About Our Academics
Our curriculum builds on children’s natural curiosity to help them become self-disciplined and independent learners. We use research-based strategies to help children develop skills that enhance their ability to ask relevant questions, frame processes for developing understanding of content knowledge, and master age-appropriate fundamental skills.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum addresses content knowledge and skill development (state standards) as well as the habits of mind needed to succeed in school, work, and life. These habits include skills such as persisting, managing impulsivity, listening with understanding and empathy, striving for accuracy, and applying past knowledge to novel situations.
With the rapid increase of knowledge, new technologies, and globalization, our children will inherit a world that demands creative, collaborative, and flexible thinking. Developing children’s habits of mind that support life long learning is central to our work.
Our Practices
Hillel Academy uses integrative instructional practices to enhance children’s learning of both content and procedural skills. Primarily, teachers unite core academic subjects, interdisciplinary themes, and essential skills to deepen children’s understanding of content and increase their ability to apply that understanding to real world challenges.
We look outside our school walls to seek ideas, resources, and expertise. This engagement with the broader community helps children become confident in their ability to understand complex issues and respond to them in concert with others.
“Having been at Hillel since kindergarten, our eldest son successfully transitioned to public middle school. Hillel taught him leadership skills and nurtured his love of the arts. Through hands-on projects, accelerated math and reading, conversational Hebrew, and Torah study he is a confident, engaged student. We expect our daughter to make a similar, smooth transition to public school this fall. It’s also a joy to see our younger son happily thriving at Hillel where he is individually cared for and given precious attention. We couldn’t be happier.”
Rachel & Heath Gilbert