Blended learning as defined by “The Blended Learning Universe” occurs when two or more models of learning integrate creating a new modality. For Sanad Prep students, this means that they use a fully accredited, public school curriculum that enables them to receive high quality oversight and instruction from state-certified teachers. However, all coursework and learning takes place at Sanad Prep, where we provide a safe moral environment, learning teams for each grade level, and skilled, trained and certified learning coaches offering personal attention to every learner and grade level, and total support from registration to graduation.

Sanad Prep works with public school options available to South Florida students and families. The Standard Sciences of language arts, math, science, and history are learned using the same Florida standards and a trusted and accredited curriculum. In fact, your child will continue to be a registered public school student and receive certified teacher oversight and certified learning coach support online and on the ground. Sanad Prep provides your child with a safe moral environment, small group learning for each grade level, and personal attention from registration to graduation.

Because our students remain registered as public school students, their transcript grades are issued by the county and end-of-year testing is proctored offsite by the public school closest to their home. This ensures the integrity of our work, its high quality, and the academic rigor of a Sanad Prep education. You can have the confidence knowing that your child is learning at par or beyond the standards of his/her public school peers and has the same or better opportunity to be accepted to any postsecondary program, college, or university.

Sanad Prep’s program meets the individual, intellectual, and spiritual needs of students through a soul-centered approach to learning and teaching. We nurture our students to develop good character and moral etiquette, ensuring a healthy balance in their life, personality, and identity. Alongside intellectual development, Sanad also addresses the needs of their souls.

We place an uncompromising emphasis on Adab (moral etiquette), understanding that students of knowledge must consistently strive for academic ihsaan (excellence) and integrity. Since its inception, Sanad Prep students have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher, with opportunities to participate in advanced, honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses. Our graduates consistently achieve top scores on standardized tests, earn valedictorian and salutatorian honors, and compete academically with the best high schools in the country.

Sanad Prep provides a healthy and safe environment where students receive love, care, and appreciation, fostering their growth and learning.

Sanad Prep flourishes with students who are:

• Intrinsically Motivated: A love of learning and a desire for personal growth are key! Our students are self-driven and excited to explore their faith and academics.
• Actively Supported at Home: Strong family support is vital for success in our model. Open communication and collaboration between parents and teachers is essential.
• Meeting or Exceeding Grade Level: Students who are on track or ahead will find Sanad Prep’s advanced curriculum appropriately challenging. High schoolers can even earn college credits through dual enrollment. This is ideal for intrinsically motivated learners who crave a stimulating environment.
• Respectful and Responsible: Our emphasis on adab (moral etiquette) fosters a positive learning environment. Students who thrive here appreciate clear guidance and strive to be well-mannered role models.

The Sanad Prep Learning Coach is unlike any teacher you will find. We believe in one-on-one attention and engagement. A personal relationship with each student is not optional, it is a right they have upon their teacher. As such, we see it as a responsibility and a sacred trust to cultivate mutual love and respect between teacher and student. Our learning coaches are in constant communication to ensure that there is no gap in our student/soul-centered approach to education.  We will walk with your child and not lead from a distance ahead. Sanad Prep Learning Coaches are a part of your family’s team and will work with you to ensure your child develops intellectually and spiritually. We are honored by this partnership and truly believe that “a self-directed child is a wonder to behold.” *

All learning coaches at Sanad Prep go through rigorous and comprehensive training to fulfill the position of a Learning Coach. Our learning coaches are trained in managing multiple grade levels simultaneously, while ensuring successful delivery and results for each individual student based on their respective grade. We focus on three areas when considering & training  a team member:

1. Educational and professional background,
2. Character and temperament,
3. Personality and capacity for growth and training

Our Coaches all have college degrees in different disciplines, including Ivy league education. The Learning Coach training sits above the traditional degrees and not aside or below it. We have developed proven methodologies and practices with transformational results for our students and families for over a decade.

