Do you offer Tuition Assistance?
We are dedicated to helping every Jewish family find a way to pay for the exceptional education we provide at HDS. Families are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance. Support […]
Do students enter the school in grades other than kindergarten? How do they assimilate into the school?
Students can enter at any level. Our students are experienced in welcoming new students into their learning communities. In order to ensure academic success, support for transitioning students is [...]
Where do your students go after HDS?
Most HDS graduates attend public and private schools in the Ann Arbor area. Families wishing to continue their children’s Day School education generally find commuter options in Metro Detroit. We [...]
What types of student support are available?
Our Student Success Team includes the school psychologist, Head of School or the Principal, a resource specialist, and the classroom teachers. The whole team meets regularly to discuss students’ [...]
Does the school offer classes in art, music and physical education?
Yes! Art, physical education and vocal and instrumental music, as well as technology and library are integral to the daily learning at our child-centered school. The whole child is nourished […]
What if my family does not keep kosher or Shabbat?
Many of the guidelines at HDS are based on our inclusive philosophy; kashrut is no different. We want all families to feel welcome at HDS. We ask that families respect […]
What is the religious background of HDS families?
As the only day school in Ann Arbor, HDS families represent all strands of Judaism. The school is affiliated with both Ravsak and the Solomon Schechter movement and our community-based […]
Do you have to be Jewish? What about diversity?
Diversity presents itself in many ways. HDS students are ethnically and socio-economically diverse. They are also religiously diverse: our students come from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds [...]
Why do you offer Hebrew in elementary school?
We offer bilingual elementary education at the optimal age for language acquisition. Our strong Hebrew foundation allows graduates to acquire additional languages more easily in middle and high [...]
What does the dual curriculum at HDS look like?
Half of each day is dedicated to Hebrew/Judaic studies and half is dedicated to general studies. Our general studies and Hebrew/Judaic studies programs complement each other. For example, writing [...]