The Epstein School

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The Epstein School
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Two Languages, One Community
Location
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Information
Type Independent
Established 1973
Mascot Eagles
Website http://www.epsteinatlanta.org

The Epstein School is an independent Jewish Day School located in Sandy Springs, Georgia[1] for children from 18 months through eighth grade and is a member of the Solomon Schechter Day School Association[2]. The Head of School is Stan Beiner.[3] The school has two campuses,[4] and has a summer camp.[5]

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[edit] History

The Epstein School's mascot is the Eagle.

Founded in 1973,[6] Epstein is a bilingual[7] (English-Hebrew) school. The school was originally housed in the Ahavath Achim Synagogue. In 1987, the school moved to a new location. It later purchased the building and began plans for renovation and expansion.[8] The building that was purchased was originally a Fulton County Elementary School, then called Underwood Hills Elementary.[8] The school's mascot is the Eagle, as represented by the Epstein Eagle crest.

[edit] The Early Childhood Program

In the Early Childhood Program headed by Principal Cathy Borenstein, exploration plays a major role in the curriculum. Hands-on activities that require children to use senses such as sight, sound, smell and touch define the schools’ early learning programs.[9] The Early Childhood Program Principal has a Masters Degree from Emory University in Educational Audiology[10].

[edit] Middle School

The Epstein Middle School is headed by Principal Myrna Rubel. The school is idealogically conservative, but teaches cultural diversity, tolerance and acceptance of all.[11] In 2008, Epstein Middle School participated in the Faith on Wheels Project, a cultural and religious exchange with three different schoools with 3 different religious faiths: Jewish, Christian and Muslim.[11]

[edit] Bilingual curriculum

Epstein's learning lab offers academic support for the bilingual curriculum.

The Middle School curriculum is bilingual.[12] Recognizing academic challenges for students of a dual language curriculum, the school also offers additional support in the learning lab and Sha'ar, a Learning Styles program.[13] Each year, the school holds its annual middle school celebration of Hebrew Song and Dance, Shiriyah. [14] At the end of each school year, 8th grade students visit Israel, as a culmination of their studies.[15]

[edit] Language arts

In 2009, a hard bound book previously published by Epstein Middle School students, Go Where Your Eyes Take You: Creating a New Future after the Holocaust was archived by the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education. [16] The book was part of the students' Language Arts studies and features stories about 23 survivors of The Holocaust and how they rebuilt their lives. [16]

[edit] Technology/video production

Students use technology in all subject areas, and every classroom has internet-linked computers.[12] Elective classes include digital photography, website design and robotics.[12] The School has the Genz Television Production Studio, in which middle school students produce and direct a weekly TV broadcast for the school.[17] Students are also the featured on-air talent, writers, anchors and camera operators. Each year, students culminate their broadcast studies with a visit to Fox 5 News - WAGA -Atlanta.[17]

[edit] National recognition

  • In 2009 the National Wildlife Federation recognized The Epstein School's Sustainable Educational Garden and Teaching Pond as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.[19]

[edit] Accreditation

The Epstein School has dual accreditation from Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[20]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.epsteinatlanta.org/podium/default.aspx?t=17062
  2. ^ Directory of Schools
  3. ^ http://www.ajula.edu/Content/ContentUnit.asp?CID=1200&u=3027&t=0
  4. ^ http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/7995
  5. ^ http://www.newcomeratlanta.com/articles/2007/07feb_education.html
  6. ^ http://shalomatlanta.com/IR/Listing.aspx?id=271
  7. ^ http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20041013/being-bilingual-boosts-brain-power
  8. ^ a b http://www.jova.com/projects/education/epstein/epstein.htm
  9. ^ http://www.newcomeratlanta.com/articles/2009/09feb_education.html
  10. ^ http://shalomatlanta.com/page.aspx?id=97441
  11. ^ a b http://www.ajc.com/ajccars/content/printedition/2008/03/08/faith0308.html?cxntlid=inform_artr
  12. ^ a b c d The Epstein School Offers Strong Academics to Achieve Derech Eretz
  13. ^ http://www.shalomatlanta.org/page.aspx?id=38409
  14. ^ http://sandysprings.lps2.com/1galleryembedbody.lasso?-response=%2f1galleryembedbody.lasso&-token.galnumeric=45002.112113&-token.autoadvoff=yes&-token.specificitem=&-nothing&-Skiprecords=187&-token.autoadvoff=yes&-token.specificitem=
  15. ^ http://www.jewishagency.org/JewishAgency/English/Israel/Partnerships/Regions/Yokneam/News/2008/news-0808-Epstein.htm
  16. ^ a b http://brookhaven.reporternewspapers.net/Articles-c-2009-05-01-155969.113118_Epstein_book_becomes_a_part_of_history.html
  17. ^ a b http://sandysprings.lps2.com/1galleryembedbody.lasso?-token.galnumeric=44253.112113
  18. ^ http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2004/2004-schools.pdf
  19. ^ "The Jewish Georgian". p. 39. http://jewishgeorgian.com/JGAMayJune09.pdf. 
  20. ^ https://m360.sais.org/frontend/search.aspx?cs=204

[edit] External links

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