Our Curriculum
Below is a sampling of courses that Frankel Jewish Academy has offered. Not every course is offered every year or semester. For a full listing of courses click the Curriculum Guide button above.
Computer Science & Engineering Tech
Pre-Engineering Basics
Pre-Engineering 3D CAD
Engineering Technology
Senior Design Project - New Course
AP Computer Sciences
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English
English 9
English 9 Honors
American Literature
American Literature Honors
Journalism
Creative Writing
Poetry
British & World Literature
Contemporary Literature
AP English Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
AP Seminar
AP Capstone
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History & Social Studies
World History
AP World History
Comparative Religions
US History
AP US History
AP Human Geography
AP Government & Politics
Economics
US Government & Economics
AP Psychology
Practical Law
AP US History
Contemporary Issues
Philosophy
AP Microeconomics
Sports and Society
HERstory: Women in America
(Physical) Geography
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Mathematics
Algebra I
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Geometry
PreCalc w/ Trig Honors
Operations Research/Statistics
History and Development of Math
AP Statistics
AP Calculus – AB Level or Cross Listed Course with Lawrence Technical University
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Science
Biology
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
AP Biology
Physics
AP Physics 1
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology Honors
Earth & Space
Physics
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Jewish Studies
Leadership & Peoplehood
Bible 1 Honors
Rabbinics 1 Honors
Identity & Belonging
Bible 2 Honors
Rabbinics 2 Honors
Bible 3 Honors
Rabbinics 3 Honors
Bible 3 Honors
Rabbinics 4 Honors
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Hebrew / עברית
Hebrew 1 - Novice
Hebrew 1 - Intermediate
Hebrew 1 - Honors
Hebrew 2 - Novice
Hebrew 2 - Intermediate
Hebrew 2 - Honors
Hebrew 3 - Novice
Hebrew 3 - Intermediate
Hebrew 3 - Honors
Israeli Society Through Movies
Hebrew 4 - Novice
Hebrew 4 - Intermediate
Hebrew 4 - Honors
Israel Thru Pop Culture
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General Studies Electives
Acting I
Acting II
Advanced Art Portfolio
Ceramics I
Ceramics II
Digital Photography
Drawing & Painting I
Drawing & Painting II
Intramurals
Introduction to Digital Art
Music Ensemble / Theory
Power Fitness
Printmaking & Mix-Media
Vocal Arts
Weight Training
Yearbook
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Jewish Studies Electives
Jewish Community Experience
Jewish Texts & Art
Moot Beit Din
Jewish Community Experience.
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Found. of Modern Israel
Holocaust and Memory
Jewish Medical Ethics
Israel through Film
Jewish Personal Ethics
Jewish Business Ethics
Modern Jewish History
Environmental Ethics
Foundation of Modern Israel
Holocaust and Memory
Israel on Campus
Jewish Journeys
Jewish Medical Ethics
Jewish Philosophy
Israel through Film
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Graduation Requirements
A student enrolled at FJA must take the equivalent of seven academic courses every year. Students are expected to be in school the entire school day. For further explanation, please refer to the Student Handbook.
Note: One credit is equal to two semesters.
4 credits of English
4 credits of Mathematics
3 credits of Hebrew Language
3 credits of History/Social Studies
3 credits of Science
2 credits of Jewish Texts and Tradition
2.5 credits of Jewish Studies Electives
2 credits of Arts/Activities
8.5 Academic Electives/Study Hall - One study hall per semester
4 Years of Zman Kodesh (Minyan)
- The English course of study must include the core, grade-level class each year.
- The math course of study must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
- The science course of study must include Biology (or Biology Honors) and Chemistry or Physics.
- The social studies course of study must include Western Civilization or AP Human Geography and Government/Economics. AP Government will satisfy the Government/Econ. requirement.
- The Jewish studies course of study will include: “Integrated Jewish Studies” or Honors Bible and Honors Rabbinics in 9th and 10th grade, .5 credit (one semester) of Modern Jewish History, and 0.5 credit (one semester) of Arab/Israel Conflict. The other credits may be fulfilled by taking other Jewish Studies courses.