New Horizons Academy

Our Early Childhood Students receive opportunity for the developmentally appropriate activities to prepare them for reading, math, and science. Language activities are integrated throughout all academic and play activities. AlRazi Academy has partnered with the United Way Early Childhood Resource Team. The Early Childhood Quality Improvement Project goal is to help programs achieve a level of quality that supports the development of all children and puts them on track with their peers when entering kindergarten. The support team consists of a coordinator, center consultants, literacy consultant, mental health consultants, and child care nurse consultants. The elementary school curriculum follows the State of Iowa framework and uses state adopted textbooks. It provides young learners with a solid educational foundation in the language arts (reading, creative writing, handwriting, English grammar), mathematics, science, and social studies. Students at ARA receive additional benefits in their education from the school. ARA students enjoy an enriched and integrated value-based Islamic curriculum which teaches the language of the Qur'an (Arabic), and the practical values and etiquette of our faith. There is a specific instruction time for Arabic/Qur'an and Islamic Studies. We also have arts & crafts, painting, physical Activities and computer. Our elementary and middle grade students take the Iowa Assessment Test in the addition to the reading and math test every trimester by Des Moines school districts Liaison. Alhamdolellah most of Our students rate 1 to 2 years ahead of the national norm. What oversight we get from the state, including help from the AEA? Our school adheres to all required safety regulations and facility rules setup by the state that applies to any educational institutions in Iowa state. Our school is not an accredited school which leaves a small window for resources that we can get from the school districts therefore we strive to provide all the resources we need to be on the same track with West Des Moines Schools curriculum resources and mapping. We get more visits and support from Des Moines Schools district and Heartland AEA is a wonderful resource we reach up to help us throughout the year and connect us with individuals to help. Enrichment: