Al-Maqasid Academy

Al-Maqasid Academy powered by Sanad Prep is a full-time academic program for students in grades 6th-12th in the Greater Allentown, PA area.

Our Blended-Learning Coach Model

Our holistic approach to learning is intended to ensure love, understanding, and practical application. In our onsite program, we work with public school options available to students and families. The Standard Sciences of Math, Science, Language Arts, and History are learned using the same curriculum trusted and accredited in your state. 

In fact, your child will continue to be a registered public school student and receive certified teacher oversight. Al-Maqasid Academy will additionally provide your child with:

  • a team of qualified, trained, and personal learning coaches,

  • a safe moral environment,

  • small group learning for each grade level,

  • and personal attention from registration to graduation.

Al-Maqasid Academy powered by Sanad Prep is also honored to facilitate the spiritual understanding and growth of your child. Students of all faiths are welcome, but it should be noted that our program is guided by the Islamic tradition as outlined by the scholars of the major schools of law, belief, and spirituality. For the Sacred Sciences, we emphasize the importance of adab (good character), an empathetic study of Prophetic life and character, and the study of those tasks every human is required to know and act upon. In addition, we teach the recitation, memorization, and appreciation of the Quran. The standard and sacred sciences are learned by understanding how they are lived by and applied in the real world.

To learn more about our unique model of learning, visit https://sanadtrust.org/sanadprep/

Standard Sciences Curriculum

Al-Maqasid Academy powered by Sanad Prep’s school of choice will be Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS). PALCS is a state-licensed public cyber charter school for students in KG – 12. In addition to the support and guidance from qualified, trained Al-Maqasid Academy Learning Coaches, the students will receive access to standards-aligned courses, taught by certified teachers through PALCS. Teachers post engaging lessons, teach live virtual lessons, and help daily as students progress through the work. Enrolled families may also receive, on loan, a laptop computer, access to educational online resources, physical textbooks, workbooks, and kits as needed. PALCS is highly ranked among online schools and has also consistently been a top performer for standardized testing results. For more information, check out PALC’s school profile.

Sacred Sciences Curriculum

We are blessed to have the guidance and support of Shaykh Yahya Rhodus and the Al-Maqasid Executive Team, who work directly with the Al-Maqasid Academy team to develop the sacred sciences learning modules. The sacred science curriculum includes classes and modules in Quran recitation and memorization, Fiqh, Aqīdah, and Sīrah. More information about the upcoming year’s curriculum will be shared at orientation.


Academic Calendar 2023-2024

First day of school, Monday, August 28, 2023
(Full calendar coming soon.)

Daily Schedule 2023-2024 (tentative)

Monday-Thursday 
On-site, Stone House from 8:00a-3:00p

Friday
On-site. 8:00a-2:20p

Admissions Process and Important Deadlines


Step 1:

Complete the Al-Maqasid Academy Application in its entirety. Completing the application does not guarantee admission. It will help both the family and the Academy to evaluate and consider the best option. The Academy will communicate the decision regarding admission and share any pertinent information necessary to move forward with registration/enrollment with the district program. This may include but is not limited to a list of documents you may need to complete the registration with PALCS.    

Apply Here: Al-Maqasid Academy Registration Application 2023-24

The deadline for this academic year’s registration is:
Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 5 PM


Step 2:

If offered admission, gather all required documents (a list will be provided by the Academy with the admissions letter) needed to enroll in PALCS and attend the on-site ‘enrollment program’ at Al-Maqasid. The Academy’s team will provide support to complete the enrollment process with PALCS. 


Step 3:

Attend mandatory Parent Orientation at Al-Maqasid prior to the first day of classes. You will receive an email including the exact date and time for the orientation. Although not encouraged, accommodations will be made for families to attend the orientation online in the event that they cannot do so in person. 

Fees, Tuition, and Payment Schedule for 2023-24

ONE-TIME FEES

Registration/Re-enrollment $ 50.00

Technology/Internet $ 50.00

Materials. Printing, Stationary $ 50.00

Total $150.00

Annual Tuition, Discounts, and Fees 

First Child $ 4,000.00

  • Each additional child will receive a 5% discount

Second Child $3,800.00

Third Child $3,600.00

Payment Schedule

Annual tuition fees are due monthly over a period of 10 months. Invoices will be issued on the 1st of every month with the fees due before the 7th.

Payment Methods/Options

Families will have the option to conveniently pay the monthly tuition online using the invoice link. Remember, invoices will be sent monthly on the 1st of every month to families and payments are due 7 days from the invoice statement date. The payment can be made using a bank account or credit card. This will be the primary method of payment. 

Families will also have the option of setting up a monthly recurring payment so they can automate the tuition payment schedule. This setup helps us avoid errors, delays, and/or lost/misplaced payments with the standard check/cash method of payment. Most important, it also ensures that you have full access and a record of every payment you made throughout the year. 

Al-Maqasid Academy powered by Sanad Prep will be using Quickbooks online to issue invoices and collect tuition fees. Families who wish to automate their monthly payments can do so by creating a free QB account. This will allow them to automate their payments, and view payment history from one place.

NOTE: A small convenience fee (service fee for bank transactions or credit card surcharge) is charged per invoice and is directly taken by the credit card and or payment processing company and does not go to Al-Maqasid Academy. 

Financial Aid

The Academy is committed to making this education model accessible. With this intention, no family or child will be turned away due to a lack of funds. Aid may be available specifically to families/students with financial needs, who may be experiencing financial hardship and thus are unable to meet the full cost of tuition for their child/children. The number of aid or scholarships awarded is limited to the amount of funds available for that year, and is at the discretion of the Al-Maqasid Academy financial aid and scholarship team based on eligibility requirements. All applications will be considered equally and the final decision will incorporate the individual circumstances and needs of each family. 

Families who require assistance in fulfilling the tuition obligation are invited to fill out the scholarship application. Acceptance is contingent on admission into the Academy and fulfilling any relevant requirements necessary to be considered a full-time student at the Academy. It may take us 5-10 business days to process the application. You are welcome to send us an email if you do not hear back from us within this time frame. Please complete the application in its entirety. Leaving blank answers may delay application processing time. 

Financial Aid Scholarship Application Link