An-Noor Islamic School Classes

AIS Classes

Curriculum

The educational program of AIS follows the curriculum set be the State of KS and uses high quality text books. This basic program is expanded and enriched at every level enriching the student with exceptional learning opportunities. Arabic and Islam are major academic subjects and are presented in sequential manner beginning in Preschool up through all grade levels. Primary focus on all levels will be building English and Arabic vocabulary. All grade levels will emphasize the cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development of the child. Alhamdulillah, we have acquired computers and have added them to our curriculum in all classes.

PRESCHOOL

This program is aimed at the 4 year old child. It will introduce the child to social skills necessary to settle down and ge along with other children in a classroom environment. Some of the learning areas the children will be participating in are: Life Skills, Exploration, Self Expression, Creativity, Language and Religion. The skills to be introduced by these areas will be: Reading, Mathematics, Science, Large and Small Motor Skills, Imagination, Arabic and English Language, Qur'an Memorization, Dua and Islamic Practice. It emphasizes structured play which, Insha Allah, will socialize the child for a school atmosphere in the years to come. It also emphasizes the cognitive, social, physical and emotional development of the child.

NOTE:
Preschoolers will be 4 years old only. All 3 1/2 years and under will be on a waiting list and will be admitted starting with the eldest child, if 4 years olds do not complete the class.
**Cut off age for the preschool must be 4 years old by August 31st.**

KINDERGARTEN

This program is aimed at meeting the needs of the 5 years old child. The learning activities lay the foundation needed for success in the more academic atmosphere of first grade. Daily Lessons, Islamic Practice, and Classical Arabic, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Language Skills in both Arabic and English, Physical Education and Handwriting.

NOTE:
Admittance to Kindergarten REQUIRES that the child be 5 years old by August 31st of that school year.

GRADE 1 - GRADE 6

A basic and enriched academic curriculum is provided that fosters a love for learning and enables the child to expand his/her horizons as far as possible. The Curriculum meets and surpasses that which is required by the State of Kansas. (Please see the immediate teacher for an outline of their subjects taught). Daily instruction in Islamic teachings and practices, Tajweed and Memorization, reading and Writing Classical Arabic are core subjects in the grade. Homework in all subjects is an integral part of the curriculum.