It is our pleasure to share with you the many facets of education at Beth Chana Academy High School that prepares young women to meet the challenges of today’s world.  We take pride in our excellent academic program in Judaic and secular studies and in our commitment to developing character and values, where teachings are internalized and knowledge is translated into deed.

Beth Chana Academy, now in its 40th year, is a fully accredited High School for Girls, which has not only served students from the New Haven-Fairfield areas, but has welcomed scores of young women from across the United States, Canada and Europe.  The modern facility, situated on an 8-acre campus in Orange, CT, is equipped with a gymnasium, library, science lab and computer lab.

We offer comprehensive Judaic and secular studies, taught by certified, caring educators, which fully prepares students for colleges, universities and seminaries of higher education and enables our graduates to become productive, dedicated members of their communities.

Our comprehensive Torah studies program focuses on building textual skills that assist students in becoming lifelong learners. Emphasis on relevant lessons helps define current issues in light of Torah and Chassidic perspectives.  Texts in Chumash and Navi are studied accompanied by commentaries, and students’ thinking skills are developed as they delve into answers for questions that may arise.  Accommodation is made for various levels of study.  Students are motivated to work on independent projects and express their creativity through productions, journals, and posters, which show their understanding of subject matter.  Classes in Halacha, Chassidut, Talmud, and Jewish History, expose our students to the beauty and vast depth of Jewish learning.

In the secular department, students advance through a challenging 4-year sequence in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.  AP courses, which may begin as early as the sophomore year, prepare students who are college bound.  Additionally, courses in Art, Computers, and Physical Education complete the program.

A Hebrew Language course emphasizes Conversational Hebrew and creative writing skills.  Spanish or French is offered as a second language.

Chesed is an integral part of the school curriculum.  Students are required to complete 36 hours of community Chesed during the school year. Students interact with residents at the senior home, help area Shluchim at Holiday programs, conduct groups at Mishmar, and tutor younger children.

An active Student Council plans school programs, interschool Shabbatonim, and educational trips.  Rosh Chodesh programs give the girls extra opportunities for seminars, workshops, inter-class competitions and discussion on timely topics.  Additional programs, with guest speakers in attendance, mark the special days on our Chassidic calendar.