Admissions: Student Life

Students are, of course, the mainstay of any school and Al-Iman school, within its resources, provides conducive learning atmosphere not only in terms of academics but also in personal development of American-Muslim youths into responsible, rational, mature and well-rounded adults.

Besides, classroom formal instructions, students are encouraged to take part in group projects that foster team-work, cooperative learning and student relations. Group projects bring out the best of the individual and the team. These projects materialize in the annual Science Fair and Heritage Day Displays for the Community at large. Extra-curricular activities reinforce these values in students as they give them a sense of the broad aims of education transcending classroom learning. Students research, debate and dialogue as they take part in debating competitions, drama productions, and public speaking and mock-UN sessions. Spelling bees and general knowledge quizzes evoke zeal and bring out hidden talents. These extra-curricular activities encourage active parental involvement in their children’s education.

A healthy mind in a healthy body is Al-Iman School’s motto. The School pays heed to the need for students to display their talents in sports also. The indoor and outdoor gyms are used by all grades to play basketball and soccer, develop a positive competitive attitude and the aspiration to excel by fair means. Foul language, characteristic of many a sportsmen and women in the society at large, is not tolerated in the School and students are trained to control their tempers and play by the rules. Annual competitions with other Islamic schools both for boys and girls arouse the spirit of belonging and pride towards the School.

Al-Iman school strives to instill the ‘holy’ aspect of education. At mid-day, students proclaim the adhaan (call for prayers) and join in congregational prayers led by Sheikh Fadhel Al-Sahlani. Recitation of Qur’anic chapters in the morning and afternoon assemblies, Qur’an recitation competitions, Eid celebrations and commemoration of Prophet's birthday and passing away provide the Islamic connection to the mundane educational activities. Strict dress code and disciplinary standards are aimed at bringing out the best of behavior, morals and Islamic values that should stand the students in good stead as they step into the real world.