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| Hebrew / Judiac Studies |
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Hebrew/Judaic Subjects:
| Hebrew language, Chumash (Bible), Navi (Prophets), Jewish Philosophy,
Jewish Practice, Talmud, Mishna
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| Kindergarten: |
Students take the first steps in learning the Hebrew alphabet and developing an oral vocabulary. They also experience the holiday rituals and cultural games that bond Jews together. |
| Lower School: |
Students learn to decode, speak, and write Hebrew. Sentence construction and a focus on thematic vocabulary underscore the Hebrew language program.
Beginning to formally study Judaic subjects, students learn to interpret Chumash (Bible), to perform holiday rituals and to pray as Jews. Special attention is paid to the development of ethical decision-making and empathy as life skills.
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| Middle School: |
Students continue their mastery of Hebrew by developing portfolios of generated Hebrew text. Communicative competence is further enhanced by the opportunities for students to converse in Hebrew with Israeli staff on campus. They study the Prophets (Navi), Mishna, Talmud and the great Jewish thinkers who put theoretical ideas into practice. |
| General Studies |
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| Kindergarten: |
The Kindergarten program emphasizes reading, writing and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. Focus is also placed on the development of fine and gross motor skills. |
| Lower School: |
Students acquire core academic skills including language arts, social studies, science and mathematics. Attention is paid to developing collaborative learning strategies and individual skill-sets through a holistic curriculum that reinforces a strong and positive self-image. |
| Middle School: |
During the final three years at Hillel, students are prepared for the requirements of a demanding college-prep high school curriculum. Integrated social studies and English studies imbue students with an all-inclusive worldview. |
| Spanish program: |
Beginning in Kindergarten, two years of Spanish language instruction is designed to attune the ear to the cadence and flow of the language, and to enable them to understand and generate phrases. The program also introduces the children to Latin culture. |
| Music |
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| Hillel’s comprehensive music program is designed to develop musical understanding, music appreciation and performance skills. Students are able to understand rhythm/tempo, melody, timbre, form and expression. They are exposed to music and instruments from different cultures. On a performance level, they learn proper posture, music quality and production, stage presence, movement and creativity. |
| Strings Program |
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All grades participate in a special strings program, headed by Lucas Aleman, the Concert Master for the Dayton Philharmonic, and Jina Lee Aleman, an internationally reknowned violinist. Each student receives a violin, viola or cello, and learns to play the instrument by the end of the school year, culminating in a concert. By learning to play as a group, students learn teamwork, dedication, self-discipline and responsibility. |
| Art |
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| Students learn to express themselves through visual communication. They will be introduced to a variety of artistic media, including clay, collage, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. |
| Physical Education |
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| Students have access to an indoor gymnasium and outdoor athletic facilities. During these classes they learn movement and games, as well as sportsmanship and the fundamentals of team sports, such as football, soccer, basketball and volleyball. |
| Computers |
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| Students become proficient in computer applications used daily in school, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. They are also introduced to website design and development. |
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