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New Haven Hebrew Day School

261 Derby Avenue, Orange, CT, 06477-0647 -

School Notes Overview:

The Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy provides a challenging education from kindergarten through eighth grade. Our dual curriculum of secular and Judaic studies complement each other, with teachers from departments working together to create a seamless learning experience. Beth Chana Academy is located on a eight-acre campus in Orange, Ct., a quaint New England town. Beth Chana High School for Girls provides its students with an outstanding Jewish and secular education. We are dedicated to the development of the total person, intellectually and spiritually. Toward this end, we set our standards high and offer a stimulating environment in which our young women can achieve their goals. At Beth Chana, we aim to maximize each student’s opportunities for future success, as proud Jewish daughters well-integrated in the world around them. The students at Beth Chana have a busy life, developing lasting friendships and sharing activities outside of school. Recreational trips, Shabbatonim, interschool conferences, and athletic competitions lead to meeting students from other schools. An annual musical production provides opportunities for expression in music, drama, art, and dance. Character development, as an integral part of learning, leads to ethical, caring behavior, and involvement in Chesed programs are encouraged....

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School Overview:

	New Haven Hebrew Day School
School Membership(s)	National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	New Haven County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	164 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	25%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 18 students
	Grade 1 - 13 students
	Grade 2 - 17 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 15 students
	Grade 6 - 12 students
	Grade 7 - 14 students
	Grade 8 - 9 students
	Grade 10 - 6 students
	Grade 11 - 3 students
	Grade 12 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy provides a challenging education from kindergarten through eighth grade. Our dual curriculum of secular and Judaic studies complement each other, with teachers from departments working together to create a seamless learning experience. Beth Chana Academy is located on a eight-acre campus in Orange, Ct., a quaint New England town. Beth Chana High School for Girls provides its students with an outstanding Jewish and secular education. We are dedicated to the development of the total person, intellectually and spiritually. Toward this end, we set our standards high and offer a stimulating environment in which our young women can achieve their goals. At Beth Chana, we aim to maximize each student’s opportunities for future success, as proud Jewish daughters well-integrated in the world around them. The students at Beth Chana have a busy life, developing lasting friendships and sharing activities outside of school. Recreational trips, Shabbatonim, interschool conferences, and athletic competitions lead to meeting students from other schools. An annual musical production provides opportunities for expression in music, drama, art, and dance. Character development, as an integral part of learning, leads to ethical, caring behavior, and involvement in Chesed programs are encouraged.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06477)	School Zip (06477)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,233 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	41%
Population Average Age	43 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$79,365	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.3 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	93% / 7%	64% / 36%