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    • Home
    • About
      • School Philosophy
      • School Wide Learner Goals
      • FAQ
      • Faculty and Staff
    • Academics & Student Life
      • Why AZ Jewish Academy
      • Academic Program
      • ASU Partnership
      • Athletics & Cocurriculars
      • The Social Experience
      • Academic Calendar
    • Admissions
      • Admissions
      • Tuition and Financial Aid
    • Donate and Support
      • Donate to AZJA
      • Take the Tax Credit
      • Swag Store
    • Contact
Nishmat Adin - Shalhevet Scottsdale
  • Home
  • About
    • School Philosophy
    • School Wide Learner Goals
    • FAQ
    • Faculty and Staff
  • Academics & Student Life
    • Why AZ Jewish Academy
    • Academic Program
    • ASU Partnership
    • Athletics & Cocurriculars
    • The Social Experience
    • Academic Calendar
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
  • Donate and Support
    • Donate to AZJA
    • Take the Tax Credit
    • Swag Store
  • Contact
Arizona Jewish Academy Students

An Arizona Jewish Academy education is designed to imbue our students with a depth of Academic and Judaic knowledge, while preparing them to be mindful and contributing leaders of our world.  Nishmat Adin students undertake a rigorous course of study that meets and exceeds Arizona state curricular requirements.  While these are the minimum requirements, many students take additional coursework in alignment with their interests and desire for even greater academic rigor. Jewish School Arizona


Academic Requirements

General Studies

English and Language Arts

4 years

Mathematics

4 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and any math course with Algebra 2 prerequisite)

social STudies

3 years (includes World History US & AZ History US & AZ Gov. Economics

Science

3 years (includes Biology and Chemistry)

Additional Science or humanities/social science

1 year

Foreign Language

4 years (includes minimum 2 years Hebrew, 1 if transferring as a senior)

Career, Technology, and the Arts

2 years

Physical Education and health

3 years (recommended 2 years PE, 1 year Health

Judaic Studies

Talmud (Jewish Law)

4 years (or each year in attendance)

Tanach (Biblical Exegesis)

4 years (or each year in attendance)

Jewish History OR Jewish Elective

3 years (or equal to number of years in attendance if transfer student)

Jewish Philosophy and Spiritual Development

2 years (1 if transferring as a senior)

Jewish Action and Activism (Chesed)

20 hours per year

Graduation WIth Honors

Arizona Jewish Academy students have the option to pursue the designation of Graduation with Honors for eligible students.  Requirements for graduation with Honors include:

  • Two years' minimum full-time attendance at Arizona Jewish Academy
  • Maintenance of a cumulative 3.5 weighted GPA in Arizona Jewish Academy courses and courses taken with Arizona Jewish Academy's academic partners.
  • Completion of a Capstone Project on a topic of Jewish interest
  • Satisfactory behavioral and disciplinary record during the student's time at Arizona Jewish Academy

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