Elementary School

The elementary grades of Striar Hebrew Academy are located at a facility that is shared by the school and the Young Israel of Sharon.

The Judaic Studies program, which includes in-depth exploration of Jewish texts and values, Torah, tefilot (prayers), and Jewish history, is taught within a conversational Hebrew immersion program. The General Studies curriculum focuses on reading, hands-on math and science, art, music, computers and a separate physical education program. The Town of Sharon playground and fields across from the school building provide an enjoyable and convenient venue for students’ recess.

The Grades

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Kita Aleph - First Grade
Kita Bet - Second Grade
Kita Gimel - Third Grade
Kita Daled - Fourth Grade
Kita Heh - Fifth Grade
Kita Vav - Six Grade

Curricular Highlights

Striar Hebrew Academy offers a comprehensive and quality program of General and Judaic Studies, which includes the following specialty areas: art, music and physical education. The Hebrew-Judaic program is Ivrit language-based, blending classical textual study with traditional perspectives and thought. The curriculum focuses on historical and contemporary Israel and Jewish communal life.

Tal Am and Tal Selah are the curricula utilized for both Hebrew Language Arts and Jewish Studies at Striar Hebrew Academy. These curricula are based on the principles of communicative-heritage language development. They activate learning in all frames of mind by using a wide range of activities for all modes of communication and integrate Hebrew language acquisition, the development of Jewish concepts and values, and reading and writing skills. They offer a variety of stories, Jewish sources, prayers and blessings, as well as songs, recitations and plays which are age-appropriate and which aim to develop the student and his/her Jewish identity.

Co-Curricular Highlights

Throughout the school year, students also participate in a number of out-of-school activities to enhance what they have learned in the classroom. Both preschool and elementary students visit area nursing homes during Chanukah and Purim, where they perform traditional holiday songs and bring smiles to residents’ faces. Preschool students enjoy the annual hayride and tour at Ward’s Berry Farm, and a variety of in-school guest speakers from places such as Moosehill Wildlife Sanctuary and the Southwick Zoo. Elementary students look forward to the annual Shabbaton, which is held at the Young Israel of Sharon in the wintertime.

After-School Programs

The SHAS After-School Program offers a variety of classes during the school year. Recent activities have included Striar Flyer (school newspaper), Floor Hockey, KidzArt, Junior Engineering and YogaKids.