David Posnack Jewish Day School

5890 South Pine Island Rd., Suite A, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328-0333
Tel: (954)583-6100
Grades: K - 12 | n/a
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The David Posnack Jewish Day School (Posnack) offers a unique challenging educational experience combining an intensive focused secular education with an innovative exciting Jewish curriculum. At the Posnack, we are concerned not only with our students' academic accomplishments, but also with their social and character development. We believe that this can be achieved most successfully when parents and school staff work together in a nurturing environment in order to ensure our children's well being.

School Overview:
David Posnack Jewish Day School
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1974
Student Body
Total Students n/a
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 1% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 75 teachers
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
Advanced Courses
American Government AP American History AP
Biology AP Calculus AB AP
Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP
English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition AP
Environmental Science AP Human Geography AP
Music Theory AP Physics B AP
Portfolio Art AP Psychology AP
Spanish AP Statistics AP
Average SAT score 1813
Classroom dress code Formal
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,760
Tuition Notes average tuition from $13,760 - $17,770
% on Financial Aid 15%
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Lesli Rosenblatt
Admissions Associate Randi Schwartz
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 18 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Broward Cappies Drama / Acting
English Honors Society Green Club
Instrumental Music Jazz Band & Chorus
Key Club Mu Alpha Theta
Musical Theater National Honors Society
Robotics Team SADD Club
Student Booster Club Student Government
Thespian Troupe Tri-M Music Honor Society
Vocal Music Yachad: America and Israel Together

School Notes:

    • The Posnack objective is to provide an outstanding, comprehensive general studies program that meets high academic expectations as we prepare our students in a college prep and college prep honors program. Underlying the philosophy of the school is a Judaic studies program that provides students with an understanding of Jewish history, Hebrew language, and Jewish values that emphasize responibility to others, and a need to contribute to the betterment of the world. David Posnack Jewish Day School also provides many Leadership Opportunities such as:
    • AIPAC High School Summit and National Conference
    • HASBARA Advocacy Program, Jewish Federation of Broward County
    • AKIBA Leadership, Jewish Federation of Broward County
    • B'nai Brith, Anti-Defamation League Programs
    • March of the Living
    • Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education
    • Community and Business Internships
    • Jewish Life Pathing Mentorship
    • Future Point Leadership Training
    • Community Outreach
    • Panim El Panim Civic Program
    • Volunteer Programs with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
    • Local Synagogues
    • Community Blood Bank
    • Day Care Center
    • W.E.C.A.R.E. Food Closet
    • Jewish Federation of Broward County
    • Israeli Consulate

    Profile last updated: 10/29/2012

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