We are proud to be an independent, Pre-K - 12 Jewish day school drawing students from communities all over the state of New Jersey and parts of New York. Founded in 1965, Golda Och Academy’s three pillars – academic excellence, Jewish identity and values, and community – are the critical elements that serve as the foundation to prepare our students for their academic journey both here in our school and for the rest of their Jewish lives.
Located in West Orange, New Jersey, Golda Och Academy is an accredited private independent school, educating students in a flexible and caring environment that nurtures their minds and their spirits. In the tradition of Solomon Schechter schools, we ground a dual academic curriculum in the culture and tenets of Conservative Judaism, while welcoming students and families from a range of synagogue affiliations and Jewish expression.
Our mission is to nurture the unique potential of each student through an exceptional Jewish and general studies education. Innovative Jewish thinkers begin their journey here. Our students explore the world through the lens of Jewish values and develop a love of learning, a personal relationship with the State of Israel and its people, and a commitment to the betterment of the world through tikkun olam.
Our school is located on two campuses — one for the Lower School and one for the Upper School — located about two miles apart in West Orange, 25 minutes from New York City, serving approximately 500 students from more than 70 communities across New Jersey.
Golda Och Academy, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
We offer our students a rigorous dual curriculum that challenges them to think and seek answers to life’s essential questions. Our exceptional faculty inspires our students to think critically while exploring and collaborating with one another inside the classroom. At the same time, our wide range of athletic, artistic and experiential opportunities provide our students with the ability to grow outside of the classroom as well.
When our graduates leave the halls of Golda Och Academy, they are prepared to take on leadership roles as a result of their engagement and exploration of Jewish life, texts, traditions, and values throughout their time in our school. They understand what it means to live an ethical and just life and have developed a strong connection with the Jewish people, Torah and land of Israel.
We expect a lot from our students, but we support them fully as they grow and stretch the boundaries of their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. At every level, academic learning is enriched by special subjects, such as art, music, and physical education. Technology is key to what we do. Our classrooms are equipped with computers, SMARTboards, iPads, and ceiling projectors as valuable tools in the learning process. Varied venues of learning — in classrooms, at extracurricular activities, and on trips — capture the enthusiasm and interest of students at every age and phase of development and promote their love of learning, leadership skills and their social and academic self-confidence.
At every level, academic learning is enriched by special subjects, such as art, music, and physical education. A vigorous STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program, based in part on the Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network curriculum that emphasizes real-world problem-based learning, is key to what we do across all disciplines. Varied venues of learning — in classrooms, at extracurricular activities, and on trips —capture the enthusiasm and interest of students at every age and phase of development and promote their love of learning, leadership skills and social and academic self-confidence.
At Golda Och Academy, our students do more than just learn. Nurturing relationships with teachers in small class sizes enable our students to build an identity as individuals and members of the community. We guide each student to achieve his or her unique intellectual, creative and social potential through an enduring commitment to academic excellence and Jewish learning, always focusing on the individual needs of each learner.
We provide an optimum learning environment in newly renovated and expanded campuses with facilities that enable and promote a modern education. Our classrooms are equipped with computers, SMART Boards, iPads, and ceiling projectors as valuable tools in the learning process. Other resources include technology-enhanced libraries, art studios, music studios, science labs, technology labs and modern, renovated gymnasiums.
Lower School (PreK - 5)
Address: 122 Gregory Ave, West Orange
Postal Code: 07052
Phone: +1 973 6023700
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My child has thrived at Golda Och Academy in New Jersey. The quality of education is outstanding, and the American curriculum ensures a well-rounded education. The teachers and staff are incredibly helpful and supportive. We are so grateful for the progress our child has made at this school.
By Grace Davis (Aug, 2023) |