By Ammarah Shaikh
A small school named the Guidance Charter Elementary School first opened its doors in 2000. Initially there were few students attending the first year, six years since, the school has tripled its enrollment with many students on a waiting list. During those years the school has moved to numerous locations, now it finally has a permanent home next to the Antelope Valley Mosque.
Arabic lessons set Guidance Charter School apart from many other schools in America. Gamila Habib, the Arabic teacher, says, “I think the new campus is great, I’m especially happy because most of my students can read Arabic.”
The Director of the school, Kamal al-Khatib, said, “This day would have never happened had it not been for the efforts of Gaber Mohammed. He was one person, who made it possible for us to be here today.” He was one of the key founders of the school and had struggled to charter the school. He had passed away in 2004, and now the computer lab is named to honor and remember his efforts.
Ammarah Shaikh is a 12 year old, Sixth Grade student attending Guidance Charter School
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