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Scheck Hillel Community School

United States, North Miami Beach

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $17,300
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Hebrew
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Scheck Hillel Community School is a Jewish community day school in the United States that serves students from Early Childhood through Grade 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum focused on STEM, design, and the arts within a Judaism-centered framework. The program features Capstone projects, college dual enrollment, and a wide slate of 25 Advanced Placement courses, embedded in a rigorous but supportive setting. The 14-acre campus includes a 115,000-square-foot athletic complex, a hydroponic vegetable garden, and a PKT Playground, underscoring the school's emphasis on activity, health, and hands-on learning. The Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program supports theatre, music, and visual arts from early childhood onward, while Israel Gap Year opportunities, ESOL, and a dyslexia-informed Hebrew program support language development. Service learning, leadership programs, and ambassador roles weave character, Jewish continuity, and community engagement throughout student life. Facilities include innovative study spaces, a dedicated college counseling center, and comprehensive athletic programs available.

www.ehillel.org

19000 NE 25th Ave, Miami, FL 33180, United States

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The Essentials

Scheck Hillel Community School has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at 19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida 33180. The campus spans 14 acres and includes a 115,000 sq ft athletic complex.

Stages
From Early Childhood through Grade 12

Type
A Jewish community school in Florida offering American curriculum with Hebrew instruction.

Country affiliation
United States

Religious affiliation
Jewish.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Scheck Hillel Community School ranges from USD 17,300 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- USD 250 non-refundable application fee required with the online application.

Annual tuition by grade group (2026–2027)
- USD 17,300 — Pre‑Kindergarten Toddler‑2 (Half‑Day).
- USD 19,900 — Pre‑Kindergarten Toddler‑3 (Full‑Day).
- USD 21,500 — Pre‑Kindergarten 4.
- USD 28,900 — Kindergarten – Grade 1.
- USD 32,300 — Grades 2–4.
- USD 33,900 — Grade 5.
- USD 36,400 — Grades 6–8.
- USD 37,800 — Grades 9–12.
- USD 42,400 — Nativ program.
- USD 46,500 — In‑Class Support (Academic Services tuition tier).
- USD 5,000 — ESOL program fee (annual).

Per‑payment breakdown (payment-plan examples)
The school offers these payment-plan structures; per‑payment amounts below are the annual tuition divided by the number of scheduled payments under each plan.
- Single annual payment (1 payment in June): full annual amount; a 1.5% discount is applied if the full annual payment is received by 30 June 2026 for the 2026–2027 year.
- Two payments (June and November): each payment is one half of the annual tuition. Example amounts:
- PKT‑2 Half‑Day: USD 8,650.00 per payment.
- PK3 Full‑Day: USD 9,950.00 per payment.
- PK4: USD 10,750.00 per payment.
- K–1: USD 14,450.00 per payment.
- Grades 2–4: USD 16,150.00 per payment.
- Grade 5: USD 16,950.00 per payment.
- Grades 6–8: USD 18,200.00 per payment.
- Grades 9–12: USD 18,900.00 per payment.
- Nativ: USD 21,200.00 per payment.
- In‑Class Support: USD 23,250.00 per payment.
- Ten monthly payments (June–March): each payment is one‑tenth of the annual tuition. Example amounts:
- PKT‑2 Half‑Day: USD 1,730.00 per month.
- PK3 Full‑Day: USD 1,990.00 per month.
- PK4: USD 2,150.00 per month.
- K–1: USD 2,890.00 per month.
- Grades 2–4: USD 3,230.00 per month.
- Grade 5: USD 3,390.00 per month.
- Grades 6–8: USD 3,640.00 per month.
- Grades 9–12: USD 3,780.00 per month.
- Nativ: USD 4,240.00 per month.
- In‑Class Support: USD 4,650.00 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual statements are available before 1 June; families select a payment plan (1, 2, or 10 payments) in their tuition management account.
- One‑time annual discount: 1.5% discount for payment in full by 30 June 2026 (applies to the 2026–2027 year).
- Employee payroll deduction plan (September–June) is available for eligible school employees.
- A late fee of USD 40 is assessed for payments overdue by 15 days or more.
- An administrative fee of USD 50 per family per year is charged by the tuition processor.

Deposits, matriculation and enrollment charges
- Enrollment deposit (non‑refundable): Standard USD 1,000 per student; Financial Aid applicants and employees pay USD 500 per student.
- Matriculation fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): USD 1,150 due upon entrance for any new Kindergarten–Grade 12 student.
- Grade 12 Graduation Fee: USD 700 per student for Grade 12.
- A USD 500 Student Tuition Reduction is applied when enrolling a third child and each additional child thereafter.

Refunds and withdrawal obligations
- The enrollment deposit is non‑refundable. Withdrawing after enrollment triggers the following obligations:
- Withdrawal between 1 March and 30 April: 25% of total tuition and fees due.
- Withdrawal between 1 May and the first day of school: 50% of total tuition and fees due.
- Withdrawal on or after the first day of school: 100% of total tuition and fees due.
- Matriculation and deposits are explicitly non‑refundable.

