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A Name, A Trust, A Light

Every part of who we are carries meaning. Our names are not decoration — they are a promise to the children we serve and to the One who entrusted them to us.

Our Story
أمانة · النور
المدرسة
Al-Madrasatu
The School
A house of learning, built on knowledge, discipline, and love for the deen.
النورية
An-Nuriyyah
The Light
Knowledge of the Qur'an and Sunnah is a light — one we help each child carry within.
أمان
AMAN
Peace & Safety
A place where children feel secure, welcomed, and free to grow in their faith.
أمانة
Amaanah
The Trust
Every child is an amaanah from Allah ﷺ — a sacred trust we are responsible to protect.

Al-Madrasatu An-Nuriyyah — "The School of Light" — was founded in 2020 with a simple conviction: that raising a Muslim child is one of the greatest amaanahs (trusts) a community can be given. The name AMAN means peace and safety, and that is exactly what we set out to build — a place where children are safe to learn, to question, and to grow.

From that same foundation grew The Amaanah — our youth mentorship programs for older students. As our students matured, we saw the need to keep walking with them: to protect the trust through the harder teenage years, when faith, identity, and character are truly tested.

Whether a six-year-old learning their first letters or a teenager finding their footing, the mission is one and the same: to take the light of revelation and help the next generation carry it — into their homes, their families, and the world.

"Youth Educated… Family Cultivated… World Illuminated."
Learning & Fun

More Than a Classroom — A Place Kids Love

We believe a child who enjoys coming to school learns better and stays connected to their deen. That's why AMAN has a dedicated game room where students unwind during breaks — building friendships, burning energy, and making the weekend something they look forward to.

Air Hockey Foosball Table Tennis
AMAN game room with ping pong, foosball, and air hockey tables
Standards & Expectations

What We Ask of Students & Families

Clear expectations are how we protect a serious learning environment for every child — and how families know exactly what to expect from day one.

Student Expectations
  • Arrive on time — 15+ min late means the student is sent home, no exceptions
  • Maximum 3 unexcused absences — beyond 3 leads to dismissal
  • Respect teachers, classmates, and the AMAN environment always
  • Complete and submit all homework assignments on time
  • Bring required materials every week: Qur'an, notebook, pencil
  • Islamic dress code is mandatory every session
  • Disruptive behavior and disrespect will not be tolerated
Parent Expectations
  • Review lessons and homework with your child at home weekly
  • Reinforce Islamic manners, discipline, and behavior
  • Practice Qur'an with your child daily
  • Communicate openly with staff — notify absences by Friday
  • Prioritize attendance and class participation
  • Ensure on-time pickup at end of each session
  • Registration fee is $50 per student, due upon enrollment — no exceptions
"Together, we are planting seeds of īmān, adab, and knowledge that will benefit generations to come, insha'Allah." — Administration of AMAN
Conduct & Dress Code

Maintaining an Islamic Environment

Dress Code
Proper hijab for sisters and thobe / appropriate Islamic dress for brothers is mandatory every session.
Gender Separation
Boys and girls remain in separate areas at all times per Islamic guidelines.
Classroom Conduct
No running, yelling, or disruptive behavior. Disrespect and misuse of the school environment will not be tolerated.
Food & Drinks
No food or drinks outside of designated break time.
Attendance Policy
15+ min late = sent home. Max 3 unexcused absences. Beyond 3 leads to dismissal. Notify staff by Friday.
Homework
Must be submitted on time. Parents are expected to support students in completing it at home.

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