Grade 3:
Chumash:
Students study Lech lecha and V'yera from a Hebrew Chumash. The aim of this course is to give to the students the proper skills and tools needed to be able to translate and comprehend Biblical texts. There is one test per month. In addition, there are weekly quizzes on 10 vocabulary words every Wednesday. All vocabulary homework is due on Monday, with both the Hebrew and English words written two times each. In addition, the vocabulary sheets must always be brought back to school in that they will be part of a dictionary needed for class work and translation assignments.
Dinim:
The holidays of the year, Shabbat and the makeup of the Jewish Calendar will
be studied in depth to give a deeper appreciation of each holiday and its rich
meaningful observance. There will be approximately one test per month.
Jewish Values:
Though Jewish values have always been part of the curriculum, this year we will be devoting a full subject to this important aspect in the lives and formative years of our children.
Until February all tests (excluding vocabulary) are open book tests. All tests are based upon notes taken in class. If a child is absent, he/she can copy the notes from a classmate.
Timely completion of all homework assignments is crucial! Homework assignments are averaged into report card grades. For every incomplete homework 1 point is deducted from the final grade.
Grade 4:
Chumash:
Students study Chaye Sara to the end of Breishit. The aim of this course is to utilize skills and tools studied last year to be able to translate and comprehend Biblical texts on a deeper level. There is one test per month. In addition, there are weekly quizzes on 10 vocabulary words every Wednesday. All vocabulary homework is due on Friday, with both the Hebrew and English words written two times each. In addition, the vocabulary sheets must always be brought back to school in that they will be part of a dictionary needed for class work and translation assignments.
Dinim:
The siddur is studied in depth to give the students a working knowledge of not only the prayers, but their meanings as well. There is a monthly test.
Jewish Values:
Once again this year, we will be devoting a full subject to this important aspect in the lives and formative years of our children.
All tests are based upon notes taken in class. If a child is absent, he/she can copy the notes from a classmate. Timely completion of all homework assignments is crucial! Homework assignments are averaged into the report card grade. For every incomplete homework 1 point is deducted from the final grade.
Grade 5:
Chumash:
This year the students study the Book Of Shmot (Exodus). By Fifth Grade students are expected to translate at least three quarters of every sentence, if not more. Workbooks are used to supplement class notes. All notes are dictated, so notetaking is crucial this year.
In addition, there are weekly quizzes on 10 vocabulary words every Wednesday. All vocabulary homework is due on Friday, with both the Hebrew and English words written two times each. In addition, the vocabulary sheets must always be brought back to school in that they will be part of a dictionary needed for class work and translation assignments.
Dinim:
This year the Mishna, the Oral Law, is introduced. Instead of setting down the actual law or custom, the Mishna discusses the concept. This enables the student to understand how our customs and ceremonies have evolved over the years. There will be one test a month with closed notes but an open Mishna.
Jewish Values:
Again this year, we devote a full subject to this important aspect in the lives and formative years of our children.
Timely completion of all homework assignments is crucial! Homework assignments are averaged into report grade. For every incomplete homework 1 point is deducted from the final grade.
Grade 6:
Chumash:
Students study the second half of the Book of Shmot. There is one test per month. In addition, there are weekly quizzes on 10 vocabulary words every Monday. All vocabulary homework is due on Wednesday, with both the Hebrew and English words written two times each. In addition, the vocabulary sheets must always be brought back to school in that they will be part of a dictionary needed for class work and translation assignments.
Dinim:
This year the students study from a primary text known as the Talmud. This contains the thoughts and ideas of Rabbinical thought going back 2500 years. There will be homework assignments on a regular basis.
Jewish Values:
Again this year, we will be devoting a full subject to this important aspect in the lives and formative years of our children.
Timely completion of all homework assignments is crucial! Homework assignments are averaged into report grade. For every incomplete homework, 1 point is deducted from the final grade.
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