Hillel Academy began in 1960 with five students in the basement of Congregation Anshe Sfard. From these humble beginnings, The Academy has grown into Milwaukee’s oldest Jewish day school, with a reputation for academic excellence.
“Our students’ academic achievements exceed state guidelines,” said the school’s director, Devorah Shmotkin. “Our small class-sizes help each student achieve their full potential.”
The Academy’s unique, holistic teaching-approach accounts for students’ individualized needs. Staff members, with a variety of specialites, offer combined experience of 275 years and a 1:6 teacher to student ratio, assuring the personalized attention that sets private education appart.
The Academy builds on an educational foundation steeped in the values of the Torah and Jewish tradition. Students relate these fundamental principles to all areas, from history to science to language arts.
With focus on technology, the Academy has classroom SMARTboards, laptops and a dedicated computer lab, in addition to an accelerated math program that adapts to each child’s level. Curriculum includes Lego Robotics and STEM courses, as well as an enhanced physical education program.
Combined with a focus on arts including pottery and music courses, the Academy offers education that acomodates today’s well-rounded student, builds leadership, and prepares for success in high school and beyond.
Lytal Lerer, Student Council President and honor roll member, says, ”Hillel Academy has helped me do my best and become a role model to other students. I feel prepared for our eighth grade Israel trip in a few weeks, and ready for high school.”
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