The Primary Division at the Hillel School of Tampa consists of transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade. 

From the earliest ages, our students are engaged in developing a love of learning.  Language arts, social studies, math and science are all part of the curriculum, enhanced by art, music, library, computers and physical education.  The transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students receive one formal period a day of Jewish studies and this increases by an additional period in first grade. 

At Hillel, we believe in individualizing programs to the needs of our students and we integrate our curriculum on many levels.  Reading and math groups are the norm for the Primary Division, with many of Hillel students entering first grade with solid reading skills. When first grade is completed Hillel students are independent readers and writers. In addition, most students are able to read Hebrew towards the end of first grade.

The math program involves manipulatives and many hands-on activities to build math skills from an early age.  Graphing, sorting, classifying and patterning are just some of the ways children are exposed to math, each area developing as the children grow. The social studies and science programs are thematic, and encourage children to ask questions and begin to understand how many aspects of their world are connected. 

A full Primary curriculum is available for your review when you visit the school.

The Primary Division Director is Gloria Berkowitz. She can be contacted at berkowitz@hillelschool.com.