Brandeis Hillel Day School
School Notes Overview:
Brandeis Hillel Day School (BHDS) is an independent co-educational school providing an outstanding academic education for children in grades kindergarten through eighth. Brandeis Hillel students become accomplished, independent, creative and critical thinkers who develop a life-long love of learning. A low student/teacher ratio gives students individual attention and sets the foundation to build self-confidence through its nurturing environment. Brandeis Hillel Day School offers an engaging, integrated and rigorous curriculum that includes a strong foundation in core academic disciplines: English, with an emphasis on writing, reading and public speaking, Hebrew, mathematics, science, social studies and Judaic studies. We are deeply committed to the intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth of our students. We also expect our children to develop compassion, tolerance and mutual respect for others. We guide them to become responsible citizens in our community and in the world. We teach that kindness is important for its own sake. At Brandeis-hillel Day School, our mission is to serve the Jewish community by providing children with an outstanding academic program in general and Judaic studies within a dynamic and diverse Jewish cultural environment. ...
School Overview:
Brandeis Hillel Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1973 | ||
| County | San Francisco County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 393 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 44 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 44 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 44 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 45 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 43 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 22 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,000 | ||
| Tuition Notes | $22,000 for 8th Grade. Tuition includes all books, materials, supplies, trips, and yearbook. | ||
| Head of School | Chaim Heller | ||
| Admissions Director | Tania Lowenthal | ||
| Admissions Associate | Kristel Kranz | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 2 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Soccer | ||
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art | Band | ||
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School Notes:
- Brandeis Hillel Day School (BHDS) is an independent co-educational school providing an outstanding academic education for children in grades kindergarten through eighth. Brandeis Hillel students become accomplished, independent, creative and critical thinkers who develop a life-long love of learning. A low student/teacher ratio gives students individual attention and sets the foundation to build self-confidence through its nurturing environment. Brandeis Hillel Day School offers an engaging, integrated and rigorous curriculum that includes a strong foundation in core academic disciplines: English, with an emphasis on writing, reading and public speaking, Hebrew, mathematics, science, social studies and Judaic studies. We are deeply committed to the intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth of our students. We also expect our children to develop compassion, tolerance and mutual respect for others. We guide them to become responsible citizens in our community and in the world. We teach that kindness is important for its own sake. At Brandeis-hillel Day School, our mission is to serve the Jewish community by providing children with an outstanding academic program in general and Judaic studies within a dynamic and diverse Jewish cultural environment.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- Andrea Koskey (The San Francisco Examiner)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 02:15:13 am
Residents will now have to pay more to use some of the city’s recreation facilities or to have city staff on hand for trips and events. Select fees for facilities and programs most used by residents were increased as part of a revenue-generating effort for the city. - Richard Goldman, 5 others getting awards from JCF (J Weekly)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 05:13:45 pm
Six Jewish professionals and community leaders, chief among them Richard Goldman, will be honored at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco on June 11 at the 99th annual meeting of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation. - Students head off to compete in geography bee (The San Francisco Examiner)
posted on April 3, 2009 at 06:33:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO – Four San Francisco school kids abuzz about geography are among contestants in today’s National Geographic Bee in Sacramento. - Shorts: Bay Area (J. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California)
posted on February 26, 2009 at 06:37:13 pm
The Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union will present a symposium titled “Destination Ashkenaz: Tourism in Eastern Europe.” The event takes place 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at GTU’s Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94132) | School Zip (94132) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,291 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 53% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $55,000 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 58 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94132) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 43% / 57% | 55% / 45% |
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