GENERAL STUDIES

Four years at the Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School play a formative role in the growth and development of our students. Our General Studies program integrates a multidisciplinary curriculum that empowers students to succeed, lead, and be well prepared to impact their communities and the world at large. Through an immersive curriculum of English, social studies, math, science and beyond, our students are encouraged to explore and expand their academic pursuits on their path to success.

preparing students for college, careers and increased global competition. The General Studies curriculum concentrates on reading and writing to ensure strong literacy skills. We also offer a solid mathematical curriculum which emphasizes basic number fluency, as well as critical thinking and problem solving. In social studies and science, we develop both the knowledge-content and the process skills. By ensuring a rigorous program that encourages analyzing, synthesizing and the mastery of basic skills, we are preparing our children for a bright future.

The Dr. Albert Montague A”H STEM Institute is an all-encompassing umbrella initiative, spanning from Early Childhood through 12th grade. The Institute’s goal is to empower students with the knowledge and skills to contribute and compete successfully in the 21st century global economy. Through the generosity of Julie and Steven Montague, the Dr. Albert Montague A”H STEM Institute is named in loving memory of Albert Montague, an internationally renowned scientist, who innovated 20th century environmental engineering practices in both the public and private sectors. Nearly all of Dr. Montague’s 11 grandchildren attended Yeshivah of Flatbush. Through the STEM curriculum (Science, Technologies, Engineering, and Math), our students are immersed in an instructional program from Kindergarten through 12th grade that prepares them for STEMrelated careers.

Tsei U’lemad® is a Talmudic term which means “Go out and learn.” This High School program offers a variety of independent study courses each semester that encourage students to go beyond the classroom and learn. Students are encouraged to broaden their interests or seek deeper knowledge of a subject that already interests them. The courses are primarily self-study and students must be highly self-motivated to enroll. Over 150 Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students participate in the program annually. Students choose from a variety of different courses with no additional cost to their tuition. Courses include Architecture and Design, American Sign Language, Brain Health, Cosmology, Classic American Film, Emergency Medicine and Anatomy, French, History of Rock n’Roll, Israel’s Wars, Italian, Jewelry Design, Piano Masters Classes, Physiology of Fitness and Exercise, Principles of Intellectual Property, Nutrition, Latin, Russian, Sculpture, Safrut, and The Stock Market.

High School Math Department

$50,000

The Math Department provides students with a strong foundation of knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s world. Students are required to take three years of high school math which includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry. Students are encouraged to take a fourth year of math as an elective and can choose from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics. As intelligent and thoughtful problem solvers armed with the appropriate knowledge, our students are prepared for success in college and beyond.

Elementary School Math Department

DEDICATED BY SARAH & SALOMON

HARARI

Problem solving is the center of math learning and concepts are taught with a concretepictorial-abstract learning progression through real-world, hands-on experiences. Our Elementary School math curriculum devotes a heavy concentration on word problems and the ability to extract the important component from each problem. We emphasize the skills necessary for high school with a curriculum focused on PreAlgebra and Geometry.

High School English Department

$50,000

Our English curriculum focuses on literacy, grammar and style, and encourages students to be active readers who ask probing questions during discussions of a plethora of literary genres. With smaller and more intensive writing classes, our program focuses on the ability to write coherently in college and professionally. English lessons at the Yeshivah focus on studying sophisticated literacy, mastering language in both personal and public formats, and developing an appreciation for a multitude of genres of literature. Each year’s curriculum is designed to intensify previously learned skills while broadening the student’s exposure to the realm of literature. Our overall goal is to give students the skills and tools to be able to write effectively in college and beyond.

Elementary School English Department

$50,000

In Language Arts, students are encouraged to read, write, and explore the humanities in an environment that fosters collaboration and reflection. Our learning objectives are aligned with Common Core standards, with an emphasis on close-reading, in-depth questioning, analyzing, and deconstructing main ideas in nonfiction texts and classics. Students participate in an online adaptive program designed to advance reading comprehension of non-fiction texts. Our English classes strive to implement the Collins Writing Program, which uses practical writing activities to increase understanding of content and classroom involvement. Students are enthusiastically encouraged to actively read,examine the text, look at the world with profound curiosity and make intellectual discoveries.

High School History Department

DEDICATED BY THE BAILEY, JEROME, AND HOROVITS FAMILIES

History and social studies classes help students understand their roots, see their connections to the past, comprehend their context, and develop the habits of thoughtful analysis and reflective thinking. Our department’s goal is for our students to familiarize themselves with the major events, personalities, and trends in ancient and modern day history. We want our students to appreciate the relevance of history to their lives and the world today.

Elementary School History Department

$50,000

Our courses focus on global history, emphasizing world geography and an overview of ancient civilizations and cultures. In addition, each student is exposed to current events through assignments and class discussions. Ultimately, our History Department instruction helps students assume their role as responsible citizens in America’s constitutional democracy and as active contributors to a society that is increasingly diverse and interdependent on other nations of the world.

$36,000

Students are guided on a journey through scientific inquiry, scientific practice and scientific literacy. That journey begins with the study of two of the core science disciplines: biology and chemistry. With that foundation, students can select electives from our wide course offerings which include several advanced placement classes. Students perform lab investigations and decode data analyses. This multi-faceted approach promotes creative thinking and unleashes each student’s ability to problem-solve.

Elementary School Science Department

DEDICATED IN HONOR OF NATALIE & ELI GREENBERG BY ADELE & LOUIS SHAMIE

S.T.E.M. – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is at the center of our science programs. Teachers integrate these disciplines through project/problem based learning and use coding to program and solve problems. We explore Earth science, including astronomy, weather and climate, and the geology of the Earth. In biology topics range from cells, plants, animals, genetics, and evolution to how we interact with our surroundings. In chemistry and physics there is a focus on preparation for high school by using the Chemistry Regents Reference Tables. Additionally, students are exposed to STEM through hands-on experiments in our labs.

High School Foreign Language Department

$36,000

The Foreign Language Department embraces the Common Core approach and instills students with a passion for languages as well as the communities and cultures that they represent. We combine the expertise of native language teachers with a multimedia classroom experience. Our students gain proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in the target language and become expert enough to use the language in their future careers. In addition to Spanish, we also offer French, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and Latin.

Robotics Club And Competition

$26,000

Students explore the field of robotic design, including manipulating the mechanical concepts of gears, torque, speed, and power through hands-on labs. Working in teams, students design vehicles capable of movement through tele-operated interaction. Students learn to program the onboard microprocessor using computer programming language and navigate the robot’s movement.