MISSION

The mission of the AIA Weekend Islamic School is to provide excellent Islamic education to the children. It is our goal to conduct such educational and social activities that children would love to come to the School. They will not just get the Islamic education at the school but will also have social and sports activities and a chance to make friendship with Muslim children. They will be exposed to Islamic environment which will help them to maintain their Muslim identity.

SCHOOL INTRODUCTION

The School has a very competent group of teachers who spend several hours to prepare lesson plans, assignments, tests, etc. It also has a dedicated group of volunteers to help children in carrying out social and sports activities.

The School is open to children 5 to 18 years old. The school year starts in mid-September and ends in the third week of May. The classes are held on Sundays from 11:00 am to 1:50 pm (Salat-ul-Dhuhr at 1:40pm). There is an optional “Quran Reading” class before school hours for those students who need extra help to improve reading Quran with proper Tajweed. It is held in a group setting but individual attention is also given to students starting with the Arabic alphabet, joining letters together and all the way up to learning Tajweed rules.

Lunch is provided by the School. The School has a volunteer group of dedicated lunch moms who serve lunch to the children and staff members and keep the area clean. Dhuhr prayers are held at 1:40 pm and all the students are required to attend the prayers.

Included in the curriculum is a requirement that all students by the age of 9 years know how to perform daily Salah (prayers), besides learning all aspects of a Muslim’s beliefs and practices. Also included is exposure for the older students to Community Service projects and Interfaith interactions to prepare the students as they eventually transition into college life and beyond.

The School’s mission, goals and objectives is to strengthen Muslim identity of our students, most of whom attend public schools. The School seeks to nurture, educate and provide a safe learning place for its students so that:

They feel the confidence within themselves to live as Muslims and God-conscious citizens of the United States who contribute and engage fully in society with excellent morals, manners and character.

They also become ambassadors and good examples of the beautiful religion of Islam to their fellow-citizens, both in words and in deeds, insha-Allah (God-willing).

SCHOOL SETUP AND ACTIVITIES

• Registration July & August
• First Day of School: One week after Labor Day
• Last Day of School: One week before Memorial Day
• Optional Early Hour Quran Tajweed Class: 10:30am – 11am
• First Period: 11am – 12:00pm
• Lunch / Recess: 12pm – 12:30pm
• Second Period: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Dhuhr Prayer in Jama’ah: 1:40pm
• Pick-up Time: 1:50pm
• Every student attends a Quran/Arabic class and an Islamic Studies Class
• Special Events:
  • Student-Parent Assembly Day (first day of school)
  • Back-to-School Fun Day – outdoor Fair
  • Emergency Preparedness Drills
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • 6-week after school Surah Club
  • 2-week Quran Recitation Competition
  • Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
  • Quiz Competition Day
  • Guest Speakers for Senior Students
  • End-of-Schoolyear Field Trip
  • Twice-a-year exams and Report Cards
  • Graduation Day

To contact School Principal, send email to: school@aiamasjid.org
Click here to download AIA School Student Handbook 2021-2022
Click here to download AIA School Calendar 2021-2022