The Jewish High School of Connecticutwhere learning and responsible action are the foundation for achievement

“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the mostof yourself by fanning the tiny inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir

The Jewish High School of Connecticutis a unique, progressive educationalenvironment that actively engages students in a rigorous and challengingJewish and secular education. Our community is built on acceptance and appreciation of individual beliefs.

• Faculty members:100% hold Masters Degrees; 42% hold Doctoral Degrees

• 6:1 faculty-to-student ratio

• 50% of students enrolled inAdvanced Placement Courses

• Students take courses at Yale

• Member of Constitution State Conferencefielding 7 interscholastic teams

• 10 Clubs and Organizations

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

At a Glance

AcademicsJHSC is changing the paradigm of Jewish education.

Students at JHSC are encouraged to attain the full measure of their talents and aspirations. We offer an innovative curriculum where knowledge and skills are acquired throughinterdisciplinary study, experiential learning, and community involvement. The approach to learning is guided by an open-minded spirit of intellectual inquiry encouraging students to challenge, ask questions, and work at their highest potential.

The curriculum provides a rigorous college preparatory program in the humanities, social and natural sciences, arts, mathematics, engineering, foreign languages, physicaleducation, as well as the texts, traditions, history, practices,and beliefs of the Jewish people. Students study and engagein a relationship with the language, culture, land, and peopleof the State of Israel.

JHSC seeks to nurture and educate Jewish youth for whom learning and responsible action are the foundation for achievement. It is this mission and value approach to education that differentiates JHSC.

“The students are protective of the atmosphere of tolerance, inclusivity and its absence of teasing or bullying.”

“The academic program is tailored to individual students, including the offering of the mostchallenging classes, electives,and support services.”

New England Association ofSchools and Colleges Accreditation Committee

“We discuss issues that are relevant to today’s society. Our teachers engage us, challenge us, and support us on every level.” – Gregory

Competitive SpiritOf over 5000 entries to the ExploraVision research and development competition, organized by the National Science Teachers Association, and sponsored by Toshiba, JHSC's team made the top 10% nationwide as well as being one of only two Connecticut high school teams to reach this level of distinction.

Yale University and JHSC have established a partnership for qualified juniors and seniors to earn course credits at Yale. All students are eligible to take language courses at the university.

Virtual High School Collaborative (VHS) is an internationally recognizedopportunity for students to take courses at all levels and in all subjects.With over 300 elective courses to choose from, VHS sets the standard forgifted and talented students and blended learning.

STEM program introduces students to a diverse range of scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical subjects, including physics,chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, and engineering. At JHSC students also have the opportunity to take engineering courses which utilizethe Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) curriculum, developed in Israel by Sci-Tech, with collaboration of the Technion Institutie. Our STEMcourses teach our students theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, team work, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Diverse OpportunitiesThe JHSC curriculum offers a wide variety of arts, electives, and opportunities beyond campus to inspire each student's intellectual curiosity.

DiscoveringNew Interests

“Until I came toJHSC, I didn’t knowhow much I lovedscience. Physicsclass inspired me to think differently about science and my curiosity has nowtaken me to a new level of understanding in the world.” – Yoni

Arts and ElectivesWe offer courses in Jazz & Rock Ensemble, AP Music Theory, Drama Work-shop, Mixed Media, Drawing & Painting, Digital Photography, Videography, Theory, and Theater.

The following is a sample list of electives our students have taken:AP Psychology, Engineering, American Sign Language, Spanish, Arabic, Theoretical Math, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, Business and Personal Law, Forensic Science, Computer Animation, Psychology of Crime, Screenwriting Fundamentals, Latin, Investing in the Stock Market,Oceanography, World Religions, Entrepreneurship, Shakespeare in Films, and Poetry Writing.

Jewish Life

JHSC encourages studentsto cultivate their own uniqueJewish identities while appreciating expressions ofJudaism that are different fromtheir own. We ask students tochallenge themselves andeach other to explore whothey are and where they comefrom. We create experiences,such as tefillot (prayers) andShabbatonim (Shabbat retreats), for the many communities in our midst tocome together to support and develop their particularJewish identities.

Preparing Us For Life.

Who am I?Who will I be?How will I contribute?These are questionswe grapple with every day.

