Winter 2024- Quarter 4
April 1st- May 9th, 2024
Eastern Standard Time
6-week courses
Math Newbies
(1st and 2nd grade) Coed
This course exposes young students to number sense skills (recognizing quantities, groups, patterns, comparing numbers, etc.); basic addition and subtraction skills, and problem-solving through the use of interactive games, math manipulatives, and math storytelling.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Kelli Muhammad
Read 4 Power: Reading and Writing Class
(1st and 2nd grade) Coed
The Read 4 Power: Reading and Writing class is for students that are first and second-graders. This is an extensive program that is geared toward improving reading fluency, comprehension, and writing. This class can benefit students that are struggling with reading and students who are looking for a reading enrichment program.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Kelli Muhammad
Map Masters: Geography for Future Nation Builders
(2nd-4th) Coed
In this course, students will engage in an exploration of the Earth based on Actual Facts. Students will study the physical properties, natural resources, and cultural makeup of their local environments and places around the world. Connections will be made through learning map reading, measurement skills, and engaging in hands-on projects.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
Mini Math Masters Laboratory
(3rd grade) Coed
Mini Math Masters Laboratory is a class designed for younger children to build and master their math skills in a fun way.
Students will learn the basic concepts in Mathematics which include adding subtracting, multiplication, and basic division, as well as money, time, basic geometric concepts, and real-world related word problems.
This class incorporates guided instruction, interactive games, computer skills, classwork, assessments, and hands-on activities.
Come to the Lab!!! Let's have fun while we learn!!
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Amya Muhammad
Read 4 Power: Reading and Writing Class
(3rd and 4th grade) Coed
This Read 4 Power class is a program that is geared toward improving reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing. Students will engage in extensive writing practice. This class will benefit students struggling with reading and students looking for a reading enrichment program.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Kelli Muhammad
Read 4 Power: Reading and Writing Class
(Middle School) Coed
This Read 4 Power class is a program that is geared toward improving reading comprehension and writing. Students will engage in extensive writing practice, along with vocabulary and grammar lessons. This class will benefit students struggling with reading comprehension and/or students looking for a reading enrichment program.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Kelli Muhammad
Map Masters: Geography for Future Nation Builders
(5th-8th) Coed
In this course, students will engage in an exploration of the Earth based on Actual Facts. In addition to a study of the physical properties, natural resources, and cultural make-up of the Earth, this course will focus on the geography of the United States and its territories with historical and geopolitical connections being made through map reading, independent research, and class projects.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
Mini Math Masters Laboratory
(4th-5th grade) Coed
Mini Math Masters Laboratory is a class designed for younger children to build and master their math skills in a fun way.
Students will learn the basic concepts in Mathematics which include adding subtracting, multiplication, and basic division, as well as money, time, basic geometric concepts, and real-world related word problems.
This class incorporates guided instruction, interactive games, computer skills, classwork, assessments, and hands-on activities.
Come to the Lab!!! Let's have fun while we learn!!
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Amya Muhammad
Math Masters Intensive
(6th-8th grade) Coed
The 6th-8th grade Math Masters Intensive class will be offered over the course of the 2023/2024 school year and will cover topics such as:
1) Review of basics (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division)
2) Fractions with all operations
3) Place Value and Rounding, Number Line/integers
4) Coordinate Plane/Graphing
5) Word Problems
6) Ratios/Proportions
7) Decimal Operations
8) Order of Operations
9) Numeric Properties Variable Expressions
10) Geometric Figure
11) Data Presentation and Statistics/ Probability with visuals
This class meets once a week for 1-hour.
Instructor: Amya Muhammad
Geometry
(High School) Coed
The Geometry class will be offered over the course of the 2023/2024 school year and will cover topics such as:
1) Basics of Geometry
2) Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
3) Transformations
4) Congruent Triangles
5) Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
6) Similarity
7) Right Triangles and Trigonometry
8) Circumference, Area, Surface Area, and Volume
9) Probability
10) Circles
This class meets once a week for 1-hour.