Classes are grouped by grade level and each class has a dedicated Learning Coach who is trained to work in those grade levels. Learning Coaches work with students, both in small groups and one-on-one, to complete the students daily plan of lessons which is delivered online. Like a traditional classroom, our students spend much of their time doing offline work – reading books, having discussion, solving math problems on paper, drawing, and conducting science experiments.

Throughout the day, students work synchronously and asynchronously.

In synchronous learning, Learning Coaches guide students through lessons, facilitate group discussions, and ensure that students understand lesson content. Learning Coaches also work one-on-one with students who need more assistance in a subject area, or to give feedback and support on assignments. In portions of the day, students work asynchronously which means they work an assignment or lesson individually and the Learning Coach checks in periodically to ensure understanding and that the lesson objectives are met.  

The Standard Sciences include the core subjects (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) as well as Elective subjects (Art, Health/P.E, Foreign Language, etc.). These subjects are delivered through the district’s online curriculum provider. Instruction and oversight are provided from Florida certified teachers as well as Sanad Prep Learning Coaches.

The Sacred Sciences classes, Quranic Studies and Islamic Studies, take place in the afternoon. We use authentic and pioneering resources, as well as advanced books and online resources for our students. We focus on instilling in our students empathy and honor for the seerah, as well as sound comprehension and appreciation for fiqh and aqeedah.

Sanad Prep generally offers grades KG – 12. Final grade offerings are based on enrollment demand each year.

There is a limited number of students per class so the LC can create a family and team atmosphere for each learner. Middle and Upper School classroom sizes are typically 10-15 students per class, with smaller class sizes for in the Lower School.

Although the curriculum is delivered online, Sanad Prep students personally interact with their Learning Coaches and engage with their peers throughout the day. In fact, elementary students spend much of their time offline, working directly with their Learning Coach, or in small groups. Middle and high school students also engage in classroom instruction, group discussions, and work with tutors face-to-face. All Sanad Prep students use offline materials like textbooks, novels, workbooks, science materials, math manipulatives, and more.

For Grades KG-2, the schedule is Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 3:00pm.

For Grades 3-12, the schedule is Monday – Thursay 8:30am – 3:45pm.

On Fridays, the schedule is 8:30am – 1:00pm for all students.
Students arrive and pray salatul Duha, then sit for the morning assembly, in which all students gather to begin the day with the intention to seek knowledge by Imam al-Haddad, followed by important reminders by Ustadh Rehan and other staff. At 9:00am, students go to their respective classrooms to work on the Standard Sciences with their learning coach and peers until 2:00pm. All students have a 15 minute break at 11:00am and 30 minute lunch break at 12:00pm. Students pray salatul Dhuhr together at 2:00pm, then participate in Quranic Studies daily. Twice a week students have Islamic Studies class and twice a week they participate in PE classes.

Once admitted, students are expected to uphold Sanad Prep’s Triple-A Standard: Adab (Behavior), Academics, and Attendance. These three pillars form the foundation of our educational model and are essential to a student’s continued success and enrollment at Sanad Prep.

Students are expected to:

• Demonstrate excellent adab by exhibiting good character, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Strive for academic excellence by maintaining an A/B average (3.0 GPA), completing coursework on pace, and demonstrating academic integrity.
• Maintain regular attendance by attending school consistently, arriving on time, and actively participating in the learning environment.

Families and students are expected to abide by all Sanad Prep Policies and Procedures and work in partnership with Learning Coaches to support student growth. Students who demonstrate repeated or significant concerns related to Adab, Academics, or Attendance may receive formal notices, be placed on Provisional Enrollment, or, when necessary, face dismissal in accordance with school policies.

We highly encourage families to be actively involved in Sanad Prep, as parent participation is an integral component of our model. When parents and guardians volunteer their time and talents, our learning center benefits from gifts and abilities that might otherwise require additional funding. Accordingly, each Sanad Prep family is responsible for completing 10 Village Credits of volunteer service each academic year.

Sand Prep students are registered public school students. As such, it is required that all students participate in state mandated testing (STAR/FAST/EOC). PM1 (Progress Monitoring 1) and PM2 (Progress Monitoring 2), which take place in the fall and winter respetively, are administered at Sanad Prep via an online proctor. PM3 testing, which takes place at the end of the year, is proctored by Miami Dade Online Academy staff at an offsite location.