Our goal is to graduate students who are knowledgeable about Judaism and possess the skills to access texts and make their own informed decisions.

Voices

At Town Hall Meetings, students direct and informthe programming by participating in discussions on issues of policy, class options, extracurricular activities, and social events. From student-run clubsto a discussion on the dress code, students are vitalplayers in decision-making.

“It’s our goal to cultivate independence, clear thinking, advocacy skills and the passion for accomplishment. Students find their voice in thisenvironment. It is a skill that will empower themthroughout their lives. - Dr. Paul Castle, Dean of Faculty and Chair of STEM Department.

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Student Life

To enrich and enhance their academic experience,JCHS offers competitive interscholastic athletic programs for all abilities as a way to build disciplineand sportsmanship. Performances in drama, music, and expression through the fine arts, nurtureand refine our students' creative talents.

Students choose and lead programs in clubs and organizations. Engagement takes place on many levels - in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. Students are encouraged to discoverand develop talents and personal forms of expression.

Experiential learning such as field trips, Shabbatonim,AIPAC conferences and competitions in the sciences,Model UN, and Moot Beit Din (Court) are also a partof the JHSC experience.

"Whether I'm building robots inEngineering class, trying Ukrainianfood in Russian Club, or editing ashort story for ECHO, our art andliterary magazine, I feel incrediblyexcited by what I'm learning andthe endless possibilities for involvement in JHSC." – Natalie

Athletics

Cultivating the body as well as the mind is a criticalcomponent of the JHSC experience. The state-of-the-art facility enables all students to fully explore theirpotential. Athletics at JHSC emphasizes sportsman-ship and team collaboration in an environment whereathletes of every ability can participate. The weightsand conditioning program is a popular exercise routine with many students. Sports teams includesoccer, basketball, swimming, golf, track and field,volleyball and tennis. Individualized exercise programs are also available.

My Favorite Space

“I enjoy our living room area. We like to congregate onthe couches and talk, read, or prepare for our nextclass.”

“I am a musician and there is a piano that I love to playduring the day.”

“Sometimes a group of us gathers to play instruments.You can jam or watch the show.”

“For me, a quiet area like the library is the best place tohang out.”

“I like working out in the fitness room at the end of theday as part of my conditioning class.”

“The classroom – I have never been as excited andchallenged as I am at JHSC.”

Our Facility

Walking into the building, the architecture is immediately striking. The long hallway is designedto replicate the old Main Street in the Jewish section of New Haven. Along the street are the library, café, and now - the Jewish High School of Connecticut – a thriving community that lives,studies, and plays together. During a typical day,students enjoy the abundant opportunities offeredby our environment and interact with members ofthe larger community with whom we share thespace.

“Nothing can compare with the experience ofbeing part of a community on a daily basis.”Rabbi Yonatan Yussman, Ed.D. Head of School.

JHSC is committed to our mission of growing future leaders. Our faculty administration, students, and physical environment are informed by that important goal.

The ability to be yourself

“Here at JHSC, no one judges. We are each celebrated forour unique personalities. The school, the students, and theteachers encourage us to find our own passion and work toward translating that passion to contribute to the world. It is what I love most about this school.” – Matt

“I hope to spend a year in Israel after high school. This wouldbe an ideal continuation of my great experience at JHSC.” – Rigel

“As an Israeli, it took a Jewish school in the United States tohelp me understand my Jewish identity.” – Nimrod

“I had never learned Hebrew until I came to JHSC two yearsago. Today I am comfortable reading and speaking He-brew.” – Shaina

“I was in a Jewish school for 9 years before I came to JHSC.This school has built on that foundation in a way that I knowwill be with me my whole life.” – Alex

“JHSC combines all of the best of an academic environment with the freedom to be who you are andgrow into who you wish to become. It is not just a school, it is an experience.” – Talia

The mission of the Jewish High School of Connecticut, a pluralisticJewish day school community, is to educate Jewish youth for whom Jewish values and traditions shape and guide their lives and for whom learning and responsible action are the foundation for achievement.

360 Amity Road | Woodbridge, CT 06725t. 203-764-1608 | f. 203-387-1818 www.jhsct.org | admissions@jhsct.org

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges