The Institute exposes children and youth to the types of academic, vocational, and social experiences that translate to success in life. Our core program components include:

1. Computer Assisted Instruction

• Teaches student at his or her individual level
• Interactive and engaging
• Tracks progress and recommend steps for further improvement

2. Academic curriculum that is aligned with standards set by the Tennessee Department of Education and No Child Left Behind

• Reading/Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Foreign language

3. Training in the Visual and Performing Arts

At the Salama Institute, the arts are employed in an integrative way to insure the students are always challenged to bring excellence to all they attempt and accomplish.  There is no substitute for excellence.  Areas of focus include:

• Music Theory
• Voice
• Dance
• Drama
• Painting
• Drawing

4. Leadership Development

• Manners/Decorum
• Financial management
• Job training
• Career exploration
• College/post secondary school preparation

5. Life Applications