Tehiyah Day School

Infobox_School2 | name = Tehiyah Day School


established = 1979
type = Private
head_name = Head of School
head = Bathea James
students = approximately 300
mascot = Timberwolves
city = 2603 Tassajara Ave
El Cerrito
state = California
country = United States
website = http://www.tehiyah.org

Tehiyah Day School is a non-denominational Jewish day school in El Cerrito, California.

History

Tehiyah was founded in 1979 by a small group of parents who were interested in providing a pluralistic Jewish education for their children. The school has since grown from its original 15 students to over 300 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Tehiyah moved to its current site in the El Cerrito hills in 1984, which was purchased from the Richmond Unified School District. In 2007, Steve Taback resigned as head of school and Bathea James, who has been the principal of Jewish day schools in the past, took over as head of school.

Academics

Although Tehiyah is not affiliated with any Jewish denomination or movement, it provides both a secular and religious education to its students.The school observes Jewish holidays, and is famous for its annual Purim carnival. Tehiyah has a vibrant visual and performing arts department, as well as strong programs in math, science, and the humanities. All students are required to study the Hebrew language. Additionally, Tehiyah has an after school program which features enrichment classes.

Facilities

The three-acre campus is located in the scenic El Cerrito hills, and has steadily grown since its inception. The school’s library features over 18,000 titles include more than a thousand written in Hebrew, and more than 1200 fiction and nonfiction Judaica titles. Most recently, the school celebrated the opening of a new gymnasium in 2002. Tehiyah also has a kosher kitchen.

Athletics

Spearheaded by former S.F. State University basketball star Randal Gory, the Tehiyah’s athletic program is one of the strongest programs in the Independent School League. The boy’s basketball team has won several league championships in recent years. Other sports teams include flag football, soccer, cross country, and volleyball. The school has recently been looking into the creation of an ultimate frisbee team. All students are required to participate in the school’s physical education program during the school day. The school has also been the host of several four square tournaments.

ources

*Tehiyah Day School official website [ [http://www.tehiyah.org Tehiyah Day School ] ]

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