Olive Branch: Year in Review


Building Minds, Nurturing Spirits

Support Our Students

Welcome to Our Family

Thank you for joining us. We are on a mission to make a difference in the lives of every child that enters through our doors.

Our Approach

Each and every child is special to us. Our incredibly hard-working and dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that each child succeeds—socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually, God willing.

What Makes Us Unique?

Dual Focus

We focus on both academic excellence and spiritual growth ("Infinite potential in Deen and Dunia").

Dynamic Classrooms

We utilize a Dynamic Center-Based model (with extensive staff training on implementation).

Hands-On Learning

Education through projects, manipulatives, and games.

Critical Thinking

Our education focuses on how to think and write, not just what to think and write—emphasized through reading comprehension and logic training.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Lamya Sidky

President

Chelsea Freiwan

Vice President

Adib Ahmad

Treasurer

From Inception to Today

2021

Incorporated as an organization, laying the groundwork for our community.

2023

Launched our vibrant Summer Camp, offering enriching experiences for children.

2024

Opened our Learning Center for Homeschool Students, starting with a close-knit group of 11 students.

2025

Our enrollment more than doubled to 24 students. In Spring, we initiated After-School Activities (Arabic and Quran) and continue to expand our diverse class offerings every semester.

A Word from the Director



Student Life

  • Monthly Events: Student Fair, Spelling Bee, Math Tournament, Talent Show.
  • Field Trips: Hands-on exploration.
  • Spirit: Creating a Basketball Team, Merchandise, and a Mascot.

Academic & Support

  • Reading Log Initiative & Math Club.
  • "Quran in Action" program.
  • Partnership with MCS.
  • Student Counseling services.
  • Quran Hifzh program as an additional offering

Short Term Vision: Curriculum Expansion

Educational Goals

Expanding the project-based element of learning.

Real World

Incorporating real-world experiences for 4th grade and above.

Logic

Bringing in more elements that teach students how to learn and think logically.

Heritage

Incorporating more Islamic history into our Social Studies.

Resources

New Sports equipment and expanding Arts offerings.

Growth

Expand into Middle School.

Long Term Vision: A New Home

The Goal

Find a new property and building.


Help Us Close the Tuition Gap

The Challenge

There is a gap between what we charge for tuition and our operational expenses.

Our Commitment

We don't want to charge more because we know this would put the cost out of reach for many of our families.

The Request

In order to continue offering all of these services and expand them, we need your help.

Support Our Students

How to Contribute

Please consider making a recurring monthly pledge or giving a one-time donation. Jazaakumullahu khayran.

Q&A to follow.