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Specialty Programs

Specialty Programs

Art

Students further develop their creativity and artistic skills through weekly art classes. Our classes focus on instruction in art fundamentals through various art media. Each grade receives instruction, vocabulary, and art resources according to developmental level. Student artwork is displayed throughout the school to celebrate students’ creativity.

Music

A Sorbonne-educated symphony musician teaches our unique music program, which is tailored to each grade level. Kindergarten and first-grade students participate in a general music and singing class once a week. In grades two through eight, students learn to play the recorder, drums, and ukulele, read music, and play cooperatively in unison.

Yoga
An increasing number of studies have shown the potential benefits of mindfulness practices for students’ physical health, psychological well-being, social skills, and academic performance. Our students take yoga weekly from a certified yoga instructor. These classes build practices and habits that will benefit our students now and as they mature.
Physical education

The physical education program at NEMJDS focuses on fitness and health. It introduces a variety of games, activities, and sports skills to provide students with a wide range of opportunities to learn to live a healthy lifestyle. Students are encouraged to develop their physical skills actively and cooperatively.

Youth Philanthropy, Social Justice, and Leadership

The Abroms Center for Excellence Youth Philanthropy, Leadership, and Social Justice Initiative is an experiential learning class where Upper School students learn about nonprofits, fundraise, and allocate money. Students identify areas of interest and learn about corresponding organizations in the community. They examine social injustices and develop relationships with organizations and people working to improve our world. Through this class, students develop leadership skills and embrace the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.

Innovative Learning
Equipped with two ClearTouch Boards and student desktop computers, our open-air Innovative Learning Center (ILC) serves as a flexible library, technology, and meeting space. Each grade participates in weekly innovative learning classes to enrich their dual curriculum through computer science and robotics. These classes support the necessary skills of creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Students also have access to several Hebrew and English texts and can use the Innovative Learning Center for research. Additionally, the ILC serves as an alternative classroom space.
Leadership Through Library

The Leadership Through Library Pilot Program is a unique leadership journey designed especially for fifth graders. Students set goals as a team, work weekly shifts to check out books, advertise new books, graph and analyze data, write persuasively, and work together to get the school excited about reading. Students can serve our school community, develop leadership, and strengthen their academic skills.