The great: The academics are rigorous but taught in a humane and caring way. Graduates excel - many go on to Lowell. My kids constantly impress me and others with what they know for their age. They have made close and lifelong friends here. Community is great (surprising comments below). The bad:
... Read more The administration school is arrogant and price is high. That said, a new head of school this year seems to be improving things. Also, not ethnically diverse. And, and a glaring omission from a school that teaches a foreign language from Kindergarten (Hebrew) is the lack of any Spanish or other language curriculum in mid school. The neutral: The Hebrew and Judaica component is a burden unless the family is Jewish. If you are an observant Jew, the school's observance of holidays etc is a great benefit in scheduling and academics. Bar Mitzvah prep is built in. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I am startled by the two previous reviews. I am a middle school parent nearing the end of our time at Brandeis and my child has thrived at this school. This year the school hired a strong, effective principal. Jewish studies & Hebrew is not taking away from general studies. It is natural to establish
... Read more close ties to those that share similar interests and lifestyles. I have witnessed the strong community at Brandeis come together, repeatedly. It is sincere and heartfelt. My child had a wonderful lower school experience & any concerns about the middle school proved unfounded. Middle school is better than ever. Alum report excelling in high school. The administration is very responsive to the vocal parent body and the faculty is typically very caring and available to the students. I couldn't ask for a better school for my child and family. It's all it claims to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
The school now has the best facility in town. Much of the administration s energy and resources over the past decade have been focused in that direction. However the education, which the school stresses as superior falls short of the mark. Many graduates struggle in high school and often rely on tutors
... Read more help. The school culture is snobbish. Some grades are OK others have cliques. The school faculty and administration are politically correct and often send mixed messages to the children. The nice and polite fa ade is all it is a pretense. I don t feel that the school genuinely fosters strong moral and family values or genuinely cares about students as individuals. It is a great school for some, but not for all. If you are interested in investing in their child s education consider this school, but make sure it is a right fit for you before you spend over $20,000. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
This school professes to have a strong knit community that practices kindness, etc.. and yet it is very clique-ish. Most of the friendships are superficial and the school doesn't promote any kind of student get togethers, middle school dances, etc.. that foster community and interaction. My child's
... Read more class has been the most unsocial and superficially friendly group. The emphasis on Jewish studies and Hebrew is too much and too repetitive as you get into the higher grades. General academics are glanced over and the learning and teaching is sent home in the form of homework. Some of the teachers are not qualified and there is a high turnover rate. At best, the reputation is riding on the backs of a bunch of narcissistic back slapping few. This school is the Bernie Maddoff of private schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/09
There is nothing I don't love about this incredible San Francisco independent school. I love the teachers: all three of my daughters' classroom teachers, plus all of the specialists (art, music, library, P.E.). I love the Jewish values and celebrations, and the Hebrew language. I love the community.
... Read more I feel so happy to be part of the BHDS Family. We had very high expectations and this school managed to surpass them. We are thrilled. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/15/08
I'm a staff member at BHDS, and I have been impressed by this school since the first day I set foot in its doors. I have never before seen such a dedicated community of parents, teachers, and administrators working together. Through their efforts, they have created an institution that stands for more
... Read more than just stellar academics; it also makes strong ethical values a priority in the education that the students receive here. Read less
Posted by a staff on 07/25/07
I am a student at Brandeis Hillel, and overall, I am not impressed by the quality of the school. The principal is awful, and takes sides in many cases. The 'electives' are a waste of time. The teachers are really disorganaized, and this year, over half of the middle school teachers are leaving. I am
... Read more really unstaisfied with this school, and had a bad expereience. I would not recomend this school for others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
As a parent, I have been continually impressed with the quality of the teachers at Brandeis. They are caring and competent educators who really prioritize strong academics. The culture of radical kindness is also one of the great characteristics of this community, and I feel fortunate to be a part
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Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
I have had my son in this school for four long, painful years, and was disgusted by the outcome. The environment was repulsive; the children all turned against my son. The academics were nothing special, and so much time was spent on Jewish Studies and Hebrew that all the general studies were pushed
... Read more over to homework time. We had no lives for a good couple of years, all because of long term projects, and make-up work that was not taught well in the first place! The level of parent participation was high, and all extracurricular activities were just a form of after-school torture. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/06
I am a student at Brandeis and I love it! I have always felt comfortable and able to have my own opinions. The academics are challenging, but very rewarding. The teachers are carefully chosen, and I have loved every teacher to date!
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San Francisco schools — Brandeis - Hillel Day School is located at 655 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco CA 94132. 655 Brotherhood Way is in the Stonestown Apartments neighborhood and 94132 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA Brandeis - Hillel Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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