Academics
Students at Barrack benefit from small classes, involved faculty, a supportive advisory system, and strong connections to their fellow classmates.
Our teachers are a team of devoted educators who nurture each student’s abilities and inspire students to become ethical, wise, and responsible Jewish adults through academic excellence and a commitment to Jewish values.
Our rigorous academics and Jewish learning and Hebrew study combine in-depth critical analysis, experiential learning, and a focus on building a better world. By focusing on the cultivation of the whole child, students grow academically, personally, and spiritually while gaining the confidence and skills to meet the challenges ahead. Students graduate ready for higher learning and prepared to make a difference in the world.
Middle School
The Robert Saligman Middle School of Barrack Hebrew Academy guides students in grades 6 through 8 to build self-esteem, navigate greater independence, and develop academic and social skills in a dynamic, nurturing environment. We recognize the unique needs, interests, and abilities of every middle school student and are committed to nurturing each one as a whole person, supporting their academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth.
Through middle school signature programs, students explore new interests through interdisciplinary, experiential learning. In our STEAM program, they build sumo robots, design challenges, and bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to life through hands-on projects that teach them to think creatively and take chances. Jewish Studies connects students to Jewish text, history, and Hebrew language, helping them develop a proud sense of identity and find their place in our shared story.
More than anything, middle school at Barrack is about learning how to learn. Our teachers know each student as an individual and meet them where they are, nurturing both their abilities and their sense of who they are becoming. Students grow as learners and as people, building the curiosity, confidence, and love of learning that prepare them for upper school and everything that follows.
Upper School
At Barrack, we teach students to think, write, question, and lead, preparing them for college and beyond. Through a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, experiential learning, and the study of Jewish texts, our students pursue their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a nuanced perspective as they encounter the world beyond our campus.
A defining feature of the upper school experience is the Barrack Institutes. Every student chooses one of three pathways, STEAM, Business and Entrepreneurship, or Art, for a multi-year, hands-on experience focused on skill development and real-world application. Beyond the Institutes, upper school signature programs offer additional opportunities for students to go deeper into the areas they care about most.
Jewish Studies grows richer as students engage in textual analysis, conversation, and debate, making meaning of Jewish ideas and finding their place in our shared story. That commitment to living one's values extends beyond the classroom through senior service learning, where every graduating student completes a meaningful project connecting their passions to the needs of the broader community. Our college counseling team works alongside students and families throughout the process, helping each senior find the college or program that is the best fit for them.