Academies at Roxborough High School
| Ramadan Plan | |
|---|---|
| Expectations | All students who celebrate Ramadan will be called to pray in the IMC over the loudspeaker. Students who have previously reserved another space in the school may also move toward those spaces when the announcement is called. |
| Monday, March 3rd, 2025 will have the first prayer at 12:13 p.m., so students will be called down at the end of 5th period. The prayer times change as Ramadan continues, so be aware of the time changes. Students MUST CHECK IN with their teachers before they proceed to the prayer space. They must have a blue pass to provide teachers upon their return. | |
| Students may use the gender-neutral bathroom on the first floor or any bathroom to conduct required preparation for prayer. | |
| Students will be dismissed back to their classes after prayer. Teachers will ensure that any work missed during prayer can be made up in a reasonable time | |
| ACTION STEPS | Social Studies teachers and advisors can utilize this document to review Ramadan with their students. |
| Use this document to present to students as an additional resource. | |
| School climate will closely monitor hallways during transition and during prayer. | |
| School day porters will ensure that IMC and all other designated prayer spaces are kept clean and orderly. | |
| QUESTIONS? | Ms. Karjadi, a practicing Muslim classroom teacher, has offered to be present during prayer. Ms. Sheila, a climate specialist, will also support. If any students or families have specific questions, they can reach out to her at rkarjadi@philasd.org |
| If you have specific logistical questions, please contact Assistant Principal Saavedra at jsaavedra@philasd.org. |
Principal Smalley’s Welcome Message
Dear Academies at Roxborough High School Families:
It is almost time to start a new school year! My entire team and I are excited and ready to safely welcome all of our students back to school starting Monday, August 26th – the first day of school.
All summer, we have been preparing for an incredible new school year. We are adding both physical and academic processes and tools to continue to protect everyone’s health and wellbeing in our school.
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Gratefully,
Kristin Williams Smalley
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