At Sanad Prep, academic excellence is our tradition. We are proud to have a 100% graduation rate, with every student gaining acceptance to their university of choice and earning  scholarships. Since our inception, over a decade ago, our overall student body (K-12) has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with an average graduating unweighted GPA of 3.8 and weighted GPA of 4.6.

Our students excel in advanced grade-level subjects, and participate in Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment College Courses, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic endeavors. Our graduates leave with a strong foundation in their deen having memorized Juz Amma and gained an understanding the principles of belief and foundational sacred law, and having developed a deep connection with the Prophetic example and good character. Furthermore, all our high school students qualify for college courses through dual enrollment or AP, and our seniors are Early College Admission students. At Sanad Prep, we are committed to fostering academic excellence, character development, and a deep connection to our values.

Sanad Prep students enjoy social and project-based learning through the Sanad Prep Media Lab, educational field trips, in-house workshops, and more. Students engage in creating podcasts, newsletters, yearbooks, blogging and vlogging, school projects, and develop essential leaderships skills through planning programs provided through Sanad Trust Foundation. At Sanad Prep, we believe in giving our students a voice. They are encouraged to share their interests and ideas for new clubs and activities. Our dedicated staff is committed to fostering these interests, working collaboratively with students to create opportunities that align with their passions.

Sliding Scale Tuition Policy
At Sanad Prep, we believe that a high-quality education should be accessible to all qualified students, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Our Sliding Scale Tuition program is designed to make this a reality.

With Sliding Scale Tuition, your family can enroll at Sanad Prep and benefit from a tuition rate that may accommodate your financial circumstances. We understand that the cost of tuition can be a concern, and we strongly encourage any family who believes the tuition might be a barrier to reach out to us. We’re here to discuss both our Sliding Scale Family Option and our Financial Aid Policy to find a solution that works for you.

Sanad Prep’s Sliding Scale Tuition ranges from $300 to $1,250 per month. We’re proud to say that, to date, no child has been turned away from Sanad Prep solely due to their family’s financial situation.

Given the rigorous and academically advanced nature of our program, we often receive more applications than available seats. To ensure a fair and equitable admissions process, we implemented the sliding scale tuition to prevent financial hardship from negatively impacting a student’s acceptance. This initiative allows more students to benefit from a Sanad Prep education, ensuring that affordability and a family’s ability to meet the annual tuition are not significant barriers to enrollment.

It is our priority to make Sanad Prep accessible and available to all families. While Sanad Prep does not currently offer tuition assistance or accept scholarships, families can choose to pay the annual tuition over 10 months or 12 months. Sibling tuition discounts are also offered. If a family is zakat eligible, we may be able to collect funds on their behalf. Subsidy Based Grants for families who apply and meet the eligibility criteria may also be available.

Sanad Prep also has an internal Scholarship Fund called Barakah & Bilal Scholarship Fund reserved for students who are granted admission at Sanad Prep. (Please refer to the Barakah & Bilal Scholarship Fund details to learn more about the fund.)

The Sanad Prep model is unique in so many ways; in part, it is because we are a family of families. At Sanad Prep we know that we are strengthened by what each team member, student, parent, and grandparent has to offer us every day. For this reason, we “built a village” around us known as the Sanad Prep Village. In this village, Sanad Prep families can share ideas, plan, show concern, and most importantly, add to the learning experience and growth of our Sanad Prep students and families in tangible ways. This concept is deeply rooted in the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” which emphasizes the importance of community involvement in nurturing and educating children. By embracing this philosophy, we ensure that every child benefits from the collective wisdom, support, and love of an entire community, fostering a rich environment where they can thrive.

All staff and students are expected to dress modestly, according to the attire prescribed in Islam for men and women respectively. The clothes for staff and students should not have any slogans, messages, or writings on them, and should fall within the Sanad Prep color scheme. All students during school hours must respect this dress code at all times.