Academics

The academic experience at The Muraqaba School is one where we aim to build meaningful student-teacher relationships to create smiles, focus, energy, and joy in learning. Whether it’s Math or Arabic, we view every subject as sacred with an Islamic Worldview lens to teach our children in a holistic manner.

Our learner’s journey is developed through research & benchmarking by an international team of seasoned educators & curriculum designers, in consultation with our advisors. Standards of education researched include:

Classical Islamic Philosophy of Education
Waldorf
TEKS
Common Core
Cambridge International Education

Our Curriculum Ethos

Islamic Worldview

God-centered, Qur'anic, & Prophetic foundation, context, and lens used to teach every subject

Islamic Pedagogy

Principles, Arts, and Science of Holistic Education (Mind, Body, Soul) rooted in Fitra, Tazkiya, Tarbiyah, Muraqaba, Muhasaba

Prophetic Tarbiyah

The nurturing of every child to reach their fullest potential following the character & methods of the best example for humanity - the ﷺfinal messenger of God: Muhammad

Curriculum Aspirations

God-centered & Intentional
Clear Learning Objectives
Gradual Depth of Knowledge
Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving Skills
Inquiry-based Learning
Individualizing learning
Learner’s Voice, Choice, and Agency
A Stimulating Learning Environment
Love for Lifelong Learning

Lesson example

How does it all come together?

Training

Lifelong learning is a key identity for all our leadership and staff members. We enable that by providing onboarding and year-round opportunities for professional development on our unique curriculum approach and on effective instruction.

Resources

Our curriculum team develops lesson guides for teachers to ensure we meet our educational standards in the learner’s journey whilst teaching holistically with an Islamic Worldview. Click here to view a lesson guide example.

People

Our Principal and Director of Instructional Excellence serve as a guides and mentors for our teachers by modeling effective pedagogy and instruction in the classroom, providing feedback, and enabling continuous dialogue, learning, and growth for the team.

Qur’an & Arabic

Principles that guide what and how we teach this sacred knowledge:

Teach it in a way that is experiential and cultivates love for the Qur'an
Individualize learning to celebrate unique students’ needs and journey
Focus on Qur’anic Fluency and Quality of Recitation before Formal Memorization
Aim to Memorize the Mufassal (Surah Qaf till the end of Qur’an; close to the last 5 Ajza/sections) by the time a student completes Grade 12
Teach Qur'anic Arabic to connect and transform the hearts through the understanding and reflection of the Qur’an

Daily Rhythm

Morning Block - “Learn, Grow, Thrive”

“Barakah is placed in the morning for my Ummah”

8:15 - 11:45

Quran playing during arrival
Morning adhkaar
Instructional time
Snack & Brain Breaks
Instructional time

Mid-Day Block - “Play, Rest, Refuel”

“Your body has a right upon you”

11:45 - 12:45

Lunch & Recess rotation
(K-2nd lunch first & 3rd-5th recess first)

Afternoon Block - “Seek, Pray, Find”

“Prayer is light. Pray and I will answer”

12:45 - 3:45

Instructional time
Mindful Wudhu & Salah
Instructional time
End of Day Muraqaba - Affirmation & Reflection
Salawat playing during dismissal

Instructional time periods are bulk of the blocks and are used for ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies, Quran, Arabic, and Fitness