Learning at Schechter
From scribbles to ideas. From Aleph to algebra. From singing to selfhood.
At Schechter, learning is a journey of becoming.We begin by honoring each child’s natural curiosity—inviting questions, nurturing play, and building core skills through connection and joy.
As students grow, so does the complexity of their thinking: they take on deeper challenges, discover passions, and develop the confidence to express who they are and what they believe. Our integrated, values-driven approach ensures that learning is never just about what they know—it’s about how they think, what they care about, and the kind of person they’re becoming.
Practical info
In general, our doors are open from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., except on Fridays in the winter, when we close earlier due to the candle lighting times for Shabbat.
Gan
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
with half-day, early drop-off and extended day options
K - Grade 2 Core Program
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Grades 3-5 Core Program
Monday-Thursday
7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Grades 6-8 Core Program
Monday
7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday
7:45 a.m.-4:05 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Early childhood
Toddler–Pre-Kindergarten
Tiny hands. Big discoveries.
In our Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K, classrooms, learning begins with play, wonder, and strong relationships. Our teachers draw on each child’s natural curiosity to build the foundational skills that fuel future learning—while nurturing independence, empathy, and confidence along the way. Through songs, stories, and celebrations, children explore Hebrew, Jewish traditions, and the rhythms of the calendar in a warm, inclusive environment. These early years are all about discovery—of ideas, routines, friendships, and self.
Lower Elementary
Kindergarten-Grade 2
As students move through Kindergarten to fifth grade, learning deepens and confidence takes root. They grow from learning to read to reading to learn—writing across genres, collaborating on projects, and engaging with ideas that challenge and excite them. Guided by caring teachers, students begin to reflect on their strengths, express their opinions, and pursue personal interests with growing independence. Academics stretch to include new forms of expression and critical thinking, while Jewish learning continues to shape their values and voice. It’s a time of purpose, perspective, and growing pride in who they’re becoming.
Upper Elementary
Grades 3-5
As students move through third to fifth grade, learning deepens and confidence takes root. They grow from learning to read to reading to learn—writing across genres, collaborating on projects, and engaging with ideas that challenge and excite them. Guided by caring teachers, students begin to reflect on their strengths, express their opinions, and pursue personal interests with growing independence. Academics stretch to include new forms of expression and critical thinking, while Jewish learning continues to shape their values and voice. It’s a time of purpose, perspective, and growing pride in who they’re becoming.
Middle School
Grades 6–8
Ready for high school. Rooted for life.
Middle school at Schechter is where everything comes together. Students take on rigorous academics across seven subjects while developing the executive function and communication skills to manage it all. They explore complex math, rich literature, classical Jewish texts, and more—always with the support of teachers who know them well. Outside the classroom, electives, sports, and leadership opportunities help them explore their passions. As they begin to ask big questions about identity, purpose, and belonging, we create space for reflection and real relationships. This is where they grow not just as learners—but as thoughtful, grounded teens ready for what’s next.
Arts and Athletics
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Paint. Perform. Produce. Repeat.
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97,000 square feet of space to run, play, and grow.
