ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY

Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy is a community school founded by Chabad and open to all Jewish students, Preschool through eighth grade. The school provides an excellent Judaic and secular education in an atmosphere of warmth and enthusiasm, to help students develop into responsible and capable leaders with an enduring love of Judaism. With this foundation, graduates are well prepared with the skills to continue their education at the institution of their choice. The school recognizes the importance of dedicated faculty and parents working together to imbue students with Torah values, community responsibility, and a love of Israel. SCHA encourages each child to develop as a whole, by building fine character traits and instilling a life-long love of learning.

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TUITION

SCHA (K - 8) Full-time Only

DAY SCHOOL (K-8) FEE SCHEDULE

New Family Registration Fee - $250

Annual Re-Enrollment - Early (Feb 1-Apr 15) - $250

Annual Re-Enrollment - Late (Apr 16 and after) - $400

Annual Building Fund (per family) - $750

Graduation Fee (8th Grade) - $150

Late Pickup Fee (starts at 4pm) - $5 per 15 minutes

Security Fee

Annual Security Fee (per family) - $360

Thank you to the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven for subsidising this project with a grant in memory of Arthur and Yvette Eder.

SCHA DAY SCHOOL TUITION

Kindergarten through Grade 8 - Full Days - $13,500

Building Fund Commitment

Each family is responsible for $750 for the SCHA Building Fund. If the full amount is not received by December 31, of the current school year, the remaining amount will be billed through the FACTS Tuition Management & Payment Processing System.

Registration Contract

The non-refundable Registration Fee of $250 for new families and early (Feb 1-Apr 15) re-enrollment for existing families per student must accompany each application. The re-enrollment fee rises to $400 per student after April 15th.
All pupils are accepted on the basis of a ten-month school year as defined by the Board of Admissions. No exceptions to this rule may be made.
The non-refundable registration fee and completed registration forms reserve a space for each child. Upon notice of financial commitment, a meeting will be held with the business office to sign the financial contract.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is provided on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Business Office for information.

Click here to apply for Financial Aid.

Thank you to all those who contribute to our Scholarship Fund including:

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County (who provide grants for students in their catchment area).

Payment Method

Tuition payments are made through FACTS Tuition Management & Payment Processing System. You can set up your account during your registration meeting with the business office or directly at their website by clicking on their logo.

K-12 Tuition

CURRICULUM

“Quality Education Rooted in Values … Planting the Seeds for Future Success”

At Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy that motto is our guiding principle. Our challenging, dual curriculums of Judaic and Secular studies complement each other. Teachers work together to create a seamless learning experience based on the following principles:

All children can experience success in learning.
Assessing children’s prior knowledge identifies the starting point of new learning
Intervention options ensure student achievement
A strong partnership among home, school, and the community promotes students’ success
A variety of tools that are consistent, ongoing, and aligned with instruction can best assess student progress

Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy was founded on the ideals of Torah and as such, ethics and values are incorporated into every aspect of the student’s day. Our students develop outstanding academic and social skills while building the self-confidence necessary to succeed in a contemporary world.

JUDAIC STUDIES

SECULAR STUDIES

Are there Part Time enrollment options?

We do offer Part-Time enrollment options, which include Half/Full Day options and enrolling your child for a couple of days a week. We will work together with parents to provide a schedule for what is best for each child. There is a minimum enrollment requirement for our classes: Toddlers: Minimum of 2 half days per week Nursery 3: Minimum of 3 half days per week Pre-K: Minimum of 3 half days per week
Is there an extra fee for the daily enrichment programs?

No. The fee for the Daily Enrichment Programs is included in the tuition. In the event that we arrange for a school field trip, there is a small fee to help cover the cost of the trip.
During the Winter months, are the children given opportunities for gross motor play?"

Yes! Our Preschool has an Indoor Gym with various equipment which promotes gross motor and creative play. The Indoor Gym includes a trampoline, ball pit, tunnels, ride-on toys, book corner, ball hoppers, sensory walk and more!
Does the Preschool provide snacks and lunch?

Healthy dairy or parve snacks and lunch need to be sent in with your child for half-day students. The morning snack must include two different types of food (dairy such as a cheese stick, yogurt, or cottage cheese; fruit or vegetables; and carbohydrates such as chips, crackers, pretzels, or bread.) We provide an afternoon snack for full-day students.
Do you accommodate children with allergies?

Yes! In the event that a child has a particular food allergy, those foods will not be allowed in the classroom. The school nurse works with both teachers and parents to ensure a safe environment for every child.
Does my child need to be toilet trained?

We recognize that each child develops at a different pace; therefore we work with parents to encourage children to reach this milestone in a stress-free environment. The Toddlers classes do not require any stage of toilet training, though we are happy to assist with children that have begun the process. Children entering Nursery 3 must be in the process of toilet training, however, it will not be coerced.

Are there Part Time enrollment options?

