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“Our school is dedicated to a quality Conservative Jewish Education by
offering a comprehensive curriculum of study that meets the scholastic
and social needs of students and their families.” Each student, upon
graduation will have a greater understanding of their personal Jewish
identity and a Jewish education that will act as a fundamental guide to
help him or her make critical decisions throughout life and provide a
desire to continue Jewish studies on a university and/or adult level.
Mercaz is open to any student in grades 8-12 seeking a supplementary
Jewish High School education.
Mercaz meets September through May on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30
P.M. in the Adath Israel Religious School building located at 3201 East
Galbraith Road in Amberley. The director’s hours may vary, but you can
expect to find her in the office Monday through Friday from 9 to 3 and
on Sundays when school is in session. We will follow the calendar which is
included in your packet as a separate document.
It is essential that students make
every effort to attend classes regularly. Parents should send in a note
or call the office at 792-5082 ext. 104 to inform us if your child will
be absent on Sunday evening. If your child is not at Mercaz and we do
not hear from a parent, then we will call or we will send a postcard
home. Students who have more than three absences in a semester will not
receive credit for their class. Students may have a chance to complete
make-up work assigned by the teacher to receive credit. All class lists
will be posted the first evening. If a student needs to leave early a
note must be sent in from the parents.
In the event that inclement weather makes it necessary to cancel Mercaz
classes, an announcement will be made on local radio and TV stations.
It will also be on the Mercaz voice mail message (513-792-5082 ext 104) as well as on the
web-site, www.mercazhs.org.
Students enroll at Mercaz in order to learn and to spend quality time
with Jewish peers. For effective learning to take place and for quality
social programs and community activities, a respectful and safe
environment is necessary. No student has the right to interfere with
the education or safety of another student or faculty member. Students
and faculty are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner
and to treat each other with dignity and respect at all times.
All Mercaz students are expected to:
· Use
appropriate language when interacting with faculty, administration, and
peers.
· Resolve
interpersonal conflicts without using aggressive physical behavior or
inappropriate language.
· Respect
the privacy of others.
· Show
respect for the facility and for personal property of others.
· Refrain
from disrupting the learning process through inappropriate behavior.
· Turn
off and put away cell phones, pagers, music playing devices, and any
other electronic device before entering class. If any of these are
taken out during class time, the device will be taken by the teacher or
administrator and will be returned only at the end of the session.
· Dress
appropriately for school. All male students must wear a kippah or hat
when in the building. Wearing a kippah is optional for female students.
· Arrive
on time for classes and show up to the classes in which you are
assigned.
· Remain
in the building during Mercaz hours. Students may only leave during
Mercaz if a signed note has been received from a parent or guardian.
· The
use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products is strictly prohibited.
We hope in a high school setting that
having the above rules will be enough to ensure proper behavior at
Mercaz, however the following system is in place:
First offense: The teacher will give
the student a warning.
2nd offense: The student will be sent
to the director and the student’s parents will be called.
3rd offense: The student will be sent
home and a conference will be called with the parents, the student, and
the director.
If a student’s
behavior is extreme or continual, these steps may be escalated, or a
student may be removed from class permanently. Mercaz reserves the
right to suspend or expel a student for a serious infraction and should
this occur tuition will not be refunded
This year we will continue our Parent Programs at Mercaz; we want to
offer opportunities not only to our students but to their parents as
well. To
that end, we will be having programs specifically for parents, so please
send in your topic suggestions. We also have parent open houses
two times during the year. During this time you can observe your
child's classes as well as give us feedback to help improve our program. Click
Here to view the latest parent program information.
Registration is open to students in grades 8-12. Registration forms are
included in your packet you receive in the mail and on our website as
well. You can register for classes online but need to mail in all other
forms by September 3rd (Please do not fax registration materials). You
will be billed by your synagogue for your tuition so please contact them
with any tuition questions.
You must notify the
Mercaz office by 9-27 if you intended to withdraw from Mercaz, otherwise you
will be included on the final roster sent to your synagogue for billing.
Registration is open to the community.
If you are not a member of one of our affiliate synagogues, you may
still register. Contact us directly for details at
mercazhighschool@aol.com
or at 513-792-5082 Ext. 104.
Use your course book you receive in the mail as well as the
individualized course history form to choose classes that interest you
and that help you to meet your graduation requirements. You will find
an index of classes listed by hour and curricular area to assist in
choosing classes that you need to fulfill these requirements. You may
also read course descriptions and register online here.
Report Cards are sent out to parents at the conclusion of each
semester. The students will receive comments from each of their
teachers.
In between classes each week we have a ten minute break. During this
time we will serve a light snack and the students will be able to
socialize. We will also offer several opportunities this year in the
hour before Mercaz for the students to come early to socialize and eat!
We expect students to dress
appropriately when at Mercaz. All male students must wear a kippah or
hat when in the building.
We welcome any constructive feedback by parents and students at any time
during the year. Students will also have an opportunity at the end of
the semester to fill out a class evaluation form for each of their
classes. They are also free at any time to come to the director and
offer feedback during the semester. We are also open to parents
observing in the classroom, just contact us and let us know what week
you would like to come in. You may call us at 792-5082 ext. 104 or
email us at
mercazhighschool@aol.com.
Mercaz has instituted graduation requirements to ensure that each
student is leaving Mercaz with a solid Jewish foundation. Students must
attend through the 12th grade to receive a diploma. Students will need
to take at least one course from the following curricular areas during
their time in high school: Torah and Texts, Jewish History, Ethics,
Theology, Israel, Conservative Judaism, and Holocaust. In addition, if
a student wishes to receive an enriched diploma they must take at least
two Hebrew courses and one course in Prayer. These standards are now in
effect for all of our students at Mercaz. Mercaz strives to offer a
wide variety of courses in each subject area making it easy for each
student to fulfill their graduation requirements. Special
considerations will be made through the director on a per student
basis. An individualized course history form is included with
registration for each student, Please consult this form when choosing
classes to be sure you are meeting the requirements. We believe that
these standards will ensure that each student greatly benefits from
their time at Mercaz.
Click Here to view
courses by
Curricular Area
Contact Information
Dara Wood, Director
Mercaz Conservative Hebrew High School
3201 E. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-792-5082 ext. 104
www.mercazhs.org
mercazhighschool@aol.com
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