Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities contribute to students’ success. These activities positively correlate with students’ development and enhance their academic and social growth.
Art
Gesher Yehuda’s art curriculum introduces and encourages students to use their imagination and
creativity. Students explore and experiment a wide range of art forms to complete individual and
collaborative projects. The art class facilitates class discussions with the teachers, therapists and peers.
Music
Gesher Yehuda’s music program has proven the influence of music in a child’s development, enhancing
their ability to perform. Gesher Yehuda strengthens the curriculum by incorporating Music Appreciation
classes in the lower division.
Music promotes students to perform better, develops listening skills, ability to concentrate and aid in a
child’s memory.
Physical Education
Gesher Yehuda is fortunate to have Victor Gindi as the school’s Physical Education Teacher. Victor’s
experience, energy and passion brings excitement to every physical ed session promoting a healthier
body, mind, and spirit for each child, setting goals to reach higher limits. Physical activity allows the
student to be more productive and develops the child’s self confidence and self-esteem. The sessions
strengthen peer relationship, increasing the ability to create leadership qualities. Physical education
doesn’t stop once the session is over, the benefits are spread into every aspect of a child’s day.
Other Classes
We follow the New York State curriculum guidelines and provide an active and compassionate structural environment. Formerly struggling learners earn confidence as they acquire skills in an academically corrective setting.
A student’s community is essential for healthy self-esteem. Rabbis and teachers provide visual exercises, hands-on study and field trips with a strong emphasis placed upon Jewish customs and heritage.
On Three Things the World Exists: Torah, service to Hashem and acts of kindness to others. Incorporating age-appropriate acts of kindness into the program syllabus is an integral component at Gesher Yehuda.