Edep Academy adopted North East Islamic Community Center’s Islamic Studies curriculum. Islamic Studies Curriculum aimed to provide foundations of various Islamic sciences and disciplines by building a profound insight and understanding opening the way for students to think, discuss and ask questions.

Islamic Studies Curriculum

• Introduction to Tafsir:

  Tafsir curriculum provides an academic introduction to Tafsir methodology for an intermediate level of study. In addition to theoretical information, the commentaries for the short chapters of the Qur’an will enrich the students’ knowledge, and nurture their curiosity for further studies. NEICC Curriculum Mapping and textbook for Introduction to Tafsir.

• Seerah:

  This program aims to teach the life of the last Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with an innovative approach to investigate His life both in chronology and philosophy to take lessons to apply contemporary issues and universal values. NEICC Curriculum Mapping and textbooks for Seerah 1 and Seerah 2

• Introduction to Hadith:

  Hadith curriculum provides an academic introduction to Hadith methodology for an intermediate level of study. Terminology, references, and information concerning personalities and methodology are presented in a comprehensible fashion. In addition to theoretical information, the analyses of 16 noble sayings of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, will enrich the students’ knowledge, and nurture their curiosity for further studies. NEICC Curriculum Mapping and textbook for Introduction to Hadith.

• Islamic Faith:

  This curriculum is designed to be the introduction of Islamic Faith, covering 6 articles of Islamic faith and elaborate on them. The course follows an approach to explain the meaning of each article and go into details by having students to think, discuss and ask questions. NEICC Curriculum Mapping and textbook for Islamic Faith 1 and Islamic Faith 2

• Fiqh:

  This program is a form of guidance for the Muslim youth of today, a guide for their everyday lives, as well as being a compilation of useful information related to the various forms of worship with informative explanations given in an understandable manner. The curriculum covers the 5 pillars of Islam including purification for prayer, details in 5 daily prayers (salah), basic information on giving charity, performing pilgrimage and holy days and nights.NEICC Curriculum Mapping and textbook for Fiqh.

• Fundamental Islamic Terms:

  This program is designed to give a basic understanding of widely used Islamic Terms. Term definitions are taught both in dictionary meaning and theologic meaning which gives a great tool for students to understand the Islamic Sources. NEICC Curriculum Mapping and textbook for Fundamental Islamic Terms.

• Arabic:

  A Brand-New Comprehensive Arabic Course uses modern teaching techniques which are supported and integrated by digital media and a website. With its up-to-date teaching techniques, its simple-to-complex approach that helps learners to feel comfortable and ready to face the challenge of learning a new language, its illustrative artwork, its simple and easy-to-follow the layout, along with high quality print and supported by dedicated online materials including skills practice, and progress tests and glossaries in 15 languages to support both students and teachers.

Edep Academy adopted EngageNY English Language Arts curriculum developed by NYSED with the implementation of Common Core Learning Standards.  Curriculum materials for ELA subjects are structured into 4 levels of hierarchy navigated by grade, then by various modules within the grade. Each module is divided into units, and each unit is further divided into lessons.

Curriculum materials:

• Support teaching and learning and provide access to sequenced, spiraled, content-rich curriculum programming and instructional practices that support the attainment of the CCLS.
• Include teaching and learning experiences that scaffold through grade levels, are focused on gradual learning progressions, and project a trajectory of learning standards in each content area (English Language Arts & Literacy).
• Incorporate curriculum maps, lesson plans, performance tasks, scaffolding materials, samples of student work, and other classroom artifacts. Newly developed modules will provide curriculum and instructional resources targeted to address all learners within any classroom setting.
• Emphasize resources that are planned and developed according to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and are able to be used by all students, including:
  • English language learners (ELL)
  • Students with disabilities (SWD)
  • Accelerated learners
  • Students achieving and performing below grade level.

Curriculum modules include:

• Year-long scope and sequence documents
• Module framing/overview documents
• Performance tasks (for administration in the middle and at the end of each module)
• Lesson plans
• Lesson plan supporting materials (class work, homework, etc.)

Edep Academy uses Online Pearson enVision Algebra 1 Curriculum. enVision Algebra 1 Common Core ©2018 is a brand-new high school mathematics program built from the ground up for the Traditional Pathway of the Common Core State Standards. Online Curriculum provides a groundbreaking digital experience built for today’s student with anytime online and offline access to instructional content. Interactive and highly visual examples powered by Desmos support active learning by students.

1. Solving Equations and Inequalities
2. Linear Functions
3. Linear Models
4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
5. Introduction to Nonlinear Functions
6. Exponents and Exponential Functions
7. Polynomials and Factoring
8. Quadratic Functions
9. Solving Quadratic Equations
10. Radical Functions
11. Statistics

Edep Academy utilizes Pearson’s Online enVisionmath 2.0 curriculum for 8th Grade Math. Pearson enVisionmath2.0 is a comprehensive mathematics curriculum for Grade 8. It builds on the proven effectiveness of the enVision series, supporting coherent, focused, and rigorous mathematics. enVisionmath2.0 for middle school emphasizes conceptual understanding and procedural skills through problem solving, interactive experiences, and visual learning. Personalized math practice, built-in interventions, and customizable content deepen understanding and improve achievement.

1. Real Numbers
2. Analyze and Solve Linear Equations
3. Use Functions to Model Relationships
4. Investigate Bivariate Data
5. Analyze and Solve Systems of Linear Equations
6. Congruence and Similarity
7. Understand and Apply the Pythagorean Theorem
8. Solve Problems Involving Surface Area and Volume

The foundation of Edep Academy Science is a research-based curriculum called PSI (Progressive Science Initiative) through NJCTL. The Progressive Science Initiative (PSI) is a program designed to support high levels of student achievement in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics and was developed over ten years by teachers.

The Progressive Science Initiative®  empower educators to increase student engagement in K-12 science and mathematics, boost achievement and transform schools. PSI shake up traditional education with a powerful and fully integrated approach that includes not only course materials, but also innovative and effective recommendations for curriculum, teaching methods, environment, scheduling, policies, and practices.

PSI create an engaging environment for students. PSI classrooms are filled with lively debate and collaborative problem-solving. They make science and math the favorite subjects of many students as they achieve exceptional understanding. Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) are used to deliver PSI course content in the classroom.

Center for Teaching and Learning programs replace textbooks with free digital content aligned to new standards in science and mathematics. Our content is used both in classrooms on Interactive White Boards (IWB) as well as distributed to students either as printouts or electronically.

The curriculum is updated frequently using the feedback from teachers using it in classrooms around the world. This allows the material to remain current and relevant.

McGraw-Hill Networks™: A Social Studies Learning System is a multiple award-winning program. Bring the people, issues, and events of yesterday to life for the students of today with the first truly integrated print and digital curriculum for Middle School U.S. History – grounded in solid pedagogy with a full suite of teaching and learning tools for a flexible, customized learning experience.

• Put students in the middle of the action with The Story Matters chapter openers, biography features, Step Into Place maps and Step Into Time timelines
• Customize the learning experience with differentiated instruction, leveled reading, customizable assessments and worksheets, and flexible online learning tools

Character Education Seminars, parallel with our mission, aim to nurture our students intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, morally, and socially. Seminars are held in our facility by guest speakers from various individuals in the community such as writers, community leaders, doctors, engineers, religious leaders, counselors, teachers, non-profit directors, professors, and more. Seminars held two times a week last between thirty minutes to an hour.