My son attended TK here for about a year. In the middle of the school year, while he was thriving in a structured and productive learning environment, the school suddenly moved him to Mrs. Qamar's class. Unfortunately, from that point forward, we saw virtually no academic progress. In my opinion, Mrs. Qamar struggled to connect with the students, communicate with them effectively, and adapt her teaching approach to meet each child's individual needs.
By the end of TK, many of the children did not appear academically prepared for kindergarten. Although the school describes its program as Montessori-based, there seems to be very little consistency between classrooms. Each teacher follows a different approach, and there does not appear to be a clear, unified curriculum or adequate coordination among the teachers.
The most disappointing part is that the school does not seem particularly concerned about improving these issues. Because it is the only Islamic school in the area, the attitude often feels like, "Enroll your child or don't--we will still have families waiting." It is also concerning that some teaching assistants do not have the level of English proficiency parents would reasonably expect from a private school charging approximately $1,300 per month.
The one genuinely positive part of our experience was the school administration. We never had any problems with them, and they were always responsive and helpful whenever we had questions. However, when it comes to the school's overall educational quality, consistency, and classroom instruction, there are serious shortcomings that need to be addressed. read more
