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Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center

3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Tel: (847) 498-2100

www.schechter.org

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Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Photo #1 - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.

Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Photo #2 - At Solomon Schechter, we ignite, educate, and empower children with a unique combination of academic strength in both General and Judaic Studies, personalized attention to enable each child to reach his or her highest potential, a commitment to athletics and the arts, and a vibrant community that inspires children to be the best they can bring their best to others.

Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Photo #3 - Our prayer services are joyful and active. We have reimagined how we conduct services throughout the grades to better engage children in the full meaning and beauty of our rich tradition.

Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Photo #4 - General an Judaic Studies are just part of the Schechter experience. From the moment that students enter Schechter they are immersed in a world filled with music (choir and band), dance, art, and drama. They build their creativity, expand their skills, gain confidence, and experience the joy of performing for others.

Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Photo #5 - Children of all abilities, talents and backgrounds thrive at Solomon Schechter Day School. A highly-skilled faculty, an innovative curriculum, the use of Responsive Classroom techniques, and a team of resource support staff ensure that each child is empowered to reach his or her highest potential.

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Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Photo #7 - Our outstanding faculty at our Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center in Skokie are truly gifted and nurturing, and the program is child-focused and play-based. It incorporates the best of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and provides children with the best possible start to their school experience.

Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago is a PreK - 8th grade Jewish Day School with the Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center in Skokie and the Sager Solomon Schechter Day School (K-8) in Northbrook.

Our mission at Solomon Schechter is to ignite our students' Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potntial, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.

Our graduates are leaders and consistently rank among Chicago's top high school students and attend the nation's top universities.

Guided by a comprehensive philosophy of higher-order thinking, our award winning faculty continues to use the most innovative approaches to teaching.

SSDS welcomes students and families from the full spectrum of Jewish life.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Students: 172 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, language based and more

Year Founded

1962

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Student Body

Total Students

172 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

54%

Average Class Size

18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

50%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:
Art

School Notes

Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago is a PreK - 8th grade Jewish Day School with the Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center in Skokie and the Sager Solomon Schechter Day School (K-8) in Northbrook. Our mission at Solomon Schechter is to ignite our students' Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potntial, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world. Our graduates are leaders and consistently rank among Chicago's top high school students and attend the nation's top universities. Guided by a comprehensive philosophy of higher-order thinking, our award winning faculty continues to use the most innovative approaches to teaching. SSDS welcomes students and families from the full spectrum of Jewish life.

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Students: 172 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $9,483 for elementary schools and $16,147 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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