The Islamic Academy
Encyclopedia
The Islamic Academy for Peace (Arabic
: الأكاديمية الإسلامية) is a private
Islam
ic elementary
and middle school
, with grades PreK
–8
in Methuen, Massachusetts
. It had its humble beginnings in 2001, with a few teachers and a handful of students. Today, the school has grown to have a large staff of experienced teachers and over 150 students, alhamdulillah.
It has the five daily prayers at the school. Salat-ul-Jumu'ah, or the Friday prayers, are attended by the students at the Selimiye Camii Mosque, located just a thirty second walk away from the school.
(June 2007) The Islamic Academy for Peace will continue to operate out of the former Oakland Avenue School building in Methuen for at least 10 more years.
Mayor William Manzi and the trustees of the Oakland Avenue School Trust signed an agreement with the school this month.
The city stopped using the Oakland Avenue School around 1990, and the Islamic group began renting the space in 2001.
The school serves students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade and is close to the Islamic community's mosque.
Re-enactment Day, Social Studies Projects Day, Orator's Day, Language Arts Projects Day, and many more.
An exclusive video can be found at the school's site.
(PTO). The results for the competitions can be found at the below, at the TIA PTO's site (in the external links section).
Arabic alphabet
The Arabic alphabet or Arabic abjad is the Arabic script as it is codified for writing the Arabic language. It is written from right to left, in a cursive style, and includes 28 letters. Because letters usually stand for consonants, it is classified as an abjad.-Consonants:The Arabic alphabet has...
: الأكاديمية الإسلامية) is a private
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
ic elementary
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
and middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
, with grades PreK
Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten refers to the first formal academic classroom-based learning environment that a child customarily attends in the United States. It begins between the ages of 3-5 depending on the length of the program...
–8
Eighth grade
Eighth grade is a year of education in the United States, Canada, Australia and other nations. Students are usually 13 - 14 years old. The eighth grade is typically the final grade before high school, and the ninth grade of public and private education, following kindergarten and subsequent grades...
in Methuen, Massachusetts
Methuen, Massachusetts
Methuen is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 43,789 at the 2000 census.-History:Methuen was first settled in 1642 and was officially incorporated in 1726; it is named for the British diplomat Sir Paul Methuen. Methuen was originally part of Haverhill,...
. It had its humble beginnings in 2001, with a few teachers and a handful of students. Today, the school has grown to have a large staff of experienced teachers and over 150 students, alhamdulillah.
It has the five daily prayers at the school. Salat-ul-Jumu'ah, or the Friday prayers, are attended by the students at the Selimiye Camii Mosque, located just a thirty second walk away from the school.
Mission
The Islamic Academy for Peace seeks to provide a foundation of academic excellence and Islamic values that enables young Muslims to become Righteous Leaders for the community.Recent Events
In 2011, the school celebrated its 10th anniversary.(June 2007) The Islamic Academy for Peace will continue to operate out of the former Oakland Avenue School building in Methuen for at least 10 more years.
Mayor William Manzi and the trustees of the Oakland Avenue School Trust signed an agreement with the school this month.
The city stopped using the Oakland Avenue School around 1990, and the Islamic group began renting the space in 2001.
The school serves students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade and is close to the Islamic community's mosque.
Ratings
The Academy has been rated by many school rating companies, such as Great Schools, Education.com, and Private School Review.Past Events
The Islamic Academy has several events each year, such as Science Projects Day, Islamic Studies Projects Day, HajjHajj
The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so...
Re-enactment Day, Social Studies Projects Day, Orator's Day, Language Arts Projects Day, and many more.
Hajj Re-enactment Day, 2007
The Hajj Re-enactment Day of 2007 was covered by the local press, in a feature program, "Sounds of the Season".An exclusive video can be found at the school's site.
Qur'an Competitions
The Qur'an Competitions at the Academy are organized by the Parent Teacher OrganizationParent Teacher Organization
A Parent Teacher Organization is a formal organization that consists of parents, teachers and school staff. The organization's goals may vary from organization to organization, but essentially the goals include volunteerism of parents, encouragement of teachers and students, community...
(PTO). The results for the competitions can be found at the below, at the TIA PTO's site (in the external links section).
Jowdy World Knowledge Challenge
The Academy takes part in an annual world geography competition held at the Lawrence Public Library. It has almost always made it to the final round.| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1st |
| 2008 | |
| 2009 | 2nd |
| 2010 | 2nd |
| 2011 | 2nd |