Mission, vision, and goals.
New Horizon School is committed to providing students with an excellent academic education and firm grounding in moral and ethical values. The school fosters a dedication to God through virtuous living in a balanced Islamic environment.
Our Vision
New Horizon School seeks to develop in each student a positive identity as an American Muslim who is prepared intellectually, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world. We strive to cultivate in every New Horizon student an excellent character supported by Qur’anic principles, enriched with knowledge, and committed to the betterment of family, community, and humanity.
Our Goals
Establishing a strong academic foundation by engaging students through a variety of current educational practices
Fostering creativity, real-world problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication, and a lifelong love for learning
Creating an active learning environment in which experimentation, exploration, intellectual curiosity and discovery are encouraged
Nurturing the development of students’ positive self-concept by discovering, valuing, and strengthening the unique gifts of each individual
Guiding students to engage in ethical decision-making and to apply Islamic principles in their daily lives through various programs and service learning opportunities
Instilling in students a sense of God consciousness and the universal values of honesty, kindness, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, justice, courage, generosity, appreciation, and commitment and encouraging them to apply these values in their actions
Enhancing the students’ understanding of the Qur’an through instruction in the Arabic language
Facilitating the development of effective social skills by encouraging self-expression, discussion and healthy interaction with peers and adults in a safe environment
Promoting a cooperative and supportive partnership between school, home, and community
Fast Facts
Grades: PS-8
Total Enrollment: 185
Religious Affiliation: Islam
Student Population: Coed
Founded: 1984
New Horizon School
651 Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626.795.5186