Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning is a full-time accredited private Islamic school, established in 1996, and situated in Southwest Houston, Texas and caters to a diverse population that travels from many different areas of the city. The school enrolment averages around 275 students. Almost all students speak one additional language other than English. Al-Hadi is currently serving 55% South Asians, 41% Arab, 2% Europeans, 1% African Americans, 0.5% Asian and 0.5% Hispanic.

It is interesting to note that only 42% of Al-Hadi students live within a 10 miles’ radius. 58% of the student body live outside the 10 miles’ radius. Out of those 10% drive more than 20 miles to attend the school.

30% of the student body come from low middle class homes. 59% come from middle/upper middle class and 11% come from affluent homes.

The population is made up of mostly first generation Americans with parents who come from different parts of the world to settle in the United States. The majority of our parents are bilingual. Most of the parents have received formal education and possess a Bachelors or Master degree. Some have professional degrees in law, dentistry or medicine. A few own their own businesses. All parents are very involved in their children’s education and in the community.

Curriculum

Al Hadi School courses are guided by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the guideline / standards set by the National Council of Teachers of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered and are based on rigorous curricula that encourage higher level thinking skills and help establish study skills necessary for college level study.

Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning earned its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2002. SACS is one of the 4 accreditation bodies approved by the US Department of Education and accredits public schools and universities in Texas and throughout the nation.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide academic excellence for all students in a safe and healthy environment following Islamic values. To foster our students’ optimal potential and leadership skills by inculcating a spirit of lifelong learning based on Islamic principles.

Belief Statement

A safe and comfortable environment promotes student learning.
Faith, knowledge and good deeds are the key to our children’s success.
The Jafari Isna Ashari school of thought is the basis for our beliefs and practices. Cultural diversity increase students’ understanding of different peoples and cultures.
Islamic environment helps students prepare for future challenges by developing their spiritual compass.
Every student is unique in physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, and emotional needs and attributes.
Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a balanced supportive and challenging environment.
Staff, parents, and the community are role models and share the responsibility for advancing the AHS mission.
Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.
Students’ learning is the chief priority and includes understanding of knowledge as well as developing critical thinking and problem solving skills.
The commitment to continuous inprovement enables students to become confident lifelong learners.
The inclusion of Islamic Principles in the curriculum with an emphasis on ideology and morality is necessary to instill proper values and behavior in students, and to prepare them to be Momins (practicing and believing Muslims).

The Al-Hadi School Education Board, also known as Islamic Education Board (IEB), functions as governing body for Al-Hadi School. The core function of IEB is policy making and to pursue implementation of the school’s vision and mission, define strategy & provide direction, resources and tools to meet stated objectives.

Contacts

• Address: 2313 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX 77057, USA
• Phone: +1 713 787 5000
• Fax: +1 713 513 5315
• Email: alhadi@alhadi.com
• Website: http://www.alhadi.com/