Kehillah Schechter Academy
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1 Commerce Way , Norwood, MA 02062 Phone (781) 769-5555 Admissions Contact |
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| Grades Served | Pre-K-K-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 |
| Boarding/Day | Day School |
| Single-Sex or Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Day Enrollment | 250 |
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| Setting | Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 5:1 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Accrediting Body | Association of Independent Schools in New England |
| Special Programs/Features | *Excellence in General and Hebrew/Judaic Studies *Science and Math Initiative *Distinguished faculty and staff *Differentiated instruction at all grade levels *Israel Arbeiter Gallery of Understanding *Extensive Art, Music, Theater and Afterschool FastTRACK *SHEER ARTS, SMART and Sports Summer programs *252 students from 30 communities *Transportation and Tuition Assistance *Discover Day School Grants from CJP |
| Next Scheduled Open House | Open Houses being scheduled. Please check back. |
| Summer Programs | The school has not informed us of any summer programs. |
| Application Deadline | December 15 or rolling admissions |
| Required Testing | screening |
| Tuition | $19,800 (K - 5); $21,300 (6 - 8); $13,000 younger K |
| Financial Aid Program | Yes |
| % of Student Body on Financial Aid |
54% |
| Accepts international students requiring an I-20 visa? |
At Kehillah Schechter Academy we are devoted to inspiring Jewish children to embrace the knowledge and faith of their heritage. Our goal is to teach our students to become educated, committed, and ethical members of both their Jewish and American communities. We empower our students to learn and to seek knowledge with confidence and enthusiasm within a challenging and supportive environment. Our school reaches into the family, creating a partnership in faith and learning. Our 250 students come from 30 communities in the greater Boston and surrounding communities, as well as from Rhode Island.
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Kehillah Schechter Academy (KSA)
KSA (formerly the South Area Solomon Schechter Day School) is a K-8 Jewish Day School.