בס"ד Program of Studies 18 Months-Grade 12 2018 - 2019 5778 - 5779 תשע"ח-תשע"ט Table of Contents Juda and Maria Diener Lower School (PKT-Grade 5)............................................................................................................................. 3-12 Language Arts..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mathematics........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Science................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Social Studies....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Special Services.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Ben Lipson Upper School (Grades 6-12)................................................................................................................................................ 13-19 Samuel and Henrietta Scheck Middle School, Grades 6-8 - High School, Grades 9-12 Grades 6-8 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Grades 9-11 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Grade 12 Overview: Capstone Senior Seminar....................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Florida International University (FIU) Dual Enrollment................................................................................................................................................... 15 Graduation Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Community Service............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Tefilah (Prayer).................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 School Counseling............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 College Counseling.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Israel Gap Year Guidance Program.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Grade 6-12 Course Descriptions.............................................................................................................................................................. 20-57 English..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Mathematics......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Science..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.................................................................................................................................................... 34 Social Studies........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 Hebrew Language Grades 6-8....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Judaic Studies Grades 6-8............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Hebrew Language Grades 9-12.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Judaic Studies Grades 9-12............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47 Fine and Performing Arts................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52 Physical Education/Health............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Special Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Co-Curricular Programs............................................................................................................................................................................... 58-61 College Acceptances 2014-2017.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 62 Introduction We are pleased to share Scheck Hillel Community School’s Program of Studies: a summary of our school’s curriculum and course offerings that shape the educational experience for our students. Wherever the curriculum unfolds—in classrooms, on stage, in and enrich our students today with an eye on the future. Highly trained faculty create opportunity, maximize achievement and foster labs, on the field or beyond traditional walls—these planned, sequenced and aligned learning activities are designed to empower identity through individualized instruction in an inclusive, caring environment. As a result, the educational program is continually evaluated to ensure students are learning and growing intellectually, spiritually and emotionally, and are acquiring tools and skills that stimulate creativity and innovation for a modern world. Scheck Hillel’s Program of Studies is also informed by Scheck Hillel’s mission, the statement of purpose that embodies our commitment to a rigorous curriculum and meaningful educational experience: From early childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity, values and a commitment to the State of Israel, through a college preparatory curriculum and meaningful co-curricular experiences guided by Orthodox teachings and set within a nurturing, diverse community. The following pages delineate the learning journey of the Scheck Hillel student from early childhood through Grade 12. On behalf of our entire team of