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Going Green

Earth Day, Every Day at Hillel

Hillel is proud to embrace an integrated and innovative program teaching all students to love and nurture our Earth and environment. Issues surrounding sustainability and conservation are most important in every classroom. Our sunny outdoor Atrium is full of lush, vibrant fruit trees tended by our young gardeners. Wooly Pockets adorn several walls throughout the entire campus, both indoors and out. These Pockets are full of fruits, vegetables, and other beautiful plants and ecosystems. The Wooly Pockets are Hillel's own school-wide sustainable gardening program. Outdoor education trips to Pali Institute in Lake Arrowhead, Catalina Island, and Oregon take our students beyond the walls of a classroom to experience nature's awe in an entirely different and unique setting. The Student Council serves as our Green Team, helping to educate the community on important endeavors such as recycling and conserving energies. The School's participation and support of Heal the Bay's beach clean-up and adoption brings our entire community together for a powerful, yet fun event at the Pacific Ocean. Our "green" curriculum is one we're proud of, and encourages all students to appreciate and understand the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Our students are empowered to be ambassadors of Mother Nature and explore what each can do at home, the community, and the world to help preserve Earth's natural resources for future generations.

Gifted and Talented Program

Hillel's Gifted & Talented program, the first of its kind among Orthodox Jewish day schools on the West coast, makes challenging and appropriate educational materials available to identified gifted students throughout the day. By means of curriculum modification, differentiation and certified staff educators, students receive appropriately challenging instruction throughout the day. Hillel recognizes its partner, the University of California San Diego, in training its staff to lead this much-needed and successful program that serves so many students.

Resources and Links

Dr. Glass recommends the following resources and links for further information related to the following issues:

Learning disabilities:

• Learning Disabilities Association
• Learning Disabilities On-Line
• National Center of Learning Disabilities

Gifted Students:

• California Association for the Gifted
• The National Association for Gifted Children
• Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

ADHD:

• CHADD
  This is the national number for an excellent organization that provides information to children and families with ADHD and can be an invaluable source of information and referrals.
  National Phone Number: (301) 306-7070
• UCLA ADHD Social Skills and Parenting Classes
  This is to help parents learn effective ways to manage their child's behavior
  Phone Number: (310) 794-4794