Gan and Kindergarten Applicants

After meeting for an introductory conversation and once we have received your application materials, we require all applicants to the Gan and Kindergarten to participate in a school observation. These take place in person, or, if necessary, via Zoom. We call this observation a play date, and we aim for it to be fun for our prospective students. The visit will include developmentally appropriate structured and unstructured activities; these interactions (in addition to other application information) give us the opportunity to better know your children.

Applicants for Grades 1-8

After meeting for an introductory conversation and once we have received your application materials, we require all applicants to 1st - 8th grade to attend a school visit (which you might think of as an interview, though we always aim for engagement and fun for the children that visit our school). The length of this visit will vary by grade and may include evaluations that will give us the opportunity to better know your child(ren).

The setting of full tuition is determined in February of each year. Tuition is designed to cover our school's core costs.

We are committed to making a Beit Rabban education accessible to all families. If you are unable to pay full tuition and the Affordability Initiative does not work for your family, we encourage you to apply for scholarship support. Scholarship support is allocated based on demonstrated need. We strive to make this process as simple as possible, with an absolute dedication to confidentiality and kavod. Applying for Scholarship Support: FACTS Account: Visit FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment and either log-in or create a new FACTS account. Submissions: Follow the instructions and submit all required financial information and documentation by December 15, 2021. Determination: An anonymous Scholarship Committee reviews all applications, considering FACTS determination of need as well as a family’s explanations. Scholarship Allocation: Families are informed of their scholarship allocation at the same time as they receive tuition contracts for the coming year. Admissions decisions are made independently, and are in no way influenced by a family’s financial resources. Beit Rabban Day School is grateful for all contributions to our Scholarship Fund, and for the support of the UJA-Federation of New York, and the Rose Biller Day School Scholarship Fund.

How old does my child have to be to start the Gan program?

Children must be 3 by December 31st of the year they will enter our youngest Gan class to apply for our Early Childhood program.

What are school hours?

Gan (Early Childhood Center): Arrival: 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM (Soft Start) Early Dismissal: 12:30 PM Regular Dismissal: 2:00 PM (1:30 PM on Fridays) Optional After-School Activities (M-Th): Parents can opt for dismissal at either 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM. Kevutzot (Elementary School): Start: 8:15 AM Dismissal: 3:30 PM (1:30 PM on Fridays) Optional After-School Activities: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Thursday) Chativah (Middle School): Regular program: 8:15am – 3:30pm (1:30pm on Fridays) 5th - 8th Grade have late days 2 days a week until 4:15 PM. Optional after-school activities: 3:30-5:00 (Monday - Thursday) *Times subject to change before holidays and snow-days. Please read the weekly newsletter and visit the school’s website and Facebook group for real-time announcements.

What is the after-school program schedule?

Please view our After-School Programs Catalogue for more details. Gan (Early Childhood Program): 2:30 PM – 3:30/4:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) Kevutzot (Elementary School K-4th Grades): 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) Chativah (Middle School 5th-8th Grades): 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM or 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Dependent on Program) A classroom teacher provides supervision, snack and transitional activity between the end of the school day and the beginning of after-school programs.

Does my child need to be toilet trained to attend school?

We expect all Gan children to have learned to use the toilet by the start of school. We encourage parents of children who are new to toilet learning to speak with teachers at the start of the school year to discuss ways to support this process. Our teachers partner with parents and children to help Gan students adjust to school, While children are adjusting to school it may be appropriate for them to wear pull-ups at school (and specifically during rest time).

What are the age quidelines for entering Beit Rabban Day School?

Children applying to the Gan (Early Childhood) must turn three by December 31st of the school year they enter; children entering Kindergarten should be five in September of the year they enter. We evaluate each child to determine readiness for school and use these evaluations to inform placement decisions.

What transportation is available?

Free busing is available for most students beginning in Kindergarten through the New York City Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT). Coordination of bus service takes into account the age of your child(ren), the distance from your home to the school, and the total number of students along your route. Because Gan (Early Childhood) students are not eligible for busing, families must arrange their own transportation to and from school. Please call us if you have questions or concerns about transportation. Our parent association strives to aid in organizing transportation whenever possible.

