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David Posnack Hebrew Day School

5810 South Pine Island Rd., Davie, FL, 33328-0333 -

School Notes Overview:

The David Posnack Hebrew Day School (DPHDS) offers a unique challenging educational experience combining an intensive focused secular education with an innovative exciting Jewish curriculum. At the DPHDS, 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....

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School Overview:

	David Posnack Hebrew Day School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1974
County	Broward County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	531 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	28%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 47 students
	Grade 1 - 34 students
	Grade 2 - 33 students
	Grade 3 - 56 students
	Grade 4 - 34 students
	Grade 5 - 36 students
	Grade 6 - 48 students
	Grade 7 - 39 students
	Grade 8 - 44 students
	Grade 9 - 42 students
	Grade 10 - 46 students
	Grade 11 - 45 students
	Grade 12 - 27 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	80 teachers
Average Class Size	16
Number of AP Courses	15
	Advanced Courses
	Spanish AP	Portfolio Art AP
	Physics AP	Micro Economics AP
	English Literature & Composition AP	English Language & Composition AP
	Economics AP	Comparative Government AP
	Chemistry AP	Calculus BC AP
	Calculus AB AP	Biology AP
	Art History AP	American History AP
	American Government AP
Average SAT score	1841
Average ACT score	26
Classroom dress code	Formal (uniform)
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,500
Tuition Notes	average tuition from $10,500 - $15,500
% on Financial Aid	10%
Acceptance Rate	98%
Head of School	Dr. Laurence Kutler
Admissions Director	Mindy Fleckner
Sport
Total Sports Offered	10
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Football
	Golf	Soccer
	Softball	Swimming
	Tennis	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	18
	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 David Posnack Hebrew Day School has two locations; the Lower School (K-5) is located at: 5810 South Pine Island Rd. Davie, FL 33328; the Upper School (6-12) is located at: 6701 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33313.
The DPHDS 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 Hebrew 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: 06/17/2009

In the News:

Davie Broncos outscore Northeast Rebels (Miami Herald)
posted on September 6, 2009 at 05:00:22 am
The Davie Broncos 110s defeated the Northeast Rebels 22-6 in the American Youth Football League. QB Kole Stealy was 10 of 14 passing for 169 yards and rushed for 44 yards. Trevor Taylor had 127 yards and three touchdowns. Jack Weinsier made five catches for 37 yards.
Controversial Hebrew charter school is overflowing (Sun-Sentinel)
posted on August 2, 2009 at 11:35:22 pm
Operator says he'll apply for four more charters Two years after its controversial opening, the Ben Gamla charter elementary school in Hollywood can't keep up with its own growth.
Hebrew elementary school moving from Plantation to Davie (Sun-Sentinel)
posted on May 31, 2009 at 11:17:19 pm
Merger at David Posnack Hebrew Day School is blamed, in part, on economy The elementary school at the David Posnack Hebrew Day School in Plantation will close in August and merge with its sister school in Davie, an official said.
Get ready for run/walk fundraiser at Markham (Miami Herald)
posted on April 24, 2009 at 06:00:08 pm
Members of the community are invited to lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement for a good cause in a few days. The fifth annual Sprint for the Finish DPHDS 5K Run & Daniel's 1-Mile Fitness/Fun Walk is set for May 3, and organizers are hoping to meet or exceed last year's turnout.
Predators pounce, capture tournament victory (Miami Herald)
posted on April 5, 2009 at 07:08:42 am
After finishing next to last during the regular season, the Predators, sponsored by Raymond James Financial Services, won the postseason tournament in a shootout in under-14 girls of Coral Springs Youth Soccer at Mullins Park.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33328)	School Zip (33328)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	20,035 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	41%	27%
Population Average Age	38 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$60,636	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	85% / 15%	66% / 34%