Elementary Department

 

Our elementary division provides a structured, yet nurturing and supportive environment where children flourish. While a challenging, stimulating, academic curriculum is crucial to the success of our children, careful attention is also given to their social and emotional development.

 

By providing a caring and supportive classroom environment, the students are encouraged to develop independence, a respect for others and a sense of responsibility for themselves. By working both independently and in cooperative groups, our boys and girls develop life-long learning skills.

 

The curriculum emphasizes traditional disciplines, including English language arts (e.g. English usage, writing, etc.), Arabic, Islamic studies, math, social studies, science, art, music, computers, and physical education. Character education is integrated into the general curriculum.

 

Children, through a variety of teaching strategies, learn to explore their world and develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Students are encouraged to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is our goal to maximize each child's potential and to prepare them for their role in an ever-changing global community.

 

As the students progress from the lower elementary grades to the intermediate grades (3-6), they continue to meet the challenges of a stimulating and expansive curriculum. They are provided with an understanding of the world in which they live and with the tools for future success. The concepts introduced in the primary grades are further developed and new concepts and skills are introduced. New ideas are explored and creative solutions to problems are encouraged.

Children learn appropriate work habits and become independent and responsible students.