World Languages, World Religion & Jewish Studies

Spanish classes utilize language, music, art, foods, history and geography to experience their cultures and develop an appreciation of Spanish speaking people. The Spanish curriculum for students in grades K-5 includes songs, vocabulary study, cultural exploration, puppets and crafts. Middle school students progress through a leveled curriculum and have the opportunity to graduate with high school credit for Advanced Spanish Fluency.

Hebrew is offered as a language choice for any student who wishes to participate. Students learn to communicate in Hebrew according to their ability, developing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Activities such as performing in skits, playing games, discovering literature and reading newspapers engage our students in the Hebrew language. Students will ultimately have the option of applying their conversational Hebrew skills in Israel as part of a subsidized student exchange week with our sister school in Tel Mond, Israel.

Community Day School is committed to providing each student with an understanding and appreciation of all religions while respecting religious and cultural diversity. Beginning in upper elementary, students not enrolled in our intensive Torah Academy may elect to take Jewish Studies or Comparative World Religion. Jewish Studies provides an in-depth study of Judaism with a focus on the diversity that exists within our Jewish community. Comparative Religion investigates the major religions of the world through holidays, traditions, and life cycles, as well various religious texts and philosophies.