Logistics

Enrollment Options

Fig Tree offers Jewish education classes throughout the school year, in a trimester format. Fig Tree Core Program (Pre-K through 5th grade) runs on a trimester system; families have the flexibility to register for one trimester at a time, or for the year at a lower per-trimester rate. Sixth Grade, Hebrew language and our B’nai Mitzvah program are yearlong programs.

Class Logistics

Classes meet once per week, on Sundays or after-school during the school week, depending on location. Classes are held in classrooms that meet our specifications and requirements. See Locations for more information. Drop-off and pick-up procedures are different at each site; details are provided at the start of the school year.

Calendar

Fig Tree’s school calendar is here. Each three-month trimester is made up of ten classes, for a 30-week school year. We take into account both the NYC Public School and various independent school calendars; as such, there are no Fig Tree classes when either public or private school is not in session. Additionally, there are no Fig Tree classes on major US holidays or on holiday weekends. 

Make-Up classes

If a student misses a class for any reason, they are welcome to come to a different class [in the same curricular week] for a make-up. The process for requesting a make-up class is explained during family orientation at the start of the year.

Class Size

In order to maximize the hour we have together each week, we intentionally keep all classes small. We cap classes at 12 students, and- in some cases, depending on the student mix and their Hebrew levels- we cap classes at 8-10. We feel that small class sizes are critical to success.

The reverse is also true: in order to create a true community of learners (and, of course, in order to sustain each class financially and logistically) we require a minimum of five students in each class. Please see our Class Cancellation Policy for more information. 

Grade Levels


Core Fig Tree Classes
Fig Tree classes incorporate a Montessori style mixed-age approach to learning. To that end, we offer four mixed-age grade levels as follows:

  • K/ 1: Children in (or entering) Kindergarten and 1st Grade

  • 2/3: Children in (or entering) 2nd and 3rd grade

  • 4/5: Children in (or entering) 4th and 5th grade

Sixth Grade and B'Nai Mitzvah Classes

  • The Fig Tree Sixth Grade year is primarily made up of students in 6th grade, however older 5th graders and younger 7th graders are welcome

  • Similarly, Fig Tree’s B'nai Mitzvah year is mostly comprised of 7th graders, however 6th and 8th graders are welcome


Hebrew Language Classes

  • Hebrew language classes are open to students in 4th grade and up, however we may narrow the age limit based on individual class composition.