
Grades 1–5
Elementary School
Comprehensive education building strong academic and Islamic foundations.
MDQ Academy is committed to providing comprehensive education for elementary grades 1 to 5. We follow Common Core standards for English and Mathematics, with STEM Scope for science — all enriched with Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies.
- Common Core ELA and Math standards
- STEM Scope hands-on science curriculum
- Half a Juzz Quran memorization per year from 1st grade
- Tajweed technology issued to every student

Curriculum
Core Subjects
Aligned with NY State standards and enriched with Islamic studies.
English Language Arts
Common Core ELA standards with six modules focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in response to high-quality texts.
Mathematics
NY State Math Curriculum with a balanced combination of procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.
Science
STEM Scope professional support resource for high-quality, hands-on STEM science instruction.
Social Studies
History, geography, economics, civics, and citizenship aligned with NY State standards.
Arabic & Quran
Arabic language instruction and Quran memorization — half a Juzz per year with Tajweed technology.
Islamic Studies
Authentic Ahadeeth and Ibadaat practices fostering a strong Muslim identity.
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