B’nai Shalom Day School offers classes from preschool through eighth grade, serving children from ages one to fourteen.  We provide developmentally appropriate, hands-on and integrated learning at every level.  Understanding that self-esteem derives in part from accepting and accomplishing challenging tasks, B’nai Shalom sets high standards for our students.  We also recognize and value each student as an individual, and work to capitalize on their unique interests and abilities.

B’nai Shalom offers a challenging curriculum in both general and Judaic studies.  Our general studies curriculum is based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, but is expanded well beyond state guidelines.  The coursework integrates science, math and language arts skill-building into real-world situations, allowing students to see their learning in action.  Lower school students also participate in physical education twice a week and art and music classes once a week.  Middle school students participate in physical education courses daily, as well as weekly art, music and elective courses, which may include international cooking, debate, newspaper, fashion design and Rabbinics.

The Judaic studies curriculum begins as early as preschool and continues throughout a child’s B’nai Shalom coursework.  In the Lower School, the Hebrew language is taught through Tal Am, a multi-sensory approach to learning.  In Middle School, students participate in grade-level courses in Torah, which encourage them to analyze, interpret and properly question the text.  Students also continue their Hebrew instruction in courses designed around each student’s ability.  Taught primarily by Israeli professionals, B’nai Shalom’s curriculum is both challenging and flexible.  We offer tutoring at every grade level for students entering the school with little or no background in Hebrew.

B’nai Shalom extends challenging coursework to all aspects of student life, including character development. Our students develop solid moral values and a spiritual sense of self through prayer, discussion and debate of moral dilemmas. The guiding principle of our school community, “Love your neighbor as yourself” permeates all classes and school activities.