Academics

A continuous path from first steps to eighth grade.

Every year builds on the last, with faith and academics growing together from the very first day of preschool.

A MAYA student writing at her classroom table in warm morning light
The MAYA difference

Faith is not an add-on. It is woven through the day.

Most schools bolt religious instruction onto the edges of the timetable. At MAYA, Arabic and Islamic Studies are part of every school day, in every grade, taught by dedicated specialist faculty.

That is the difference parents feel most: academic rigor and Islamic identity growing together, not competing for time.

Preschool students drawing together at a low table
Pre-K

Preschool

Play-based early learning for 3 and 4 year olds in a warm, faith-filled room. A full day of school, 8:15am to 3:15pm, with early literacy, numeracy, and Quran, and plenty of time to simply be little.

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K – 5

Elementary

An integrated, interactive curriculum that holds high academic standards while character grows alongside. Core subjects plus daily Arabic and Islamic Studies.

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Elementary students working around a shared table, seen from above
Middle school students working on laptops together in class
6 – 8

Middle School

Rigorous preparation for high school and beyond, with mentorship that keeps faith and identity strong through the middle years.

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What we teach

The full curriculum, every grade.

Strong core academics, taught alongside the Arabic and Islamic Studies strand that runs through all of it.

The throughline
Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran

Daily, in every grade, from Pre-K through 8th, taught by specialist faculty. This is the strand that makes a MAYA education distinct.

Core academics
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Arabic language
Reading, writing, and speaking the language of the Quran.
Islamic Studies and Quran
Faith, character, and recitation woven daily.
Enrichment
Art, physical education.
Beyond the classroom

Learning and growth extend far beyond the classroom.

Students in grades 3-8 have a variety of opportunities to get involved, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and strengthen their connection to the school community through athletics, leadership, and service.

Athletics, grades 3-5

Soccer and basketball, with opportunities to represent MAYA and compete against other schools throughout the year.

Athletics, grades 6-8

Basketball, soccer, boys' flag football, girls' volleyball, and cross country.

Leadership and service

Students give back to their school and community through Student Council, the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS), and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).

Whether competing on the court or field, serving their school community, or taking on a leadership role, MAYA encourages students to discover their interests, build meaningful relationships, and grow into confident, responsible leaders.

MAYA students playing soccer outside the schoolMAYA girls playing volleyball in the school gym
Accreditation and standards

The rigor is real, and it is externally validated.

MAYA is a Cognia Accreditation school and our curriculum is fully aligned with the Michigan Academic Standards, including the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Michigan Science Standards, and the Michigan K-12 Standards for Social Studies. This alignment ensures that students receive rigorous, standards-based instruction that meets or exceeds grade-level expectations across all core academic areas.

See a MAYA classroom in action.

Mornings are best, when the whole school is in full swing.