Creating Future Leaders

Manarah Islamic Academy

Our curriculum reflects:

  • Pennsylvania and National Academic Standards
  • Differentiated Instructional Practices
  • Research-Based Instructional Practices
  • Technology Integration and Application
  • Student Engagement / Real and Relevant Learning
  • Integration of Teaching in the Content Areas
  • An Understanding About Who Our Students Are And How We Can Help Each One of Them Fulfill Their Individual Potential

Manarah’s academic program is grounded in Islamic context. A focus on learning, practicing and applying Islamic values along with developing academic skills that exceed what is required by the Pennsylvania core standards, is the trademark of our program.

Regular student’s work include quizzes, tests, assignments, projects (group or individual), presentations, etc.

The implementation of the mentioned methods will develop lifelong skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and utilization of abstract ideas that will help Manarah students become responsible and contributing members of the community and society.

Manarah Islamic Academy strives to provide an excellent educational program for all students. The Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Department supplies the leadership necessary to forward this strong instructional program. This department works closely with all teachers and administrators in the district creating a positive learning experience for our students.

Extracurricular/Integrated Subjects

  • Physical Education/Health
  • Art
  • Library Skills
  • Technology

Elementary : Grades Pre-K-5

Core Subjects Include

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Arabic/Islamic Studies

Middle School: Grades 5-7

Core Subjects Include

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Arabic/Islamic Studies

Extracurricular/Integrated Subjects

  • Physical Education/Health
  • Art
  • Library Skills
  • Technology

Elementary

  • English Language Arts

    HHM Journey and Journeys Guided Reading (HMH -Houghton Mifflin)

  • Math

    Go Math (HMH -Houghton Mifflin)

  • Science

    Science Fusion (HMH- Houghton Mifflin) and

  • Social Studies

    (HMH- Houghton Mifflin) kids discovery magazines

Middle School

  • English Language Arts

    Collections (HMH -Houghton Mifflin)

  • Math

    Go Math (HMH -Houghton Mifflin)

  • Science

    Science Fusion-Hybrid (HMH- Houghton Mifflin) and

  • Social Studies

    HMH Social Studies-Ancient Civilization, United States History and World Geography (HMH-Houghton Mifflin)

Curriculum Resources

Pre-K: National and PA Sate Early Childhood Learning Standards aligned; Learning A-Z is the foundation of the reading program; an array of Pre-K level supplemental items to meet programming needs in other academic areas; Play Based Learning; Hands on Inquiry Based Learning

Kindergarten – 7th Grade: Curriculum is aligned to the Pennsylvania State Core Academic Standards in all core content areas. The following are the curricular resources used for the core subject areas:

Here at Manarah Islamic Academy, we recognize the importance of a quality early childhood experience for all children with emphasis around partnering with families.