Do I have to look into schools now?

My dd is in middle of 8th grade and all the girls her age in the states will be starting 9th grade in September. When we moved here she was in the cut off month and she didn't know the language so they put her in the grade younger. We're thinking of sending her to NY starting 10th grade. When do you think I have to start looking for a school? Do you think it's possible for her to go for half a 9th and then start 10th with the rest? I ask because if she starts in September, she'll be missing a few months here of 9th grade. It's so complicated Evil or Very Mad

!! It would be nice if we move by then and nicer if moshiach comes by then Wink

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Now that I got that out of the way, does anyone know of a small high school in brooklyn? We're JPF. She went to Prospect Park up to 2nd grade, but since I won't be there, I'd feel more comfortable with sending her to a smaller school. None of this is for sure, just looking and thinking.

I don't have to worry about boarding because my sister already said that she can stay by her.

Whats JPF
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Platinum Member Joined: Feb 20 2009 Posts: 7672

It will probably be a decision the school makes- as to what point they think its best for her to join. It will be hard contacting schools now- everyone is on vacation.

What are you looking for besides small and jpf?

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I would start looking.

Diamond Member Joined: Aug 07 2006 Posts: 2556

"JPF" is pretty broad. What are you looking for in a school? I'm not in NY, but I'm sure others will give suggestions if you give a few more specifics.

College prep or not? College credits? Career training? What type of limudei kodesh? Hebrew language? Extra-curriculars? Any special-ed or enrichment needs?

Please tell me what JPF means so I can give you options, I Know of a few small high schools but they each fit different molds.

she should definitely start in september. If she is planning to finish high school in NY then she shouldn't come in half way.

Look now.

What do you consider small?

Lev Bais yaakov and Bnos Yaakov Have two classes each.
Bais Yaakov Oz Vhador ( REb. Kalmonowitz) has one class per grade.

Nefesh Academy is advertising that they are open to the American crowd (use to be Russian) but I dont know what crowd the are atracting.
Shulamis High school is small. It is a more Mizrachi school.

In Brooklyn it is also a matter of getting your child accepted. I highly doubt any school would want to take her in midyear.

Mesilas Bais yaakov is also small but more yeshivish.

Gold Member Joined: Jan 20 2009 Posts: 1260

For social reasons you would want her to start with the rest of the girls. If she starts in the middle it will be difficult for her to make friends.

Gold Member Joined: Jan 20 2009 Posts: 1260

No matter how good the middos are at any school, High School girls are cliquey. Some of the girls will have been in school together since kindergarten. Think about who your daughter knows, does she have cousins in the school, its better if she has a friend to start with.

Platinum Member Joined: Feb 20 2009 Posts: 7672

BYA also has 2 classes per grade. Where does your sister live? It will be easier to make friends if she lives in their general neighborhood.

If BYA is to yeshivish then look into lLev Bais Yaakov or Shulamis