Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center (2024-25 Profile)

7601 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through fifth grade on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies.

Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values.

Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies.

Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing.

We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community.

Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment.

The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas.

Helping students discover their place in history and guiding them as they assume their roles as Jews and Americans is one of our school's most important tasks.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 115 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

115 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through grade fivw on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies. Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values. Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies. Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing. We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community. Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas. Helping students discover their place in history and guiding them as they assume their roles as Jews and Americans is one of our school's most important tasks.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center?

The application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 7:30pm) - School Closed

November 25, 2024 (Monday)

Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 12:30pm) - School Closed

November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed

November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed

November 28, 2024 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed

November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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