Summary

Contact Info

Abraham Joshua Heschel School
270 West 89th Street
New York , NY 10024
www.heschel.org

Tel: (212) 595-7087
Fax: (212) 535-7252

Director: Judy Wolf-Nevid

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Parent Ratings

Home-school connection

Parent community

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1983

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Accreditations

The Heschel School is accredited by and is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.

Other Memberships

Member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York and is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our school is an educational institution committed to and known for academic excellence. What makes Heschel unique is its profound respect and concern for the whole child, the integration of disciplines and an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, all in an atmosphere infused with joy. The School's philosophy springs from the thinking of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a scholar and humanist, who rejoiced in life. Rabbi Heschel called education 'life itself - a supreme experience of living', not merely preparation for life. We passionately embrace his belief that a good education prepares students to be concerned citizens of the world. Our pluralistic approach to Jewish learning and observance provides children with the opportunity to develop spiritually and intellectually. By teaching skills of inquiry, we prepare our students to approach secular and religious texts with confidence; by accepting and encouraging different points of view, we prepare them to be empathic and socially responsible human beings. The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness. It regards the texts of the Jewish tradition and the history of the Jewish people as fundamental resources for developing ideas, beliefs, behaviors and values to shape and inspire the lives of individuals." (SOURCE: http://www.heschel.org/early.html)

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Home visits by teachers
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Pair "old" parents with "new" parents

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to --		Mon 9am - 5pm	$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: Invited to a group play session and takes the form of small group setting

Admissions Process

Notification occurs: According to ISAAGNY dates

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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