Lower School
In our K-5 classrooms we use the most current version of the McGraw Hill, award winning curriculum for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. These expectations are aligned with common core standards as well as the academic content standards from the State of California.
These programs, Wonders and My Math, respectively, ensure that students at The Hebrew Academy are learning on par with the most accelerated standards and expectations of any school anywhere. Moreover, we provide a blended learning environment using current guidelines and best practices that research recommends to achieve the most effective balance between direction instruction (teacher-led) and online learning.
Our teachers are trained to utilize an online supplementary online math and reading program called iReady to provide the highest level of individualized learning. This program enables teachers to know the precise level of achievement for every student. This information is used to tailor individualized instruction targeting the students specific areas of need.
Kindergarten is when a solid foundation for learning is created. Whether students enter Kindergarten knowing how to read, or just recognizing the letters in their name, all students at The Hebrew Academy learn the five pillars of reading more...
The development of reading and writing skills is prominent in first grade. Our students move from “pre-reading” skills to mastering the fundamental reading, spelling and writing skills that will set them up for success. more...
Our Second Graders are inquisitive and curious. They are developing confidence in themselves as learners and taking their role as members of the school community very seriously. Rules are very important to them, and they want to spend a lot of time talking about and understanding them. more...
Third grade is a very important year. It marks the end of primary school and the beginning of Upper Elementary, You will see marked changes in your student spanning all areas of development, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional. more...
Students will be able to analyze the books they read and evaluate the plot and information given in a text. They will apply this knowledge to analyze themes/main ideas in a text and how it relates to their own lives. more...
Students will learn to have a deeper understanding of the texts they read and to develop ideas from they have learned from their reading. They will apply this knowledge to support their ideas using evidence from the text, such as quotes, facts, and events from the text. more...