New Horizons Academy

A. Early Childhood, Preschool/Child Care Program: We are a non-profit educational organization located in West Des Moines, Iowa. AlRazi Academy is always aiming for quality learning opportunities and environments for young children by developing, implementing, and monitoring preschool, infants and toddlers programs and services provided by, or in partnership with, Uited Way. We strongly believe that high quality research-based early learning experiences are essential to build a foundation to successfully achieve the social and academic challenges of school-age programs.
Our Educational Program is based on the latest research of how children learn best, each of the thematic units are aligned to School Readiness Goals, and State Early Childhood Standards! using Kaplan Learn Every Day Curriculum.

Teachers in the classroom -using the knowledge from Early Childhood Education- work with children in nine learning areas: Personal and Social Development, Language - Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, Scientific Thinking, Arts and Physical Development, Technology and Special Project Approach Days.





Our programs are open to all children regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin.

Each learning areas is considered as teacher set up appropriate materials for exploration for children’s first-hand experiences. Each study topic is explored for several weeks. The children have an opportunity to ask questions while explore the material and also share experience with peers.

AlRazi Academy aims to create a safe and nurturing environment that where students aspire for excellence in education, integrity and leadership skills to better serve humanity

Our Small classes setup make our educational environment very unique. The students can enjoy the beautiful diversity in this world, build self confidence, express themselves in a loving, caring family environment.

B. Elementary and Middle School: Full Time Elementary & Middle school,

ARA Full time Islamic school – that includes 1st-8th grade and Kindergarten. Our purpose in starting the Full Time School was to educate our children Islamic etiquette, good moral values, Quran, Islamic Studies, Arabic language and the so-called secular subjects of language arts, mathematics and science.

curriculum follows the State of Iowa framework and uses state adopted textbooks. It provides young learners with a solid educational foundation in the language arts (reading, creative writing, handwriting, English grammar), mathematics, science, and social studies.

Students at ARA receive additional benefits in their education from the school. ARA students enjoy an enriched and integrated value-based Islamic curriculum which teaches the language of the Qur’an (Arabic), and the practical values and etiquette of our faith. There is a specific instruction time for Arabic/Qur’an and Islamic Studies. We also have arts & crafts, painting, physical Activities and computer.

Our elementary and middle grade students take the annual Iowa State Test in the addition to the reading and math test every trimester by Des Moines school districts Liaison. Alhamdolellah most of Our students rate 1 to 2 years ahead of the national norm.

What oversight we get from the state, including help from the AEA?

Our school adheres to all required safety regulations and facility rules setup by the state that applies to any educational institutions in Iowa state. Our school is not an accredited school which leaves a small window for resources that we can get from the school districts therefore we strive to provide all the resources we need to be on the same track with West Des Moines Schools curriculum resources and mapping. We get more visits and support from Des Moines Schools district and Heartland AEA is a wonderful resource we reach up to help us throughout the year and connect us with individuals to help.