City Of Knowledge School 3285 North Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767

"My three children, grades Pre-K, 3rd grade, and 4th grade, attend the City of Knowledge School. We moved from Florida to Utah and finally to California, and this is their first year at the City of Knowledge. I believe that this is one of the best Islamic Schools my children have attended. Due to the pandemic, they could not go on campus at this time, but they have an excellent administrative and IT staff that has made virtual learning enjoyable and user-friendly. The school is like a small community where you become a big family. The teachers and the Principle treat the children like their own. I feel comfortable that my children are getting a well-rounded Islamic education that would teach them Islamic values, good character, and the love of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his (SAW) family. I see the changes it has made in my children and tries to apply what they learn in academics and Islamic behavior. I highly recommend the City of Knowledge School, and it an honor to have my children attend the school."

"I am writing to let you know how very pleased I am with the education, Islamic studies, morality of my kids , are receiving at City of knowledge. In COK Most students know each other’s names, are familiar with their families, and are well known by the teachers, so they feel school is their second home. I look forward to my kids continuing progress in COK. Thank you for all of your efforts, and those of your staff."

"I graduated from City of Knowledge three years ago. I started attending CKS in ninth grade. This was the very first time changing schools. I have been going to my previous school for 11 years in a row. I was terrified of going to a new school and meeting new people. Upon arriving at CKS I was warmly welcomed. The staff and teachers were kind and gave a lot of individualized attention to their students. That is one of the best features of going to a smaller school. The teacher and staff are available to help one on one. Because it is a small school, we get the benefit of becoming closer with our peers. I have been blessed with going to school every day, growing and making memories together with my classmates. CKS is no longer just a ‘school’ to me. It is more like a ‘home’ due to the amazing people I have met there. Even after I graduated, I am still in contact with so many people from CKS. They will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. At City of Knowledge you really feel like the people you meet and the teachers who you converse with really appreciate you being there, and want to make sure you succeed. Some instructors go out of their way to make sure you understand material, and they are happy to have you in class. Before arriving, as a Sunni Muslim, I was concerned about going to a ‘Shia’ school. Upon entering and getting to know the school better, I was pleased to see how united the school was. There was no divide or favoritism on the students based on their practices. Everyone was very respectful towards each other. There was no friction between my peers or faculty. Everyone was kind and believed in the notion that being a good Muslim and a good person mattered more than what schools of thought you followed. My family traveled 60 miles every day to attend this school. Sure, I could have gone to any high school in LA. But my family knew that there was something special about City of Knowledge. As time passes from the day I left City of Knowledge, the more I see how amazing this school was. When you come back to visit, it almost feels like you never left. May Allah swt bless everyone in the CKS community."

"City of Knowledge has provided a safe and positive environment for me to learn and grow as a Muslim individual in California. It allowed me to have a place where I can excell academically without having to forget my faithful background. In addition to standard curriculum, honor and AP classes, students like me are able to learn ethics, Arabic, and Quran here, which in my opinion, is the most important part of education that our youth can have. It is what will stick with us for as long as we live. Coming from a Sunni background, I never felt any friction between different Islamic schools of thought and mine in all my years of attending City of Knowledge. In fact, I felt quite the opposite- a union between me, friends, staff,and volunteers who may not have come from the same school of thought as me. The school also introduced me to some of my closest friends and successful alumni who provide me with helpful resources when I need them and have stayed close to me years after graduating. It is true that City of Knowledge has small class sizes and that is a good thing because it allows for a better learning experience and one-on-one interaction with teachers and students. At the City of Knowledge, everyone feels like family and no one is left out. The principal, staff, and volunteers truly do carry a special place in their hearts for their students and I know this from first-hand experiences. Last but certainly not least, City of Knowledge allows students' voices to be heard, not only in the student government, but for all students, in all grades. The students are allowed to propose ideas for improvement and if they are positive and relevant, such as buying new gym equipment for P.E. classes, and the C.of K. staff would do anything in their power to make sure it happens and their students are happy. I can ensure this is true from my own experience in helping City of Knowledge in create a successful girls' soccer team during my time in high school. God Bless the school principal, Dr. Shaikley, for being the strongest, most warm-hearted woman who always challenges her students to become better in all aspects of life. Thank you City of Knowledge for making me the happy person I am today."

"I can safely say City of Knowledge School was my home away from home. The sense of community I felt from the school when I entered in high school was incredible. The teachers, students, administration, and even alumni from the school remain to be one large linked group of valuable resources regardless of their stage in life. The majority of students that graduate from the school continue their education in the UC or Cal State system as I've seen during my graduation year (2011), up until the year I returned to give back by teaching (2015). Most importantly due to the small size of the school, you're more likely to make quality relationships with people around you that last a lifetime. I say this from experience :)"