לעברית, לחצו כאן
The Beged Kefet Hebrew language school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Our middle school classes are for sixth through eighth grade students with prior
knowledge of reading and writing in Hebrew. Placement in various classes is
based on a student assessment taken at the end of the fifth grade in Beged Kefet,
or when they enroll in the school. In addition, we also offer a blended middle school class for beginning readers. Placement in this class is dependent upon an evaluation either after registration.
These classes continue to focus on developing Hebrew language skills in
all aspects of the language—reading, speaking, writing and comprehension—while
emphasizing Israeli cultural aspects through a variety of texts and subjects
that are relevant to the students. One of the school's goals is to create a
social framework for youth with similar backgrounds and interests while
celebrating the holidays and providing opportunities to lead age-appropriate
workshops. The curriculum also prepares students for high school level classes.
Middle school classes meet once a week for an hour-and-a-half. The schedule for each class can be found on the
Campuses page. Information about tuition and
fees can be found on our
Registration Guidelines page.
Middle School Classes
Beged Kefet’s middle school curriculum is based on three main educational pillars: language, social and community values, and skills and knowledge.
During the school year, the students will cultivate and strengthen their language skills. They will be exposed to a variety of topics, work with complex texts in Hebrew and continue to deepen their understanding and comprehension, with the end goal of achieving mastery of the language.
Beged Kefet sees great importance in helping to shape the identity of the students and from this perspective. It is proud to offer a three-year program that focuses on issues of identity and belonging in a thoughtful and enjoyable way. The content is adapted to suit each grade level and develops alongside the students during this important time of adolescence and the formation of their personal identity.
Identity and belonging with an emphasis on the journey towards Bar and Bat Mitzvah: The students will undergo a special program, developed by Beged Kefet itself, where they will learn more about social circles, gender roles, Israeli-Jewish identity, have the opportunity to visit a synagogue with their class, and learn more about their personal family history.
Beged Kefet is honored to be able to collaborate with "Anu - The Museum of the Jewish People", formerly known as Beit Hatfuzot, as part of the international program My Family Story. The program accompanies teens from all around the world, who are approaching their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, in creating a project that showcases their families' roots in a meaningful way.
Israeli Leadership: This program was written by the Beged Kefet team with the goal of introducing our students to Israel's great leaders and the historical events, both before and after the establishment of the state of Israel, which influenced the fate of the nation. As part of the program, students will learn in a meaningful and relevant way about the legacy and actions of leadership that shaped the society and state of Israel. In that way, the program encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to the Israeli and Jewish society and community. The program allows exposure to leadership concepts, understanding cause-and-effect relationships, and deepening the students' historical knowledge. At the end of the program, students will engage in a final research project.
Community Engagement - Intergenerational Connection: The students will learn the importance of taking responsibility and being involved with the community in which they live, and think critically about the social and environmental reality that surrounds them. The students will especially focus on working with the elderly, in conjunction with the program subject of "intergenerational connection", created in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Social Equality and "Anu - The Museum of the Jewish People".
As part of the focus on "intergenerational connection", the students will work on expanding their understanding of community by being connected to a member of the elderly generation within the community. The final project for the year will involve each pair of students interviewing their assigned elderly community member and documenting their life story. In preparation, the student will learn how to interview, write and edit a piece of this style. The goal of the project is to connect young people with elderly community members and, through their story, learn more about history and that every person's story is significant.
For any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected].
