The school building is at Ummah Center masjid, located at:
24050 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028
UCS is an Islamic full-time academic co-ed school.
In Sha’ Allah the first academic school year will be 2023-2024, serving students from PreK-3 to 6th grade, initially. In Sha' Allah, We will add a new grade level every following year in order to continue serving students all the way to 12th grade.
- PreK3 & PreK4: $5,500.
- KG and up: $6,000.
Additional financial assistance available for families who qualify, please contact Hany Sakr at hsakr@aim-school.org for more information.
Yes, UCS is an Islamic full-time academic school where students get Math, science, language arts, and other classes in line with the “Ohio Board of Education” learning standards.
UCS is Islamic-based, purpose-driven school incorporating excellence and moderation as our core values. Our philosophy focuses on:
- Strong academic performance and State accreditation
- Quran memorization with comprehension, and proper Islamic Education
- Mastery of the Arabic language
- Building the Islamic Cognitive Model [in-depth knowledge, Faith-based analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, systematic approach, understanding reality and respecting Islamic heritage]
- Children’s Physical and mental well-being
- Connecting Students with the right role models
- Teamwork and purpose-deriving extracurricular activities
We will add a new grade level every year in order to continue serving students all the way to 12th grade.
The school will open its doors for students drop off starting at 7:45 till 8:05 AM. School day ends at 3:15 PM.
Strong academic performance is one of the important goals of our school. We will measure the performance of students i.e., how well students are progressing in gaining knowledge and skills in line with “Ohio Board of Education” learning standards. Performance of the students will be monitored through the MAP testing tools and Ohio Board of Education standardized testing.
MAP Growth is the most trusted and innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth for K–12 schools in math, reading, language usage, and science. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level. It also connects to the largest set of instructional content providers, giving educators flexibility in curriculum choices.
Yes. Our goal is to hire qualified/subject-specialized, highly-trained teachers.
Academically:
Students will master curricula that meet the Ohio Board of Education recommendations.
Islamic Studies:
The program will prepare students to memorize the Quran with simple tafseer over the 8-year program.
Arabic language:
The 8-year program will prepare students to have a competency level similar to native-Arabic speakers.
Yes, we will work with North American and International accreditation institutes to get the school accredited.
Curriculum outline will be available for parents online in the coming months.
We will offer modern learning experiences to empower and support each students' learning journey.
Our educational philosophy is built on a balance between unique structured Islamic & Academic curriculums and extracurricular & character-building activities
Our goal is to build a unique Islamic identity through: Structured Arabic Curriculum, Mastery-level of Quran Tajweed, 8-year Hifz program with focus on Tafseer, interactive systematic Fiqh and connecting students with the right Islamic role-models.
There will be three classes daily, one for Arabic, one for Islamic Studies, and a third one for Quran.
We have a unique approach to Arabic, Islamic and Academic education; in addition to strong community and parent engagement.
The school founders understand the challenges that the Cleveland community is facing, and UCS was built to meet the community needs and inspirations. We had established a proven educational process to deliver guaranteed outcomes, in sha’ Allah. In addition, we are making our goals public so our community can hold us accountable to it.
Wearing Hijab will be encouraged and supported at UCS. Hijab is required during prayers.
This depends on the number of students in classes beyond 5th grade. Ummah Center School will encourage having separate classes, however we know this is practically challenging and may be costly too if there are not enough students per class.
Our school is based on the Sunni Madh’hab.
Yes, there will be after school activities and programs. Hifz program however is a main component of the school curriculum. An 8-year Hifz program focusing on Tafseer will be implemented for our students.
Further details about the after school program will be provided as we approach the beginning of the school year.
Our teachers are certified and highly trained to address student's individual needs for academic programs.
For Arabic and Islamic studies, tutors may be available to support struggling kids.
No. However, our teachers are certified and highly trained to address student's individual needs.
No.
KG is a full-time program.
Child must be 5 years old by September 30th.
Not currently. UCS will be striving to get ODE accreditation to be qualified for the EdChoice Vouchers. The ODE accreditation process can take up to 24 months to complete.
Not currently. However, we welcome the support and contribution from our community to establish our scholarship program.
We are currently evaluating transportation options for Cleveland and its suburbs.
We will not have a lunch program during the initial year of the school.
We aim to hire the most qualified principal, teachers, and staff regardless of gender.
We hire teachers based on their experience and certifications regardless of gender. We also realize the importance of providing the corresponding role model for each gender to allow better connection and relationship. AIM is actively working to hire the right people.
Our students’ safety is number one priority. The building is highly secure, and the staff will be well trained to address all students’ safety and well-being needs.
Parent engagement is one of the key pillars that our school will be built on. A Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be established, with monthly meetings, to ensure continuous feedback and collaboration.
Ummah Center School will serve elementary school initially. Our aim is to add a new grade-level every following year so we can serve students up to 12th Grade, In Sha’ Allah. We will need the support and trust of our community to enroll their children into the school program.
Islamic Cognitive Model refers to the unique intellectual process established by Muslim scholars and adopted by Muslim nations all through our history. It is the process which enables any Muslim to identify changes and face challenges around them, properly communicate with others, analyze what they come across according to their strong knowledge-based faith, and respecting the Islamic heritage and realizing the society they live in.
The school has robust well-structured curricula in Islamic and non-Islamic subjects that use modern ways of education, and suits children needs to fulfill their roles as future leaders of the community.
All students will undergo an assessment test prior to admission and based on it, kids will be assigned to the proper level they fit into. In addition, ECA focused on kids' needs as well as community support to allow children to catch up with their peers in a timely fashion.
All students will undergo an assessment test prior to admission and based on that, kids will be assigned to the proper level they fit into. Advanced kids will be given the opportunity to lead their activity groups.
The school is currently looking into that. Based on the size of our classes and staff members, the school will make decisions regarding the after-school program. Stay fine-tuned for now.
All students will be required to submit transfer requests and/or prior school cards/records (if applicable) during time of enrollment. All children will undergo an assessment test prior to admission. For Quran/Arabic/Islamic studies (QAIS) kids will be assigned to the proper level they fit into.