How many teachers are there in each classroom?

Beit Rabban invests in having two teachers per Gan/Kevutzot class all day long, rather than having separate groups of Judaic studies educators and secular studies educators who flip midday to teach two different classes each. Gan (Early Childhood Center): Ages 2.8-4: Two full time teachers per class Age 4-5: Two full-time teachers per class Our class sizes in the Gan generally have 8 to 13 children. Additional teachers rotate into the classroom throughout the school day, both for specials like art and music, and in particular at transition times when our Gan students may need more caregiver support. Kevutzot (K - 4th grade): Two full time teachers per class Our class sizes in K-4th grade generally have 12-18 children. All of our Kevutzot classes divide into smaller learning groups regularly. Small group and individual instruction allows for differentiation, and additional teachers often rotate into our classrooms to facilitate differentiated learning. All Kevutzot and Chativah classes divide into smaller learning groups at various times throughout the day. Differentiation allows for more small group and individual instruction.

What is your medical record and immunization policy?

Medical Records: Parents must ensure that we have received their child's up-to-date medical records and emergency contact information form. This should include any information about allergies, illness and dietary needs. Each fall, the New York City Department of Health reviews and monitors all students’ immunization records. Vaccinations: Should you have questions regarding immunizations needed for entrance to school, please review required immunizations for New York City. Beit Rabban Day School does not accept religious exemptions for immunizations. COVID-19 Vaccination: All eligible staff members and students are required to vaccinate within 60 days of becoming eligible for vaccination.

ADMISSIONS

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WELCOME FROM ADMISSIONS

Thank you for your interest in Beit Rabban Day School! We’re so glad you’re here.

The admissions process is a critical moment in the life of your family. School is a place of achievement and growth, but it is also a place to call home. Throughout the year, we offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person programming – and we hope to welcome you to Beit Rabban in the near future. Please email or call with questions or to schedule an introductory conversation with us. You can also gain insight into our school by following us on social media or subscribing to our weekly newsletter.

We know the application process can at times feel overwhelming, and we are eager to help you navigate that process at Beit Rabban.

Welcome home,

Rebecca Leicht, Interim Director of Admissions

rleicht@beitrabban.org

APPLY FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, June 2nd
Manna from Heaven 5782
BIKKURIM: A celebration of the fruits of our labor
@ 6:30-9:30PM | Bnai Jeshurun, 257 W 88th St

HOW TO APPLY

1

Submitting an inquiry form affords us some basic information that will help to expedite your admissions process. Once you submit an inquiry, you will receive a follow-up email to schedule a virtual introductory conversation with our admissions team.

INQUIRY FORM

2

We get to know all families new to Beit Rabban via Zoom, prior to scheduling an in-person tour. The introductory conversation allows you to learn more about Beit Rabban and ask initial questions prior to submitting an application, and will give us a chance to get to know your family before you come in for a tour.

INTRODUCTORY CONVERSATION

3

Our individualized tours generally take place at (or close to) 9AM, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We hope you’ll join us for a visit.

TOUR

5

If you have already met with our admissions team, either virtually or in person, that will check this box. If not, we will ask to meet you via Zoom to learn more about your family.

PARENT INTERVIEW

4

We have openings in select classes and are now admitting students on a rolling basis. To apply, please use our online application. If requesting scholarship support, submit your completed scholarship application along with your child’s school application.

APPLICATION

Complete Scholarship Application & Initiate Online Admissions Profile

6

If not already submitted, please complete your child’s application, and include our application fee and any supporting documentation (recommendations, reports from other schools, IEPs, etc.).

COMPLETE
APPLICATION

7

Our admissions team meets with all prospective Gan – 8th grade students once applications are complete. Gan - K applicants will have a "play date," and 1st - 8th applicants will join us for an interview and assessment.

SCHOOL VISITS

(PLAY DATE OR INTERVIEW)

8

Families will be notified of the status of their application on a rolling basis. If applicable, families will also receive information about their upcoming level of scholarship support at that time.

DECISIONS

OFF-CYCLE ADMISSIONS Please reach out directly to our Director of Admissions, Rebecca Leicht, who will guide you through your off-cycle admissions schedule. We are eager to welcome families into the admissions process at all points of the year, should we have available space in your grade of interest.

