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Syracuse Hebrew Day School

5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY, 13214-0132 -

School Notes Overview:

As a community day school, the Syracuse Hebrew Day School represents “klal Israel,” the unity of the Jewish people amid the diversity of Jewish life. The school, governed by the Torah and the traditions of Judaism, develops within its students an appreciation of their rich dual heritage as Jews and Americans. The Day School offers Jewish children a program of intensive general and Jewish studies from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is committed to excellence in all of its curricular and co-curricular programs. Our philosophy of education endeavors to nurture the uniqueness and individuality of each child and thereby to help all children reach their full potential. In our general studies program, we strive to present more than the mandated curriculum, as well as to enrich the school day with music, art, information technology and physical education. Our Judaic program sets us apart from other schools in the area, both public and private. We aim to help our students acquire the tools and skills necessary to be functional Jews through an understanding of our classical texts and history. We seek to foster a love for the state of Israel, encourage the practice of Jewish traditions, and develop sensitivity to and understanding of the variety of Jewish practices....

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School Overview:

	Syracuse Hebrew Day School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 6
County	Onondaga County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	123 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	7%	36%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 19 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 21 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

As a community day school, the Syracuse Hebrew Day School represents “klal Israel,” the unity of the Jewish people amid the diversity of Jewish life. The school, governed by the Torah and the traditions of Judaism, develops within its students an appreciation of their rich dual heritage as Jews and Americans. The Day School offers Jewish children a program of intensive general and Jewish studies from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is committed to excellence in all of its curricular and co-curricular programs. Our philosophy of education endeavors to nurture the uniqueness and individuality of each child and thereby to help all children reach their full potential. In our general studies program, we strive to present more than the mandated curriculum, as well as to enrich the school day with music, art, information technology and physical education. Our Judaic program sets us apart from other schools in the area, both public and private. We aim to help our students acquire the tools and skills necessary to be functional Jews through an understanding of our classical texts and history. We seek to foster a love for the state of Israel, encourage the practice of Jewish traditions, and develop sensitivity to and understanding of the variety of Jewish practices.
Profile last updated: 01/28/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (13214)	School Zip (13214)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	8,764 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	56%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$52,587	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.4 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	41% / 59%