Religious School Registration - Congregation B'nai Tikvah

Below please find the religious school rates for CBT members and non-members for the 2024-2025 academic year. Below the chart begins the registration forms.

Grade	Day(s) Religious School	Time(s) for Religious School	CBT Members Tuition	Non-Members Tuition
Shorashim (3 - Pre-K)	Sunday	9:00am - 12:00pm	No charge	$186⁺
Anafim (Grades K, 1, & 2)	Sunday	9:00am - 12:00pm	No charge	$186⁺
Aleph, Bet & Gimel (Grades 3, 4 & 5)	Sunday Wednesday	9:00am - 12:00pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm	$186⁺	$372⁺
Dalet, Hei (Grades 6, & 7)	Sunday Wednesday	9:00am - 12:00pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm	$372⁺	$744⁺
Chai/Better Together (Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, &12)	Sunday	9:00am - 12:00pm	No charge*	No charge*

Shorashim (Age 3 - Pre-K)
Day/Time: Sunday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Member Fee: No charge
Non Member Fee: $186⁺
Anafim (Grades K, 1, & 2)
Day/Time: Sunday 9:00 am-12:00pm
Member Fee: No charge
Non Member Fee: $186⁺
Aleph, Bet & Gimel (Grades 3, 4 & 5)
Day/Time: Sunday 9am - 12:00pm &Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30pm
Member Fee: $186⁺
Non-Member Fee: $372⁺
Dalet, Hei (Grades 6, & 7)
Day/Time: Sunday 9am - 12:00pm &Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30pm
Member Fee: $372⁺
Non-Member Fee: $744⁺
Chai/Better Together(Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, &12)
Day/Time: Sunday 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Member Fee: No charge*
Non-Member Fee: No charge*

⁺ includes credit card fee.

There is a security fee of $40 per student for members, and $80 per student for non-members.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

I am a B'nai Tikvah Member*

Yes

I am registering my child for the following program. I understand that there are fees to be paid at the time of registration, to be paid online (or by check, if arrangements with the office have been made). You may contact the office at 732-297-0696.

Grade (CBT Member):*

Shorashim / Age 3 - Pre-K (No Charge)

Anafim / Grades K, 1, 2 (No Charge)

Alef, Bet or Gimel / Grades 3, 4, 5 ($186)+

Dalet or Hei / Grades 6 / 7 ($372)+

Chai/Better Together / Grades 8 - 12 (No Charge)

Grade (Non-CBT Member)*

Shorashim / Age 3 - Pre-K($186)+

Anafim / Grades K, 1, 2 ($186)+

Alef, Bet or Gimel / Grades 3, 4, 5 ($372)+

Dalet or Hei / Grades 6 & 7 ($744)+

Chai/Better Together / Grades 8 - 12 (No Charge)

Member Security Fee:

USD

Non-Member Security Fee:

USD

⁺ includes credit card fee.

Personal Information

Student Information

Student Name*

First

Last

Student Hebrew Name

Birthday

Age (as of 09/2024):

Grade (as of 09/2024)

Home Address:

Student Cell Phone

Student Email

Public / Day School

Siblings

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Name

First

Last

Parent/Guardian 1 Hebrew Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Cell Phone

Parent/Guardian 1 Work Phone

Parent/Guardian 1 Email*

Parent/Guardian 2 Information

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First

Last

Parent/Guardian 2 Hebrew Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Cell Phone

Parent/Guardian 2 Work Phone

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Emergency Contacts and Medical Information

Emergency Contact 1

First

Last

Emergency Contact 1 Phone

Emergency Contact 2

First

Last

Emergency Contact 2 Phone

Physicians

Preferred medical center

Authorizations and Acknowledgements

Congregation B’nai Tikvah has my permission to obtain immediate medical attention for my child if warranted. I will be notified without delay if medical attention has to be obtained without my prior notice.*

Yes

Congregation B’nai Tikvah has my permission to have my child treated by an attending physician if my child’s physician is not available and treatment should be administered immediately.*

Yes

Congregation B’nai Tikvah has my permission to use photographs of my child, including on the congregation website, Facebook pages, bulletin boards and walls in the school building, and newspapers. I understand that my child will not be identified by name in any such photographs without my express prior approval.*

Yes

I am aware that this registration will not be processed and my child may not attend Religious School until I have submitted a signed and completed Confidential Student Information form, a signed Brit Kehillah, and payment.*

Yes

I am aware that tuition for the 2024-2025 Religious School year must be paid in full.*

Yes

I am aware of the remaining of the service attendance expectations for Religious School students, as follows:*

Yes

Aleph – 8 services
Bet – 10 services
Gimmel – 14 services
Dalet – 18 services
Hei – 18 services

Confidential Student Information

In order to create a safe and effective learning environment for your child, it is important that we, as educators, have a full understanding of each child’s special needs that may in any way impact their experience in our Religious School.

When we are provided with IEPs or similar documents, we are able to carry learning modifications through from your child’s secular or day school into our classrooms and programs, for your child’s benefit. When we are aware of allergies, medications, and other medical issues, we can take appropriate steps to ensure your child’s health and safety while in our school.

Please be assured that the information in this form will be shared only with the Cantor/Director of Education and your child’s teacher unless parental permission is otherwise expressly granted.

Does your child have any known allergies?

Yes

Please list all allergies:

Does your child carry an Epi-Pen?

Yes

Has your child been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, or any other diagnosis that may impact behavior or learning?*

Yes

Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or other learning modification or behavioral intervention plan in his/her secular/day school?*

Yes

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Cantor/Director of Education will contact you to discuss further information, action plans, and any questions or concerns you may have.

Completing your name below acts as a signature to the completeness and validity of the previous information.