We do offer Part-Time enrollment options, which include Half/Full Day options and enrolling your child for a couple of days a week. We will work together with parents to provide a schedule for what is best for each child. There is a minimum enrollment requirement for our classes: Toddlers: Minimum of 2 half days per week Nursery 3: Minimum of 3 half days per week Pre-K: Minimum of 3 half days per week
Is there an extra fee for the daily enrichment programs?

No. The fee for the Daily Enrichment Programs is included in the tuition. In the event that we arrange for a school field trip, there is a small fee to help cover the cost of the trip.
During the Winter months, are the children given opportunities for gross motor play?"

Yes! Our Preschool has an Indoor Gym with various equipment which promotes gross motor and creative play. The Indoor Gym includes a trampoline, ball pit, tunnels, ride-on toys, book corner, ball hoppers, sensory walk and more!
Does the Preschool provide snacks and lunch?

Healthy dairy or parve snacks and lunch need to be sent in with your child for half-day students. The morning snack must include two different types of food (dairy such as a cheese stick, yogurt, or cottage cheese; fruit or vegetables; and carbohydrates such as chips, crackers, pretzels, or bread.) We provide an afternoon snack for full-day students.
Do you accommodate children with allergies?

Yes! In the event that a child has a particular food allergy, those foods will not be allowed in the classroom. The school nurse works with both teachers and parents to ensure a safe environment for every child.
Does my child need to be toilet trained?

We recognize that each child develops at a different pace; therefore we work with parents to encourage children to reach this milestone in a stress-free environment. The Toddlers classes do not require any stage of toilet training, though we are happy to assist with children that have begun the process. Children entering Nursery 3 must be in the process of toilet training, however, it will not be coerced.

For a detailed list of skills and benchmarks for each age group, please call the school to schedule an interview.

K-12 Curriculum

OUR STAFF

Baruch Kaplan (Principal)

Barbara Peck (Secular Principal)

Vicki Downs (K, Secular)

Pessy Malachowski (K, Judaic)

Rebecca Chen (K, Asst.)

Rachel Northrop (1 & 4, Secular)
Chaya Sara Barrocas (1, Judaic)

Molly Florio (2 & 5, Secular)

Schneur Wilhelm (2, Judaic)

Amber Militrano (3 & 6, Secular)

Mendel Barrocas (3 & 5-8B, Judaic)

Bailey Zurita, (4 & 5) Secular

Moshe Barrocas (4 & 5, Judaic)

Christine Wypy (5 & 6, Secular)
Beila Prescott (5 & 6, Judaic)

Bracha Cheruff (6, Judaic)
Joseph Hartmann (6,7,8, Judaic)
Nadja Malvares (7 & 8 Math)

Virgillo Hunter (7 & 8 Social Studies and Language Arts)

Malka Katz (7/8, Judaic)

Rivka Miriam Brackman (7/8, Judaic)

Theresa Pearce (Science Enrichment)

Tamar Feinsod (7/8 Science)

Chaya Brummel (Arts/Crafts)

Chava Light (Art)
Rivka Rosenberger (PE)

Beth Lopez (7/8 B PE)
Louise Bisch (Librarian)

Kerilynn Apuzzo (Nurse)

Michele Champagne (Receptionist)

Betzalel Sandman (Tutor)

Patricia Bruder (Head Secretary)

Our Staff

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are there Part Time enrollment options?

We do offer Part-Time enrollment options, which include Half/Full Day options and enrolling your child for a couple of days a week. We will work together with parents to provide a schedule for what is best for each child. There is a minimum enrollment requirement for our classes: Toddlers: Minimum of 2 half days per week Nursery 3: Minimum of 3 half days per week Pre-K: Minimum of 3 half days per week
Is there an extra fee for the daily enrichment programs?

No. The fee for the Daily Enrichment Programs is included in the tuition. In the event that we arrange for a school field trip, there is a small fee to help cover the cost of the trip.
During the Winter months, are the children given opportunities for gross motor play?"

Yes! Our Preschool has an Indoor Gym with various equipment which promotes gross motor and creative play. The Indoor Gym includes a trampoline, ball pit, tunnels, ride-on toys, book corner, ball hoppers, sensory walk and more!
Does the Preschool provide snacks and lunch?

Healthy dairy or parve snacks and lunch need to be sent in with your child for half-day students. The morning snack must include two different types of food (dairy such as a cheese stick, yogurt, or cottage cheese; fruit or vegetables; and carbohydrates such as chips, crackers, pretzels, or bread.) We provide an afternoon snack for full-day students.
Do you accommodate children with allergies?

Yes! In the event that a child has a particular food allergy, those foods will not be allowed in the classroom. The school nurse works with both teachers and parents to ensure a safe environment for every child.
Does my child need to be toilet trained?

We recognize that each child develops at a different pace; therefore we work with parents to encourage children to reach this milestone in a stress-free environment. The Toddlers classes do not require any stage of toilet training, though we are happy to assist with children that have begun the process. Children entering Nursery 3 must be in the process of toilet training, however, it will not be coerced.