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Welcome to Al-Ridah Academy
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Assalamu Alaikum. Welcome to our site! Al-Ridah Academy is a NAEYC and WASC accredited Islamic school for children ages 3–10 in Orange County. Our graduates have confidence in being American Muslims proud of their faith and wanting to benefit society with the knowledge and skills they acquire here. Our staff is committed to teaching and leading every student in the educational, spiritual, social, emotional, mental, and physical aspects that build the great character of an Al-Ridah student. Click above to learn more about our school, the admission process, the faculty, and how you can help contribute to Al-Ridah Academy’s success.
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Mission
Our mission is to enrich and educate students with Islamic values while providing learning experiences that are developmentally age appropriate (preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary). We promote the growth of the whole child including academics, social skills, and emotional growth.
It is our goal to help students foster a positive identity as an American Muslim. We empower our students with the skills necessary to succeed in tomorrow's world by integrating academics, Quranic wisdom, and ethical behavior. We believe the combination of these fundamentals in each classroom will make a positive contribution to the global community.
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Philosophy
Educational philosophies of Al-Ridah Academy include:
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Provide students with a high academic program.
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Emphasize learning with positive reinforcement.
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Enhance students' understanding of the Quran through instruction in the Arabic language.
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Build positive characters and promote essential life skills to enable students to become contributory citizens of a global community.
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Instill universal values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline and encourage students to demonstrate these values through their actions.
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Inspire students to become God-conscious leaders guided by justice, driven by ethics, empowered by knowledge, and supported by logic.
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Instill a commitment to social responsibility and justice while upholding personal rights and ambitions.
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Generate an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and appreciation within a diverse student body and the community at large.
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Nurture a learning environment in which the unique gifts and personalities of students are discovered and valued.
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Promote high self esteem through academic achievement and social awareness.
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Incorporate critical thinking, analytical reasoning, effective self expression, and healthy interaction with peers and adults.
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Initiate a lifelong love of learning by applying a stimulating, hands-on curriculum.
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Allow students to develop at their own pace.
History
In September 2000, Al-Ridah Academy opened its doors to the Orange County Islamic Foundation (OCIF) community. With only twelve students, one Administrator, and two teachers, Al-Ridah began its early years of formal Islamic education. Today, Al-Ridah has grown into a student body of seventy-five, a parent population of one-hundred and twelve, twelve teachers, two Assistants, two Administrators, and a growing community of Muslims in Mission Viejo and its surrounding area.
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Facility
The charm of Al-Ridah Academy extends far beyond the warm embrace of its teachers; it is evident in the unity of the building as a whole. Parents and students congregate each weekday morning to recite Surat Al Fatiha and offer a special dua in the main assembly room. Announcements keep the close knit community briefed on what exciting events are coming to the school. Students share their Islamic education openly in front of fellow students.
Students' days are infused with Language Arts, English and Arabic, Mathematics, Science, History, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Quranic studies. Each school day ends with an opportunity for students to choose the after school activities that appeal to their natural talents. Whether it is Art or Spanish class, students expand their horizons every day at Al-Ridah Academy.
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