Parent/Guardian Signature*

First

Last

Congregation B’nai Tikvah Religious School Behavior Policy

The Religious School of Congregation B’nai Tikvah strives to maintain a safe and enjoyable learning environment that is free from inappropriate behavior and language as well as bullying. Students, staff, and the school community are expected to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with Jewish values, and to demonstrate kavod (respect) and dignity towards others. We promote a culture where students and staff work together towards eliminating any form of bullying or other behavior that hinders teaching or learning. All students at Congregation B’nai Tikvah have:

The right to learn;
The right to be safe; and
The right to feel safe.

To ensure that all our students enjoy these rights, we have adopted and will enforce this Behavior Policy and accompanying Brit Kehillah (Covenant of our Community). We also believe that in order for our students to enjoy their rights fully, each student should expect the best of his or her self, challenge his or her mind, accept responsibility for his or her actions, and show respect for all peers and staff.

Discipline Expectations

We expect that all our students will refrain from the following:

Behavior that will physically injury anyone, such as fighting, pushing, shoving, throwing objects, and inappropriately use of materials or equipment;
Behavior that may damage, destroy, or cause the loss of personal or school property (i.e., theft, destruction or defacement of another’s belongings, or defacing school or student property);
Behavior that interrupts instructional programs, such as attention-getting behaviors that take the teacher or class off-task, use of inappropriate language, clowning, play fighting, or inciting a fight; and
Bullying.

Behavior that Constitutes Bullying

Bullying causes pain and stress to victims and is never justified or excusable as “kids being kids,” “just teasing,” or any other rationalization. A student is never responsible for being a target of bullying.

Not all conflict constitutes bullying. At Congregation B’nai Tikvah, we define “bullying” as any intentional harmful behavior initiated by one or more persons and directed toward another person which takes place in the context of any program or service sponsored by the Religious School, whether on school property or on school-sponsored trips outside the building. Examples of bullying may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Verbal bullying: name calling, put downs, racist remarks, teasing, threats, spreading rumors, or sending violent, sexual or malicious notes or pictures in any medium (including all electronic media).
Physical bullying: pushing, hitting, shoving, biting, hair pulling, scratching, spitting, tripping, damaging or stealing another’s property, locking a person in or out of a room, making mean faces or rude gestures, or initiating or forcing inappropriate touching.
Psychological bullying: acts or words that are designed to instill a sense of fear or anxiety, or that insult or demean an individual so as to cause distress, reluctance to attend Religious School or school programs, or a decline in work standards or school behavior.

Consequences of Discipline Violations

The following consequences will be imposed in the event of discipline violations by any student of the Religious School of Congregation B’nai Tikvah:

The student will be sent by the teacher to the Cantor/Director of Education, who will coordinate with the teacher to notify the parent(s) of the behavior that resulted in this action.
A subsequent infraction by the same student will result in the parent(s) being contacted and required to pick up the student as soon as possible.
Repeated disciplinary infractions will result in further consequences to be determined by the Cantor/Director of Education in consultation with the Vice President of Schools and Youth, and the Rabbi.

Reporting Procedures

The following procedures shall apply:

Students should immediately report any bullying or other prohibited behavior to their classroom teacher or other available staff member.
False accusations are prohibited. Disciplinary action shall be taken for any false report that has been knowingly made.
Any staff member who either witnesses or receives a report (verbal or written) or bullying or other prohibited behavior shall address the matter without delay. The staff member shall assess the situation to determine if the behavior meets the criteria for bullying or otherwise constitutes a discipline infraction. If the behavior meets such criteria, the staff member shall report it to the Cantor/Director of Education as soon as feasible.
The Cantor/Director of Education shall promptly and thoroughly address all reports of bullying and other disciplinary infractions.
If it is determined that bullying has occurred, then in addition to ensuring that the consequences outlined above are imposed, the Cantor/Director of Education shall without delay contact the parents of any student who was subject to the bullying.
It is within the discretion of the Cantor/Director of Education to consult with the Vice President of Schools and Youth, and the Rabbi, concerning any disciplinary infractions.

Brit Kehillah

Every student and his or her parent(s) must return a signed Brit Kehillah to the Cantor/Director of Education each school year, before the student may attend the Religious School of Congregation B’nai Tikvah for that year.

Brit Kehillah – Covenant of our Community

As the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the Religious School of Congregation B’nai Tikvah, I make this pledge:

I have read the school Behavior Policy, and I have familiarized myself and my child/children enrolled in the Religious School with its provisions.
I will do my part to promote respect, encourage positive behavior, and prevent bullying within our kehillah kedosha – our holy synagogue community.
I will keep open the lines of communication with my children about their experiences and feelings concerning learning and relationships at Religious School.
I will inform an appropriate staff member at the Religious School concerning any changes in my child’s/children’s behavior or circumstances at home that may impact behavior or learning at Religious School.
I will alert an appropriate staff member at the Religious School if I learn my child/children has been subject to bullying as defined by the Behavior Policy.

As a student enrolled in the Religious School of Congregation B’nai Tikvah, I make this pledge:

I have learned about the Religious School Behavior Policy from my parent(s) and I understand that it applies to me.
I will show positive behavior, treat others with respect, and be kind to others.
I will talk with my parents about my learning and relationships in the Religious School.
I will tell my parent(s) or teacher(s) if I feel I have been bullied.

Parent/Guardian Brit Kehillah Signature*

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Student Brit Kehillah Signature*

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Last

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Personal Information

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Emergency Contacts and Medical Information

Authorizations and Acknowledgements

Confidential Student Information

Congregation B’nai Tikvah Religious School Behavior Policy

Discipline Expectations

Behavior that Constitutes Bullying

Consequences of Discipline Violations

Reporting Procedures

Brit Kehillah

Brit Kehillah – Covenant of our Community