mission statement

​“Preparing o​ur students to excel as Muslim role models and exemplary citizens in today’s diverse society.”

Our Vision

With the help of Allah (SWT), the Mission Statement of Darul Arqam Schools is committed to the following principles:

1. Prepare our children to become Muslim role models, exemplary citizens in their communities, and to excel in their professional careers.
2. Inculcate in our children Islamic values, habits, attitudes, high moral and ethical standards, tolerance, and patience that are characteristics of a good Muslim.
3. Teach our children to read and understand the message of the Quran, and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and to apply these in every facet of their personal and professional lives.
4. Help students exit with academic skills at or above their grade level.
5. Engage the students in a rich curriculum to acquire the skills and love of effective learning.
6. Encourage the faculty and staff to communicate high expectations of and respect to every student.
7. Extend to the greater community, through partnership with parents a genuine appreciation of the value of excellence in education.
8. Empower the faculty and staff through mutual respect, ongoing training, strong leadership, and sufficient resources to implement an educational program of high excellence.

goals & objectives

1. Instill in our students a love and understanding of the teachings and practices of Islam with particular emphasis on respect, effective communication, and cooperation.
2. Maintain continual progress towards accreditation by SACS / CASI.
3. Continue to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
4. Differentiate instruction according to the strengths and needs of each student learner.
5. Consolidate, evaluate, and prioritize interventions to at-risk students.
6. Provide opportunities to all students to exceed the national and state standards.
7. Review the curriculum on an ongoing basis for potential improvements in order to enhance Standardize tests scores on National and State assessments.
8. Provide staff development and support to teachers geared towards enhancing their pedagogical skills.
9. Continue to integrate and implement technology in school and classrooms.
10. Continue improve school facilities and investment in resources in a timely manner to accommodate for the expected increase in student population.

philosophy

The philosophy of the Islamic Education Institute of Texas, “IEIT” in establishing Darul Arqam school system is to impart Islamic spiritual training (“Tarbia”) along with the educational tools to achieve academic excellence.

The curriculum includes all core subjects, with all of the required directives of TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) as determined by Texas Education Agency. In addition to the regular academic subjects taught in public and private schools in America, Darul Arqam Schools’ curriculum includes Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies courses as separate independent subjects. We are committed to instilling in the students the Islamic values, habits, attitudes, ethical standards, patience, and tolerance that are the characteristics of a good Muslim.