Lower School

RISE Academy’s Lower School (K-6) program fosters academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social-emotional development through a rigorous, faith-based curriculum, nurturing environment, and engaging activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.

Discover Our Story

Lower School Orientation

Orientation provides an overview of RISE Academy’s elementary program, covering faith-based values, school programs, policies, schedules, and parent engagement opportunities.

Our Curriculum

Language Arts

Development Focus
  1. Core Topics: Focus on seasons, the American Revolution, and space exploration.
  2. Quality Resources: Engage with authentic literature, texts, and art.
  3. Deep Understanding: Topics reoccur to strengthen core knowledge.
  4. Literacy Skills: Develop reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary mastery.
  5. Engaging Reading: Read meaningful books to inspire a love for learning.
  6. Integrated Learning: Build knowledge and critical thinking through texts.

Mathematics

Development Focus
  1. Mastery Focus: Concepts are taught through intentional sequencing.
  2. CPA Progression: Learn using Concrete, Pictorial, and Abstract methods.
  3. Key Strategies: Develop skills with number bonds and bar modeling.
  4. Deep Understanding: Emphasizes thinking mathematically over rote memorization.
  5. Real-World Math: Math Techbook connects concepts to everyday life.
  6. Comprehensive Learning: Combines understanding, fluency, and practical application.

Science

Development Focus
  1. Active Learning: Hands-on exploration of Life, Earth, and Physical Science.
  2. Inquiry-Based: FOSS engages students in scientific exploration and discovery.
  3. Expert Developed: Created by Lawrence Hall of Science professionals.
  4. Concept Mastery: Engages students in key science practices and concepts.
  5. Hands-On Program: Interactive activities make science engaging and meaningful.
  6. Science Exploration: Build a strong foundation in core scientific principles.

Social Studies

Development Focus
  1. Engaging Lessons: Explore cultures through hands-on activities.
  2. Interactive Learning: Social studies comes alive for young learners.
  3. Ancient to Modern: Study history from ancient to modern times.
  4. Multi-Faceted Experience: Transform social studies with dynamic learning methods.
  5. Cultural Understanding: Learn how cultures were created and evolved.
  6. History Focus: Explore Ancient, Medieval, and United States history.

Lower School Staff

Dedicated Educators Inspiring Excellence, Growth, and Lifelong Learning Daily.

Muna Abbas

Lower School Vice Principal

Zahra Jianpanah

KG Homeroom Teacher

Rubab Kaka

1st Grade Homeroom Teacher

Maya Saab

2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher

Reyhaneh Khani

3rd Grade Homeroom Teacher

Sajeda Merchant

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Hadia Salak

5th Grade Homeroom & Lower School Academic Coordinator

Sarah Wasi

6th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Ahmad Ahmadzia

PE Director

Waqas Haider

PE Teacher

Tayeba Sultani

Qur’an Teacher

Fatima Zaidi

PE Teacher

Hoda Zokaei

Art Teacher

Frances Dufour

Elective Teacher

Faezeh Forooz

Elective Teacher

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College / University Acceptance
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Students Enrolled in Lower School
:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Graduation Rate

Parents Opinion

Hear what our satisfied parent have to say about their experiences with RISE.

★★★★★

Faith/Islamic based school and overall moral guidance and the importance of good behavior in children. Engaging and collaborative teachers and parents as well.

Parent of a 5th grader

★★★★★

Mission driven academic environment.

Parent of a 4th grader

★★★★★

The sense of belonging students get. It is their safe space.

Parent of a 6th grader

★★★★★

Personable, Warm, Constructive, Strong Leadership, Strong Teachers.

Parent of a 3rd grader

Captivating Moments

See our lower school students engaged in project based learning, creative arts, educational field trips, and commemorations that build and strengthen their identity.

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