ACADEMICS

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• Provide a learning environment that will help children develop intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and state of development.
• Include education of health, nutrition, and social and emotional well being into a daily program of varied activities.
• Enhance children’s feelings of self-worth and appreciation of their own and other’s ethnicity, cultures, and languages.
• Develop a social competence by providing opportunities for children to make decisions and solve problems during their school day.
• Provide enriching Religious Studies, Quran, and Arabic programs in addition to the English, Math, and Science program.
• Ease the transition of children into primary grades by providing appropriate early childhood experiences.

In the English, Math, and Science classes, students participate in circle time where they sing songs, read books, recognize the letter and number of the week, and engage in fun-filled activities based on the theme of the week. The activities provide hands-on experiences in the areas of sensory development, language, math, science, geography and art.

In the Religious Studies class, students listen to short stories of the Prophets and the Sahabah and engage in fun activities that reinforce Islamic concepts. In Arabic class, students participate in activities that motivate them to learn the Arabic letters and their sounds, vocabulary words, and numbers. In Quran class, students memorize some Surahs and simple dua’as.

The PreK program includes indoor/outdoor play and naptime.

Reading and writing are critical components of our everyday lives. AlGhazaly School is committed to reaching each and every student and his unique learning style through our Language Arts curriculum.

The Scott Foresman Reading program has been implemented in grades 1-5. It is a comprehensive program that incorporates and meets the Common Core standards through reading and writing instruction. Teachers teach through whole group, small group, or individual instruction. Instruction is varied and differentiated to meet the needs of the learners. The Scott Foresman program coupled with strong teacher instruction will help us to reach all of our students. At AlGhazaly School, we are committed to reaching each student and maximizing his or her potential. The Goal is to create independent readers and writers who can thrive and survive in our fast paced, ever-changing society.

The Journeys program has been implemented in Kindergarten. It is a comprehensive program that incorporates and meets the Common Core standards through reading and writing instruction. Journeys also has a technology piece which provides online materials and student access.

Welcome to Everyday Mathematics. It is a part of AlGhazaly School’s Mathematics curriculum developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. Everyday mathematics, which is a research-based program, offers children a broad background in mathematics by implementing a problem-solving approach based on everyday situations, frequent practice of basic skills, an instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly, and a curriculum that explores mathematical content beyond basic arithmetic.

Our Kindergarten class has transitioned to the new Envision Mathematics program. The Envision math program combines problem-based learning and visual learning to deepen students’ conceptual understanding. Envision lessons start with Problem-Based Learning (PBL), where students must think critically about a real-world math problem, evaluate options, collaborate, and present solutions. This is followed by Visual Learning to solidify the underlying math concepts.

 Comprehensive science program that focuses on student-centered learning. The curriculum develops strong reasoning skills and critical thinking strategies. Students are encouraged to work like scientist and engineers, engage in explorations, evidence-based arguments. Formulate claims, using data and coming up with creative solutions 

 Make a better world, a world of respect and equality. Social studies embraces democratic values, community, and cultural diversity. Develop a deep understanding of civic issues Rules and Laws Who Are Our Leaders? Good Citizens, Land and Water, Globes and Maps, what is Culture? Everyday life, past and present. Connected communities, and global conversation.