Facts
SJCS is a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and the Samis Foundation.
Accreditation and Affiliations
- Accredited by the State of Washington
- RAVSAK (Jewish Community Day School Network), Member
- Washington Federation of Independent Schools, Member
- Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools, Candidate Member
- Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education
- Washington State non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation
Days and Times
- Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and classes start at 8:30 a.m.
- Kindergarten is dismissed at 3:15; 1st-5th grades at 3:30 p.m.
- On Fridays, from November through February, all grades dismiss at 2:30 p.m. to allow time to prepare for Shabbat
- SJCS is closed on all Jewish holidays and many Federal holidays.
- Before and after-school enrichment available onsite
Demographics
SJCS families come from eleven zip codes and speak English, Hebrew, and Russian as first languages in their homes. There is a broad socio-economic range, and families are both affiliated and unaffiliated with a synagogue or havurah.
Services and Specialty Curricula
- Art
- Creative Dance/Movement
- Learning Specialist
- Library
- Music
- Physical Education
- School Counselor
- Science