From Kindergarten through eighth grade, our rigorous general and Judaic studies curriculum challenges and inspires students to become global citizens with strong and enduring Jewish identities.
The curriculum at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District includes a general studies program that fulfills New York State requirements and a Judaic Studies program that includes Hebrew, text study, holidays, and prayer.
Critical thinking skills are nurtured at all grade levels.
Our teachers seek meaningful ways in which to integrate general and Judaic learning at every opportunity.
Classes are multi-age, and instruction focuses on the needs of each child.
Technology, including Smartboards and tablets, is introduced in the earliest grades and is utilized throughout the school day.
Eighth-grade students may earn Regents credits in Living Environment and Algebra, and take proficiency examinations in Hebrew and in Spanish, enabling them to enter high school with advanced standing.
We strive to produce students who love learning, have the tools and the desire to be life-long learners, and are committed to maintaining a strong connection to the Jewish people.
We strive to produce students who love learning and are committed to maintaining a strong connection to the Jewish people.
Our approach to the study of Hebrew is rooted in the principle that the ability to understand and communicate in the language of our people unites Jews around the world, nurtures a strong connection to the State of Israel, facilitates the study of sacred texts, and increases accessibility to Jewish tradition and practice.
The Hebrew program in the lower school is based on the iTalAm curriculum, which is used in many day schools around the world.
Our General Studies program continues to build on the content and skills of previous grades while introducing more sophisticated, developmentally appropriate strategies and approaches.