Brighter Horizons Academy

Brighter Horizons Academy is a full-time accredited pre-k through 12 Islamic college preparatory in Garland, Texas, USA. It is one of the first Islamic schools to offer a dual-credit program in conjunction with Dallas County Community College District to allow students to graduate high school with an associate's degree.HistoryThe School was founded in 1989 by Islamic Services Foundation in response to parental demand for an Islamic academic environment in North Texas. The first building was a 2,000 sq.ft. residential property purchased in 1990, located on Polk street. The first graduating class consisted of 6 students who earned a total of $47,000 in college scholarships.BHA was founded on the principles of providing quality education in an Islamic environment in order to produce well-rounded, competent Muslim leaders.The current campus property was purchased in 1993 for $396,000. Phase I of the two-story main building was completed in 1997, costing $2.65 million. The 28,000 sq. ft. playground was added in 1999. In 2003 an adjacent medical office building was purchased to be used for the Early Childhood Education building.Brighter Horizons Academy todayBHA received accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) CASI in 2006. SACS CASI uses five standards when accrediting a school, which are purpose and direction, governance and leadership, teaching and assessing for learning, resources and support systems, and using results for continuous improvement.The school colors are navy and gold, and the current school uniform consists of a combination of light blue, navy, or khaki polo or button-down shirts, slacks, abaya and hijab. All clothing adheres to Islamic standards of dress.