Islamic Foundation School Reviews

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Academically school was good, but the administration is very weak. The bullying was very disturbing aspect of the students in school. My son got injured by his class mates, but no serious action was taken by the administration

I love how tight knit the community is and how close everyone can be; this allows one to not feel judged and to feel comfortable opening up to others. One thing I feel needs to change is how strict the rules are (regarding what you wear, etc.). Overall a good school.

Great, tight-knit school. Teachers really care about their students. I've been here since KG and do not regret anything.

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Just average, mainly disappointed. They boasted about teaching a grade level above and 4 of my elementary aged children complained that it was too easy. The books that they use are at grade level.
They held a huge panel on bullying at school; all while my daughter was having problems with bullying and their only plan of action was to move her seat. I had to contact the parents myself and solve the problem. They didn't even bother to ask my daughter how she was coping and never brought her in to see the councilor though I requested it twice. They also never bothered to follow up to find out if the problem was resolved.
Almost every event in this school is centered around junk food. I have never experienced a school that promotes such poor food choices and constantly gives the students candies and juice. On three occasions they were even given candies that were not halal.
If you ever have a problem, admin will make you feel like it is your fault and then make no changes to help.

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Despite the lack of variety regarding classes to choose/take, the teachers are EXPERTS!, the staff is very kind, and us high schoolers all get along well with each other. The classes are very well-taught and useful for future medical experts. The building is very big and has a mosque connected to it! Very religious school to top it off.

Great Islamic environment! Loved attending Jummah every Friday and having an Islamic Studies teacher to answer all my questions!

I believe that Islamic Foundation School is a great school to attend. I have been at this school for more than 10 years and it is like a second home to me. It has become highly developed and competes in high level competitions in a variety of subject. One thing I believe it could add, is more student led activities.

Islamic foundation has a nice student to teacher ratio. The closeness of the teachers and students was one of my favorite aspects of this school. The bonds we have and the inside jokes we made are unforgettable memories. The faculty and administration were friendly. However, I do believe IFS has room to improve. Academically, the school is challenging and rigorous. However, in the future I hope to see more AP classes and dual credit classes available for the students. I want to see more classes offered that are arts and literature based rather than just math or science in order to accommodate everyone’s interests. I also wish the school had more athletic connections for our sports teams so the seasons were longer. I have been in this school since the sandbox days. From preschool to 12th grade I have seen this amazing school expand and carry out its core values of scholarship and character.

My experience at IFS is an interesting one. This school is a muslim private school and there are many pros and cons. As a muslim and American minority myself, I found it very comforting to be around minorities similar to me. The con that came with that is that I had to find other ways in my community such as volunteering or getting a job to start to learn about other types of people and bust out of the "muslim" bubble I was in. The administration has been pretty problematic with me in the past, but they have also done good as well. The school lunch, I think, is better than in a lot of public schools. The counseling resources, both academic and emotionally, are very weak, and have not been very beneficial to me as I have struggled with my mental health along with applying to colleges and going through the process and I wasn't met with proper support. The overall resources cannot be compared to the vast resources public schools have. Overall however, the school is a welcoming community.

Coming to Islamic Foundation School really allowed me to bond with people that share the same religious upbringings and struggles. It also gave me an opportunity to make friends with people that understood me and my religion and culture. Since it is a private school, it brought teachers and students to have a closer relationship with one another. I felt very included with peers and staff. Although the opportunities compared to a public school was completely different, there were multiple times where I had extremely fun. Although I spent only two years at this school, it had became a part of me and I will always remember the people that got me through highschool.

Attended since pre-school. Administration really makes or breaks your experience. The administration does not know how to properly educate their students for success in the real world, rather, they throw a bunch of (useless) things at their students hoping one would stick. Community was a benefit.

Close community and superior academics. Lack of flexibility in terms of selecting classes. Tuition is high, but then again, it is a private school.

I like the welcoming atmosphere and the classroom environments. When I transferred from public school, the environment felt more safer and the students became my friend easily. I wish to see more technology in the classrooms such as smart-boards. It's also a very close-knit community and makes everyone feel welcome

I have a special connection to that school, though I would never go back and am glad I am out of high school. I started at Islamic Foundation School when I was in KG and finished at the 12th grade. Academically, the school tries its best to excel, and there are some teachers who truly care about their students’ wellbeing. However, I cannot deny that sometimes there was favoritism when there was someone in trouble. I resent the fact that there isn’t much funding or attention to the artistic side of students as there was only two art classes. The arts weren’t celebrated as much as the academics, therefore not allowing artistic students to be celebrated for their true potential. Overall 7/10

IFS has been the school I have been attending for the past 15 years. Being at a private school does have its perk but also its share of downfalls. One good thing about this school is that it gives the students an opportunity to be involved in clubs at a much more concentrated level due to the smaller student population. the teachers over here also genuinely care about you and have your best interest at heart. However one downfall of this place, is the lack of courses given to students that wish to pursue a field in the liberal arts. Overall, my time at IFS has been a great experience and I feel like I have received a proper education.

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My kids are in the elementary school where the teachers are wonderful and supportive. My children love going to IFS.

I have been at IFS for about 10 years-from 2-8th grade and then 10-12th grade. The teachers here are decent there are a couple really good teachers the rest are okay. The people at ifs are okay depending on how long you have been there, it’s kind of exclusive. I usually don’t eat the hot lunch but I’ve heard it’s pretty good, better than public school lunch. Overall ifs is a decent school but I would much rather be at public :P

I like the environment it creates for it's students. To be surrounded by people who hold the same beliefs as you is amazing and allows for countless opportunities to grow. However, I wish that the school would provide more interest in the students and the needs of students and teachers alike.

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