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Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

Beren Academy

11333 Cliffwood Drive
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-7170
(713) 723-8343

Robert M. Beren Academy

Thank you for your interest in applying to Robert M. Beren Academy. We will work with you as much as possible to determine if our school is the best fit for your child. In order to make an informed decision, no applicant will be considered for an opening until his/her file is complete.  The Admission Decision Committee meets once a week on Thursdays.  For more information, please e-mail the Director of Admission, Samantha Steinberg.
 
The Application Process
 
1. Family and Student Profile
 
    A. All parents must submit an Online Application which will provide the school with essential information.  The $100 application fee payable by credit card.  If you do not have access to a computer, please contact the Director of Admission to arrange to complete this application on a school computer.
 
    B.  Parent Meeting
New parents must meet with the Judaic Studies Principal.  Parents are encouraged to understand the mission of the school and ask any questions they may have about our goals.  RMBA is governed by the hashkafah/philosophy of Torah U'Madda - the belief that general education and Jewish education are equally important.  
 
2. Medical Profile
 
    A. Download, sign and submit the following:

        Medical Form  Page 1
        Medical Form Page 2

        only Early Childhood Applicants Require Page 2

        Medical Release Form

    B.   Current immunization records must be submitted to the school nurse prior to acceptance.

 

3. Additional Student Information

    A. Records Release Form - please complete this form allowing us to contact your child's prior school or any other professional your child has worked with for academic, social or behaviorial issues

    B. Teacher Recommendation Form - all students must have this form completed by a previous teacher or Head of School (not required for Early Childhood students who have not previously attended school)

    C. Copies of recent report cards, standardized test scores and other academic or personal evaluations
 
All paper documents should be sent to:
Director of Admission
Robert M. Beren Academy
11333 Cliffwood Drive
Houston, TX 77035
 
or scanned and emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
    D.Student Observation, Interview and Testing
All prospective students meet one-on-one with at least one member of the Administrative Team.  This time provides the school with a first-hand view of your child’s interpersonal skills and social-emotional development. It is also an important time for your child to ask questions and become increasingly comfortable with his or her new prospective school and the adults in our community. In some cases we also administer tests to determine where your child is academically in language arts, math, and/or Hebrew.  We may also request that your child spend time in the classroom so that we may oberve their classroom interactions with teachers and students.  
 
    E. Guidance and Student Resource
Some new applicants will be asked to meet with the Director of Guidance or one of our learning specialists.  Parents will be informed if this is a requirement.
 
Admission to RMBA
 
The Admission Committee meets on Thursdays only.  An admissions decision will be made only once the following is complete:
 
1. Online application
2. Full transcripts received
3. Complete immunization records
4. Teacher recommendation form received
5. Student meeting, testing, observation
6. Parent meeting
7. Guidance meeting (possible)
8. Resource meeting (possible)
 
The Admission Committee will review the completed application file within 10 business days of the receipt of the complete application.  The family will be notified of the admission decision by the end of the day on Friday following the Admission Committee meeting.
 
Once you have received an acceptance to RMBA, you will confirm your child's enrollment by submitting a $500 tuition deposit and a signed tuition contract.  Offers of admission are good for 10 business days.  Applications for Financial Aid may be made once the tuition deposit and tuition contract have been submitted.  
 
If you are not seeking Financial Aid, please continue with Enrollment.
 
 
 
 

 

 
        
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