Grade 12 Academics
Iqra Islamic School offers a dynamic and diverse educational environment
that’s designed to engage and excite high school students. Our
teachers use advanced teaching methods to deepen your engagement
and spark your curiosity. You’ll experience a variety of learning styles, such
as working in groups, participating in discussions, conducting guided
inquiries, combining online and classroom learning, applying critical
thinking, and engaging in hands-on activities. These methods help you
develop a passion for learning and discover your unique strengths and
interests. We value diverse ways of understanding and encourage you
to find your own voice and direction. At Iqra Islamic School, you’ll learn to
become more independent and embrace the core values that guide our
community
Iqra’s Technology Program
1 Device Program (Apple MacBook Air)
Students in grades 9 and 10 will receive their own Apple MacBook Air. At Iqra Islamic School, we are committed to integrating modern technology into our educational practices to
enhance learning and prepare our students for the digital age.Each student in grades 9 and 10 will be equipped with their own Apple MacBook Air. This initiative is designed to provide
students with the tools necessary for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Whether it’s researching, creating presentations, or engaging in innovative software applications, the
laptops will be central to daily educational activities. This investment also reflects our dedication to ensuring that students are proficient with up-to-date technology and are prepared for
future academic and professional environments.
Microsoft 365 Account (Email & More)
At Iqra Islamic School, each student is assigned their own email account, which serves as a vital communication tool within our educational ecosystem. This school-provided email
facilitates direct and secure interactions between teachers and administration. It ensures that students receive important school announcements, access educational resources, and
participate in school-related activities. Students have access to Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. Do not share your password with anyone.
IqraNET
IqraNet serves as the digital backbone of Iqra Islamic School, streamlining school management and communication. This comprehensive platform enhances the educational experience
by facilitating seamless interactions between students, teachers, and parents. IqraNET will display your schedule, current grades, assessments, upcoming school events, and a lot more.
To access IqraNET, simply sign in using your school-provided email.
Crowdmark
Crowdmark is a cutting-edge digital grading platform adopted by Iqra Islamic School to enhance the way students receive feedback on their work. This tool allows teachers to
efficiently evaluate assignments and provide detailed, actionable feedback directly to students. The intuitive interface of Crowdmark enables students to easily access their graded work
and teacher comments.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS (40S)
Accounting Systems is an extension of Accounting Essentials (0309). It includes an introduction to financial analysis and corporate accounting. With an emphasis on accounting for a merchandising business, students will apply their knowledge and skills to complete the stages of the accounting cycle. The skills acquired in this course are not only useful when pursuing a career in business or accounting, but essential for everyday life
ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES (40S)
Economic Principles focuses on both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles including systems and structures, supply and demand, market Influences, the global market, and
decision making related to economic factors.
This course is designed for students wanting to learn more about how the economy impacts their personal and business decisions at a
local, national, and global level.
Students will learn more about their role in the economy and how economic conditions affect short- and long-term decision making. Since everyone is a participant in our economic system, all students would benefit from taking this course.
It is also an excellent course for student interested in pursuing post-secondary studies in the area of business, accounting, or economics.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (40S)
Business Management focuses on developing skills in planning, leading, organizing, controlling, and staffing. Students will study various management styles and participate in activities
related to human resources, inventory, finance, and project management. This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of management strategies used
in various settings and furthering their knowledge of business ownership.
APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES
Applied Business Technologies focuses on integrating advanced software features commonly used in business. This course is designed for students interested in learning about collaboration, digital communication, and customization of presentation software to create, edit, and manage business documents, using advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Topics also include multimedia elements such as creating and manipulating images, graphics, videos, and animations. Applied Business Technologies is designed to improve students’ transferable skills, which will increase their success in the business world.
Arabic
Currently in Development
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COMPREHENSIVE FOCUS 40S
English 40S combines elements of the literary and transactional uses of language with equal emphasis. Concepts and outcomes will be studied to further help students enhance their critical thinking ability and enable them to function more effectively within their community.
Students will be exposed to a variety of text forms that will further develop their literary skills and enable them to respond more effectively to and interpret texts. The E40S focus includes activities such as research, oral presentations, group discussions, essay writing and journal writing. Students may study novels, poetry, film, short prose, drama, articles, documentary film, and television as a media construct.
Islamic Studies
Currently in Development.
Pre-Calculus Mathematics (40S)
The Grade 12 Mathematics curriculum focuses on three primary areas: Trigonometry, Relations and Functions, and Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem.
In Trigonometry, students delve into the unit circle, radian measure, trigonometric equations, identities, and how to analyze and transform graphs of trigonometric functions.
The Relations and Functions section covers operations, compositions, inverses, and transformations of algebraic functions, thorough analysis of logarithmic and exponential functions, and the factoring and graphing of polynomial functions. Lastly, the Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem segment starts with the fundamental counting theorem, applies permutations and combinations to problem-solving, and ends with an exploration of the binomial theorem.
Students in this course will need a scientific calculator.
Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
At the Grade 12 level, students at Iqra Islamic School have the option to continue their studies in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics. It is recommended that students have demonstrated strong interest and capability in their Grade 11 courses before advancing to these more rigorous senior courses.
In Biology 40S, students will delve into patterns of heredity, human genetics, mutations, and protein synthesis. The course also covers broad surveys of the five kingdoms, taxonomy, evolution, and fundamental processes like cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
The Grade 12 Chemistry course builds upon the foundations laid in Grade 11, exploring topics such as the periodic table and atomic structure, physical properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and various types of reactions including acid-base and oxidation-reduction.
Physics in Grade 12 focuses on electricity and magnetism, as well as waves and light, continuing to build on the principles studied in previous years.
These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding and prepare students for future academic pursuits in these fields.
Social Studies - GLOBAL ISSUES: CITIZENSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY
Students explore the social, political, environmental, and economic impacts of various contemporary and emerging global issues. Their investigations center on questions of quality of life at local, national, and global levels. The course is grounded in the principles of active democratic citizenship, ecological literacy, critical media literacy, and ethical decision-making. It aims to integrate knowledge from different disciplines to empower students as agents of change for a sustainable and equitable future. An integral part of the course involves planning and executing a community-based action research project. Key topics of inquiry include media, consumerism, environmental challenges, poverty, globalization, Indigenous peoples, peace and conflict, and human rights.