Islamic Foundation School

This school year (2012-2013) has been an awesome school year for both students and parents. Our new principal, Omar Qureshi, along with his two really dedicated assistant principals, Ghada Fahmy and Saadia Shariff, have really done an outstanding job! They have implemented so many useful programs and have really worked hard on the curriculum to bring our students up to higher standards in education. We have more after school programs and tutoring that has been such an enormous help to our students. The parents too have done an incredible service to the school and have been fighting for the rights of teachers and have been there to support the staff whenever they can. This year the IFS community really felt like a big family and I really applaud the hard work, determination of each and every individual who has helped. I only see a brighter future for our school and I really do hope that the community can pull together and get that new building completed. Thank you to all of the dedicated staff, teachers and parents that have worked so hard this year! You ALL are outstanding!!
—Submitted by a parent

Its a great school I GIVE 5 starts to elementary because i don't no anything about middle school n high school yet
—Submitted by a parent

Islamic Foundation is a very great school. I have been going there since I was little, and though we've been through some tough times, we've gotten through. The school is improving everyday, and the teachers are much better now. We have a great principal who has organized many things. The curriculum of all classes have gotten better and everyone is behaving. The school is like a close-knit family that you don't want to leave. Its amazing, even if it has a few faults. Also, they are fixing the faults, making sure everything is efficient, and adding better classes. Alhamdulillah, soon, I hope this school is recognized for being very great, because I, along with many others love it. :)

Islamic Foundation is falling apart. They are doing what they can to maintain their public appearance while the foundation of the school falls apart.I feel as though many of the programs offered are only added to the list for the school to promote but there is no substance. Teachers seem under qualified and unmotivated. Also, most importantly, from students to administration I feel it portrays the most unislamic behavior of the islamic schools in the area and I dont consider myself to be very conservative. I have been associated with the school for many years, but finally decided to cut ties.
—Submitted by a parent

The school's management is not well run. The administration talks a big game but rarely follows through. The parents who contribute more monetarily seem to have more of a say in how the school is run than the school itself. I have seen grades be overturn for these families and major ethical and behavioral violations be overlooked for children in these families. I was disappointed with the open door policy allowing students who were dismissed from other schools be allowed to enter into IFS. I paid good money for my child to attend IFS only to be surrounded by misbehaved peers and unislamic distractions. The PE program at this school is a joke. The school is over crowded and they try to cram an extremely high amount of students (50+) into an elementary school gym with not nearly enough equipment...not to mention PE teachers who do not seem to care to improve the overall health and wellness of the students. Many teachers are outdated and underqualified. The ones that are not....have heavy course loads and are unable to teach to the best of their ability......i have too much to say and not enough room. Very dissatisfied with this school and the way it is run.
—Submitted by a parent

IFS school is improving every year in all avenues. Management, Staff and most teachers all professionals and are very approachable to discuss any issues/questions/concerns. They are aggressively finishing the new building that will help accommodate the growing numbers of students..I believe now they have 800 students...and still growing!!!. If you are planning to get your kids admission esp in earlier grades..act early or else you will be on waiting list and will not be able to get in. School lunches (optional to sign-up) are catered from local halal restaurants daily. School doesn't provide any transportation for kids and you are on your own to pick/drop your kids. Audio/Video equip/smart boards, Computer Lab and Library all have improved a lot. Recently a great effort is made to engage parents with improved PTA. Last point with no mean to offend anyone is ..you can send you kids to IFS for learning quran and islam..wearing hijab etc.....but if you don't yourself practice or provide the same supportive env. at home than it will be a waste of your money and time.
—Submitted by a parent

My kids get a great education from teachers that care.
—Submitted by a parent

MY FOUR CHILDREN ARE STUDYING THERE AND ONE GRADUATED FROM THERE. IT IS A SCHOOL THAT IS PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO MY CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND OVER ALL TO BE A BETTER PERSON, CITIZEN.
—Submitted by a parent

I have been a student at IFS since I was in PreSchool. Now I am a senior, and I have decided to leave. IFS no doubt has an enviroment to teach students about their faith, and that is commendable. However, they do not proporly prepare you to engage in the western society that we all live in. They do not teach you how to be a good Muslim AND thrive in todays society. This is why I choose to leave this school, believing I have the foundation I need to succeed in my post high school years. IFS needs to improve in achedemics (more APS, and a more well rounded curriculum. Not everyone wants to be a doctor and take only science classes.) Also IFS needs to recognize which teachers are benefitial to the school, and which ones hinder its growth. Thanks IFS for what you taught me.

IFS is a school that continues to give my children skills and support they need to excel in whatever they choose to do in academics, socially, and most importantly, deen wise.
—Submitted by a parent

For teachers I give them 80 out of 100 for the administration 10 out of 100 for decipline 0 out ofr 1000 for office 90 out of 100 because need to be more profesional handling teenagers the students are good but they need the right help
—Submitted by a parent

I go to this school and it is so much fun.The classes are great.The teachers are so nice.There is alot of volunteering done by the students at school events such as the Fun Fair.
—Submitted by a student

I love this school my children love it to it has grate teachers
—Submitted by a parent

IFS is a school I will never regret attending for Elementary, MIddle, and High School.
—Submitted by a student

personally, I think that the students that came from public school, absolutely hate IFS, but that's only because they are used to the kind of discipline over at public school so they don't like it. if they give a try then I guarantee that they will love it because I and other people have felt this way, and they don't want to admit it, but its even better than just a second home to you. its like the expression,'don't judge a book by its cover,' it really is the only school that made such a recovery in my life. if you want your kids to be in a school that they are comfortable in and gives Islamic and other subjects that public school has with out standing teachers, let your kids come to IFS, let them be happy.
—Submitted by a student

One of the best schools. Parents and teachers are very involved.
—Submitted by Gasudraz Ahmed, a parent

My daughter attended pre kindergarten here. I was very impressed with the school and it's environment.
—Submitted by a parent

Good islamic study school back ground.
—Submitted by a parent

Great school, well kept and excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

very good academics, although the student to teahcer ration, is quite high. Also they are limited on resources. All in all though the academics are very good and students are quite often, a grade ahead. There are a few extracurricular activities, seperated by the sexes
—Submitted by a parent