Gamal Kahla's Contact Details

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Manara Academy

Irving, TX, US • 50 - 99 Employees
Schools

The First Charter School in Texas to follow the Expeditionary Learning methodology and teach Arabic and French.Manara Academy provides all students with a personalized, supportive and engaging school environment where they can obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to find success as individuals and as members of their community. The objective of the curriculum is to incorporate active, project-based learning, which connects learning across academic disciplines, and to meet the specific academic needs of each student. The daily curriculum will actively engage students in multiple opportunities for language development. A strong emphasis on reading and math in all subject areas will be implemented. Staff members are responsible for on-going investigation, assessment, analysis and refinement of curriculum. In addition to the core subjects, Manara Academy implements a foreign language program, art, physical education and technology. Students master a broad range of content through curriculum integration that is relevant, meaningful and engaging. The curriculum design embraces the TEKS, and strives to rise above these state standards through project-based learning. Teaching and learning is student centered and driven and measured by assessments such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).