Elementary · Grades K‑5

Strong roots, every subject.

An integrated, interactive curriculum that holds high standards while character and faith grow right alongside.

Elementary students working around a shared table, seen from above
Overview

At MAYA School, our elementary curriculum builds a strong academic foundation while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a love of learning. Our instruction aligns with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the Michigan Social Studies Standards.

Through rigorous academics, individualized support, and a nurturing Islamic environment, we empower students to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

What students learn

Every core subject, plus the strand that ties them together.

The throughline
Daily Arabic and Islamic Studies

Students attend Arabic and Islamic Studies classes daily, strengthening their connection to their faith, language, and identity.

English Language Arts
Amplify CKLA, grounded in the Science of Reading, to strengthen literacy and comprehension skills.
Mathematics
Eureka Math², emphasizing conceptual understanding and problem-solving.
Science
Phenomena-based learning through hands-on investigations.
Social Studies
Project-based learning aligned with the Common Core and C3 Framework to develop critical thinking and civic awareness.
Physical Education and Art
Physical Education twice per week and Art twice per month, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and physical well-being.
Assessment and student support

Tracking growth, supporting every learner.

How we measure progress and step in when a student needs more.

i-Ready Diagnostic

Students in grades K–5 complete the i-Ready Diagnostic in Reading and Mathematics three times per year to monitor academic growth and guide instruction.

Targeted support

Students needing additional support receive targeted assistance from our Resource Teacher.

M-STEP

Each spring, students in grades 3–5 participate in the M-STEP to assess their mastery of Michigan's academic standards.

Two elementary students reading together at their desks

See an elementary classroom in action.

Mornings are the best time to visit, when the day is in full swing.