Critical Thinking and Academic Inquiry

Shalhevet cultivates critical and creative thinking through its rigorous and crossdisciplinary educational approach that exposes students to multiple ideas and viewpoints both inside and outside the classroom. By encouraging a deep sense of curiosity, independent thinking, and a love of learning, students attain not only a preeminent General and Judaic studies education, but also the tools and drive to become lifelong learners.

Smaller English Class Sizes for Better and Faster Learning

With our new English faculty for freshmen and seniors, students experience smaller class sizes that propel their growth in writing, reading comprehension, and engagement. Whether it’s support for our freshmen transitioning into high school or seniors to college, Shalhevet students are prepared.

Launching Honors Courses in Art and Law & Society

Shalhevet’s Honors course offerings included Art History for the first time, and also this fall, they brought back its course on Law, Society, and the Jewish Community.

Students Pursue Academic Excellence With Advanced Studies

For students seeking more advanced classes, Shalhevet offers independently designed college-level courses across subjects, known as “Shalhevet Advanced Studies.” This year, Civics, Biochemistry, Psychology, Civil War, and Computer Science courses remained the most popular advanced classes among students.

Senior Wins 2022 California Young Playwrights Contest

Tehilla Fishman’s (‘23) original play, “Gifted,” won the 2022 annual California Young Playwrights Contest from over 225 submissions. The Playwrights Project will professionally produce “Gifted” in January as part of her award.

A Year of Record-Setting Athletics

In addition to taking home the Glouberman Tournament win, the Girls Varsity Basketball Team also emerged victorious as this year’s Milken Tournament Champions. With an undefeated season of 10-0, our Girls Varsity Volleyball Team were named champions of this year’s Mulholland League. In Division II Basketball CIF Souther Section, Boys Varsity Basketball ranked among the top 30 teams. Our Girls Basketball Team ranked top 100 in California, No. 5 in Division IV, and No. 1 in Southern Section Division 4AA. Girls Soccer is off to the best start in school history — undefeated in the Mullholand League 4-0 and in the season 7-0. With all that, Jewish Hoops America ranked both boys and girls varsity teams No. 1 in the nation.