Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School vs. Krieger Schechter Day School
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School Overview
School
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community SchoolCombined school
Krieger Schechter Day SchoolElementary school
Top Rankings
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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School History
Krieger Schechter Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL is recognized as one of the top college preparatory Jewish day schools in the country.
Offering a complete continuum of education from Pre-School through High School, our school embraces families from all branches of Judaism as part of a caring community that celebrates the joy of Judaism, emphasizes values and mutual respect, and champions each child.
We provide not only outstanding academics but a wealth of opportunities for students to excel in the arts, athletics, technology and leadership.
Our graduates are extremely well rounded, respectful women and men with a broad world view who have distinguished themselves as leaders on college campuses and beyond.
The mission of the Krieger Schechter Day School is to provide excellent academic programs in Jewish and General Studies for students in kindergarten through grade eight.
The School provides a caring, supportive environment in which each student can grow academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
This milieu is one in which students are encouraged to take educational risks.
The School's task is to help students become responsible citizens, and ethical, knowledgeable, committed Jews.
Through the bilingual curriculum and school environment, the students are presented with a philosophy of life based upon the values and concerns embodied in Conservative Judaism, incorporating social action and social responsibility.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2001
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
academic support program
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Year Founded
1942
1981
Students Body
Total Students
1048 students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
179
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Pre-K Students
179
-
Kindergarten Students
45
38
Grade 1 Students
51
34
Grade 2 Students
49
46
Grade 3 Students
51
30
Grade 4 Students
48
36
Grade 5 Students
47
27
Grade 6 Students
51
27
Grade 7 Students
48
39
Grade 8 Students
52
32
Grade 9 Students
57
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Grade 10 Students
60
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Grade 11 Students
51
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Grade 12 Students
80
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
48 teachers
Average Class Size
17
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Number of AP Classes
14
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:6
Average SAT score
1320
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki or navy pants/skirt and polo with logo)
(khaki or navy pants/skirt and polo with logo)
Casual
(Relaxed dress code)
(Relaxed dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
There is a tuition range from PreSchool through High School, and this information can be found our website.
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% on Financial Aid
50%
50%
Acceptance Rate
91%
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Admissions Director
Mrs. Laurie Kott
Ilene Wise
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Fran Goldberg
Meg Gillespie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
and many more, Band, Choir, Dance, Environmental Club, literary magazine, Mock Trial, Model UN, National Honor Society, newspaper, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Student Government, yearbook
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