About ECC
In efforts to better shape the ADS curricula moving forward, the Academic Subcommittee of the Board, spearheaded by educators Dr. Rowhea Elmesky, Dr. Dalal Juma, Meriam Dwidar and Ayesha Shariff have discussed a variety of strong academic models that integrate well with core Islamic values and encourage essential Muslim character components. Our vision is inspired by current educational research and best teaching practices that have emerged out of national models from Harvard and Teachers College (e.g., Expeditionary Learning; Lucy Calkins Writing Approach).
We are selecting a variety of teaching and learning approaches that will place a high priority on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and engage them in high level tasks that connect them with real world audiences and problems. In accordance with the Islamic concept of Ihsan (excellence), ADS has set rigorous expectations for quality work, achievement and character development.
Al-Salam Day school strives to ensure that our students develop:
- A solid Islamic foundation guided by teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah;
- Ideal Islamic practices in their daily lives;
- Critical thinking skills;
- Leadership capabilities and collaborative skills; and
- Self-reliance and a commitment to initiate positive change.
Mission
Alsalam Early Childhood Center offers an authentic Islamic Montessori education that honors children’s unique individuality in mixed-age classrooms that are calm, peaceful and conducive to learning.Respect serves as a cornerstone in Islam and in Montessori. Respect for self and others, and foster a sense of community.
Vission
The vision of ADS is to empower students to become model citizens and leaders committed to Islamic principles, life-long learning, and steadfast service to the local and global communities.