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STEM and design are highlighted in Scheck Hillel's curriculum. Capstone projects and college dual enrollment are offered to advanced students. The program also includes arts, athletics, and service learning as part of a holistic college-preparatory experience.
The Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program supports theatre, music, and the visual arts. Arts education runs from early childhood through high school. Students participate in theatre productions and in orchestra or band, and music production, with performances at local venues.
Israel Gap Year is guided from Grade 9 onward, helping students identify appropriate programs in Israel. Options include yeshivot, seminaries, and college programs, with partners such as Bar Ilan University and IDC Herzliya. Hebrew language is supported through ESOL for non-native students, and Nativ provides a dyslexia-informed Hebrew-language program when needed.
After-School Enrichment offers Design/STEM, Health & Wellness, and Creative Arts. Each enrichment session culminates in a showcase or open class for families. Arts and music programming extend creative opportunities beyond the classroom, including theatre and performance.
Service learning is integrated into the curriculum to connect classroom work with the broader community. Gilinski Hillel Ambassadors lead school-wide community projects and represent Scheck Hillel at events. Ambassadors are selected for leadership, initiative, and commitment to education and Jewish continuity.
The Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Hillel Ambassador Program is a merit-based leadership program for students in Grades 9–12. Ambassadors serve as school and community representatives and lead school-wide community projects. The program recognizes leadership, confidence, resiliency, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose.
Athletics are an integral part of the school experience, with a 115,000-square-foot athletic complex and a broad interscholastic program. Athletics foster character, leadership, and teamwork alongside the rigorous curriculum. Health and Wellness are included in After-School Enrichment, which also provides kosher snacks and wellness activities.
Scheck Hillel Community School is a Jewish community day school in the United States that serves students from Early Childhood through Grade 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum focused on STEM, design, and the arts within a Judaism-centered framework. The program features Capstone projects, college dual enrollment, and a wide slate of 25 Advanced Placement courses, embedded in a rigorous but supportive setting. The 14-acre campus includes a 115,000-square-foot athletic complex, a hydroponic vegetable garden, and a PKT Playground, underscoring the school's emphasis on activity, health, and hands-on learning. The Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program supports theatre, music, and visual arts from early childhood onward, while Israel Gap Year opportunities, ESOL, and a dyslexia-informed Hebrew program support language development. Service learning, leadership programs, and ambassador roles weave character, Jewish continuity, and community engagement throughout student life. Facilities include innovative study spaces, a dedicated college counseling center, and comprehensive athletic programs available.
