YULA Girls Catalog

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Achdut Unity Fostering respect, friendship and togetherness.

Machshava Intellectual Pursuit Nurturing curiosity, critical thinking and expression.

Chessed Prioritizing communal responsibility.

Ahavat Haaretz Connection Inspiring students to connect and take action in support of Israel.

YULA Girls High School is an Orthodox student-centered, college preparatory high

students are encouraged to find their unique and individual strengths . YULA provides guidance and an environment to cultivate school, where

those interests. Each student is encouraged to become her own leader and utilize her own voice while giving back to the community at large.

Students, teachers and parents work in partnership to nurture Torah observance and growth, love of learning, personal and communal responsibility, and an appreciation for the land and people of Israel.

YULA offers an integrated Judaic and Secular Studies curriculum that includes topics on contemporary culture with emphasis on strengthening Torah values.

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Our Mission Our Passion YULA is an Orthodox Jewish school dedicated to cultivating unwavering commitment to Halacha, Torah Hashkafa, outstanding academic achievement and exemplary moral conduct.

A message from Rabbi Lieberman “‘I learned much from my teachers, much more from my friends, but most of my learning came from my students,’ so goes a famous statement of Chazal. It is a fitting description for YULA Girls High School. Together, teachers, friends and students create a unique ongoing spirit of growth. What a privilege it is to be involved with

YULA will endeavor to fulfill this mi ssion by

passionate teachers, imparting both Torah wisdom and General Studies knowledge.

Friendships constantly develop across the grades and classes in our warm and caring

environment, while students teach each other about life, discuss issues and form bonds. Our students are inspirational, each one from a different starting point, but all heading toward a common goal. From the academic student to the sports-oriented

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student, from the creative to the scientific, spiritual to intellectual, all are on a path of growth. Yet to me personally, the one point that is so apparent about the YULA girl is her involvement in Chessed and community responsibility. From positions of leadership and responsibility, to being in the trenches for all kinds of volunteer work,

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Inspiring its students to be spiritually bonded with the Land and State of Israel Combining Judaic studies with the ideals of the American democratic heritage of freedom, justice and human dignity

it is our young ladies who teach all of us about commitment and caring. How fortunate I am to be in the midst of this amazing journey.”

Inculcating within each student the responsibility of each Jew toward G-d, Torah and all

Instilling self-respect and respect for others as a fundamental standard Fostering intellectual curiosity Promoting excellent habits of mind including self-discipline, independence, and leadership to prepare each student for a rapidly changing world

Encouraging students to participate in service at the school and within the larger community

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Benefits of Attending an All-Girls School YULA Girls High School is a place where girls are center-stage, where they have a wealth of avenues for self-exploration and development, where girls are given the tools to discover and meet their individual potentials.

A report prepared for the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

girls attending all-girls schools are more likely to have an experience that supports their learning than girls who attend coeducational schools.

reveals that

In particular, girls attending all girls schools state:

Seeing increased potential and power in being a girl Greater ability to focus on their work Having higher aspirations and greater motivation Being challenged to achieve more Being more likely to engage actively

Academics

in the learning process and speaking up in class

More group studying Higher levels of support from classmates, teachers and staff

Greater peer mentoring Greater confidence Increased interest in STEM

YULA offers a balanced curriculum for Judaic and General Studies and has a

collaborative thinkers, creative communicators and community leaders. true college-preparatory curriculum that inspires

Teaching Beyond the Classroom Our faculty members are more than instructors, they are mentors. They teach both inside the classroom as well as out. Teachers take the time to get to know the strengths of each individual student and are able to encourage the growth of every girl. The supportive and caring environment is augmented by regularly scheduled

“YULA is home. I have grown into myself here over the last

Shabbatonim, special programs, speakers, and events, which serve to enrich formal

four years and feeling comfortable has allowed me to be fully

classroom sessions.

invested in myself and my environment.” — Alumna Adi Vildorf, YULA ‘16

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Types of Learning and Instruction Judaic Studies Torah Studies are at the core and foundation of the school. We aim to inculcate

Chevrutah Learning

Cooperative Learning

Guided Research

Independent Study

Blended Learning

Beit Midrash Learning

Differentiated Instruction

Independent Study

Guest Lectures

appreciation for Torah values, Halacha and Hashkafa that inspires action . Our desire is for our graduates to become our students with an

Overview of Curriculum

productive members of society, as well as articulate, dedicated Orthodox Jews who are Chumash

Halacha

Jewish Philosophy

Navi

Talmud

Israel Education

A four-year sequential program has been selected to provide students with the eternal

Ketuvim

Jewish History

messages of Torah, a love for learning and textual skills.