Instructor: Amya Muhammad
Creative Writing with Vocabulary
(9th-10th grade) Coed
This course will help students to tap into their creative expression by writing short stories using a weekly list of vocabulary words. This class offers a fun way for students to learn new words. This is a college-preparatory course.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Lisa M. Muhammad
Geopolitics for Nation-Building
(9th-12th grade) Coed
This course will examine the influence of geography, economics, and demography on nation-building strategies for Black people in America. Students will learn aspects of agriculture, biology, geology, history, and politics through class discussions, independent research, and group projects.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
Power Pens: Professional Writing for High School Students
Students will learn how to properly communicate and represent themselves on paper, in email correspondence, in applications, proposals, and reports through the use of professional writing. They will learn and practice writing skills used in real-life settings such as professional careers, business communications, community relations, college applications, communications with professors and mentors, creating a professional social media presence and much more. This is a college-preparatory course.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
Introduction to Chemistry
(Middle and High School) Coed
This is an introductory course where students will focus on basic concepts involved in chemical reactions, the periodic table, periodic trends, chemical nomenclature, and chemical problem-solving. Students will perform research, will receive projects to complete, and receive quizzes to test their knowledge.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Amya Muhammad
Financial Literacy Part 1: How the Wealth Gap was Created in America
(6th-12th grade) Coed
The first course in a series of Financial Literacy classes, this session, we will be delving into historical truths and examining exactly how America's richest groups gained their 20-1 wealth advantage. Students will be assigned reading passages from the book How White Folks Got So Rich, 2017 Expanded Edition and will engage in class discussions, trivia, games, and quizzes based on the reading. Students will also be assigned vocabulary and thought-provoking questions from the text.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
The Nation of Islam in American History
(Middle and High School) Coed
(FREE CLASS)
Students will explore The Nation of Islam in the context of our 90-year history in the United States of America. Through the use of multimedia resources, discussions, and presentations, students will be able to make connections between American history, Black history, and the role of the Nation of Islam in their personal family history and their experiences in modern-day America.
***We are accepting new students for this course. This is a free course and does not appear in the shop. Be sure to include it on your registration form.
This class meets weekly for 1 hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
Spiritual Development (FREE CLASS)
Middle & High School- Coed
This class will focus on showing students how to build inner strength, how to build the determination to achieve their goals, how to improve their self-esteem, how to use their spirituality as they experience day-to-day living, and they will learn why having good values/morals is so important.
During this quarter, we will focus on Planning for My Future: The Spiritual Side of Goal Setting.
***This class is for students who were previously enrolled. This is a free course and does not appear in the shop. Be sure to include it on your registration form.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Kelli Muhammad
Waiting List Classes:
An Introduction to the Arabic Language- Level 1
(Ages:8-12)
(Ages-13-17)
Coed
This class will introduce the student to the Arabic letters their pronunciation and their script. We will cover the letters in their connected forms and learn about the vowels associated with the Arabic letters. Students will also learn some basic Arabic vocabulary words and sayings.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
Fun Food Friday Baking Class
(6th-12th grade) Coed
This course will help students learn the fundamentals of baking. Students will cover topics that include baking terminology, tool, and equipment use. Students will engage in baking goods such as cupcakes, cookies, quick bread, and more!!
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Mecca Muhammad
Math Masters Intensive
(9th/10th-grade) Coed
The 9th/10th grade Math Masters Intensive class will cover topics such as:
1) Review of basics (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and order of operation)
2) Fractions with all operations
3) Mixed number operations
4) Number Line
5) Coordinate Plane/Graphing
6) Word Problems
7) Ratios/Proportions
8) Decimal Operations
9) Order of Operation, Integers, Exponents, and Scientific Notation
10) Negative Numbers
11) Similar Shapes
12) Equations and Variable Expressions
13) Transformations
14) Extended Geometric Unit with transformations (rotations, reflections, dilations, translations) Pythagorean theorem
15) Angels
16) Data Presentation
17) Statistics and Probability with visuals
18) Scientific Notation
This class meets once a week for 1-hour.
