A C A D E M I C S
Our Educational Excellence
Excellence In Learning At The Elementary Level (K-6)
At Green Dome Islamic School, we are dedicated to ensuring that your child receives a top-tier education focused on high achievement for every student. Our passionate and committed staff works diligently to provide a learning environment where every student thrives through innovative, student-centered teaching methods. We are proud of the progress we’ve made in offering a high standard of education that helps every child reach their fullest potential.
To achieve our goal of academic excellence, Green Dome Islamic School emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and science across all grade levels. For our elementary students (Kindergarten to Grade 6), we use a balanced literacy approach that focuses on all four strands of language arts: reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy. Achievement in each of these areas is built upon understanding, application, communication, and critical thinking. In the classroom, you will see these approaches in action through read-alouds, shared reading, literacy stations, and interactive conferencing, as well as student-led presentations. Our numeracy approach is equally tailored to the individual needs of each student, offering differentiated instruction that focuses on problem-solving, reasoning, communication, and mental mathematics. Our science program is inquiry-based, designed to foster curiosity through exploration and problem-solving, incorporating technology to enhance learning.
At the heart of our academic experience at Green Dome is our Quran and Islamic Studies program, which sets us apart from many other schools. We aim to bring our faith and teachings to life, starting with an understanding of the Holy Quran. Our Quranic Arabic program is designed to engage students with the Quran in a meaningful way, encouraging them to read and understand it as it was revealed. This program emphasizes tajweed and Quranic memorization, allowing students to connect deeply with the Quran. Additionally, our comprehensive Islamic Studies program, developed in partnership with Safar Publications from the UK, covers Aqidah, Fiqh, History, Sirah, and personal character development.
Our elementary level is divided into two divisions
Division One • Kindergarten (Must be 5 years old by December 31), Grades 1-3
Division Two • Grade 4 to Grade 6
Excellence In Learning At The Junior High
At Green Dome Islamic School, the Junior High division continues our commitment to academic excellence while fostering the practice of exemplary Islamic character. Our goal is to ensure that by the time our students graduate from Grade 9, they will be academically proficient, embody beautiful Islamic values, and have developed strong relationships with their peers and teachers—creating a tight-knit community grounded in an Islamic Canadian identity.
The Junior High years are a time of significant growth, marked by physiological, emotional, and intellectual development. At this stage, building positive relationships is essential, and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where these connections thrive. Through practices such as community circles, mentoring, and restorative practices, we create a safe, caring, and supportive environment for our students. The relationships our students form during this time will serve them well as they transition into high school and beyond.
In our Junior High division, we provide the full range of core subjects as required by Alberta Education, with a higher level of expectation that encourages inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the development of ethical citizenship. Additionally, Islamic Studies and Qur’anic Studies courses remain integral to our curriculum, helping to strengthen the spiritual foundation of our students.
As students progress through our Junior High program, we continue to offer a variety of opportunities to foster creativity, physical well-being, and community service. Through project-based learning, extracurricular activities, and a student-centered approach to instruction and assessment, we encourage students to reach their full potential in all areas—intellectual, social, moral, physical, creative, emotional, and personal.
Islamic Studies And Character Education
At Green Dome Islamic School, we base our teachings on the universal and moral values of Islam, ensuring that these core principles are woven throughout all subjects and aspects of school life. Our foundational Islamic values are emphasized daily, starting with morning duas and followed by the afternoon prayer (Dhuhr).
Our character education program centers around four virtues that guide the personal and academic growth of our students: Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, and Justice. At Green Dome, we instill the importance of Wisdom, teaching students how to discern right from wrong, and to have the Courage to act upon it. We guide them in developing Temperance, encouraging moderation that leads to patience, tolerance, generosity, and humility. Finally, we promote Justice, teaching students to interact with kindness, respect, and fairness at all times, both in the classroom and in the wider community, including during sports and field trips.
An integral part of student life at Green Dome is the daily practice of faith through prayer, as well as the application of Islamic principles in real-world contexts. Our students engage in annual activities such as Islamic History Month, World Hijab Day, Black History Month (with an emphasis on Historical Black Muslims), Qur’an competitions, Islamic charity initiatives, Ramadan and Eid celebrations, and more providing a holistic experience of faith in action.
