New Horizon School Westside (NHSW) is a private, independent, developmental Preschool through Fifth Grade school. Our hands-on and project-based learning approach represents a blend of best practices drawn from the progressive, developmental, and traditional educational philosophies, and is designed to prepare students for success in the 21st century. New Horizon School Westside is committed to providing quality academic education based on high, universal moral values in a progressive Islamic environment. We are dedicated to nurturing a positive American Muslim identity and a devotion to God through the teachings of Islam and a strong commitment to family, community, and humanity. Our School’s philosophy is based on the developmental approach in preschool and a more traditional academic approach in our elementary program. Learning is maximized in an active learning environment that involves experimentation, exploration, and discovery. Academic excellence is best achieved through critical thinking, problem solving, discussion, and communication skills. Growth in social skills through positive peer and adult interaction, with an emphasis on Islamic values, will help our children develop a positive self-image as American Muslims.