- Location: 1515 Blake Drive, Richardson, Texas 75081
- School Leader: Sara Rammouni, Director Year
- Established: 2014
- Grades Served: Pre-K 3 – 2nd Grade
- Current Enrollment: 110
- Website: www.risingstarsacad.com/
How does your school incorporate Islamic values into the daily lives of students?
We integrate Islam in all daily activities and in all subjects. We believe that students can build a love for Allah at a young age by gazing in awe at a caterpillar turning into a butterfly and being in awe of the perfection of the creation of Allah SWT.
Can you share a recent achievement or milestone your school is proud of?
In 2024 we implemented the first of its kind Arabic Immersion program at a full-time Islamic school. Our students are immersed in the Arabic language in a classroom dedicated to teaching Classical Arabic (Fusha). They enter into a world of Arabic language where only Arabic is spoken and all labels and decor are in Arabic. This one-of-a-kind environment allows for smooth language acquisition and the results are pure linguistic joy. Hifz Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic reading and writing are taught in this class. Arabic is the key to preparing students for a future where they understand their Quran memorization. We also have a dedicated English classroom for English, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. All state-aligned curriculums that meet or exceed the standards set by the state with Islamic integration.
What programs or initiatives does your school have to support student well-being and character development?
Our curriculum is dedicated to Islamic Manners as part of our students’ daily lessons. We also have our core values that we strive to implement. Core Values:
- Ilm (Knowledge & Learning) – Pursuit of Truth and Academic Excellence
- Ihsan (Excellence & Integrity) – Striving for the Best in All Actions
- Adl (Justice & Fairness) – Building a Just Society
- Rahma (Compassion & Mercy) – Fostering a Caring Community
- Amanah (Trust & Responsibility) – Leadership & Stewardship (Khilafah)
What role do parents and families play in your school community?
We strive to align all stakeholders with our core values to foster a collaborative and supportive environment for our students. Parent engagement is an essential ingredient for student success. We offer support to families through our Monthly Parenting workshops, providing parents with the tools to support the well-being of our youth.
Looking ahead, what are your school’s goals or aspirations for the future?
We plan on expanding as the years go on. We aspire to grow intentionally and achieve our vision of a K -12 school where all students are well-versed in the language of the Quran and productive members of society who live with purpose.
Want to learn how an ISLA membership can benefit your school?
ISLA school members have the exclusive opportunity to 1. Post job ads to our webpage, public to a network of over 8500+ educators, 2. Obtain discounts on PDs, PLCs, and Webinars 3. Showcase your school on an interactive map used by parents and the community to find nearby Islamic schools. Join today as a school member: theisla.org/membership/
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