Parents of eighth-graders take note – fall is the time to consider where your son or daughter will attend high school next year. High school is not that much different from college admissions with many private schools having open houses and application deadlines in the fall or winter. Many Jewish students in Arizona, including those…
The day my daughter started kindergarten was a milestone for us both. She looked so grown up in her new jeans and Barbie T-shirt. I was bursting with pride as I took her picture, one small hand clenching her lunchbox, the other tentatively waving goodbye. But then, as I drove away with an olive-sized lump…
The only school of its kind in the Chandler area, the East Valley Jewish Day School (EVJDS) offers not only a highly charged Jewish atmosphere in which students can immerse themselves in Jewish culture, but also a curriculum comparable to its private school counterparts for kindergarten through seventh grade. The student body is made up…
Shalom Montessori is a private Jewish Montessori school for students between the ages of 3 and 14. In addition to learning within the framework of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum, which adapts to each student’s unique learning style, students also receive a daily education in Judaism. Shalom Montessori was founded by Dr. Sarette Zecharia, a…
Preschool/Religious School Roundup Fall is the season when thoughts turn to school. Preschool is a wonderful time to introduce children to Jewish traditions in a joyful way. Our roundup includes many options for families to consider in the Phoenix area. For many Jewish families of children in elementary and middle school, a new school year…
