Courses

Specials Include:
Music appreciation and expression
Computer Lab
Science Lab
Library Science
Physical Education and wellness
Art appreciation and expression

Core Subjects:
Language Arts Which Includes
But is Not Limited to:
Grammar
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing
Reading
Handwriting
Math
Classroom Science
Social Studies/history/geography

Additional Courses:
Spanish
Quest
Challenge
Enrichment

Judaic Studies

PK- Teacher designed and implemented- integrated Hebrew/Judaics course

K- Hebrew reading readiness- Bona program
    Hebrew language- Chalav Udvash program developed in Israel

1- Tal Am whole language Hebrew immersion program- includes Hebrew reading, speaking and writing, Parshat  Hashavua, and curricular material for all Jewish holidays.

2.  Tal Am whole language Hebrew immersion program- includes Hebrew reading, speaking and writing, Parshat Hashavua, Chumash, and curricular material for all Jewish holidays.

3. Tal Am whole language Hebrew immersion program- includes Hebrew reading, speaking and writing, Parshat Hashavua, Chumash, and curricular material for all Jewish holidays.

4.  Tal Am whole language Hebrew immersion program- includes Hebrew reading, speaking and writing, Parshat Hashavua, Chumash, Navi-Book of Joshua, and curricular material for all Jewish holidays.

5. Tal Am whole language Hebrew immersion program- includes Hebrew reading, speaking and writing, Parshat Hashavua, Chumash, Navi-Book of Joshua, Navi-Book of Judges, and curricular material for all Jewish holidays.

6,7,8. Hebrew language - students divided by ability and experience - texts- Chaverim B'Ivrit published by UJR

Chumash and Parshat Hashavuah
Jewish History - taught in conjunction with general studies teacher
Mishna- V'shinantam program, Bonayich Press
Tzionut- Zionism, history of the modern state of Israel- team teaching - shlichim with Bat Ami volunteers
Halacha- Laws and customs of Jewish holiday- teacher made materials

Introduction of Gemara for next year's 7th and 8th graders who will attend Jewish high schools and also emphasis on Chumash and Rashi  and preparation for BJE exam for Jewish High School  majors.

Daily prayers include Shacharit in all grades and Mincha in middle school as well as appropriate blessings for foods and for special occasions in all grades.

Commemorative celebrations in grades one and two for the receiving of the Siddur and Chumash. Celebration/ commemoration of all Jewish special days including: Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh. Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, TuB’Shvat, Purim. Pesach, Yom  Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut, Lag B'Omer, Yom Yerushalayim. Shavuot, as well as fast days, and days of mourning-Tzom Gedalyah, Asarah B'Tevet, Taanit Esther, days of the Omer.