Shalsheles Bais Yaakov

I went to this school in first and second grade a few years ago. This school focuses significantly more on Judaic studies than the regular academics. It teaches the minimum of academics and puts the religious studies before everything else. Religion is important as well, but I need a school that provides me with all the education I need to prosper in my academic studies and this school definitely couldn't do that for me. When I transferred schools I was way behind in my studies when compared to the other kids in my new class. I realized that Shelshelas had not prepared me at all for a life outside of that school. I guess it matters what you're looking for. I am a reformed Jew, so I am not as strict about my religion as some others might be. I will say that the teachers were caring. They were were completely unqualified though and even as a first grader, I could tell that there were times when they had no idea what they were "teaching". Overall, this school leads kids into believing that all they will ever need in life is their Judaic studies.It keeps reformed kids like me in a so-called "bubble", which I thankfully burst out of when I left the school. NOT GOOD!

This is a school which focuses more on Judaic studies. You will receive secular education but unfortunately, it will be very limited compared to other schools. Teachers are straight out of high school, no college education whatsoever. (Not surprising considering they have such little funding). They do offer services from board of education to students who require it. I'd say it's a good school for students who don't want to consider public school but are not ready for really religious schools.

No homework was given in 6th grade, no special projects, one book report. There was nothing given to motivate the student to go further with any subject. It is a school that baby sits the girls until they get married. This place does not prepare the students for college and beyone.
—Submitted by a parent

I just graduated from Shalsheles in June 2010, this is the best school I have ever been to. I love Shalsheles, they are my family whom i love for and care. Shalsheles always stays with us. The teachers are amazing, the school is filled with love and warmth. You can take a girl out of Shalsheles, but you will never take Shalsheles out of a girl. Highly Recommended!

shalsheles is the greatest. it cares for all the students as if its thier pown child

My daughter has only been here a couple of months and but already I am very impressed with the caring staff and the teachers developmental individualized approach to helping children learn.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers pour so much energy and love into what they do!
—Submitted by a parent

Great school doing a fantastic job!!

They help a lot of children gain an excellent education! they are very warm and spend a lot of time with each kid!

It is a school to help unaffiliated Jews learn about their heritage.
—Submitted by a parent

Warm, loving school where each girl is a gem
—Submitted by a parent

Shalsheles Bais Yaakov is a warm school where all the teachers and the principal help and encourage the girls. I have seen tremendous grown in the years my neice has attended Shalsheles.

great school . warm loving atmospher. great faculty

It is a great school with great teachers and great students!! Shalsheles is the best!!

Why do you love Shalsheles Bais Yaakov? it is a school that is catered to giving a loving and happy envirement for its students and at the same time educating them and helping them blossom into the flowers of their potential!

the teachers are very devoted and the classrooms are always filled with joy!

because its staff is completely devoted to the students

It's a very special school and fundamental to all the young Russian-American girls. It provides a nurturing warm environment while simultaneously a wonderful education.
—Submitted by a parent

It is a warm environment with the students' best interests at heart. The staff is fully committed to educating the students in all areas.

This school really cares about its students.