Shaloh House Jewish Day School is a private day school located in the Boston neighborhood of Brighton. The school serves students from preschool to sixth grade and focuses on providing a strong secular education combined with Judaic studies.
School’s Mission Statement
Shaloh House Jewish Day School expands children’s intellectual curiosity and capabilities.
It provides them with an engaging, challenging, and well-rounded academic program, replete with love for Jewish tradition, history, language, and values.
Each child is encouraged to live his or her life in a compassionate, Jewish way and given the building blocks to be a future leader of our community.
Academics
The school’s curriculum balances academic excellence with a Judaic studies program. The school aims to stimulate students intellectually, academically, spiritually, and culturally. From first grade, students are instructed in math, science, history, language arts, Hebrew, and Judaic studies. Additionally, the school provides programs in arts and crafts, music, drama, and gymnastics.
According to the school, students benefit from their unique environment, which includes:
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Faculty who are experts in the subjects they teach.
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There is a class dean for each grade who tracks students’ progress across classes.
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Small class size, allowing for a high level of individual attention.
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Tutoring opportunities each day.
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A curriculum that challenges students, along with the support to help them succeed
After-School Programs
The school provides after-school activities including art, fencing, Taek Won Do, dance, chess, and Russian. Additionally, there are a number of fun events, such as the Math Festival, Judaic Fair, Chess Festival, and others.
Children go out to recess each day, weather permitting, and use the playground and sports equipment. In addition, they take a gym class, which covers activities including gymnastics, soccer, and basketball.