Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Tel:
(650) 494-4404
- Our Mission: To promote academic excellence, community responsibility, and vibrant Jewish living.
- We are a community day school, providing exceptional education in science, math, history, literature, Jewish studies, Hebrew language, music, art, sports, and technology to nearly 300 students.
- The academic excellence of our program is built on rigorous standards, exceptional faculty, and small student to teacher ratios.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 293 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 293 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Admissions Director | Hillary Hazan-Glass |
| Admissions Associate | Amanda Evans |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, VolleyballBasketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Our enriching program encompasses general studies, Hebrew, Jewish studies, art, music, and physical education, balancing academic achievement with students` social, emotional, and physical well-being. Our curriculum teaches students important 21st century learning skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creative use of technology providing a dynamic environment that encourages independent thinking. At Hausner, we support the idea that true learning comes from experience. As a result, our project-based learning approach helps students develop practical life skills through investigation, complex research, and decision making. These skills lead to deeper learning, greater retention, and increased student engagement. We integrate technology into our core curriculum in general studies (including math, science, social studies, and English), as well as Jewish studies and various levels of Hebrew to enhance project-based learning. Our STEM curriculum a hallmark of our education process is an interdisciplinary and applied-teaching approach that integrates hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and math for real-world, problem-based learning.
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