THURSDAY SCHOOL
MCGP is introducing a new offering of our Weekend School Curriculum on Weekday Evenings.
MCGP Program - Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MCGP Thursday School?
The MCGP Thursday School is a new offering of our established Saturday and Sunday school curriculum. With growing community and need for more capacity, we are starting the same weekend school offering but on a weekday. The core content will remain the same but the length of the day will be reduced to suit family's weekday schedules.
Who can enroll in the MCGP Program?
For the inaugural year (2025 - 2026), we are planning to open enrollment for Levels KG-4th for inshaAllah. In addition, we are looking to see interest from community in 5th Grade. If enough students show interest, we will reach out with more details. Please add your 5th grade student to the WAITLIST on the registration page.
When does the program take place?
The program takes place on Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00PM.
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Is there any difference between Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Schools?
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All three schools offer the same curriculum, and teaching standards.
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The new Thursday School is being started in response to increased capacity demands from the community.
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In year 2025-2026, it will offer KG-4th grades.
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Inaugural year has 10% fees discount.
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The total time of the school will be 90 mins which is shorter then 180 mins on Weekend.
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Most of the time difference is from reduced break and assembly time.
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Most of the Thursday School teachers are part of the weekend school so you can expect same teaching stanard.
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You now have more options to register your child depending on your availability.
Enrollment and Registration
How do I register my child for the MCGP Program?
Please refer to the Admissions page for registration links
Receive Thursday School updates via text messages: text MCGPTHUSCHOOL to (866) 912-1236 to subscribe
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Is there a fee for the MCGP Program?
Please refer to the Admissions page for details.
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What subjects or activities are covered in the MCGP Program?
MCGP Thursday School will offer same curriculum as Sat and Sunday. Please see the Curriculum page for details.
Is food or snacks provided during the program?
Students should bring a small snack with them. There will be a 10-mins in-class snack break between periods.
How will I receive updates about my child's progress in the program?
Parents would recieve login to QuickSchools to see all communication and grading.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the MCGP Program?
Please reach out to ThursdayAdmin@mcgpschool.org for any questions.
How can I apply to join the program as a volunteer?
Please apply using our Staff Application.
Can High Schoolers / College students join as a volunteer and earn volunteer hours?
Yes, a majority of our MCGP School staff comprises of High School and College Students. We encourage them to volunteer with MCGP School. We provide Volunteer hour verification and reference letters as needed.​
Addiotnal questions? Email: ThursdayAdmin@mcgpschool.org
ABOUT US
The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton, formerly known as the Institute of Islamic Studies, was established more than 15 years ago in a small office building in West Windsor, NJ. As the founding members realized their community was growing and many of their own children needed to have a place for formal education, MCGP School was formed.
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Over the years the school has expanded and matured and now we offer Saturday classes for students in KG - 9. Our community has grown from having only 20 children to now over 300+! The focus of the school is provide our youth a place to learn, grow, embrace their faith and help them identify as Muslims in today's environment. Every year we try to enhance our curriculum, bring in more experienced staff members, hire experienced teachers, conduct training and development sessions for our teachers and try and innovate the way we teach.
We aim to provide a unique, fun and challenging learning experience that cover various aspects of the Islamic faith covered primarily across two major subjects - Islamic Studies & Quran Studies.
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Your children are only with us a few hours in the week so we encourage parents to get involved, volunteer and spend extra time with their children at home as well to help us reinforce what is being taught in MCGP School. Insha Allah with our combined efforts we can help develop the leaders of tomorrow from within our own community.
