YULA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS DIVISION
NEW PARENT 9TH GRADE TOOLKIT 2021-2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Head of School...................................................................... 3 Mission Statement................................................................................................... 4 The Three Pillars...................................................................................................... 4 Our Vision.................................................................................................................. 4 Expected Schoolwide Learning Results.............................................................. 5 Administration.......................................................................................................... 6 Whom To Contact for What?............................................................................... 7 Communication with Teachers............................................................................. 8 YULA High School Girls Division Curriculum Overview................................ 9 Upcoming Important Dates.................................................................................10 Religious Inspiration..............................................................................................11 STEAM.....................................................................................................................12 Athletics...................................................................................................................13 Leadership...............................................................................................................14 Chessed....................................................................................................................15 Transition to High School Guidance and Support..........................................16
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Welcome to YULA HIGH SCHOOL! Excitement is in the air as we begin this new chapter in partnership with you. YULA strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment filled with opportunities for each student to meet their individual needs and reach her unique potential. Our mission is to imbue all students with a strong foundation that holds a deep passion for Torah study, refined middot tovot, and love of Medinat Yisrael. As your daughter begins this important journey into high school, we recognize that you may be feeling a lot of different emotions ranging from excitement and enthusiasm, to anxiety and uncertainty. To help ensure a smooth transition into high school, we have created a parent toolkit to serve as a guide to understanding what to expect when your daughter begins YULA. This toolkit was created based on valuable feedback and discussions with parents like you, and it is our sincere hope that this serves as the opening of what will be an ongoing dialogue and partnership between all of us. Please use the parent toolkit for assistance regarding who to contact in each department, learn about academic requirements and important information on extra curricular opportunities at YULA. Additionally, the toolkit provides a realistic sense of the time commitments required in our various programs, so you and your daughter can make an informed decision on participating in a manner that allows for academic success. Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to be part of educating, inspiring, and helping your daughter blossom and reach her unique potential at YULA. As always, if you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, feel free to contact me directly at asufrin@yula.org. Bi’veracha,
Rabbi Arye Sufrin Head of School 3
YULA HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT YULA is a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva High School, dedicated to cultivating an unwavering commitment to Halacha, Torah values, outstanding academic achievement, and exemplary moral conduct.
YULA HIGH SCHOOL
THE THREE PILLARS MISSION STATEMENT
YULA’s mission and underlying principle, laid out in the Three Pillars of a YULA Education, is that we stress the PRIMACY & RELEVANCY OF TORAH, an UNCOMPROMISING GENERAL STUDIES curriculum, and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT at the highest level. As a proud Yeshiva high school, our aim is to instill within our students a passion for Torah learning, refined middot tovot, and love for Medinat Yisrael.
OUR VISION
YULA High School Graduates: • Possess Ahavat Hashem and have built personal relationships with Hashem through Torah study, Tefillah, and reflection • Can see the relevancy of Torah in their lives and are proud to be part of our Mesorah • Exhibit self-respect and respect for others as they collaborate and communicate effectively • Live the values of Torah U’Maddah and strive for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity in both Judaic and General Studies • Have developed their potential as Bnei and Bnot Torah, prepared for their unique roles in their personal and professional lives, and the Jewish and global community • Appreciate different paths of Avodat Hashem, grounded in Shmirat HaMitzvot and Chessed • Stress the importance of Middot, Tzniut and Derech Eretz • Display a love of Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael • Live by the American democratic ideals of freedom, justice, and human dignity • Are confident, self-disciplined and independent as leaders ready to engage in our rapidly changing world
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EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS YULA High School will graduate students who are: 1. TORAH OBSERVANT JEWS who demonstrate a commitment to a Torah lifestyle 2. SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS who: • Lead lives committed to Jewish law, ethics and morals • Plan and implement projects that improve the spiritual and physical quality of life in both the school community and the larger civic community 3. 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS who: • can synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge from Torah and secular studies curricula • are digitally literate • are prepared for post high school education 4. DEVELOPING HABITS OF MIND including: • Clear communication • Creation and innovation • Collaboration 5. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS who: • Volunteer for leadership roles in the classroom, co-curricular activities, and in the community at-large • Participate in activities that teach and foster leadership skills • Initiate student activities based on student interest and need The handbook is designed as a general outline to communicate how the values of the school determine policies and protocols for our daily lives at school. Please realize that the following policies represent general guidelines only. The school’s administration may deal with specific situations, as it deems appropriate, on a case-by-case basis.
