Specific Considerations for Day Schools

How many hours are devoted to General Studies? To Jewish Studies?

Are teachers trained in the subject matter they are teaching?

What is the school’s policy regarding integration of curricular subjects?

How much attention does the school give to art and music?

How developed is the school’s library? How is the library incorporated into the students’ program of study?

How does the school incorporate technology into its curriculum?

Does the school have adequate play space?

How often do the students have physical education?

What is the school’s kashrut policy?

Does the school provide hot lunches?

How is student progress evaluated?

Does the school participate in standardized testing?

Does the school have a clearly articulated set of goals for the different curricular areas?

Does the school have a State of California School Affidavit?

Note:  The Bureau of Jewish Education administers and distributes over $2,500,000 in annual school allocations and student scholarships.  All scholarships, including those from the Jewish Federation, Milken Family Foundation, the Candiotty Scholarship Fund, and the Lainer Family, are awarded through the schools on behalf of the students and their families.  Applications for these scholarships are made through the individual school.