MCC Full-Time School is a parochial elementary institution, fully accredited by the State of Illinois. The curriculum of the school is in line with the standards proposed by the ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education). In addition, we offer a curriculum of Islamic Studies which includes a comprehensive program aimed at the explanation and implementation of Islamic practices and principles, as well as mastery of the Arabic language. When this institution first opened its doors in August 1990, it had a total enrollment of 25 students and only offered kindergarten, first and second grades. As a testimony to its tremendous growth, MCC-FTS now has an enrollment upwards of 280 students, over 30 staff members, and offers preschool to eighth grades to the community it serves. This growth is no doubt attributed to the overall goal of the school: To provide an excellent education program in an Islamic environment for Muslim youth. Consequently the MCC-FTS staff and students work together to attain the objective reflected by this institution’s motto:“Building Character and Developing Minds.”