Megillot

Holocaust Studies

passionately committed to being model citizens and advocates for the Jewish people.

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GENERAL STUDIES The General Studies department of YULA is committed to providing students with a challenging and integrated college preparatory curriculum in liberal arts,

“It’s so satisfying to know that I am part of a school dedicated to spreading interest in

science, and mathematics. Each academic department offers courses that motivate

innovative science to students of all levels, and I feel blessed to be able to take part

our students to think creatively and critically in order to

maximize student

intellectual and social growth . Our students engage with a truly

in these pioneering programs in the supportive challenging environment that YULA provides.” — Rivkah Abrams, YULA ‘18

outstanding General Studies curriculum, leading them to admittance at some of the most selective universities in California and nationally.

Curriculum English

Math

STEM

Science

Physical Education

Online School For Girls

History

Fine Arts

Foreign Language

Athletics

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Extra Curricular and Student Leadership Students can choose to participate in a range of clubs, committees and student leadership opportunities. From photography to biology, yearbook to chessed, athletics to mock trial, Israel advocacy to Model UN, there is

a place for every

student to shine . Faculty and staff are available to guide and support students in these student chaired clubs and committees.

The school year is packed with Shabbatonim

Color War

School Retreats

Chagigas

Ladies Learning Lishmah

Trips

Rosh Chodesh Mother/ Daughter Learning

Extra-Curricular Clubs and Committees Debate

Book

Fashion

Ensemble

Genocide Awareness

Student Council

Mock Trial

STEM

Jewish Awareness

Yearbook

Pro Israel Action

Choir

Photography

Bnei Akiva

Gardening

Dance Team

Drama

Fencing

Aids Walk Committee

Model United Nations

Culture

Biology

Literary Magazine

Chessed

Robotics

Athletics The Lady Panthers are strong, motivated, successful and team-oriented.

Athletic Programs Include Basketball

Softball

Dodgeball

Volleyball

Flag-Football

Fencing

Chessed is a large part of the YULA culture. Girls volunteer for an array of different

Cross-Country

Tennis

Equestrian

chessed organizations and take on leadership positions within these organizations.

Track

Swim

Dance

Soccer

Boxing

We are proud of the accomplishments of our YULA girls!

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Israel Guidance With our goal of imbuing our students with a love of Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael and Torat Yisrael, it is a natural choice for our girls to spend a gap-year in Israel at a seminary that is the right fit for them as an individual.

Our Israel Guidance focuses on a partnership between parents, students and school administrators to make the process seamless and meaningful.

Israel Guidance Includes

a gap year in Israel, the process of applying and acceptance, and financial aid information

Individual meetings with each student to discuss their options for their gap year and guidance on how to go about the process

A week-long optional chaperoned trip to Israel in November to familiarize students with the seminaries that they are interested in

The opportunity to hear directly from close to 20 seminaries and programs that recruit on our campus

College Guidance

A parent evening explaining the importance of

Assistance with seminary applications Partnership in the community-wide Israel Fair The YULA Israel Scholarship Fund that provides

Academic advisement begins in a student’s freshman year. Our full-time College Counselor is available to meet with students and parents all four years at YULA Girls High School.

The College Counselor, together with the faculty, helps each student:

Prepare for standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT and AP exams Research and visit colleges Learn how to find the right academic, religious and social fit Navigate the college application and financial aid process

The College Counselor works closely with the Israel Guidance Counselor to ensure all students have a smooth transition from YULA to seminary to college.

financial assistance to our graduates to help make their dream of spending a year in Israel a reality “The college process would have been impossible without the help of my College Approximately 70% of our students take a gap semester/year in Israel either in seminary, a volunteer program, or the IDF.

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Counselor. She was not only supportive and reassuring; she knew exactly how to navigate all that was necessary to ensure success at the college of my choice.”

— Alumna Shana Solomon, YULA ’13, Princeton University ’18

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Mechanechet Program YULA’s Mechanchot (grade-level advisors) are the bridge between students’ school life and personal life. Mechanchot build relationships with students from the very first day of school. They mentor, guide and support our girls emotionally, socially and spiritually. They care about all aspects of each student’s well-being. Students have the opportunity to meet with their mechanechet privately through office hours and meet-ups. Activities include grade-wide Shabbatonim, Chagigas and other exciting events throughout the year.

