- 714-533-6273
- 1220 N. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
Minaret Academy offers a rigorous, faith-centered Islamic middle school program in Anaheim, CA, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Our private Islamic school combines California academic standards with accelerated mathematics, hands-on science, English and Literature, Social Studies, Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qur’anic Studies. Through challenging coursework, leadership opportunities, critical thinking, and character development, students build the academic skills, confidence, and strong Islamic values needed for high school and beyond. Our nurturing learning environment encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and a lifelong commitment to faith and learning.
Minaret Academy’s middle school curriculum covers seven core subjects: English and Literature, Math, Science, Social Studies and History, Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qur’anic Studies. Our curriculum follows the State of California’s frameworks and National Educational Standards, and it uses state-adopted textbooks.
These are pivotal years, and our program pairs challenging academics with real leadership opportunities and a strong grounding in Islamic morals and ethics, so students grow in both knowledge and character.
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The Big Ideas Math series covers the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Common Core standards in just two years, alongside complex texts that build critical thinkers.
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Real labs like DNA extraction and heart dissection bring scientific concepts to life.
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Students lead their own Friday Khutbah, run charity projects, and build confidence through debates and presentations.
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A clear code of conduct rooted in Islamic morals and ethics guides daily life on campus.
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Complex anchor texts, close analysis, and citation-based writing.
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Accelerated Big Ideas Math covering 6-8 Common Core in two years.
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Hands-on labs across earth, life, and physical science.
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The ancient, medieval, and US past through the PERSIA lens.
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Built on the ACTFL World Readiness Standards.
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Faith in action, from charity projects to leading Khutbah.
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Tajweed, memorization, and meaning, toward full recitation.
Students read complex anchor texts that challenge them to be critical, analytical thinkers. They develop skills in the following areas:
We use the accelerated Big Ideas Math series, which allows students to complete the Common Core standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in just two years.
Students learn through an exciting, hands-on approach, using lab practicals that engage all the senses. Example middle school labs by grade include:
Middle schoolers become student-historians, exploring the ancient world, the medieval world, and United States history through the lens of PERSIA: Political, Economic, Religious, Social, Intellectual, and Artistic. Students engage in historical analysis through the five major strands of middle school history: Historical Reflection, Critical Thinking, Historical Inquiry, Contemporary Analysis, and Identity Development.
The Arabic curriculum is based on the World Readiness Standards designed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), building students’ ability to use Arabic across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Islamic Studies connects faith to everyday life through real-world application:
Qur’an instruction develops proper recitation and understanding:
Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct. More importantly, they are expected to maintain their Islamic identity by displaying the morals and ethics of their faith every day and at all times. Every student should read this information thoroughly and follow the guidelines. Any student with a question about a rule should contact their Homeroom Teacher right away for a full explanation, since “I did not know what that rule meant” is not an excuse for breaking a rule.
All students must:
Testimonial
“Minaret Academy has been a wonderful place for our child to grow academically and spiritually. We appreciate how the teachers challenge students while reinforcing Islamic values, respect, and responsibility. It’s reassuring to know our child is receiving a strong education in an environment that supports our faith.”
Testimonial
“What we love most about Minaret Academy is the balance between academic excellence and Islamic education. Our child is becoming more confident, independent, and responsible. The emphasis on Arabic, Qur’an, and strong character makes the school especially meaningful to our family.”
The middle school program serves grades 6 through 8, covering seven core subjects aligned to California frameworks and National Educational Standards.
Using the Big Ideas Math series, students complete the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Common Core standards in just two years.
Students take part in hands-on labs such as Crystal Formation and Earth Models in 6th grade, DNA Extraction and Heart Dissection in 7th grade, and Conservation of Mass and pH exploration in 8th grade.
Through real-world projects like the Sadaqa charity project, student-led Friday Khutbah, debates and presentations, and a Qur’an program aiming for full recitation by middle school.
Yes. Students follow a clear code of conduct rooted in Islamic morals and ethics. The complete version appears in the Parent Handbook.
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