Parent - Teacher - Community Association (PTCA)

The ISC-M encourages parents to become a member of PTCA for the purposes of assisting the school in providing a safe, secure and enjoyable Islamic environment for children.
The rationale for parent participation at ISC-M is simple: A child’s initial learning experiences take place at home, with parents as first instructors. As the child grows and develops, other people, institutions and resources begin to play an important role in their education. Parents may begin to feel they are losing contact with their child, and this feeling can become very acute when the child enters school. ISC-M, therefore, encourages parents to participate and get involved in the school.
Since both the school and the parents share concerns for the welfare of the child, it is logical that they should develop a cooperative partnership—PTCA.

Objectives
At ISC-M, the objectives of the PTCA are as follows:
1) Support the effort of the school in educating our children
2) Assist in informing the community about the school
3) Develop and implement fundraising activities
4) Encourage the participation of the community in school activities
5) Assist the school in providing the best Islamic environment for the children.

Activities
PTCA develops, implements and participates in a number of school related activities. These activities include, but not limited to, assisting in field trips, receptions, and curriculum nights, welcome fair, fundraising projects, newsletters, etc.
PTCA is not part of the school administration; therefore, it does not interfere in the daily administration of the school or instructional activities. Any concerns issues, and/or problems should be channeled in the appropriate way. ISC-M and PTCA are partners in the education of the children.

PTCA Administration Structure
For effective management and accountability, the ISC-M PTCA has designated officers.