Islamic Studies Program • At Green Dome Islamic School, our Islamic Studies Program aims to instill a love for Allah (SWT) and the Prophetic example, fostering Taqwa in students. Our Islamic Studies curriculum is based on Safar Publications’ comprehensive Islam series, which includes textbooks, workbooks, and online resources. Students learn essential topics such as Aqidah, Fiqh, Islamic history, Sirah, and personal development. As they advance, they develop a deeper understanding of the pillars of faith, worship practices (Ibadat), the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the stories of other prophets. The curriculum also introduces students to Islamic history and highlights contemporary Muslim contributions.
Beyond structured lessons, we integrate Islamic teachings into all aspects of the school day. Homeroom teachers incorporate Islamic values across subjects, ensuring that faith is not confined to religious studies but is woven into English, Science, Social Studies, and more. This holistic approach helps students consistently engage with Islamic principles, fostering an environment where their faith is lived and understood in every aspect of their education.
For more information about our Islamic Studies program, please visit Safar Publications by clicking the link below •
Quran Arabic Language Arts
At Green Dome Islamic School, we believe the Qur’an should be more than a text our students learn to recite and memorize. It should be a source of understanding, reflection, guidance, and lifelong connection with Allah (SWT). This belief is at the heart of our Qur’an Arabic Language Arts (QLA) Program, a comprehensive approach to Qur’anic education from Kindergarten through Grade 9.
Rather than teaching Qur’an, Arabic, Tajweed, and literacy as separate subjects, QLA brings these areas together into one coherent and purposeful learning experience. Students progressively develop the skills to read and recite the Qur’an with fluency, understand its language, communicate its meanings, reflect upon its guidance, and connect what they learn to their daily lives.
Arabic language learning within QLA has a distinct purpose. Our primary goal is not conversational Arabic; rather, students learn Arabic because it is the language Allah chose for His final revelation. Vocabulary, morphology, grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening are taught through authentic Qur’anic language, allowing students to encounter these skills directly within the surahs and verses they memorize, read, and study. Every new language concept serves the greater purpose of helping students access and understand Allah’s words with increasing independence.
Beginning in Kindergarten and continuing through Grade 9, students build Quranic literacy progressively. Young learners begin with letters, sounds, recitation, familiar words, and foundational Quranic vocabulary. As they advance, they learn to recognize recurring vocabulary and Arabic roots, understand grammatical and morphological patterns, develop stronger reading and writing skills, communicate Qur’anic meanings, and engage in increasingly thoughtful reflection upon the Qur’anic text. These areas are intentionally interconnected so that each strengthens and supports the others.
At the heart of QLA is the understanding that knowledge must ultimately lead to faith, character, worship, and action. Students are encouraged not only to ask, “What does this verse mean?” but also, “What is Allah teaching me, and how should this understanding shape the way I live?” Through reflection, discussion, personal connections, and meaningful application, students learn to see the Qur’an as a source of guidance for every aspect of life.
Our vision is to nurture students who approach the Qur’an with love, confidence, humility, curiosity, and understanding. By the time they leave Green Dome Islamic School, our hope is that students are not only able to recite Allah’s words beautifully, but are equipped to understand them, reflect upon them, seek guidance from them, and carry the Qur’an with them throughout their lives.
The 21st Century Learner • Driving Learning Through Technology
At Green Dome Islamic School, we understand that the integration of technology is essential in preparing our students for the demands of the modern world. We are committed to providing a learning environment that fosters growth and creativity, ensuring that technology plays a vital role in our students' academic journeys.
Students have access to a mobile Chromebook cart, promoting digital literacy and facilitating engaging, interactive lessons. Interactive teaching tools, such as projectors and large-screen TVs, are available in each classroom to ensure optimal, student-centered teaching methods.
We recognize the transformative potential that technology offers both students and staff. With these resources, students can engage in a wide range of dynamic learning experiences that build essential competencies, including critical thinking, problem-solving, information management, creativity, collaboration, and cultural and global awareness.
At Green Dome Islamic School, we are proud to empower our students to become 21st-century learners—global citizens who are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an interconnected world, while remaining rooted in Islamic values.