Mission
Villanova Academy for Honor Studies (VAHS), was
established with the commitment of providing a high-quality academic
excellence based upon high standards.
History
The Villanova Academy for Honor Studies (VAHS)
is a department within the Foundation for Islamic Education, and is
chaired by the school principal. It is located on a beautiful
23-acre campus in the esteemed city of Villanova, Pennsylvania, and
has become a positive and active participant in the local society.
VAHS provides an Islamic atmosphere allowing our students to grow
and learn as individuals spiritually, morally, intellectually,
emotionally, and physically.
In January 1999, the establishment of a
Pre-school and Kindergarten was based on the highly acclaimed
Montessori educational style for children ages 3 – 5.
In the summer of 1999, continuing from the
dynamic and strong beginning, VAHS was established to meet the needs
of students 1st through 6th grade, with
current enrollment for 110 students.
VAHS is dedicated to providing education to
students through the 12th grade, insha’ Allah. It is
through this commitment and the grace of Allah (swt) that this
vision will be achieved in the near future.
Philosophy/Vision
The philosophy of VAHS is to provide children
with an Islamic foundation enabling them to become positive and
productive leaders upon successfully completing rigorous academic
standards.
At VAHS we aim to provide each student with the
skills to seek and acquire new information while supplying them with
the resources needed to implement this knowledge into their lives,
communities, and society.
Goals
A goal of VAHS is to equip the students with
analytical, critical and objective thinking skills, whereby students
further their knowledge of the rapidly developing world in which
they live.
The academically challenging curriculum taught
to our students includes Islamic Studies, Qur’anic, and Arabic
classes, along with traditional courses of English, Science, Math,
and Social Studies.
We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and
trusting environment conducive to Islamic beliefs and values.
Working within the parameters of Islam, one can expect a quality
education and academic achievement.
