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. This observation, which we call a “play date,” (and might be considered an interview if a student was older) will include developmentally appropriate structured and unstructured activities. These interactions (in addition to other application information) give us the opportunity to observe and get to know your child(ren).

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).

AFFORDABILITY INITATIVE

Our Affordability Initiative option is designed for families with multiple children at Beit Rabban with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $180,000 to $400,000, regardless of whether income is from salary or investments. Eligible families pay a total tuition of the higher of 15% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), regardless of the number of children in the school, or 62.5% of the total full tuition for each child at Beit Rabban. Families with access to income above this level are asked to cover the full cost of their children’s education. To participate in the Affordability Initiative, please fill out our Affordability Initiative Commitment form by November 30, 2021 and submit that form with a non-refundable deposit check for 10% of the projected tuition (you can use current tuition rates to determine the amount of your deposit or contact our COO, Nicole Weiss, for help). In January, contracts will be generated for returning students and a second payment of 10% will be required to accompany the signed contract. After November 30, 2021, the minimum tuition will increase to 67.5%.

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

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:

1. FACTS Account: Visit FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment and either log-in or create a new FACTS account.
2. Submissions: Follow the instructions and submit all required financial information and documentation by December 15, 2021.
3. Determination: An anonymous Scholarship Committee reviews all applications, considering FACTS determination of need as well as a family’s explanations.

FULL TUITION

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.

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

Children must be 3 by December 31, 2022 to apply for our Early Childhood program.