Service!)

20. JUNIOR CHECKLIST
1. Register for Fall ACT test (“Real Thing”)
2. Talk to your Counselor
3. Add to your resume (Community Service !)
4. Explore Colleges (create a list of 10 schools)
5. Ask for Recommendation Letters for College
 Make sure you give each person a copy of your resume so your
recommendation letter will be stellar!

21. SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR
1. Finalize your Senior Topic
2. Write your College Entrance Essays
 Ask a teacher or family member to edit and give
feedback
3. Send reminders for your recommendation letters
4. Research Scholarships and Financial Aid: Local Libraries
and Colleges offer these services!

22. SENIOR YEAR - FALL
1. PREPARE A MASTER CALENDAR
 Dates to include: College Registration Deadlines, Scholarship
Deadlines, FAFSA (Financial Aid) Deadlines, AP Exams, Mid-
Term and Final Exams
2. Edit your College Entrance Essays
 Ask a teacher or family member to edit and give feedback
3. Apply to three colleges before November
 Remember to check APPLICATION DEADLINES!!!
4. Send reminders for your recommendation letters

23. SENIOR YEAR - WINTER
Financial Aid:
 FAFSA- apply for PIN
 Remind parents to complete their taxes in December
or January
 Most colleges prefer FAFSA information to be sent
no later than February 1!