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School Notes Overview: |
Pardes, from the Hebrew word for orchard,speaks to our goal-the growth and development of each and every child. At Pardes, students are inspired and motivated to reach their personal best. Challenging subject matter-taught by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty-helps students develop intellectual curiosity, creativity, independence, a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibilty and respect toward others. ...read more
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Pardes Jewish Day School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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| Religious Affiliation |
Jewish |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Kindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
1993 |
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County |
Maricopa County, AZ |
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| Total
Students |
275 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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AZ )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
5% |
29% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 35 students | | Grade 1 - 37 students | | Grade 2 - 27 students | | Grade 3 - 32 students | | Grade 4 - 34 students | | Grade 5 - 25 students | | Grade 6 - 27 students | | Grade 7 - 32 students | | Grade 8 - 26 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
30 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
50% |
| Average Class Size |
15 |
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School |
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AZ )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:9 |
1:18
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Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
179 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$9,100 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
25% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$3,300 |
| Acceptance
Rate |
80% |
| Headmaster |
Jill Kessler |
| Admissions
Director |
Laurence Harris |
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- From modest beginnings in 1993 with only 12 students, Pardes has become the fastest growing Jewish Day School in Phoenix and a fully accredited institution that is now home to more than 260 K-8 students. On our new five acre campus, Pardes has forged a partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff and Board of Directors - who together form a vibrant student focused communtiy.
- Walk into any Pardes classroom today, and there is a sense of excitement and discovery. Strong academics, Jewish values and learning, and a caring, supportive community are the cornerstones of our dynamic learning environment.
- Pardes students are awarded winners in state, regional and national science fairs, literary and arts competitions and are members of the National Junior Honor Society. Graduates attend the finest public and private secondary schools.
- The core curriculum includes Language arrs, social studies, mathematics, science, Hebrew and Jewish sties
Teaching specialists offer: Spanish, music, art drama, technology and physical education.
- Jewish Studies includes study of Bible and Midrash, Jewish history, ethics and Hebrew.
- After-School enrichment offers: Dance, choir, gynastics, technology, karate and a growing sports program competing in the Mountain Valley Athletic Association league.
- Profile last updated: 12/11/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
85032 ) |
| School
Zip (
85032 ) |
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AZ ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
69,189 people |
5,130,874 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
31% |
25% |
| Population Average
Age |
33 years old |
34.2 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.6 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$43,406 |
$43,318 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4.9 rooms |
4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
26 years old |
30 years old |
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
62% / 38% |
60% / 40% |
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