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Renaissance Academy
Full-time Islamic School
Grades K–5

The years that make a reader.

Elementary at Renaissance is where strong habits become identity. Six years of accredited academics, daily Qur'an, growing Arabic, and a classroom culture where curiosity is the norm - not the exception.

At a Glance

What K–5 looks like.

A small school inside a school - six grade levels, one shared mission, teachers who know your child by year three.

K–5
Six grade levels, one continuous arc
Daily
Qur'an, Arabic, and Islamic Studies blocks
TEKS
Aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills
Cognia
Accredited with distinction
A Day in Elementary

Mornings for cores, afternoons for depth.

Younger brains work best for hard cognitive lifts in the morning. We protect that block for core academics - and design the afternoon for projects, Islamic Studies, and movement.

7:50 AM
Arrival & morning du'aLining up, settling in, starting the day with intention
8:15
Qur'an blockTajweed, memorization, and recitation in small leveled groups
9:15
English Language ArtsPhonics, reading, writing - with rich texts at every grade
10:15
Recess & snack
10:35
MathematicsConceptual fluency, mental math, and problem-solving
11:30
Arabic languageReading, writing, and conversational Arabic at grade-appropriate level
12:20 PM
Lunch & Dhuhr prayerHalal lunch in the cafeteria, then jama'ah prayer
1:10
Science or Social StudiesHands-on, project-based - alternates by day
2:00
Islamic StudiesSeerah, akhlaq, and stories of the prophets & companions
2:45
Specials: PE, art, or libraryRotating block - every student gets all three weekly
3:25
Closing & dismissalDismissal is 3:25 to 3:55 PM, Tuesday through Friday

Mondays are early dismissal all year - 2:30 to 3:00 PM. Tuesday through Friday dismissal is 3:25 to 3:55 PM. The afterschool program runs until 5:00 PM, Mondays included.

Curriculum

What students learn.

A traditional, rigorous American elementary curriculum - paired with the most substantial Qur'an & Arabic program of any private school in the area.

Core academics

  • ELA - reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary
  • Mathematics - conceptual + fluency-based
  • Science - hands-on inquiry and investigation
  • Social Studies - Texas, U.S., and world history
  • Library & research skills from Grade 2

Qur'an, Arabic & Islamic Studies

  • Daily Qur'an with leveled small groups
  • Tajweed and memorization (Juz 'Amma and beyond)
  • Arabic - reading, writing, and conversation
  • Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ across grade levels
  • Salah, fiqh basics, and adab built into daily life

Specials & enrichment

  • Physical education and movement
  • Art - drawing, painting, calligraphy
  • Library and read-aloud blocks
  • Technology and digital citizenship
  • Field trips, science fair, Qur'an competitions
What's distinctive

Why families choose Renaissance K–5.

Daily Qur'an with trained teachers - not weekly enrichment.

Strong literacy program: most students read above grade level by Grade 2.

Small classes - teachers know every student and family well.

Jama'ah Dhuhr prayer every day, on campus.

Annual Qur'an competition, science fair, and family events.

Direct teacher-parent contact via ParentsWeb and quick email replies.

What comes next

Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Fifth-graders move up the building, not out of the school. Middle School deepens academic rigor and starts pre-AP coursework.

See 6–8 →

See a real classroom in motion.

An elementary tour during the school day is the fastest way to know if this is the right fit for your child.