Other costs and common additional fees
- ESOL program fee: USD 5,000 (annual).
- Learning Center: listed as N/A for 2026–2027 (not priced).
- Spirit Store / school apparel and spirit items are available for purchase through the school store; costs vary by item.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding program and therefore no boarding fees.

Fee payment options and processing fees
- Accepted deposit/payment methods include credit card or providing a bank routing/account number (ACH) through the tuition portal.
- Credit and debit card transactions incur a platform processing fee; the platform fee for the 2026–2027 school year is 3.12%.
- Payments are processed through the school's Blackbaud Tuition Management account; employee payroll deductions are offered to eligible staff.

Notes on school‑provided inclusions
- Tuition covers books, daily kosher lunch and security; PKT–Grade 5 school supplies are included in tuition. These inclusions affect total out‑of‑pocket cost for families.
Academics

Scheck Hillel Community School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
From Early Childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel provides an individualized college-preparatory curriculum with emphasis on STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and service learning alongside a Jewish identity. The school offers 25 Advanced Placement courses. The campus spans 14 acres and includes a 115,000-square-foot athletic complex, and the school is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio.

Exam Results
The school offers 25 Advanced Placement courses. AP Scholar Awards total 89. Academic Honor Societies total 9. 100% of graduates matriculate to college.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been accepted to universities including University of Miami, University of Florida, Duke University, Northwestern University, New York University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Southern California, among others (as of April 3, 2025).

Gifted and Talented
Academic Services include Lower School Learning Center for reading and mathematics; In-Class Support for Middle and High School; ESOL for English learners; and Nativ for dyslexia. The Learning Center assists advanced students as well as those who need foundational skills, and ICS maintains a limited teacher-to-student ratio.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Prior to completing the Online Application: Families contact the Admissions Office to schedule a campus tour. Tours run from early September through December and conclude at the start of winter break. A campus tour is not required to submit an application. 2. Phase 1: Submit Online Application / Wait Pool Form: Submit the online application through the eHillel portal with a non-refundable $250 application fee. If the grade level is at capacity, the system redirects to the wait pool form, which has no fee. First-round admissions decisions are announced by mid-February for candidates who complete the application process by January 14, 2026. After January 14, applications are reviewed and admissions decisions are provided on a rolling basis, space permitting. The school reserves the right to close applications and/or wait pool forms during the admissions season; completion of an application does not guarantee space nor acceptance. 3. Phase 2: Complete Student Checklist through eHillel Portal: Phase 2 applies to candidates who completed an application; after submission, applicants receive a checklist through the eHillel portal with the documents and requirements needed for consideration. Wait pool entrants do not receive a checklist, and documents are not accepted until space becomes available. Required documents include: birth certificate or passport; current and previous year report cards and score reports; a Parent Questionnaire; a Student Questionnaire for Grades 6-10; the Passion in Progress project for Grades 6-10; a MAP Exam on campus for Grades 6-10; a Permission for Release of Student Records; and an immunization form (Blue HRS

DH680) and health form (Yellow HRS 3040). 4. Phase 3: Evaluations & Interviews: Upon receipt of all Phase 2 documents, the team invites qualifying applicants in PK3–Grade 10 to schedule a grade-appropriate evaluation/screening/interview and a new family meeting with Rabbinic Director(s). All screenings and evaluations are conducted in person on campus. 5. Phase 4: Admissions Decisions & Enrollment: First-round admissions decisions are announced by mid-February for candidates who complete by January 14, 2026. Accepted candidates have one week to enroll through Scheck Hillel's Continuous Enrollment Contract. 6. Phase 5: Welcome Home! Post Enrollment Items: Newly enrolled students entering Grades 6–10 will complete placement exams for class placement; exams are scheduled in the Spring. Look out for events as the Lions join Scheck Hillel. Always feel free to call with questions.

Scholarships
Financial aid is available to all students based on demonstrated need, determined after evaluating the financial aid application; the aid process is separate from admissions and is not guaranteed to cover 100% of tuition and is awarded for one year. Financial aid applications for 2026-2027 open December 9, 2025, with a January 14, 2026 deadline for all required materials; awards are announced in April 2026. The school participates in Step Up for Students (state private school scholarship) and requires families from public schools to apply for Jewish Education Scholarships as applicable. The Kulanu Scholarship Fund provides financial aid to Scheck Hillel students with demonstrated need, created in 2011; it has provided over 2,000 scholarships and, each year, supports nearly 20 percent of students through financial aid; all financial aid applicants are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. Financial aid uses Blackbaud Financial Aid Management for processing; supporting documents include tax returns, W-2s, credit reports, bank statements, and other items as specified.

Waitlist
Grade levels that reach capacity redirect to a wait pool form in the online system; the wait pool form has no fee. First-round admissions decisions are announced by mid-February for candidates who complete the process by January 14; after that, admissions decisions are provided on a rolling basis as space permits. Scheck Hillel reserves the right to close applications and/or wait pool forms during the admissions season. Completing the application does not guarantee space or acceptance. In entrants to the wait pool, a internship checklist is not issued and documents are not accepted until space becomes available.
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