NSHA Middle School Grades 6 th -8 th

Rabbi Yeshayahu E. Greenfeld
Dean

Ms. Francine S. Ballan
General Studies Principal

Rabbi Stephen Knapp
Principal

The North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School is a Modern Orthodox yeshiva day school encompassing grades 6 to 8. Classes are heterogeneous and coeducational. The middle school provides a dynamic learning environment that fosters individual growth, intellectual curiosity and academic excellence, all occurring within a vibrant Torah atmosphere. We help each student develop a personal commitment to a life of Torah and mitzvot in the modern world, as well as imbue a love for the Jewish people and Medinat Yisrael.

From grades 6 through 8, our program for both General and Judaic Studies follows a departmental model. Students are encouraged to think creatively and critically, to explore the world around them and to become independent learners. Our yeshiva maintains rigorous standards of academic performance and we are proud of our students' accomplishments. Our teachers are all licensed and experienced in providing for individual needs. The average class size is twenty-one students. Remediation and acceleration services are provided whenever necessary. Working as a team, teachers ensure that students' developmental, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met. We offer a wide variety of co-curricular programs, which reflect our commitment to Jewish values as well as Western cultures.

In our Judaic Studies curriculum, which is an עברית בעברית program , we stress a love of learning through the enhancement of textual skills and encouragement of questions.

In addition to our strong academic curriculum, we provide specialty classes such as art, music and computers. Students can become involved in extensive after school programs including mishmar, drama, basketball, and hockey. Our students are required to participate in the annual New York City Salute to Israel Parade. Our school trips include a trip to New York City for grade 6, an overnight 7 th grade trip to Boston , and a three day senior trip to Washington .

Our three year, extensive chesed program aims at inspiring our middle school students to care for others and to respect those who are different or less fortunate. Hands-on chesed projects and visits with senior citizens and children with special needs help us achieve our goal. As the students approach their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, we encourage them to embrace a chesed project as part of their celebration. In addition, through our “Hands on Mitzvah” program students learn about various mitzvot that they are then able to embrace. The yearly cycle includes shofar, tzizit/challah, and havdalah making. The students then take home the tangible element of the mitzvah they have worked on.