Following are answers to commonly asked questions by parents of prospective students:

What facilities are available for the lower school children?
Pre-school through 4th grade is located in The Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy building. We have access to all of the new facilities of The Adelson Educational Campus. These facilities feature a theater, kosher dining commons, sports complex, and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs.

Is The Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy a religious school?
Our school is an independent school accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools. It provides students with a strong secular education based on Jewish values. Students learn the meaning of the Jewish faith, traditions, and practices.

Are there non-Jewish students at the school?
Yes, approximately 25% of the student population is non-Jewish.

What will my student do for lunch?
All of the food for our students is provided by the dining commons. Two kosher kitchens and pareve kitchen provide healthy choices for our students, as well as snacks and birthday party treats.

Do students wear uniforms?
Uniforms are required. Please click here (link to uniform PDF) for complete uniform information.

What is the curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 4?
Students will be engaged in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, art, music, physical education, Hebrew and Judaic Studies. For a complete picture of what students learn at each grade, please click here for the Curriculum Guide (link).

My child is not currently taking Hebrew. Will my child be behind?
Each student is treated as an individual in all subjects. We are aware that many new students enter our school with varying levels of Hebrew mastery. Our goal is to meet the educational needs of each student in reaching his or her potential. We will accept a student’s ability with the promise to move him or her forward.

Is this a kosher school?
We maintain a kosher kitchen for our school with both a meat and dairy kitchen. Students serve on the Dining Hall Menu Planning Committee.

How many students will be in each grade level?
Class sizes are kept small to optimize children’s learning.

How will students be selected?
We practice rolling admissions in which each student will have an individual review of his or her application. A student’s writing sample, recommendations and current school record will be key in determining admission to our school. All students will have a private interview and school visit. Each student will take an individual benchmark examination to determine if he or she can meet the academic rigor of our school.

If we apply for financial aid, will our child be considered in the same way as other applicants?
Financial aid will be available to students based on need. Students who apply for financial aid will be considered for admission on an equal basis with other applicants. If accepted, students on financial aid will be treated no differently from students who pay full tuition.

When will we know of the school’s decision?
You will be notified of our decision within three weeks of completing the application process.