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The Islamic Academy

Coordinates: 42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°W / 42.72000; -71.19250
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The Islamic Academy for Peace
Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام
Address
Map
125 Oakland Avenue

, ,
01844

United States
Coordinates42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°W / 42.72000; -71.19250
Information
TypePrivate
Religious affiliation(s)Islam
Established2001
AdministratorMs. Anisa Jaffar Ali [citation needed]
PrincipalDr. Jamillah Sherriff [citation needed]
Faculty23 teachers[citation needed]
GradesDaycare8
Enrollment157 (2015)
Average class size15 students[citation needed]
Student to teacher ratio10:1 (National school avg.: 16:1)[citation needed]
Schedule180 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days)
Hours in school day7 hours (MA School Afavg.: 6 hours)[citation needed]
Team nameTIA
AccreditationNEASC
NewspaperThe Future Light
% Faculty with Advance Degree100%[citation needed]
Websitetheislamicacademy.com

The Islamic Academy for Peace (Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام ) is a private Islamic elementary and middle school, with grades Daycare, PreK8 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.[citation needed].

A Classroom

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

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The school was founded in 2001 by The school was founded by Shaban Catalbas, who has a granddaughter named Zehra Catalbas attending 7th grade. It is located at 125 Oakland Ave, Methuen, Massachusetts.

Ratings

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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

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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

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TIA takes part in an annual world geography competition held at the Lawrence Public Library.

Year Rank
2007 First[6]
2008
2009 Second[7]
2010 Second[citation needed]
2011 Second[8]
2012 First[citation needed]
2013 First[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ http://www.greatschools.org/massachusetts/methuen/3045-The-Islamic-Academy-For-Peace/>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  2. ^ http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/massachusetts/methuen/islamic-academy-for-peace/>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  3. ^ http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/31360>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  4. ^ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1876413177/Sounds-of-the-Season/>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  5. ^ http://www.theislamicacademy.com/IAP/articles/Managed/176_CLICK%20HERE%20TO%20START.html>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  6. ^ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1876409031/Islamic-Academy-wins-Jowdy-World-Knowledge-Challenge>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  7. ^ http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x546149939/Lawrence-school-wins-geography-contest>, retrieved March 12, 2011
  8. ^ "St. Mary of the Assumption wins Jowdy Bee, again".
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