Crescent Academy International

Crescent Academy International (CAI) is a private school for children ages five-thirteen, kindergarten to middle school. This private school is a religious Islamic school that accepts all cultures and ethnicities. To include with elementary and middle school, Crescent Academy also runs a preschool for children under five. Being a religious school, students attending CAI are taught Islamic and Qur’anic Studies. A number of teachers are assigned to these particular courses and involve the students in active recitation and memorization the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam. Because the Qur’an is read in Arabic learning Arabic is also taught. This ensures that students attending CAI get a better understanding of the Qur’an.

Mr. Dawud At-Tauhidi

Crescent Academy International was founded in 1991 by Mr. Dawud At-Tauhidi. Mr. Tauhidi decided to open a school for Muslim, people of Islam, students. In search for a good location of the school, he found a vacant area on the corner of Palmer and Lots Rd. in Canton, MI, this is where the school is still located today. With the help of founders and donation from the Islamic community, the building was constructed and up and running by 1991. Mr. Tauhidi was the director and the first ever principle of the new school. For 20 years Mr. Tauhidi has made a impact on the Islamic community. Mr. Dawud At-Tauhidi died in 2010 due to lung cancer.

ABOUT CRESCENT

The education at CAI is very much similar to public school around the world. Crescent Academy teaches student regular courses along with religious ones. According to the CAI website it states “Crescent Academy provides a comprehensive instructional program that offers students a broad range of both academic and religious subjects, including Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, art and physical Education.”(2011) These courses are taught to all ages of children. Since, CAI focuses on elementary and middle school education, they adapt these courses to fit the age group required. Many teachers apply for jobs here, both christian and muslims. they believe to teach best of eman to all students; using 6-7 units: wow, when, where, who, how, why.(not in order). The educational approach of Crescent Academy emphasizes the education of the “total person.” Our school strives to educate young men and women to become well developed spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, interpersonally, culturally and socially. they encourage students to explore and grow in their knowledge of themselves and the creations of Almighty God (Allah), hoping to inspire a generation of young men and women who are firmly in touch with themselves, their heritage as Muslims and their role and responsibilities in contemporary society. Students at Crescent Academy are considered very special young people, not because of who they are, but how they are. Integrity, honesty, industry, cooperation, enthusiasm, responsibility, appreciation, service, and faith are the principles that guide our endeavor. they participate in projects to help people around the world.Crescent Academy International (CAI) is a private, college preparatory Islamic school. The school currently enrolls over 400 students from age 18 months (Montessori Daycare) to Grade 8.

Founded on the vision of a handful of far-sighted Muslim professionals devoted to the education of Muslim children, plans began in 1989 to establish Crescent Academy. The goal of this organization is to help meet the educational and spiritual needs of Muslim children growing up in America. After several years of planning and development, the school opened its doors in September, 1991 and shortly thereafter moved into its new $2.4 million school facility. The school is located on an attractive ten-acre site in a quiet suburban setting conducive to quality education.

Over the years, Crescent Academy has been blessed with steady growth and progress. Both locally and nationally, Crescent Academy International has developed a reputation as one of the premiere Islamic schools in North America. Currently, the school completed a $9 million expansion project that provides an additional 68,000 sq. ft. of facilities to our students and staff.they believe that they can look forward to many years of continued development and success

Population

The majority of students in the school being elementary and middle school students, the population size is about 500. This number has increased over the years. When CAI was just started there was a total of 100 students including both elementary and middle school. With the progress of expanding, in 2011, there is a little over 500 students. This is five times the students that once attended CAI.

Additional

staff

Quranic Arabic:

Sr. Sahar Gelany

Sr. Batoul Qaweqji

Sr. Sana Soubani

Sr. Wahiba Kouider

Sr. Reem Shukairy

Br. Tammam Alwan

Elementary:

1A--Sr. Christina Kucher

1B--Sr. Yvette Burton

1C--Sr. Ayesha Hussaini

2A--Br. Radwan Almadrahi

2B--Sr. Hania Sabri

3A--Sr. Nadine Seyam

3B--Sr. Lisa Jorgensen

4A--Br. Ebrahim Tootla

4B--Sr. Kimberly Koch

4C--Sr. Batoul Hossein

5A--Sr. Michelle Heuft

5B--Sr. Heba Kamal

Middle school:

6A--Ms. Lena Abedrabbo

6B--Ms. Ghazala Khan

7A--Ms. Duha Fahmy

7B--Ms. Lamis Ahmed

8A--Ms. Abeer Odeh

Building Project

CAI is near completion of a $2.4 million project for extending the school.

Tuition

CAI website tuition fees range according to number of children from the family who are attending.

Other Information

CAI provided the Muslim community with services. Organization like Muslim Student Association, Young Muslims for Faith and Action, and Muslim Community of Western Suburbs, all hold event at the school. CAI has a banquet hall where formal organization’s meetings can occur. Red Cross has held Blood Donations at Crescent Academy for a couple years. Environmental groups also hold large seminars at CAI. CAI provides their banquet hall to personal events, such as weddings, birthday parties, religious celebrations, and speeches. People holding these events can also rent tables and chairs from the school itself.

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