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Primary Aim
Two interwoven objectives define the primary aim of this educational
establishment of Darul Huda (Al-Qalam School): a rigorous Islamic
religious and general academic curriculum, and an emphasis on the
formation of character in a setting where daily life of students is
strongly rooted in the values of the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Al-Qalam wants to inspire its students to reach their fullest intellectual
and spiritual potential. As a college preparatory school, Al-Qalam strives
to be challenging but would be personally supportive to students through a
combination of skillful teaching and close student-faculty relationship.
Its fundamental academic goal is to instill in its students a love of
learning; to develop analytical and creative capacities; to read
critically, to think, speak, and write with cogency and precision. Al-Qalam
will prepare its graduates to enter reputable institutions of higher
learning to pursue careers of their choice.
Identity
The institutional set up of the Al-Qalam School is deeply ingrained in
Islamic faith(Sunni), the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.S) and
his companions (R.A.T.A). The curriculum and academic instructions are
oriented to nurture these values in order to enlighten the hearts and
minds of its young students.
Academic Program
- Islamic Education
Darul Huda has designed a comprehensive teaching program with key
emphasis on two distinct courses covering a wide range of subject areas.
These are as follows.
- Aalim Course
The curriculum is aimed at helping the student develop an all round
deep knowledge and understanding of the key principles of Hadith,
Tafseer and Fiqh.
The core elements of the courses, which will be of 6 years duration,
will include the following.
- Arabic Language Arts
- Fiqh: Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
- Hadith Prophetic Traditions
- Tafseer Commentary of the Holy Qur’an
- Comparative History:Islamic v. Western
- Tajweed and Qira’ah:Art of Qur’anic Recitation
- Comparative Religion
- General Education
It is a parallel objective of the institute to offer full time National
Curriculum leading up to High School Diploma.
Curriculum
We believe the most dynamic teaching and learning occur in a small
classroom environment, and we have designed a curriculum to maximize
this opportunity.
The Middle School curriculum
Al-Qalam encourages students to pursue a challenging course of study in
Mathematics, English grammar and composition, English literature,
science and social studies. Middle grades (6th - 8th) courses provide
students with a firm grasp of fundamental principles of Mathematics,
Science and English, focusing on the development of reading, writing and
speaking skills and problem-solving techniques. The middle grade
curriculum includes additional resources, books, and materials to
prepare students of grade level SSAT
examination.
Al-Qalam encourages students internal assessment by Al-Qalam School will
be validated by external assessment through grade level
SSAT exam. At a given grade
level, students must successfully pass the
SSAT exam in order to be
promoted to the next grade level.
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
is the most challenging and competitive grade level examination
administered all over the world by SSAT, Princeton, NJ, USA, and is recognized by thousands of
outstanding private and magnet public schools in US and many other
countries. A student having successfully completed
SSAT exam at each grade level
would have better chance to receive favorable response from the college
admission committee.
The High School curriculum
provides students with challenging advanced level courses in English,
Algebra, Calculus, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science
and US History. This course work is designed to prepare students for
taking Advance Placement (AP) examination of The College Board in these
disciplines.
The College Board offers high school diploma for students who passes its
AP examination in Algebra, Calculus, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Computer Science, US History, English Composition and English
Literature. The College Board is part of Educational Testing Service,
Princeton, NJ, USA, the worldwide administrator of GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and
TOEFL. The College Board High School Diploma is recognized by thousands
of academic institutions of higher learning such as Harvard, Cornell,
Stanford, Princeton, Columbia and Brown Universities. A grade point of 4
or 5 in AP exam in physics, chemistry or other above mentioned subjects
could be used to obtain college credit for those courses. The credit in
effect would waive the requirement of taking those courses during the
college freshman year.
All students at Al-Qalam are required to sit for Advance Placement (AP)
exams to meet the requirements of the College Board High School Diploma.
The school’s library will be fully equipped with resources, books,
CD-ROM and Video Tapes to help students curriculum Extra help and
tutoring sessions are also available.
The Requirement for Graduation from Al-Qalam High School include
successful completion of required academic program of study including AP
subject exams and the religious program of study (Aalim Course). A
student who has fulfilled all of the requirements for graduation will
receive an Al-Qalam High School Diploma and a Graduation Certificate of
Aalim Course.
Admission
Al-Qalam invites applications from students aged 11 upwards, who believe
they could benefit from its unique academic and religious curriculum.
The challenging nature of course work will help students to better
prepare for studies in medicine, engineering and sciences at finest
universities in USA. To receive application package,
please call (703):922-0111
or write:
Admission Office
Al-Qalam School
6666 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA 22150
E-Mail:qalam@darulhuda.org
Location
Darul Huda’s Al-Qalam school is located in Springfield, Virginia, a
suburb of metropolitan Washington, D.C. It is accessible through
Interstate 95 Highway, Washington, D.C. Beltway 495 and local trains.
Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. and Dullas
International Airport in Virginia offer a number of daily direct flights
to many Middle Eastern, Asian and European cities.
The Schools’ location in the suburb of Washington, D.C. offers access to
a rich and vast array of educational resources to its students. The
Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institutions, Aerospace Museum and
Museum of Natural History are a few of the most famous names.
The street and e-mail address of Darul Huda is as follows:
Darul Huda
6666 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA22150
Phone: 703-922-0111
Fax: 703-922-0057
E-mail:info@darulhuda.org
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