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ADMINISTRATION
Rabbi Arye Sufrin, Head of School Mrs. Rochel Gargir, Chief Operating Officer Mrs. Racheli Luftglass, Judaic Studies Principal Ms. Yehudis Benhamou, General Studies Principal Dr. Natalie Williams, Principal Ms. Rachel Shandalov, Assistant Principal and Dean of College Guidance Mrs. Samira Miller, Director of Admissions Mr. Ethan Piliavin, Director of Educational Technology and STEAM Dr. Elianna Rome, Director of Counseling Services Mrs. Esther Pearl Kreiman, Director of Student Learning Mrs. Miriam Piliavin, Dean of Underclassmen Mrs. Shira Hershoff, Director of Israel Guidance Ms. Jordana Wertheimer, Director of Student Life and Leadership Mrs. Nancy Schiff, School Administrator Mrs. Mindy Sroka, Academic Registrar and Director of Operations Ms. Alex Novak, Director of Athletics Mrs. Shterny Fishman, Front Office and Executive Assistant Ms. Emily Ricketson, Front Office Assistant
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WHOM TO CONTACT FOR WHAT?
Limudei Kodesh Classes, Curriculum, Student Placement, Grades Mrs. Racheli Luftglass, rluftglass@yula.org
Educational Support Services Mrs. Esther Pearl Kreiman, ekreiman@yula.org 9th/10th Grade Transition Program, Tefilah Mrs. Miriam Piliavin, mpiliavin@yula.org
General Studies Classes, Curriculum, Student Placement, Grades Ms. Yehudis Benhamou, ybenhamou@yula.org
Israel Gap Year/Seminary Mrs. Shira Hershoff, shershoff@yula.org
Student Related/Non-Academic (Guidance, Discipline, Attendance, Performing Arts, Athletics and CoCurriculars) Dr. Natalie Williams, nwilliams@yula.org
Student Life, Chessed, Clubs Ms. Jordana Wertheimer, jwertheimer@yula.org Tuition Contracts, Financial Aid Mrs. Nancy Schiff, nschiff@yula.org
Academic Advising, 11th-12th Grade College Guidance, Senior Programming Ms. Rachel Shandalov, rshandalov@yula.org
Registration, Transcript, Schedule, Grades Mrs. Mindy Sroka, msroka@yula.org Athletics Ms. Alex Novak, anovak@yula.org
Student Recruitment, Marketing Mrs. Samira Miller, smiller@yula.org
Sign In/Out of School, Schedule Meetings with Admin Mrs. Shterny Fishman, sfishman@yula.org
STEAM Dept. and Technology Mr. Ethan Piliavin, epiliavin@yula.org Social/Emotional Guidance and Support Dr. Elianna Rome, erome@yula.org
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COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS
If you have questions about the courses your daughter is taking or concerns about her academic performance, contact the teacher via YULA email. For the email addresses of the faculty, the chairs of each department, and YULA administrators, see page 7. Before you make contact, we strongly recommend that you check your daughter’s PowerSchool Learning page for that class. You can access PowerSchool Learning from the top of the YULA website or go to https:// yulagirls.learning.powerschool.com/ There you will find the syllabus for the course, recent assignments, test information, and the grades for the class. The information available through PowerSchool Learning will help you ask the right questions. You will receive a full tutorial on how to access and utilize your daughter’s Powerschool Learning page at the Parent Technology Orientation for parents of incoming students. If your communication with your daughter’s teacher is not satisfactory for any reason, please contact the following administrators with your concerns: For Judaic Studies classes, contact Mrs. Racheli Luftglass, Judaic Studies Principal. For General Studies classes, contact Ms. Yehudis Benhamou, General Studies Principal.
