Local day schools at a glanceBeth El Kindergarten1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 602-944-2464 Grades offered: Kindergarten Subject areas taught: Drama, Judaic studies, sign language, literature, reading, math, science, social studies, art, music, computers, P.E., Hebrew and Spanish (optional) Judaic studies offered: A Judaic/Hebrew specialist is one of the full-time kindergarten teachers Teacher/student ratio: 1:7 Extracurricular activities: Israeli dancing, Spanish, Arizona Sunrays gymnastics School hours: 8:40 a.m.-1:15 p.m. or 8:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Fridays) Tuition cost per year: Member half day $2,850, full day $3,550; Nonmember half day $3,850, full day $4,850 Pardes Jewish Day School 6805 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley 480-991-4545 Grades offered: K-7 (expanding through 8th grade in 2002/2003) Subject areas taught: Language arts, math, science, social studies, Hebrew, Spanish, P.E., art, music (vocal and instrumental), drama, technology and student council. Middle school only - advisory system, social action and elective program Judaic studies offered: Tanach, parashah (Torah portion) study, values, holidays, rituals, tefillot, trope and rabbinic texts Teacher/student ratio: Average class size 12-14 students Extracurricular activities: Intramural sports, chess, dance, choir, karate, family education activities, Shabbat dinners, 100 Days event, pancake breakfast, musical productions, talent show, science fair, spelling bee and field day School hours: Elementary division: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; middle school: 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Early dismissal on Fridays. Extended care hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuition cost per year: Member of partner congregation - $5,425; nonmember - $7,235. Monthly payment option available. Phoenix Hebrew Academy 515 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 602-277-7479 Grades offered: K-8 Subject areas taught: Math, social studies, science, science lab, English, language arts, computers, physical education and Hebrew Judaic studies offered: Torah, prophets, Jewish laws and customs, understanding the siddur, Mishnah, Talmud, Jewish history, Zionism, Holocaust. Extracurricular activities: Team sports, mishmar, gymnastics, keyboard and choir School hours: Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m.-3:50, Fridays 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Extended care hours: 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuition cost per year: Kindergarten $5,000, grades 1-8 $5,500. Phoenix Preparatory High Schools 2110 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 602-944-2753 Grades offered: 9-12 Subject areas taught: English, biology, history, trigonometry, algebra, art and Hebrew Judaic studies offered: Talmud, Mishnah, Bible, Jewish law and customs and Holocaust Teacher/student ratio: 1:3 Extracurricular activities: Mishmar program School hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuition cost per year: $6,500 The Jess Schwartz Jewish Community High School 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 3031, Phoenix 602-953-7620 Grades offered: 9-10 Subject areas taught: Algebra I and II, geometry, pre-calculus/trigonometry, AP European history, Jewish history, physics, biology, chemistry, Power Point, AP computer science, English, Jewish literature, study skills, SAT/PSAT preparation, Hebrew, Latin, French, Spanish, Tanach, Mishnah, Talmud, rabbinic literature and philosophy of prayer. Teacher/student ratio: 1:10 Extracurricular activities: Basketball, flag football, volleyball, softball, baseball, swimming, tennis, mock trial, Model U.N., Academic Decathalon, drama, literary magazine, debate team and art. School hours: 7:50 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Tuition cost per year: $9,000, $7,000 for founding students (merit scholarships available) The King David School 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale 480-991-4333 Grades offered: K-8 Subject areas taught: Fine arts, foreign languages, Hebrew, language arts, mathematics, physical education, science, social studies, technology and academic skills. Judaic studies offered: Torah, Tanach, trope, tefillot, holidays, parashah study Teacher/student ratio: K-4: 2:18, 5-8: 1:18 Extracurricular activities: chess, karate, cooking, gymnastics, stamp art, pom and cheer and intramurals (activities are after school from 3:45-4:45) School hours: 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care hours: 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. (5 p.m. Fridays) Tuition cost per year: K: $6760 first child, $6,490 second child; 1-8: $7,260 first child, $6,970 second child Tri-City Jewish Community Center 1965 E. Hermosa Drive, Tempe 480-897-0588 Grades offered: K-3 Subject areas taught: Hebrew, Judaic studies, reading, spelling, math, social studies, music, Spanish, P.E. and sign language Judaic studies offered: Torah study, Israel, holidays, values, mitzvot, tzedakah (charity), tikkun olam (repairing the world), tefillot (prayer) Teacher/student ratio: 1:6-8 Extracurricular activities: Field trips, family events, karate, magic and cooking School hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuition cost per year: $4,370, plus $150 supply fee Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Kindergarten 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix 602-867-2357 Grades offered: Kindergarten Subject areas taught: Reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, arts, Spalding phonics, computers and Hebrew Judaic studies offered: Holidays, tzedakah, mitzvot and Bible stories Teacher/student ratio: 1:12, plus morning assistant Extracurricular activities: drama, karate, music School hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuition cost per year: Information not provided. All information is for the 2001-2002 school year and was provided by the schools. |
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