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The past few years have seen a shift in the collective thinking regarding Islamic Weekend Schools as these programs produce graduates who for the most part fall short of their parents’ and teachers’ expectations. The setup of these programs makes achieving success very challenging. Sunday morning programs cut into on children’s days off, instruction is only once a week, quality, consistency and accountability are difficult to achieve through volunteers, among other things. As a parent, you probably can relate to this…
At ILM Academy, we believe a more effective paradigm is needed if we are to succeed in inculcating the values, principles and concepts we hold dear into our young ones. Enrolling your child in an effective full-time Islamic School program is ideal, in our opinion. However, we realize that this may not be possible for all parents due a variety of reasons. Therefore, we feel it is our duty to provide alternate, creative learning experiences for the children in our community. Since we firmly believe it is every Muslim child’s right to learn about Islam, ILM Academy is striving to fulfill that right by offering such innovative and effective educational programs. Starting November 19th, 2008, ILM Academy opened its doors to Muslim students enrolled at public elementary schools through the launch of our After School Program.
Highlights
- Aim for Excellence by continuous improvement
- Utilize a structured approach for instruction:
- Course-style format with well defined learning objectives
- Classes lasting for a set period of time – a few months.
- Periodic review and testing to ensure material is being internalized by students.
- Skills based student placement – Assess and place students in classes appropriate to their skill level, not their age.
- Focus on Quality
- Use trained, well-prepared instructors and staff.
- Manage oversight on curriculum and staff through a program administrator.
- Maintain a low student: teacher ratio for effective learning
- Use technology as a tool – where appropriate to make learning effective and enjoyable
- Communicate well with stakeholders – Maintain open channels of communication with parents and students at all times; Keep parents informed and aware of student progress
- Institute a culture of accountability– Be accountable to parents. In return expect seriousness, attentiveness and discipline from students
- Involve stakeholders for success – Work hand-in-hand with parents and interested community members in improving the program.
Program Details
- Classes meet Monday to Thursday from 3:45pm onwards.
- Courses last approximately 3 months each in a university quarter style schedule.
- Three regular quarters are offered (Fall, Winter, Spring). A special Summer Quarter may also be offered based on community needs.
- Classes are 1 hour each offered on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Please review the course catalog and current course schedule for more information.
- Each student is assessed and placed prior to start of class.
- Exam at the end of the quarter.
Future Plans
Preparation is currently underway to expand the After School course offering in scope to cover co-curricular and extra-curricular classes and activities, in addition to the current Islamic and academic enrichment. Furthermore, we would also like to offer courses of interest for parents, especially mothers, at the same time as their children’s classes. If you are interested in contributing your time and skills towards the noble effort of enriching the lives of our young generation, please contact us.
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