The Islamic Academy for Peace (Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام ) is a private Islamic elementary and middle school, with grades Daycare, PreK–8 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..
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 The school was founded in 2001 by Shaban Catalbas, who has a granddaughter named Zehra Catalbas attending 7th grade. It is located at 125 Oakland Ave, Methuen, Massachusetts.
Ratings TIA has been rated by many school rating companies, such as Great Schools,http://www.greatschools.org/massachusetts/methuen/3045-The-Islamic-Academy-For-Peace/>, retrieved March 12, 2011 Education.com,http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/massachusetts/methuen/islamic-academy-for-peace/>, retrieved March 12, 2011 and Private School Review.http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/31360>, retrieved March 12, 2011
Hajj Re-enactment Day, 2007
The Hajj Re-enactment Day of 2007 was covered by the local press, in a feature program, "Sounds of the Season".http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1876413177/Sounds-of-the-Season/ >, retrieved March 12, 2011 An exclusive video can be found at the school's site.http://www.theislamicacademy.com/IAP/articles/Managed/176_CLICK%20HERE%20TO%20START.html>, retrieved March 12, 2011
Jowdy World Knowledge Challenge
TIA takes part in an annual world geography competition held at the Lawrence Public Library. Year Rank 2007 Firsthttp://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1876409031/Islamic-Academy-wins-Jowdy-World-Knowledge-Challenge >, retrieved March 12, 2011 2008 2009 Secondhttp://www.eagletribune.com/local/x546149939/Lawrence-school-wins-geography-contest>, retrieved March 12, 2011 2010 Second 2011 Second 2012 First 2013 First
References
External links The Islamic Academy Official Website The Islamic Academy's PTO Website