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YULA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS DIVISION CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Curriculum Overview 2021-22
9th
10th
11th
12th
Shemot (A, CP or H)
Bamidbar (CP or H)
Devarim (CP or H)
Bereishit (CP or H)
Melachim (CP or H)
Yeshayahu (CP or H)
Yirmiyahu (CP or H)
Shivat Tzion (CP or H)
Tefillah Brachot Bein Adam l’Chaveiro
Kashrut Chagim
Nashim
Shabbat
Yediot Klaliot Kivun
Kivun Pirkei Avot
Mishlei/Kohelet
13 Ikarei Emunah Mesilat Yesharim
Classical Era (A, CP or H)
(See Social Studies)
Modern Era (CP or H)
Israel Advocacy (CP or H)
Talmud
Talmud (H) or Torah Sh’Bal Peh (A or CP)
Talmud (H) or Torah Sh’Bal Peh (CP)
Talmud (H)
Talmud (H)
Math
Algebra I (A or CP) Geometry (CP or H)
Geometry (A, CP or H) Algebra II (CP or H)
Algebra II (A, CP or H) PreCalculus (CP or H)
Math for College Readiness (A) PreCalculus (CP or H) Calculus (H) AP Calculus AB
Science
Biology (A, CP or H)
Chemistry (A, CP or H)
Marine Biology (A) Physics (CP or H) AP Biology AP Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology (CP) AP Physics AP Chemistry
English
Sem. 1 - Writing Seminar Sem. 2 - World Literature (CP or H)
British Literature (CP or H)
American Literature (CP or H) AP English Language
Thematic Literature (CP or H) AP English Literature
Global History I (CP or H)
Sem. 1 - Global History II (CP or H) Sem. 2 - Modern Jewish History (CP or H) AP European History
US History (CP or H) AP US History
Sem. 1 - US Gov. (CP or H) AP Government Sem. 2 - Economics (CP or H) AP Psychology
Hebrew Language (A, CP, or H)
Hebrew Language (A, CP, or H)
Hebrew Language (A, CP or H)
Hebrew Language (H)
Sem. 1 - Computer Science Sem. 2 - Photo/Video, Studio Art, or Graphic Design
Sem. 1 - Engineering Sem. 2 - Photo/Video, Studio Art, or Graphic Design
Electives
AP Computer Science Electives
PE
PE
Chumash
Nach
Halacha
Machshava
Jewish History
Social Studies
Hebrew Language STEAM
PE
KEY A CP
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Applied College Preparatory
H AP
Honors Advanced Placement
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, August 23rd - 9th Grade Orientation Monday, August 23rd - New Parent Tech Night Wednesday, August 25th - First Day of School Monday, August 30th and Tuesday, August 31st - Freshman Retreat Student schedules will be distributed at Orientation. Please note that all orientation programs are vital for providing critical information for the upcoming school year and are therefore required.
NEW PARENT
Tech Night Monday │ August 23rd │ 6:45 PM Y U L A HI G H SCH OOL G IRL S D IVIS I ON 1619 S. Robertson Blvd. Learn the tools and technologies that are critical to navigating your child's journey at YULA High School. We cover the basics of our one-to-one laptop program, accessing and using My Backpack - our attendance and report card system, and Powerschool Learning - our class calendaring, gradebook and management tool, internet safety and tech safety.
REFRE S HMENTS WILL B E S ERVED IN ORDER FOR THE S TUDENTS TO OBTAIN THEIR L AP TOPS , ONE PARENT I S REQUIRED TO AT TEND.
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Your daughter will have the opportunity to experience our Torah Learning and Programming, Athletics, STEAM, Leadership Opportunites, Chessed and so much more.
RELIGIOUS INSPIRATION Our programming includes: • Kinnus Teshuvah • Teshuvah Talks • Selichot Program • Friday Kumzitzes • Weekly Derachim Classes • Friday Parsha in the Plaza • School-wide and Grade-level Shabbatonim • Personal and Small Group Tefilah Program • Inspiring Speaker Series • Weekly “Lunch n’ Learns” • Shabbat Onegs and Melava Malkas • Chanukah and Purim Chagigahs • Rosh Chodesh Guest Speaker Series • Dr. Leila Leah Bronner z”l Women’s Midrasha
• Torah Journal • Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron Commemorations • Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration • Chessed Day • Yimei Iyun • Tefilah Club • Vidrasha • YU High School Gemara Bekiut Program • Chidon HaTanach • Mechanechet Events & One-on-One Meetings • Chanukah Mesibot • Pre-Pesach Alumni Yom Iyun • Summer Evening Learning Series
MECHANECHET PROGRAM Our Mechanechet/Advisory Program is an opportunity for students to build meaningful relationships with role models and mentors on and off campus. Meetings with Mechanchot take place in small groups or individual settings. These meetings facilitate open discussions about religious growth.
