Calgary Jewish Academy Instructional Program

The Calgary Jewish Academy offers a comprehensive and stimulating program of studies, from Preschool to Grade 9. The superiority of our programs is ensured by annual program evaluations.

 
Pre-School
Our extensively enriched three-year program emphasizes Jewish Culture and Religion, celebration of Shabbat and Festivals, Hebrew Language, Physical Education, Library Skills, Grade One Readiness Activities, Art, Field Trips, Music, Drama and Computer.
Our professional staff, trained and experienced in early childhood education, recognize the long term significance of a pre-school program which balances creative learning, socialization, and Jewish awareness. A fully integrated curriculum assures continuity from class to class and for smooth articulation to the grade school classes. Careful attention is paid to individual differences and needs.
In addition to our regular three morning and five morning programs, a unique Kinder Arts program, which emphasizes growth in the Fine Arts, is offered as an afternoon option for ECS students.


Elementary School
Slightly more than half of the students' school week is devoted to the Alberta Provincial curriculum. Judaic Studies makes up the balance and includes a modern Hebrew language course, Tal Am Tal Sela, developed in Canada. The program also incorporates Yiddish language and culture.
 
Teachers are able to enrich the curriculum, given relatively small class sizes. The program is supplemented with both a rapid track program for students entering after Grade One, and remedial programs in Hebrew and English Language Arts and Mathematics. Computer literacy, Music, French and Physical Education round out our students' elementary experience.

 
Junior High School
The Junior High program builds on the foundation of both the Alberta and Judaic elementary programs to provide an enriched learning experience which prepares the student for future advancement. Complementing their academic activities, students assume leadership positions on the Student Council, sports teams, trips and extra-curricular activities.
 
Physical Education, French and a number of options are integral to the students development. All courses are taught by subject specialists. The Calgary Jewish Academy graduates are recognized as having achieved a high Ievel of academic excellence. They are welcomed to the various high schools, both private and public, where they do extremely well.