“Connecting with my mechanchot has been beneficial and important to me through my years at YULA. When I have a concern or something on my mind, I like having someone to talk to who can help me through it.” — Alumna Adi Raviv, YULA ‘16

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ALuMni Quotes

“The importance of Judaic and Secular studies at YULA, along with excellence both academically and socially have been a guiding light, helping me incorporate those same values into my family life.” — Naomi (Kellerman) Prero, YULA ’00, Stern ‘04

classroom taught me responsibility in all facets of life. More specifically, I learned to hold myself accountable for my personal goals and aspirations. This helped me develop a strong work ethic and a desire to improve myself and the world around me. It became clear early on at

me perfect my time management in my later

at YULA was the school’s focus on not only developing strong academic

educational experiences. Through my four years at

skills but allowing students to explore

YULA, by managing my time wisely, I learned an incredible

creative expression through various

“My experience at YULA in and out of the

“The dual curriculum at YULA helped

“What stood out for me when studying

amount about very diverse subjects. In graduate school,

facets such as drama, art and creative

I continued to use those time management skills to

writing. This is exceptionally valuable

my benefit.” —Rachel Cooper, YULA ’03,

not only to students like myself who

Columbia ’08, Yale ‘15

went on to study the arts in higher education, but to all students, where creative outlets are integral to young people’s social and emotional development.” —Talya (Rubenstein) Jankovits, YULA ’03, CSUN ’07, MFA Creative Writing Antioch University ‘09

YULA, and holds true to this day, that I will only go as far as I push myself.” — Leah (Krombach) Sobel, YULA ‘08, University of Maryland ‘13

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General studies overview Grade 9 English

English 9

Grade 10

Grade 11 English 11

English 12

English 10

AP English

AP English

Creative Writing

Language &

Literature &

Screenwriting

Composition

Composition

English 10 Honors

Global History &

History

Global History &

Geography II

U.S. History

Geography I

AP European

AP U.S. History

History

Mathematics

Applied Chemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Biology Honors

Chemistry Honors

Drama

Drama

Fine Art I

Fine Art II

Hebrew 9

Hebrew 10

Hebrew 9 Honors

Hebrew 10 Honors

Physical Education

PE 9

PE 10

Technology

Technology I

Visual & Performing Arts World Languages

U.S. Government & Politics AP U.S. Government & Politics

Electives

AP Jewish History 1&2

Intermediate Informal Geometry Applied Math Algebra Geometry Algebra I Pre-Calculus Algebra II Honors Geometry Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Hnrs.

Honors Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Hnrs.

Health

Science

Grade 12

Marine Science Earth Science AP Biology Environmental Science Ceramics & Sculpture

Physics STEM I Anat. & Physiology STEM II AP Chemistry Psychology Sci. Engineering 9 Environmental Bio. Med. Eng. 10 Science Advanced Fine Arts Drama

Drama

Hebrew 11 Hebrew 11 Honors

AP Studio Art

Hebrew Ulpan

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

One Schoolhouse – Online School For Girls Course Sampling: AP Psychology, AP Art History, AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Computer Science, Introduction to Engineering, Forensics, Neuroscience

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JudAic studies overview YULA offers an at-level, skills and honors track

Halacha

Talmud

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Contemporary Laws of Tefillah, Brachot

Contemporary Laws of Kashrut

Hilchot Nashim – Laws Relating to Women

Laws of Shabbat

Mishna, Gemara (Messechet Brachot)

Torah Shebaal Peh

Chumash

Sefer Shemot

Sefer Bamidbar

Sefer Devarim

Sefer Bereishit

Prophets

Trei-Asar

Yermiyahu, Kohelet, Esther

Mishlei, Yechezkel

Shoftim, Tehillim, Yeshayau, Rut

Selected Topics by Track, Chosen by Students and Teachers

Beit Midrash Program

Why I Believe, Ethical Behavior, Pirkei Avot, Life Cycles, Netivot Shalom, Parsha, Rav Soloveitchik, Chassidut Israel Studies is embedded in every class, as part of the mission of the school.

Israel Israel Scholar, The History of Medinat Israel

Senior Seminar

12th Grade - 1st Semester Includes various topics ranging from Israel Advocacy, Inspiration, Missionaries on College Campuses, etc. Guest speakers are invited to address topics.

12th Grade - 2nd Semester Relationships course includes: Relationship with Self, Relationships with Peers and Relationships and Dating

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YULA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 1619 SOUTH ROBERTSON BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90035

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‫”הישן יתחדש והחדש יתקדש ויחדו יהיו‬ “.‫לאבוקות אורים על ציון‬ “The old shall be renewed, and the new, sanctified; together they will become torches that illuminate Zion.”

— Rav Kook

for More inforMAtion, PLeAse contAct Samira Miller, Director of Admissions, (310) 203-0755 smiller@yula.org