About Us
School Environment:
New Horizon Elementary School, Irvine fosters a dedication to God through virtuous living in a progressive Islamic environment; and is committed to providing students with an excellent academic education and firm grounding in moral and ethical values. The vision is to develop in each student a positive identity as an American Muslim who is prepared intellectually, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically to succeed as leaders in tomorrow’s world. The aim is to develop in each student a balanced character enriched with knowledge, inspired to excellence and committed to the betterment of family, community, and humanity. New Horizon students are expected to integrate academic skills, Qur’anic principles, and ethical behavior in order to make positive contributions to the global community.
Classroom Structure:
Kindergarten through 4th Grade are made up of self-contained classroom programs, while 5th and 6th Grade are rotational classroom programs separated by content areas to provide students with a richer education in the core courses. There are two classrooms for each K-3rd Grade level. The classrooms are made up of no more than 16 students per instructor. For 4th-6th Grade, there is only one classroom per level with no more than 20 students per instructor.
Students receive formal evaluations in the form of report cards at the end of each trimester, as well as mid-trimester progress reports. These reports identify progress in the development of specific skills, attitudes, and work habits. In addition, two formal parent/teacher conferences are scheduled each year, to discuss student progress and ways to assist students to reach their fullest potential.
The Core Courses include:
- Religious Studies (Qur’an, Arabic, Islamic Studies)
- Language Arts (Grammar, Spelling, Writing)
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
Supporting Courses include:
- Physical Education
- Computer (Typing, Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Internet)
- Music
- Art
School-Wide Activities:
Supplemental to the core and supporting curriculum within the classrooms, school-wide activities are also incorporated to reinforce character building and support Islamic values. There is an assembly meeting for all students and staff each Monday where a specific value of the month is addressed, discussed, and incorporated within the students’ classroom and school-wide environment. Duhr prayers take place each day with our upper grade students performing the athan, iq’ama, and imam. Friday prayers are conducted weekly which includes a brief lecture delivered and further discussion moderated by either the school director or a guest speaker. Islamic events and holidays are also covered and celebrated within the school year, including Ramadan, Eid Ul-Fitr, Eid Ul-Adha, Lailat Ul-Qadr, Hajj, Isra’ and Mi’raj, and the Hijra.
