Hillel offers a rigorous General Studies curriculum of courses in language arts, mathematics, science, history and a myriad of electives; all courses are offered at a variety of instructional levels. Courses are offered at the regular, Honors and Advanced Placement levels. Hillel proudly offers Advanced Placement courses in each discipline and has an impressive number of students who achieve grades of three or higher on the AP Exams.
Students are required to take Hebrew in order to fulfill the foreign language requirement; students may opt for both Hebrew and Spanish. Bible, Ethics, Nach, Jewish/Israel Advocacy, Tefilah and Talmud comprise the bedrock of the Judaic Studies program. Through the Study of Sacred Text, in conjunction with classroom discussions, students develop the knowledge, skill and values Hillel believes Upper School students must attain in order to deepen their commitment to Judaism, the Jewish People and the State of Israel. Judaic Studies coupled with Jewish History and Hebrew Language comprise Hillel's three-faceted Judaic program.
All Judaic Studies courses are offered at Regular, Honors and Beit Midrash levels. Students merit Honors credit at the Beit Midrash level, with an option to receive college credit. The result is a rich Jewish educational experience.
All students are required to enroll in a dual curriculum composed of both General Studies and Judaic Studies courses with each class meeting three times per week. The school year is divided into two semester grading periods.
While Honors level classes are offered in all core academic subject areas, Advanced Placement courses are offered in American government, American history, biology, calculus AB, calculus BC, chemistry, computer science, English language and composition, English literature and composition, European history, macro-economics, music, physics, psychology, Spanish language, Spanish literature, statistics and studio art.
Upper School adheres to the requirements established by the Florida State Legislature with the addition of specific Hillel requirements outlined in the graduation requirements. College Counseling
Hillel has a proactive College Guidance Program that begins in Grade 9 and spirals with intensity through Grade 12. Hillel understands that students and families approach the college application process with diverse needs and styles and, thus, highly values and practices a student-centered philosophy in this crucial transition. Counselors provide current information regarding the college admissions process and encourage open communication and an open door policy with students and parents. Guidance counselors are strong student advocates, both within Hillel and through relationships with colleges.
Hillel is strongly committed to helping students find the school that best matches their needs, interests and abilities.
