The Islamic Academy for Peace (Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام ) is a private Islamic elementary and middle school, with grades Daycare, PreK–8 in Methuen, Massachusetts. It had its beginnings in 2001, with a few teachers and a handful of students. Today, the school has grown to have a staff of teachers and over 150 students. The school plans to expand to include a high school.[citation needed].
| The Islamic Academy for Peace Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام | |
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| Address | |
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125 Oakland Avenue , , 01844 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Islam |
| Established | 2001 |
| Administrator | Ms. Anisa Jaffar Ali [citation needed] |
| Principal | Dr. Jamillah Sherriff [citation needed] |
| Faculty | 23 teachers[citation needed] |
| Grades | Daycare–8 |
| Enrollment | 157 (2015) |
| Average class size | 15 students[citation needed] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 (National school avg.: 16:1)[citation needed] |
| Schedule | 180 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days) |
| Hours in school day | 7 hours (MA School Afavg.: 6 hours)[citation needed] |
| Team name | TIA |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| Newspaper | The Future Light |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 100%[citation needed] |
| Website | theislamicacademy |
Each day, children pray the mid-day prayer at school. Salat-ul-Jumu'ah, or the Friday prayers, are attended by the upper-grade students at the Selimiye Camii Mosque, located within walking distance.
Background
editThe school was founded in 2001 by The school was founded by Shaban Catalbas, who has a granddaughter named Zehra Catalbas attending 7th grade. It is located at 125 Oakland Ave, Methuen, Massachusetts.
Ratings
editTIA has been rated by many school rating companies, such as Great Schools,[1] Education.com,[2] and Private School Review.[3]
Hajj Re-enactment Day, 2007
editThe Hajj Re-enactment Day of 2007 was covered by the local press, in a feature program, "Sounds of the Season".[4] An exclusive video can be found at the school's site.[5]
Jowdy World Knowledge Challenge
editTIA takes part in an annual world geography competition held at the Lawrence Public Library.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2007 | First[6] |
| 2008 | |
| 2009 | Second[7] |
| 2010 | Second[citation needed] |
| 2011 | Second[8] |
| 2012 | First[citation needed] |
| 2013 | First[citation needed] |
References
edit- ^ http://www.greatschools.org/massachusetts/methuen/3045-The-Islamic-Academy-For-Peace/>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/massachusetts/methuen/islamic-academy-for-peace/>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/31360>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1876413177/Sounds-of-the-Season/>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ http://www.theislamicacademy.com/IAP/articles/Managed/176_CLICK%20HERE%20TO%20START.html>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1876409031/Islamic-Academy-wins-Jowdy-World-Knowledge-Challenge>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x546149939/Lawrence-school-wins-geography-contest>, retrieved March 12, 2011
- ^ "St. Mary of the Assumption wins Jowdy Bee, again".