Arizona Cultural Academy

Extracurricular Activities!

Arizona Cultural Academy is affiliated with the National (Junior) Honor Society.

The purpose of this chapter is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and citizenship, and to encourage the development of character in students of Arizona Cultural Academy. The Advisor of this chapter is Sr. Iman Sarsour.

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Student Council

ACA Student Council is affiliated with the National Association of Student Council.

The primary purpose of the Arizona Cultural Academy Student Council is to please Allah and to obey Him and His Prophet (SAW). The Student Council will act as the voice of the entire students body, to promote an open forum for ALL students, for expression and to allow avenues for change, to stimulate a spirit of democracy, to encourage the participation and cooperation of students in decisions regarding school policy, to promote unity, brotherhood, and sisterhood among Muslims, to recognize and respect the diversity of our community, to support worthy related causes, to promote social functions, school spirit, and the overall best interests of the school and community. The Student Council will act as a vehicle of communication between students, faculty, the surrounding community and the administration of the school. The council will serve as role models and ambassadors to the community-at-large, representing the highest standard of conduct and character. This organization exists to provide opportunities to develop and exhibit leadership qualities in the student body. At all times members of this organization are to promote and increase school loyalty and spirit through example and attitude. The council is obliged to coordinate spiritual, social and service opportunities for the student body.

Student Council Constitution

Download application Here

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Editorial Board

has been producing an annual yearbook, newsletter and organizes Picture Day. It takes a lot of talent with computer and cameras but it is great training experience. All students are welcome to submit articles, art work, photography, poetry, and so on to the newsletter. Please contact the Advisor: Sr. Kristy Sabbah.

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Choir

is a beautiful blend of voices of all ages. Every Tuesday in the library, the choir practices their songs. Masha'Allah they sing songs of many languages including Arabic, Chinese, Malay, Urdu, Turkish and English. They perform at most ACA events and have also performed out in the community.

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Drum Band

meets every Wednesday, this year has been exciting for the members because they have composed their own order of beats. The Drum Band usually performs with the Choir.

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Tae Kwon Do

is a type of martial arts. It teaches children discipline while teaching them how to defend themselves. They meet in the Masjid weekly and the students enjoy earning new belts by learning forms and strategies. Our club is run under the sponsorship of the American Taekwondo Association. Students may take part in ATA tournaments at city, state and national levels.

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Qur'an Reading Club:

meets on Wednesdays. Imam Didmar leads students in Tajweed reading of the Holy Qur'an. Practice makes perfect. No stress, no homework, just enjoy reading.

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