The Islamic Academy
| The Islamic Academy for Peace Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام | |
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| Address | |
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125 Oakland Avenue Methuen, Massachusetts, (Essex County), 01844  United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°WCoordinates: 42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Islam |
| Established | 2001 |
| Principal | Dr. Salaheddin Momani |
| Grades | Daycare–8 |
| Enrollment | 157 (2015) |
| Average class size | 15 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 (National school avg.: 16:1) |
| Team name | TIA |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| Newspaper | The Future Light |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 100% |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days) |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 180 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days) |
| Website | http://www.theislamicacademy.com |
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.
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
The school was founded in 2001. It is located at 125 Oakland Ave, Methuen, Massachusetts.
Ratings
TIA 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
The 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
TIA takes part in an annual world geography competition held at the Lawrence Public Library. We placed first last year and this year.
| Year | Rank |
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| 2007 | First[6] |
| 2008 | |
| 2009 | Second[7] |
| 2010 | Second |
| 2011 | Second[8] |
| 2012 | First |
| 2013 | First |
References
- ↑ <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
- ↑ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x419262497/St-Mary-of-the-Assumption-wins-Jowdy-Bee-again