Brandeis Hillel Day School

MISSION STATEMENT
To serve the Jewish community by providing children with an outstanding academic program in general and Judaic studies within a dynamic and diverse Jewish cultural environment.

WHO WE ARE
Brandeis Hillel Day School (BHDS) is an independent co-educational school providing an outstanding academic education for children in grades kindergarten through eighth. Brandeis Hillel students become accomplished, independent, creative and critical thinkers who develop a life-long love of learning. A low student/teacher ratio gives students individual attention and sets the foundation to build self-confidence through its nurturing environment.

Brandeis Hillel teachers follow the best practices set by experience, a collaborative approach and the most recent findings of educational research. Our teachers and administrators are engaged in research throughout the summer months and we bring innovations, insights and best practices to bear as a result. Brandeis Hillel graduates get into their top choice of high schools and go on to become leaders in our community and in the world.

Students and families are welcomed into a warm, open and diverse Jewish community, inclusive of all backgrounds with shared values. The school recognizes and celebrates the uniqueness of each student and strives for the development of the whole child.

Founded in 1963 in San Francisco as the Brandeis School, we merged in 1973 with the Hillel Day School to become Brandeis Hillel Day School. The Marin Campus opened in 1978. Brandeis Hillel Day School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).picture2

OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Brandeis Hillel Day School offers an engaging, integrated and rigorous curriculum that includes a strong foundation in core academic disciplines: English, with an emphasis on writing, reading and public speaking, Hebrew, mathematics, science, social studies and Judaic studies. In addition, performing and visual arts, athletics, music, technology and outdoor education are important components to enhance the growth of our students’ hearts, minds and souls. Developing social and emotional skills are a critical part of our program as well and play an important part in our school culture.

Our committed and dedicated faculty and staff work in partnership with families to provide the best possible educational experience for students. Brandeis Hillel teachers on both campuses collaborate and teach in a multi-disciplinary manner, giving greater relevance to subjects across the curriculum. Our teachers create a rich and varied learning environment in which our students develop exceptional learning skills through lively debate, creative projects and hands-on interactive experiences. BHDS students know how to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, have superior information gathering skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

We are deeply committed to the intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth of our students. We also expect our children to develop compassion, tolerance and mutual respect for others. We guide them to become responsible citizens in our community and in the world. We teach that kindness is important for its own sake.