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2024AFA Annual Updatewww.alfatih.org703.437.9382info@alfatih.org
www.alfatih.org |703.437.9382info@alfatih.org |MERCI - MUSLIM EDUCATION RESOURCE COUNCIL, INC., THENOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER WHICH AFAOPERATESCOGNIA - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITINGAGENCYCISNA - COUNCIL OF ISLAMIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH AMERICAVAIS - VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSTuition, fees, &donations are used tooperate the school, payfor equipment, and staffsalaries501c3MERCIEST. 1999NON-PROFIT INDEPENDENTEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONAccredited since2011 with COGNIA& CISNAVAIS Membersince 2023What is AFA?VolunteerBoard ofDirectorsVISIONAl Fatih Academy’s vision is to be a model Islamiclearning community that inspires a commitmentto excellence in all aspects of life.OUR VISION & MISSIONAl Fatih's mission is to cultivate and nurture athriving American Muslim identity thatbalances religious, academic and culturalknowledge and imparts the importance ofcivic involvement and charitable work. Through an interdisciplinary and integratedprogramming approach, we strive to create aneducational environment that unites students,teachers, family, and community to provide anexceptional learning experience.MISSIONBOARD MEMBERSAwais Sheikh - Board ChairImaney Ahmad - Vice ChairAshraf Haque - TreasurerHumera Rahman - MemberThoufiq Kaleemullah - Member Firas Barzinji - MemberMahwish Hamlani - MemberPervin Divleli - AdvisorAfeefa Syeed - Advisor
www.alfatih.org |703.437.9382info@alfatih.org |TECHNOLOGY1:1 Chromebook per student ratio ingrades 1 - 8iPads for KG & Grade 1 useClassroom charging stationsExpanded Technology ToolsSAVVAS CURRICULUMComprehensive language arts & mathcurriculums adoptedIncorporate interactive learning experiencesusing both paper & digital materialsACCREDITATIONENSURES QUALITYAFA dually accredited with both COGNIA& the Council of Islamic Schools in NorthAmerica (CISNA) for over 10 years.Currently pursuing accreditation with theVirginia Association of IndependentSchools (VAIS).AFA will be the first Islamic schoolaccredited through VAIS allowing us tobenefit from & contribute to a strongnetwork of distinguished and recognizedschools.Computer Adaptive MAP GrowthAssessments adopted.Measures individual students at their skilllevels- charts growth & progress.Comprehensive picture of individual levelof learning (at, below, or above gradelevel).Teacher tailors lessons & sets goals basedon classwide/individual results.Results easily compared to typicalstudent growth in samelevel/grade/subject locally & across thecountry.Aligned with our newly adoptedLanguage Arts & Math Curriculums.INVESTING IN THE FUTURE &ENSURING QUALITYINVESTING INOUR TEACHERS& STAFFThe school boardhas implementedsystematic salaryupdates appliedover a 3 yearperiod.Our updated salaryscalesdemonstrate thevalue our currentstaff holds,increase staffretention & attractquality staff.
www.alfatih.org |703.437.9382info@alfatih.org |AFA BY THE NUMBERSIn response toCOVID we singletracked our gradelevel classrooms.Post COVID ourenrollmentcontinues tosteadily grow.Dual TrackClassroomsmaking acomeback soon, In sha Allah!AY 20-21 AY 21-22 AY 22-23 AY 23-24 AY 24-25050100150200250300ENROLLMENT GROWTH ACADEMIC YEARS (AY) 2020-2024280126186210220Enrollment YearTotal Student Enrollment(COVID)Tuition86%Donations10%Grants3%REVENUE SOURCESPayroll72%Rent19%Business5%EXPENDITURESYour donations make it possible!AY 21-22 AY 22-23 AY 23-24020,00040,00060,00080,000ZAKAH TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMTOTAL DISTRIBUTEDAcademic YearDollars ($)WORKING HARD TO MEET OUR NEEDSLike most private schools, our tuition coversa majority, but not all of our expenses,leaving us with a funding gap each year.Year-to-Year Tuition Increases Annual Board-Sponsored FundraisingDinnerAnnual Online Fundraiser GrantsIn-school Fundraisers (market days,spiritwear, book fair, etc.)*NEW* Sadaqah Jariya Tuition AssistanceFundKEEPING THE GAP STABLECLOSING THE GAP WITH DONATIONS
www.alfatih.org |703.437.9382info@alfatih.org |OUR NEW HOME 40,000 sq ft building3-5 acresCafeteria with FullKitchenGymLibraryMusallahAuditoriumOutdoor Space withPlayground & SportsFieldsFINANCING OPTIONSLease-to-ownarrangementsQard Hasana (nointerest loans from thecommunity)Investor led purchasescenariosBank financingENDOWMENT FUNDSFunds are invested inAmana Income &Growth funds whichresult in gains each yearBuilding Account634,591Endowment Account264,186Pledge at Purchase100,000Outstanding Pledges47,000A PERMANENT HOME FOR AFABUILDING FUNDS
www.alfatih.org |703.437.9382info@alfatih.org |ENVIRONMENTAFA provides a high-expectations learning environment where the wholechild can thrive and attain academic achievement through nurturing,responsive and positive relationships, integrated character education,building social-emotional skills, and a strong emphasis on our core values.FACULTY & STAFFAFA teachers and staff are highlyqualified, licensed, and experiencedindividuals committed toexcellence, model civicresponsibility, Islamic character, andprovide leadership in thecommunity.SPECIALS & ENRICHMENTArabic & Quran DailyPhysical Education 2x a weekFormal Art CurriculumIntegrated Islamic StudiesHifdh ProgramPrayer & Reading BuddiesModel UNCoding ClubChess ClubAiKiDoTaeKwonDoWELLNESSThe AFA Community is supported by our School Counselors who work with studentsindividually, in small groups, and as a large group. Our Counselors provide ParentingSessions for families on a monthly basis and support for our Faculty & Staff. AFA hasalso developed a unique Family Life Education(FLE) Program that incorporates Islamin the various developmental stages of a child.INTEGRATED CURRICULUMHands-on learning experiences,inquiry-based projects, engagingdiscussions, and field trips supporta high quality interdisciplinarycurriculum that encouragescritical thinking, nurtures curiosity,and guides students to establish ameaningful and thoughtfulunderstanding of themselves andthe world they live in. THE AFA EXPERIENCE
www.alfatih.org |703.437.9382info@alfatih.org |KEEPING AFA ALUMNI ENGAGEDTHROUGH...Annual ReunionsVolunteer at AFAJummah KhateebsMentor Current AFA StudentsServe as AFA SubstitutesNetworking EventsWE LOVE OUR ALUMNI!AFA GRADUATES...Earn 1-3 years of High School Arabic LanguageCreditsEarn 1-2 High School Math Credits(Algebra/Geometry)ALUMNI REUNION 2024ALUMNI REUNION 2023
AFA BUILDING FUND OPERATING FUNDSADAQAH TUITIONASSISTANCEwww.alfatih.org info@alfatih.org 12300 Pinecrest Rd., Reston, VA 20191703.437.9382THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT AFA!ZAKAH TUITIONASSISTANCE (AY 24/25)