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STEAM
• Over 65% of our student body is enrolled in an engineering, coding, or robotics class, elective or club
• Our faculty and staff receive hands on training in STEAM related topics and equipment, now incorporated into their classes
• We offer 11 STEAM classes, electives and clubs each semester
• Our students enjoy visits, lectures and demonstrations from inspiring engineers and designers
• Beautiful new Schlesinger Innovation STEAM Lab equipped with state of the art fabrication tools, designed with 21st century learning in mind. It is a collaberative space where our students can create, design, experiment, tinker, and code
• Select students work in collaboration with Genesis to design and present a new product to Female Executives during the CES Girls Lounge in Las Vegas
• Our robotics team has designed and built their own robot, then competed, qualified and placed in the top half of the regional league
• Three parallel art tracks allow our students to explore and develop their creative passions in fine arts, graphic design, and photography & videography • Students showcase their work throughout the year in communitywide events and exhibitions
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ATHLETICS
• Over 70% of our student body are athletes • YULA Athletic Leadership Council for Captains & Managers • Team managers for all sports • Won CIF All Academic for Volleyball • Yearly CIF Playoff Contender for Basketball
FA L L :
Varsity Cross Country Varsity Flag Football Varsity Tennis JV Volleyball Varsity Volleyball Fencing
WINTER:
SPRING:
JV Basketball Varsity Basketball Varsity Soccer Fencing
JV Swim Varsity Swim Varsity Track & Field Fencing
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LEADERSHIP
Weekly Clubs & Committees • Debate Club • Environmental Club • ETTA Israel • Fashion Club • Girl Up • Girls Who Code • Robotics • iShine/Chai Lifeline • Israel Committee • Mock Trial • Model UN (YUNMUN) • Moot Beit Din • NASA
• STEAM Research Club • Student Council • Videography & Photography • Women in Science • YIAC Club - Pro Israel Action Club • Animal Support Club • Women’s Rights Club • Book Club • Dance Team • Golf • Choir • Drama • Chessed Committee • and more!
YULA Girls Leaders
Publications
• 37 Clubs and Committees • 3 Mazkirim for Bnei Akiva • 5 Model UN Award Recipients • 2 NCSY Regional Board Members • 5 Yachad Board Members • 5 YICC Teen Board Members • 15 iShine/Chai Lifeline Counselors • 8 Beth Jacob Youth Program Counselors
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• Literary Magazine • Komemiyut Torah Newsletter • Paw Print • Yearbook • Panther Post
CHESSED
Our chessed/community service program at YULA Girls High School aims to encourage students to be meaningfully engaged in chessed in ways that foster their own independence. All Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are required to perform chessed throughout the school year. The school will provide a list of approved chessed activities.
Our students proudly volunteer with: • ETTA • Friendship Circle • Tomchei Shabbos • iShine/Chai Lifeline • Yachad • SCATCH Tutoring • Sharsheret • Shabbat Kits • Global Kindness • Bikur Cholim • Cedars Sinai Teen Volunteer • and more!
In addition, our students participate in school led chessed trips and our student led Chessed Committee organizes various chessed opportunities on campus throughout the year.
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TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
Welcome to YULA Girls
WHERE YOU R G ROW TH IS OUR PA SS I ON . We recognize that the transition to high school is challenging, and we want to make sure that you have the tools you need to be successful here. The 9th Grade Transition to High School Program is designed to address these specific areas:
Team Building
Inspiring Passion & Self Discovery
Stress Management & Self Care
Goal Setting
Study Habits & Note Taking Skills
Time Management & Organizational Skills
Communication Skills & Self Advocacy
Sensitivity Training & Cultivating Kindness
Leadership Training
Our 9th Grade Transition Team Dr. Natalie Williams • Dr. Elianna Rome • Mrs. Esther Pearl Kreiman Mrs. Miriam Piliavin • 9th Grade Mechanchot
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It is our goal through this program to empower students to: • S ELF-A DVO C ATE & PRO B LE M SO LV E • B U I LD H E A LTH Y R EL ATI O N S H I P S • B U I LD S ELF CO N FI D E N CE & PU R S U E PER S O N A L G ROW TH
To prepare our Freshmen to succeed academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally, we have created 5 modules of support that will run at various times ongoing throughout the year.
5 Modules of Support MODULE
DESCRIPTION
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High School Survival Skills
Learn how to navigate PowerSchool, Google Drive, class schedules, and who to contact for assistance
Orientation
Learning Dynamics
Learn how to get organized, take notes, manage time, and prepare for academic success
Ongoing throughout the year
Who am I?
Learn how to monitor your personal growth, both socially and spiritually
Ongoing throughout the year with our Mechanchot and Grade Dean
Building Relationships and Getting Involved
Learn how to come together as a grade and take part in the various clubs, athletics, and school programs
First days of school and ongoing throughout the year
Safe and Healthy Decisions
Learn how to make healthy decisions in areas that directly affect teenagers, such as substance abuse and peer pressure
Ongoing throughout the year
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