Admission
Assalamo aliekom Parents:

Thank you for your interest in our Islamic Academy.

We currently have a staff of fourteen qualified teachers and teaching assistants. For the academic subjects, we are following the curriculum of the Parkland School District, one of the top districts in the Lehigh Valley area. For Islamic and Arabic Studies, we are using some of the best materials available. Both curricula were carefully selected to provide our students with the best possible academic and religious education. Parent involvement in the education process is highly encouraged through regular progress reports, conferences, PTO meetings, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

On our site you will find the student registration forms for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please fill out the forms completely and return to the Academy as soon as possible. Early enrollment will help us to plan how the students will be grouped, how many teachers will be needed, and how many books and other materials need to be ordered. It will also ensure your child’s enrollment in the school since registration will be on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED basis.


If you would like more information about the Academy, please contact Br. Eihab Sewidan, Principal, at 610-799-6223 to schedule an appointment for your visiting the Academy.

Click here to download application form.

Respectfully yours,


Dr. Ismail Kashkoush

General Director



  • MALV Islamic Academy
  • is now
  • Manarah Islamic Academy

 

Manarah is the foundation upon which we hope to build a living Islamic community that adheres to the Qur'an and Sunnah. Faith, knowledge and good deeds are the keys to our children's success. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, and emotional needs.

Our Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements

 

Part Time Program (New)

 

2010/2011 School Year

Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten Only

8:00 am - Noon

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Administration Office is Open

Every Friday

between 12:00 - 2:00

 

What is On?

- On the occasion of the "Flag Day" on June 14th, The Honorable Ed Pawlowski, Mayor of Allentown will be visiting the school on Wednesday, June 16th to read to our students "The Flag Maker" by Susan Campbell  Bartoletti

 

- Spirit Week June 7 - June 11

 

Manarah was honored to receive our public figures to read to our children on June 10, 2010

You are invited to Manarah Academy Spirit Week "Reading Day" on Thursday June 10th. We have contacted a few public figures to read to our children in Manarah Islamic Academy and they have accepted our invitation and will be coming to read. Everyone will read for 20 minutes to a different class of our school.

 Time Slot

Grade

Reader

Vocation

9:00 - 9:20

3rd & 4th

Joseph F. Brennan

PA House of Representatives

9:25 - 9:45

KG 1

Paul Davis

Whitehall Comm. Srvc Officer

9:50 - 10:10

1st

Paul Davis

Whitehall Comm. Srvc. Officer

10:15 - 10:35

Pre-K1

Robert B. Benner

Chief of Whitehall Fire Department

10:40 - 11:00

KG 2

Don & Mike

Fire Fighting Deartment

11:05- 11:25

2nd

Jennifer Mann

PA House of Representative

11:30 - 11:50

Pre-K2

Cindy Nabavian

MALV Board of Trustees Member

 
 
Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide an Islamic environment, enabling all students to achieve academic and Islamic excellence; empowering them to become self-directed life long learners.

 

Our Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a pioneering and nationally recognized school that strives to prepare Competent Islamic leaders, scientists, and professionals.

 

Our Belief Statement

-  MALVIA is the foundation upon which we hope to build a living Islamic community that adheres to the Qur'an and Sunnah

-  Faith, knowledge and good deeds are the keys to our children's success.

-  Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, and emotional needs.

-  Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.

-  Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.

-  The school integrates Islamic Principles in the curriculum with emphasis on ideology, morality to instill proper behavior, and prepares them to be a Mo'min (practicing and believing Muslim)

-  A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.

-  The school provides an Islamic environment.

-  Student learning are the chief priority for the school.

-  The school's commitment to Islamic learning is necessary for students to become self-directed and face future challenges.

-  The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed and life long learners.

-  Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment.

-  Cultural diversity can increase students' understanding of different peoples and cultures.

-  Teachers, administrators, parents, students and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission and should be excellent role models.

 
Quotes from Parnets
  • * "The Strong sense of community and comfortable atmosphere. It feels like a “Family” here."

    * "Good teachers and their full interest in giving the best education. Islamic and traditional public education."

    * I like that the classroom is setup as any other classroom, I would find in public school."

    * "I feel that my child has learned more this year than I expected."
  • * "The Strong sense of community and comfortable atmosphere. It feels like a “Family” here."

    * "Good teachers and their full interest in giving the best education. Islamic and traditional public education."

    "I like that the classroom is setup as any other classroom, I would find in public school."

    * "I feel that my child has learned more this year than I expected."

    * "Each student is afforded the opportunity to develop intellectually to their fullest potential."

    * "To provide him with a quality learning environment, in which students, parents and teachers have common values."

    * "Overall education quality, highly experienced teachers who communicate well with students and parents."

    * "Provide him with both Islamic and Academic education in a safe and Islamic environment."

    * "Meets our expectations because our son is happy to attend, enjoys learning the curriculum and appreciates his faith."


    * "Each student is afforded the opportunity to develop intellectually to their fullest potential."

    * "To provide him with a quality learning environment, in which students, parents and teachers have common values."

    * "Overall education quality, highly experienced teachers who communicate well with students and parents."

    * "Provide him with both Islamic and Academic education in a safe and Islamic environment."

    * "Meets our expectations because our son is happy to attend, enjoys learning the curriculum and appreciates his faith."
 
Academics and Curriculum

Academics

Our academic curriculum is based on that designed for the Parkland School District. It adheres to Pennsylvania and national academic standards. A full description is available at the Parkland SD website.

 

Arabic

All of our students from pre-school up have daily Arabic classes with a qualified instructor. The classes are designed to be comfortable and productive for children from both Arabic-speaking and non-Arabic-speaking families. By third grade our students are, with the help of Allah, able to read and compose basic sentences.

 

Islamic Studies

The main objective of Manarah Islamic Academy is to raise a new generation of dedicated and educated Muslims. In every thing we do we strive to inculcate Islamic values and morals. All of the students have a daily Islamic studies class which includes memorization of the Holy Quran and lessons in all aspects of Islamic life. From the very beginning all of the students learn wudu, salat, and dua. From first grade onwards the students follow the "I Love Islam" series of Islamic textbooks.

 

Standardized Testing

MALVIA participates in all of the Pennsylvania standardized tests, including the PSSA, TerraNova, and others. Our students on average have scored above the 85th percentile.

 

Academic Support Services

MALVIA receives instructional support from the Lehigh-Carbon Instructional Unit. Reading and math specialists visit the school regularly to work with those students who need extra assistance.

 

 
Admission Requirements

Age Requirements

For admission to each grade level students must reach the following ages by December 31 of the year in which they enter Manarah Islamic Academy:

  • Pre-school: 3 years
  • Pre-Kindergarten: 4 years
  • Kindergarten: 5 years
  • Incoming first graders must turn 6 by December 31, or have completed kindergarten at another school, and pass our specially tailored academic admission test.
  • Incoming students who have completed first grade elsewhere will be placed on the basis of an academic evaluation.

 

Document Requirements

Parents must submit:

  • A completed application form.
  • Transcripts from all previous schools.
  • Original brith certificate.
  • Immunization form.
  • Physical examination form.
  • Dental examination form.

 

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for 2009-2010 is:

  • Pre-school and Pre-KG: $4500
  • KG and up: $4000

There is an additional $100 registration fee. The registration fee and a $500 deposit are required at the time of submitting an application. The tuition can be paid in monthly installments and is pro-rated for those who are admitted during the school year.

 
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