Hebrew for Credit is an accredited high school language program with Cognia, accepted at many valley high schools for foreign language credit.
Hebrew for Credit is only available to Hebrew High students. Classes meet every Tuesday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM and Thursdays 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in-person at the Ina Levine JCC Campus.
“I have had the opportunity to learn and appreciate the Hebrew language. It has been both a rewarding and worthwhile language learning experience, and I hope someday to put my Hebrew skills to great use on future visits to Israel.” — Mat, Chaparral High School
Overview
Hebrew for high school language credit, taught in the context of a Jewish school, provides our teens a unique and special opportunity to strengthen Jewish identity through language, culture, land, and peoplehood. Students learn Hebrew not only to satisfy their high school language requirement, but to further develop their Jewish identities.
Hebrew for credit is available only as a component of the larger Hebrew High program. Classes meet every Tuesday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM and Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in-person at the Ina Levine JCC Campus.
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From beginners to advanced, our classes are designed to meet each student’s level and pace
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Small class sizes for high teacher-to-student ratio
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Acquire basic proficiency in modern Hebrew while developing skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking
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Combination of project-based and self-directed learning
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Receive scholarship funds for travel in Israel
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Enrollment includes fun and exciting elective classes at Hebrew High, including community programs, holiday celebrations and special events!
Time & Commitment
Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM and Thursdays 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Hebrew High gathers every Tuesday night. Hebrew classes meet for the first hour, and then the second hour is a Judaic elective of each student’s choosing. Additionally, Hebrew students meet Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Students can expect 1-2 hours of homework a week, depending on assignments.
Sample Schedule
Tuesdays
6:30 – 6:35 Community Announcements
6:35 – 7:30 Hebrew
7:30 – 7:40 Break/Social Sphere
7:40 – 8:30 Electives (Social Justice, Jews in Media, Torah debate…)
Thursdays
6:30 -8:00 Hebrew
Curriculum
Our classes are led by passionate Hebrew education professionals. Intro class uses a foundational primer book, which will have even the most novice learner speaking in Hebrew by the end of the first semester! Upper levels use Bishvil Ha’Ivrit, a book and online learning platform which allows for self-led and group learning. All classes, regardless of level, will incorporate specialized project-based learning, celebrations for holidays, and connections to Israeli life and culture.
Tuition & Cost
Hebrew for credit is a program available for registered Hebrew High students.
General Hebrew High tuition ranges depending on when/how payment is made:
$660 Early Bird by July 15 if paid in full
$695 after July 15 or on payment plan
Hebrew fee +$400 per student (does not need to be paid in full for early bird)
[$1060-1135 total for the year]
Scholarships & payment plans available.
Scholarships for Israel
Thanks to the Sarah Levitz Study in Israel Endowment Fund, all Hebrew High students are eligible to receive scholarships towards qualifying programs in Israel!
“Little did I know that my Hebrew High experience would transform my outlook on life and signal the renewal of my Jewish identity.” — Arik, Horizon High School