| Is Hillel Academy a Jewish School? |
| Hillel Academy was founded by the Jewish community
in the late 60s in response to the local need for an independent,
privately managed institution that embraced high standards and
quality education. The Academy is non-denominational. |
| What grades are included
in the High School? |
| In Hillel High School, you will find grades 7-11. Our University Preparatory program, also referred to as Sixth Form, is comprised of grades 12-13. Students are eligible to graduate from the High School program upon completion of grade 11. It is recommended that students continue with Sixth Form, or University Prep program, when they complete grade 11. |
| What about CSEC and CAPE? How are these examinations addressed? |
| Our High School students are fully prepared to sit the stipulated exams (CSEC) of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) according to the guidelines set down by the Jamaican Ministry of Education. Students in Sixth Form sit the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) at the end of either grade 12 or 13; or both grades, depending on their program of choice. |
| Is there a Sports' program in the High School? |
| Our Sports' program coordinator has worked hard to ensure that the High School sports' program offers something for everyone. Our students actively participate in both ISSA and JISA sports' activities. In 2003-04, our Sixth Form will also be enjoying increased participation in our High School sports' program. |
| What about Community Service opportunities….they
are always an important component of college admissions criteria. |
| Hillel Academy offers a full complement of Community Service opportunities. Our staff coordinator sets up the Community Service visitation hours, arranges for the transport of the students to and from the sites and re-delivers them to our campus for parent pick-up. The students are fully supervised during the Community Service activities by Hillel staff members and parent volunteers. |
