•Hillel Academy of Broome County was founded in 1962 in response to a community need for intensive Jewish Education

•Hillel is located in one of the smallest Jewish Communities to house and sustain a Day School

•Hillel encompasses all elementary grades, Kindergarten through Grade 8

•As a community school, Hillel students and families reflect the diversity of the Jewish Community

•Family synagogue affiliation approximates 35% Orthodox, 20% Conservative, 25% Reform and 15% unaffiliated

•Hillel graduates enter High School with about 7 years credit towards the New York State graduation requirements.  Most students have met their Foreign Language requirement by completing the Hebrew Regents exam, achieved success on the Math A and Earth Science Regents exam, and earn advanced placement in Spanish with successful completion of the Spanish Proficiency exam

•Hillel curriculum includes all mandated subjects in the general studies and a complete range of subjects in Judaic Studies

•Introducing Spanish in Kindergarten, Hillel is the only area school to offer instruction in 2 foreign languages to all students at every grade level

•Music, Art, Physical Education and Computer instruction are all incorporated into the school day

•Student resources include full school Library and Computer resources

•Professional and highly experience faculty with about half being at the school for 10 years or more

•Small classes and low teacher-student ratio allows for individualized instruction

•Multi-age instructional model offers enhanced academic opportunities and increased social interaction in our small, co-educational classes

•After school activities and clubs include Drama, Orchestra and Chess

•Hillel Academy is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Broome County and receives support from all segments of the community