Guide Category: High Schools
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CLaSS: Chicago Land Simcha Schools
Torah-based center for interdependent learning. Encourages children to learn "al pi darko" in order to internalize rather than memorize. Volunteers welcome!
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Naale Elite Academy
Free international Jewish education at one of seven select high schools in Israel. Secular, traditional, religious, and Haredi families find the best high schools for each child through Naale. Naale students become bilingual, prepare better for higher education in the US or Israel (free options), get to know Israel well, strengthen their Jewish identities, and make friends for life from around the world. More than 2000 students enjoy high-level studies at our 25 schools, seven of which are for speakers of English. Free includes a flight to Israel, tuition, dorms on campus, kosher meals, 24/7 supervision and assistance, extracurricular activities, healthcare, personal budgets and five tours of Israel each year! Four and three-year programs are available. Integrated university and high school program for students gifted in math, science, and technology (4 years only). Every year, more students elect to join our program. More fun, better high school. The opportunity of a lifetime!
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Knapp School & Yeshiva
As part of the JCFS family of services, the Knapp School & Yeshiva uses a strengths-based approach to the education of K-12+ students with diverse academic, social and emotional needs. By providing behavioral and emotional support, students are given the skills to succeed both inside and out of the classroom while gaining a sense of belonging and community. The JCFS Therapeutic Yeshiva, an extension of Knapp School, offers religiously observant children the opportunity to participate in a therapeutic school program while also fulfilling the mitzvah of learning Torah and tefillah.
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Ida Crown Jewish Academy
State-accredited Orthodox Jewish co-educational high school, including Keshet classes for children with disabilities.
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Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Four-year Orthodox high school for girls, accredited by North Central Association.
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Bais Yaakov High School of Chicago
An Orthodox high school for girls.
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Lubavitch Girls High School
State-recognized Orthodox high school for girls, run in the Lubavitch Tradition.
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Yeshivas Meor HaTorah of Chicago
3050 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 465 0419 (773) 465 0520 [email protected] Eliyahu Millen Orthodox boy's Yeshiva high school. false
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Chicago YIVO Society
Local affiliate of YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: public programs on Yiddish language, culture, and history; Yiddish reading circle; scholarships in Yiddish studies.
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Fasman Yeshiva High School
Fully accredited, college preparatory, Orthodox Yeshiva high school program, for boys grades nine-12.