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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.  

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    Computer Science & Engineering Tech

    Pre-Engineering Basics
    Pre-Engineering 3D CAD
    Engineering Technology
    Senior Design Project - New Course
    AP Computer Sciences

    Faculty

    Titles: Technical Support Specialist

    Titles: Director of Technology

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: English Department Chair

    Titles: English Instructor

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Social Studies & History Instructor

    Titles: Social Studies Department Chair

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Science Department Chair

    Titles: Math Instructor

    Titles: Math Department Chair

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Science Department Chair

    Titles: Math Department Chair

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Jewish Studies Instructor

    Titles: Jewish Studies Instructor

    Titles: Dean of Jewish Life & Learning

    Titles: Jewish Studies Instructor

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Hebrew Department Chair

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Visual Arts Instructor

    Titles: Director of Performing Arts and Theater Manager

    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

    Faculty

    Titles: Jewish Studies Instructor

    Titles: Jewish Studies Instructor

    Titles: Dean of Jewish Life & Learning

    Titles: Jewish Studies Instructor

    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.