School Overview: |
Hillel Academy
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| School Membership(s) | Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) Other religious school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1970 | |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008 |
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| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 193 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Casual Uniform, Polo shirts, Khaki or Navy Shorts) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $5,500 to 14,200 depending on the grade. Please call or email for specific grade amounts. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% | |
| Admissions Director | Cathy Grossman | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Flag Football | Soccer | |
| Softball | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 3 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Hillel has Before and after school cares avaialble. Additionally | Hillel has after school clubs that range from Science to Cooking | |
| Chess to Sports and piano lessons. The clubs change on a trimester basis. | ||
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May 14,2013 - We have had three children at Hillel Academy, one who graduated already. The academics are, in my opinion, the best in the Tampa Bay area. The teachers are responsive and helpful, they understand your child and help him/her blossom. Many of them hold advanced degrees. There are good after school sports teams, great art and music programs and just an overall atmosphere of real love of learning. Our kids never want to miss school, even when sick, which is strange to me because I always jumped at the chance to miss school as a kid especially in middle school. The kids say they can''t miss because it''s too much work to catch up, or because they really don''t want to miss what will be taught in a certain class, etc.
The difference between HA and public high school with our oldest was pretty jarring. The lack of responsiveness from many teachers and the sometimes flat out silly things they teach or require from the students were an eye opener. As was how many other students (including some from other private schools) were not ready for critical thinking work.
We are very, very happy here, would not send our kids anywhere else.*-Posted by Parent * January 31,2013 - My child has been attending this school for 2.5 years. I am impressed with the quality of the education. My child was far ahead in one area, and on grade level in another. They have consistently challenged her in her strong area, while helping her move far ahead in her weaker area. I love the way issues are resolved. The environment is warm and encouraging. I highly recommend this school, even if you are not strong in your religious views.*-Posted by Parent *
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