1. What if my child has attended another Jewish Day School?

We welcome you! Students have transferred successfully from many other day schools, locally and nationally. Pre-admission interviews and testing are required.

2. What if my child has not attended a Jewish Day School?

It is never too late to start! Our faculty individualizes programs to meet the needs of every child. If your family is committed to a vibrant and intensive education, we are committed to your family and will work with your child to bring him/her up to class level.

3. What if we are not “Orthodox” or feel that we are less traditional than other families?

We encourage all interested families to join the SCHA community where we emphasize respect and tolerance for all. We do not impose; we merely expose our children to the beauty of Judaism.

4. How does SCHA’s curriculum compare to public school?

It has been shown that SCHA students tend to score higher on national standardized testing than their counterparts in public schools. Our classes are based on the Connecticut Educational Frameworks, which allows each student to achieve the highest levels of academic excellence. SCHA is fully accredited by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. Small class size, low student to teacher ratio, outstanding and devoted faculty, dual curriculum, and current teaching methods will help your child reach his or her fullest potential. We focus on the individual student on each level of education.

5. What is the role of technology in the curriculum?

The mission of the SCHA’s Technology program is to promote the use of technology as a learning tool and to facilitate the development of academic skills by providing innovative and engaging technology opportunities for students and teachers. Our goal is for SCHA to become an academically oriented, cutting-edge, technologically based, wireless laptop program.

6. Will the school be able to adequately challenge my child?

Absolutely! By focusing on the student as an individual, we encourage each child to reach his or her highest academic and personal potential. Our focus is on the individual and challenging each student to reach his or her highest potential. We maintain an exciting and rigorous program in both Judaic and Secular studies. Our faculty and administration are trained in the latest educational techniques to provide for each child’s individual growth. 

SCHA has integrated the Renaissance Learning-Accelerated Reading Program into the core curriculum for all students. Using this powerful learning information system, we are able to manage an extensive literature-based reading program that is geared to each student’s level of development. The student’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) is evaluated in order to determine his/her individual range for optimal growth. This tool allows the teacher as well as you, the parent, to select appropriate reading materials based upon an individualized comprehension test. Renaissance Learning has a proven track record of success and we are very excited to have this program at SCHA For more information, visit www.renlearn.com.

7. Does the school offer extracurricular activities?

Yes, seasonally we offer chess, tennis, crafts, math and science clubs, and both boys’ and girls’ basketball. New clubs are added based on student interest.

8. Will my child get into a good Secondary School or University?

SCHA graduates have been accepted to many fine secondary schools such as Beth Chana Academy, Ramaz, Manhattan High School, Prospect Park Yeshiva, Hopkins, Ner Yisroel, and Hamden Hall. Our graduates have been accepted at leading colleges and universities including: Yale, Brandeis, Columbia, Barnard, Princeton, Yeshiva University, Touro College, and Stern College.  Our alumni are making their mark in the fields of business, law, medicine, education, the arts and community affairs all over the world.

9. Will my child get into a good Yeshiva?

SCHA graduates have been accepted to outstanding Yeshivot and Seminaries, including: Neve Yerushalayim, Machon Gold, MTA, Ohel Chana – Melbourne, Beit Chana-Tzfat, Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim, Michlala, and Brisk.

10. How can we apply?

Return your application with the required fee and our Admissions Director will contact you. Applications are processed in the order received. Please note that some classes currently have a waiting list. We look forward to hearing from you!