MORE ABOUT OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION CHECKLIST

TUITION 2022-2023

Like all things, we consider financing a Jewish day school education to be a partnership between our school and your family. Day school is an expensive proposition — our costs per child exceed the price of tuition. We also recognize that tuition is a challenge for many families. We address this challenge by offering families three tuition options: Full Tuition, The Affordability Initiative, and Scholarship Support.

GAN

Early Childhood
Early Childhood (12:30 Dismissal)

$28,401
$25,477

KEVUTZOT

Elementary (K - Fourth Grade)

$35,600

CHATIVAH

Middle School (Fifth - Eighth Grade)

$36,679

TUITION OPTIONS

ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

DECEMBER 15, 2021

JANUARY 4, 2022

JANUARY 9, 2022

JANUARY 4 - 28, 2022

2022-2023 applications available here

Virtual Introductory Conversations and Tours Begin

You can reach out to admissions@beitrabban.org to schedule your conversation, or send in an inquiry form.

Affordability Initiative Application Due Date

(for families with two or more students applying to BRDS)

Scholarship Application Due Date

Preliminary Applications Due

(Please begin our application by this date!)

Completed Applications Due (Inclusive of all components)

Preschool & Kindergarten Admissions Play Dates

School Visits for Grade 1-8 Applicants

To the extent possible, Beit Rabban coordinates its notification and reply deadlines with the dates established by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).

ADMISSION FAQs

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

We invite you to get to know Beit Rabban by joining our public programs. These events are opportunities to meet current Beit Rabban families and teachers and to get a better sense of our education and culture. We look forward to welcoming you!

Thursday, May 5th: Yom HaAztmaut Community Celebration
@ 5:15-7:00PM | Tzafon Campus, 176 W 105th

More Info and RSVP

Thursday, June 2nd: Manna from Heaven 5782
BIKKURIM: A celebration of the fruits of our labor
@ 6:30-9:30PM | Bnai Jeshurun, 257 W 88th St

MORE INFO, RSVP & TICKETING

OUR GRADUATES

Beit Rabban students graduate with confidence in their own abilities, respect for the abilities of others, and a commitment to making a difference in the world around them.

High Schools

Bronx Science High School
Dwight-Englewood School
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
The Heschel School
The Leffel School
Professional Children's School
The Ramaz School
SAR High School
Stuyvesant High School

Colleges

Barnard College
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY Queens College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Harvard University
IDC Herzliya
Johns Hopkins University
McGill University
Muhlenberg College
New York University
Rutgers University
Princeton University
School of Visual Arts
Smith College
SUNY Albany
University of Chicago
University of Manchester (UK)
University of Melbourne
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University

“Twenty years later, I still feel the tremendous influence of Beit Rabban in my life -- in my love of learning, my passion for community service, and my strong Jewish identity. So much of my life today is shaped by my years at Beit Rabban.”

Shai Akabas, BRDS Class of 1997 and current Board Member

ADMISSIONS

Inquire

WELCOME FROM ADMISSIONS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HOW TO APPLY

1

INQUIRY FORM

2

INTRODUCTORY CONVERSATION

3

TOUR

5

PARENT INTERVIEW

4

APPLICATION

6

COMPLETE APPLICATION

7

SCHOOL VISITS

(PLAY DATE OR INTERVIEW)

8

DECISIONS

TUITION 2022-2023

GAN

Early Childhood Early Childhood (12:30 Dismissal)

$28,401 $25,477

KEVUTZOT

Elementary (K - Fourth Grade)

$35,600

CHATIVAH

Middle School (Fifth - Eighth Grade)

$36,679

TUITION OPTIONS

ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

ADMISSION FAQs

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

We invite you to get to know Beit Rabban by joining our public programs. These events are opportunities to meet current Beit Rabban families and teachers and to get a better sense of our education and culture. We look forward to welcoming you!

OUR GRADUATES

Beit Rabban students graduate with confidence in their own abilities, respect for the abilities of others, and a commitment to making a difference in the world around them.

COMPLETE
APPLICATION

Early Childhood
Early Childhood (12:30 Dismissal)

$28,401
$25,477