Admissions
Thank you for your interest in the Cheder. We are dedicated to each student’s growth academically, socially and spiritually. Our faculty and staff are committed to giving personalized attention to each student, and to maintaining small class size. Children develop a love and appreciation of learning in an environment that encourages exploration, discovery and expression.
We have built a warm and welcoming community – everyone here is part of our “family”. Decorated bulletin boards, children singing, innovative teaching and learning is just a glimpse of what you will observe in our school. We are not just a school, but a community where friendships between children and families are formed forever. Our children learn a love for Torah and the Jewish people.
We look forward to getting to know you and your family. We appreciate your interest and invite you to schedule a personal tour to see Cheder in action.
Below, you will find how our application process works:
Application
Complete the online application form.
Transcript/School Records
Submit the request for school records or 2 previous years of report cards to the applicant's present school.
Recommendation
Parents are required to submit two recommendations to the applicant's school principal, and/or current teacher to be sent directly to Cheder. These recommendations are strictly confidential.
School Visit and interview
Applicants and their parents are required to be interviewed by the principal. Applicants who apply during the school year should plan to visit (school) for a school day.
Testing
Each child will be tested to ensure that the child is up to par with Cheder standards. An appointment shall be made with the principal prior to the onset of the school year.
Decision
Each application will be reviewed as soon as the admissions process is complete. Applications are considered individually and according to available vacancies. Applicants will be notified of their status soon after completion of all admissions procedures. Students are considered for admission based on evidence of the applicant's desire and potential for success in a dual secular/Judaic studies program.
Tuition and Scholarship
Please see our Tuition and Scholarship Policies here. To be eligible for scholarship, parents must fill out the PSAS form; no scholarships will be awarded for those families that do not fill out the PSAS form.
Cheder does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or gender. See Discrimination Policy.