We provide each of our students with the finest general education and an extensive Jewish education that helps them become creative, productive members of American society and of the Jewish community.

Jewish tradition and values are consistent in every area of school life.

In addition to the strong general curriculum, there is an equally rigorous Judaic studies program. This Judaic program is designed to foster an understanding and appreciation for the cultural and religious heritage of the Jewish people. Students study bible, prayer, holidays and rituals, values and Jewish social studies.

Our Judaic Studies curriculum includes an immersion-style Hebrew language program that begins in kindergarten.

Young students absorb the language quickly as teachers bring it to life through lively songs and stories. In first grade, students begin to read and write in Hebrew. Throughout elementary school, their vocabulary and language skills are strengthened so that upon reaching middle school, students can discuss and analyze Torah readings and other texts of the Jewish tradition completely in Hebrew.

At the middle school level, the Jewish Studies curriculum is divided into two tracks to accommodate various levels of Hebrew language skills.

In the Hebraic track classes, students discuss subjects such as literature, current events and history entirely in Hebrew. In the Judaica track, students discuss subjects in Hebrew with English being substituted when necessary for comprehension.

With our small class size and one-to-one attention, we are able to successfully teach this dual curriculum.

The proportion of time devoted to Jewish studies varies by grade level. In kindergarten, students devote about 1^1/2 hours daily to Jewish studies. In grades 1-5, the time increases to 2^1/4 hours daily. In the middle school, students study Judaism for 1^1/2 hours per day. While Jewish studies has its own curriculum, it also serves to reinforce the skills and knowledge learned in other classes.

While all of our students learn Judaica, we are also an interdenominational school where students are exposed to a variety of Jewish perspectives. This philosophy comes to life for students as the community's rabbis and cantors are involved with our school, serving as ideological role models and demonstrating a variety of perspectives.