Instructor: Amya Muhammad
Creative Writing
(10th-12th grade) Coed
This course will help students to tap into their creative expression through writing. Students will create their portfolio of literary works comprised of poetry, short stories, etc. This is a college-preparatory course.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Kelli Muhammad
Personal Health and Wellness
(7th-12th) Coed
In this course, students will focus on subjects in health, nutrition,
physical activity, mental and spiritual wellness, as well as learning about holistic healing practices. Students will perform research, will receive projects to complete, and receive quizzes to test their knowledge. In addition, students will engage in reading passages from How To Eat To Live Books 1 and 2 by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Karriem R. Muhammad
An Introduction to the Spanish Language & Latin American Culture Part 1 (4th-8th grade) Coed
Through a mixture of language and geography, this course will introduce the student to countries throughout the world where the Spanish language is spoken.
Students will learn the basics of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing through fun and interactive experiences. This is a beginners' level class for upper elementary to middle-grade students.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
An Introduction to the Spanish Language & Latin American Culture Part 2 (6th-10th grade) Coed
Through a mixture of language and geography, this course will introduce the student to countries throughout the world where the Spanish language is spoken. Students will learn the basics of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing through fun and interactive experiences.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
The Rise and Fall of Great Nations
(7th-12th grade) Coed
This is a Social Studies unit course that focuses on the historical accounts of how strong nations were built, then later collapsed. This course has a history and geography component. Students will engage in class discussions, conduct research, create visual presentations, and complete written assignments.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Jazzmine Muhammad
Essential Life Skills- Elementary Part 1
(4th-6th grade)
The Essential Life Skills courses are a series of classes that prepare students for independence by way of teaching them self-care, home maintenance, budgeting & economics; as well as other foundational skills.
Through reading/writing assignments and hands-on projects, Elementary-level students will learn how to make decisions in relation to healthy eating habits, proper hygiene, and the upkeep of their environment.
Throughout the course, students will be exposed to books, articles, and multimedia resources to gain their interest and make the learning of these essential skills fun and engaging!
This class meets bi-weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
* If you are interested in enrolling in this class. Please complete our waiting list form. We will inform you when this class opens again.
Essential Life Skills- Elementary Part 2
(4th-6th grade)
The Essential Life Skills courses are a series of classes that prepare students for independence by way of teaching them self-care, home maintenance, budgeting & economics; as well as other foundational skills.
During this 2nd part of Essential Life Skills-Elementary, we will be delving further into the life skill of budgeting and economics using the book I Got Bank: What My Granddad Taught Me About Money by Teri Williams as the base of our course.
Students will engage in writing assignments, presentations, and in-class games and quizzes to reinforce concepts learned in this course.
(Essential Life Skills-Elementary Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this course.)
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
* If you are interested in enrolling in this class. Please complete our waiting list form. We will inform you when this class opens again.
Essential Life Skills- College Prep
(9th-12th grade) Coed
The Essential Life Skills courses are a series of classes that prepare students for independence by teaching them self-care, home maintenance, budgeting, and economics, and other foundational skills. Through reading/writing assignments and hands-on projects, students will learn decision-making skills, time management, organizational skills, and other soft skills that will help them to be successful as they go away to college and out into the workplace.
This class meets weekly for 1-hour.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
An Introduction to the Arabic Language 1 (Level 2)/ Arabic Calligraphy (4th-8th grade)
This class continues an introductory course on Arabic letters, reading and writing the Arabic language; and basic grammatical rules in speaking the Arabic language. In this class, students who have completed our Level 1 class will go further into reading, writing, and speaking in
Arabic.
Instructor: Dawn R. Muhammad
* If you are interested in enrolling in this class. Please complete our waiting list form. We will inform you when this class opens again.
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
AALIYAH, 14
STUDENT
I really LOVEEEE the Spiritual Development class because it's an AWESOME way to learn about the spiritual side of myself and share my experiences with the class!!! The topics can vary whether it's learning about your chakras, trusting your intuition, and other DOPE topics. And the discussions are FIRE!!
ELIJAH, 12
STUDENT
l think my classes were great!! Even with my annoying computer acting up, l still had fun completing my assignments...
KAMEELAH, 16
STUDENT
I like the different discussions I had in both the Biology class and in the Black Activist class. The Biology class was fun too, I learned a lot about different organisms!