Exceeding State Standards

Curriculum & Graduation

Every student will be required to complete the core curriculum as noted on page 2. Peer activities are divided by gender, such that male and female students are not mingling unnecessarily. Not that students in the Early Childhood Education Track will participate in practicum sessions at Tarbiyah's daycare facility. Some pathways may have weekend sessions that will be dedicated to their special declared pathway courses. Arabic language, English as a Second Language, and Math levels shall be based upon results of placement exams during the 9th Grade Preview Term. On the following pages are details of the various career pathway options. Career pathway must be declared at the end of the freshman year enrollment and may not be changed once enrolled.

Graduation Requirements:  Tarbiyah High students complete 25.5 credits to graduate, which exceeds the Delaware standard number of 24 credits for graduation with some modification in the mix of required courses. "Credit" means the acquisition of skills and knowledge at a satisfactory level as determined by the instructor via 120 hours (a Carnegie Unit) of live and asynchronous classroom instruction, which may include various methods of delivery or through alternately approved options (ie: demonstrated life experience, especially for adult learners) as documented and approved by the student's guidance counselor. For reference, we have listed the Delaware graduation requirements beneath Tarbiyah's graduation requirements.

Credits Required in all Tarbiyah Pathways: One half (1/2) credit Intro to High School, Pathway Exploratory, Study Skills, (taken Freshman year); Four (4) credits English Language Arts or English as a Second Language, if applicable; Four (4) credits Math (Minimum of Geometry, Algebra I & II for youth 14-18; General Math I & II and Consumer Math for adults 19+; Advanced Math available if applicable); Four (4) credits Science (must include Physical, Biology, Chemistry, Physics); Three (3) credits Social Studies (must include Seerah of the Prophet Mohammed and Islamic Principles, U.S. History, World History); Four (4) credits Arabic; One (1) credit Physical Education (practical); One half (1/2) credit Health Education; Four (4) credits declared pathway (see pathway options below); One half (1/2) credit SAT Prep; One half (1/2) credit Drivers Ed (optional, taken at outside agency, not included in fees, Drivers Ed is not required to graduate, nor counted in the total credits to graduate)

State of Delaware Courses Required (Shown for Reference & Comparison Only): Four (4) credits English Language Arts; Four (4) credits Math (Geometry, Algebra I & II or Integrated Mathematics III in lieu of Algebra II; at least one Math credit is to be earned in the senior year); Three (3) credits Science (must include Biology); Three (3) credits Social Studies (must include U.S. History); Two (2) credits a World Language; One (1) credit Physical Education; One half (1/2) credit Health Education; Three (3) credits in a Career Pathway; Three and one half (3 ½) credits in elective courses

Students electing our Early College/Dual Enrollment shall stay on a fourth year for University of Delaware college courses whilst being supported by Tarbiyah Faculty through their first college courses. This allows our graduates to enter university with several credits on thier transcript.

Career Pathway Tracks

Medical Assistant:  

Students engage in theory and practicum designed to develop skills to provide administrative and direct patient care support in health care settings. Theoretical studies include anatomy and physiology, HIPPA compliance, basics of charting, and effective communication and patient relations skills. Practical skills include CPR and first aid, assessment of basic vital signs, and patient support. By their senior year, students will pursue opportunities to experience the clinical setting with local Muslim physicians. This specialized track will put graduates in a good position to work in clinics or pursue further study at the associates or higher level for home health care, nursing, or premedical programs, perhaps even going on to study at various medical tracks at universities or medical schools.

Early Childhood Education:  

Students engage in theory and practicum* designed to develop skills to meet the needs of newborn to pre-K students of diverse backgrounds. Students will take TECE 1 and 2 to qualify as early childhood education providers. In practicum, they will develop lesson plans that stimulate the youngest learners. Assessment of children through observations, interactions and other performance measures will be explored. Students will gain real life experience through practicum working in live preschool classrooms in the Tarbiyah daycare. This specialized track will put graduates in a good position to work in daycare or preschool settings or to go on to pursue bachelors or higher qualifications in early childhood education. (*Open to residents of Delaware only.)

Computer Science:

Students will explore the broad study of computer science by covering topics such as problem solving, programming and coding, physical computing, and user-centered design, including mastery of typical applications used in most business settings, such as word processing, database, and presentation softwares. They will complete projects such as data collection and management spreadsheets with graphs and charts, building their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices. Graduates will be well equipped to use their skills in a variety of work settings and will have a head start for college or university level computer science degree programs.

Construction Trades:

Students will be introduced to residential construction trades through study of theory and hands-on projects*. Students will explore blueprints and estimating, and practice hands on skills of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and more. One credit of Mathematics will be specially dedicated to construction functions, such as calculating measurements and angles, with a good understanding of geometry to interpret designs. Students will engage in at least one residential remodel project as a sadaqah to the community. Graduates will be well equipped to enter into an apprenticeship or continue on to formal college studies in pursuit of a degree in construction specialties or management.  (*Open to residents of Delaware only.)

Arabic, Quran, Islamic Studies

Students will engage with Arabic and Quran throughout their high school career. Each term will build upon the last ensuring that our students are well acquainted with the language of Islam. Our teachers go beyond rote memorization to instill appreciation for the beauty and meaning of the language. In addition, every student will journey through seerah of the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), as well as explore aqeedah and other Islamic principles.