Specialty Subjects

Important Facts about the Specialty Programs

• Library
• Computers
• Art Studio
• Science Laboratory
• Physical Education and Athletic Program
• Midos

Library

• The library is open for student and staff use from 8:30 until 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm on Friday.
• Every effort is made to enhance the classroom curriculum through the usage of the library. The library is currently being reorganized to make it more user-friendly.

Computers

• PHDS is fortunate to have a Computer Lab equipped with new computers and printers for every student.
• In addition to the Computer Lab, many classrooms at PHDS is now equipped with at least one computer.
• The school has introduced the use of Smart Boards in five of our Judaic and General Studies classrooms. The use of this technology offers a new, stimulating, and creative learning opportunity for our students.
• Older students are encouraged to use computers for their research projects, while even our youngest students are introduced to the “basics” of how a computer works through age-appropriate and skill-building software programs.
• In order to facilitate students’ ability to conduct sophisticated research, the school is wired to a filtered internet connection.

Art Studio

Fine Arts

• Art classes at Providence Hebrew Day School are conducted in the Art Studio and are designed to teach students about the particular influences and forces that have shaped major artists. Students learn to respond to these same stimuli by drawing upon their own experience.
• Students in all grades work on still-life pencil art, shading, painting, watercolor, acrylic on canvas, and oil pastel shadings, using the appropriate supplies and materials.
• Art activity and instruction are very frequently integrated with other aspects of the Providence Hebrew Day School curriculum. The most obvious opportunity for integration is the creation of artwork related to holidays and holiday seasons. Artwork is also utilized in social studies (particularly history) lessons, and even in coordination with math and science lessons.
• As part of the curriculum, students are exposed to the styles of prominent artists, and they then create their own interpretations of those artists’ techniques.

Science Lab

• Providence Hebrew Day School students have access to a fully equipped science laboratory. Experiments are conducted utilizing lab tables, microscopes, Bunsen burners, and other pertinent equipment.

Physical Education and Athletic Program

• The physical education classes at Providence Hebrew Day School are geared to facilitate not only physical development but also leadership and inclusive sportsmanship