Admissions

Enrollment information & MOre

Admission

Through a rigorous general and Judaic studies curriculum enriched by meaningful integrated co-curricular experiences, Hebrew Academy:

  • Provides experiential, hands-on learning
  • Graduates students who have the skills to succeed in high school and college
  • Maintains small-sized classes to provide emotional growth and learning opportunities for each child
  • Offers an enriching dual language program
  • Offers significantly reduced tuition and affordability programs
  • Offers a high-quality education while nurturing Jewish identity and knowledge
  • Supports a diversity of Jewish practices
  • Engages highly qualified and passionate educators

Tuition

At Hebrew Academy, tuition is more affordable than you might think!

Thanks to our Shomray Torah Scholarship Fund, HACD is able to offer subsidized tuition for our families to make the cost of a Jewish Day School more accessible to a greater number of families. 

Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 school year are:

Grades K-1: $6,000 (subsidy of $13,000 off the full cost of $19,000 tuition)

Grades 2-3: $8,000 (subsidy of $11,000 off the full cost of $19,000 tuition)

Grades 4-5: $10,000 (subsidy of $9,000 off the full cost of $19,000 tuition)

Grades 6-8: $13,000 (subsidy of $7,000 off the full cost of $20,000 tuition)

There is a 5% Sibling Discount for families with more than one student at the school. 

Additional needs-based assistance is available at all levels. 

While admission applications are accepted on a rolling basis, Financial Aid applications are due in early April.

We invite you to visit our school, meet our staff and teachers and see the classrooms yourself. We look forward to getting to know you and your children as you move throughout the admissions process. Please reach out with any questions, we look forward to hearing from you.

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm

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We welcome inquiries from all families interested in learning more about our school.

After Care

The after-school care program provides a safe and pleasant extended environment for our children in a space that is familiar and comfortable. Children have the opportunity to study, socialize, and play. Care is available at a very reasonable rate on an hourly basis from dismissal until 5:15 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

To sign a child up for the aftercare program, please contact us. For more information, contact the main office at (518)-482-0464.

Transportation

In most cases, transportation is provided by your home public school district (mileage restrictions apply). Contact your local school district to see if you qualify for bus transportation to Hebrew Academy. If your district doesn’t provide transportation, our office staff is happy to assist you with transportation options. Please contact the office with any questions you have.
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The Admissions Team

Katherine Streeter

Katherine Streeter

Administrative Assistant

“The start of my career here at HACD has been such a rewarding experience. The students, staff and parents have been so welcoming. It has been a pleasure to work in a school where a true sense of community is present every day.”

kstreeter@hacdalbany.org

Sandra Goldmeer

Sandra Goldmeer

Executive Director

“I am happy to bring my over 25 years of experience in managing non-profit organizations to HACD. It is wonderful to be back working in the Capital District Jewish community. I am here to ensure your family has a seamless transition when becoming part of the HACD family.”

sgoldmeer@hacdalbany.org

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