Our Instructional Model

At our school, the year is divided into six-week instructional sessions, followed by one week of rest and preparation. This cycle excludes Jewish and federal holidays. The rhythm reflects the Torah principle in which Hashem commands us to work for six days and rest on the seventh. We carry this divine rhythm into our academic structure:

• Weeks 1–5: Focused instruction and learning.

• Week 6: Summary, review, and examinations.

• Week 7: Rest, reflection, and preparation for the next series of courses.

Within each six-week session, students take up to four courses per session four days a week. Each course period provides structured instruction, homework assignments, and time for discussion and practice. This ensures that students are not only meeting academic standards, but also developing the habit of study balanced with preparation and rest.

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Credit Hour Standards

Our school follows the Carnegie Unit system, the national standard for awarding high school credit.

• 1.0 credit (Carnegie Unit) equals approximately 120 instructional hours (a full academic year).

• 0.5 credit equals approximately 60 instructional hours (a single semester).

This ensures that the credits students earn here are fully aligned with established academic norms and remain transferable for accreditation purposes.

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The 6-Week, 0.5-Credit Model

We offer an accelerated 6-week term that allows students to complete a half-credit course in a shorter timeframe without reducing quality or rigor.

To meet the 60-hour requirement per term,

• All students are expected to dedicate a minimum of ten (10) hours per week per subject. This time includes a combination of live instruction, collaborative study, independent learning, and assignment completion.

• Each week, students participate in approximately three (3) hours of live lecture or practice with their instructor. These sessions include direct teaching, discussion, and interactive review. In addition, students spend one (1) hour in a study group, where they collaborate with peers to review material, ask questions, and strengthen understanding through discussion and shared learning.

• Beyond the structured group hours, every student is expected to devote three (3) hours to independent study. This may include watching recorded lectures, reading assigned texts, taking notes, or conducting research related to the course material.

• Finally, students must plan for approximately three (3) hours per week to complete assignments, essays, exercises, and projects. Assignment time is considered an essential part of instructional hours because it allows students to practice applying what they have learned and demonstrate comprehension.

• Examinations and quizzes are included as part of the total instructional hours and may occasionally replace or reduce one week’s regular independent study or assignment time.

• By maintaining a weekly total of ten (10) or more hours of academic engagement per subject, students ensure that they meet or exceed the national time standard for one Carnegie credit over the full term of study.

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