Parent & Me

Welcome to Hesed Academy
School will begin on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and end on Sunday, May 17, 2026. K-7 classes will meet from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Confirmation class will be offered for 8-10 grade students approximately twice a month on Sundays from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.

Hesed Academy Tuition 2025-26

Tuition
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade $650
Grades 4 through 7 $780
There is an additional charge of $400 in the 6th and 7th grade years to cover B'nai Mitzvah expenses.
Confirmation $480

Early Bird Discount: $36 per child - Enroll by August 1.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship the application is available HERE. Students will not be turned away for financial reasons.

* Is your family new to our school?

Please Select OneNoYes

Have you made your 2025-26 CBI Membership Pledge?

Please Select OneYesNoWe require all our Hesed Academy Families to be members in good standing of CBI. You can see information about our pledge-based system, renew your membership or join HERE.

Section A: Family Contact Information

* First Name (Primary)

* Last Name (Primary)

Relationship to Child

* Email (Primary)

* Mobile # (Primary)

* Street Address (Primary)

Street Address Line 2 (Primary)

* City (Primary)

* State (Primary)

* ZIP (Primary)

* Is there a secondary contact?

Please Select OneNoYes, at the same address as the primary contactYes, but at a different address than the primary contactIf there is a secondary contact, all emails and mailings will go to both contacts. In case of urgent need, the primary contact will be notified first

* First Name (Secondary)

* Last Name (Secondary)

Relationship to Child

* Email (Secondary)

* Mobile (Secondary)

* Street Address (Secondary)

Street Address Line 2 (Secondary)

* City (Secondary)

* State (Secondary)

* ZIP (Secondary)

Emergency Contact and Release Form

* Emergency Contact Name

* Emergency Contact Phone

* Emergency Contact Relationship

I authorize the following person(s) to pick up my child(ren) from Religious School

Section B: Student Enrollment Information

Student 1 Information

* Student 1 First Name

* Student 1 Last Name

* Student 1 Birthdate

Student 1 Hebrew Name

* Gender

(Male/Female/Non-Binary, Prefer not to Declare, etc.)

* Student 1 Grade in Religious School

* Student 1 Secular School Name

Student 1 Secular School Grade this Fall

Student 1 Email (if applicable)

Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.

Student 1 Phone (if applicable)

Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted independently from parents.

Does your child attend a Jewish Summer Camp?

Please Select OneYesNo

Which summer camp does your child attend?

Would your child be interested in joining a youth group?

Please Select OneYesNoMaybe

* Student 1 Allergies, Medications or Other Medical Issues

Please Select OneNoYesDoes your child have allergies or medications we need to know about?

Student 1 Allergy/Medication/Other Medical Details

Please describe allergies and medications with dosage and timing.

Student 1 Special Learning Needs

If your child has special learning needs or if there is something we should know to best support your child please let us know here.

Student 2 Information

Student 2 First Name

Student 2 Last Name

Student 2 Birthdate

Student 2 Hebrew Name

Gender

(Male/Female/Non-Binary, Prefer not to Declare, etc.)

Student 2 Grade in Religious School

Student 2 Secular School Name

Student 2 Secular School Grade this Fall

Student 2 Email (if applicable)

Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.

Student 2 Phone (if applicable)

Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted independently from parents.

Does your child attend a Jewish Summer Camp?

Please Select OneYesNo

Which summer camp does your child attend?

Would your child be interested in joining a youth group?

Please Select OneYesNoMaybe

Student 2 Allergies/Medications or Other Medical Issues

NoYesDoes your child have allergies or medications we need to know about?

Student 2 Allergy/Medication/Other Medical Details

Please describe allergies and medications with dosage and timing.

Student 2 - Special Learning Needs

If your child has special learning needs or if there is something we should know to best support your child please let us know here.

Student 3 Information

Student 3 First Name

Student 3 Last Name

Student 3 Birthdate

Student 3 Hebrew Name

Gender

(Male/Female/Non-Binary, Prefer not to Declare, etc.)

Student 3 Grade in Religious School

Student 3 Secular School Name

Student 3 Secular School Grade

Student 3 Email (if applicable)

Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.

Student 3 Phone (if applicable)

Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted independently from parents.

Does your child attend a Jewish Summer Camp?

Please Select OneYesNo

Which summer camp does your child attend?

Would your child be interested in joining a youth group?

Please Select OneYesNoMaybe

Student 3 Allergies, Medications or Other Medical Issues

Please Select OneNoYesDoes your child have allergies or medications we need to know about?

Student 3 Allergy/Medication/Other Medical Details

Please describe allergies and medications with dosage and timing.

Student 3 Special Learning Needs

If your child has special learning needs or if there is something we should know to best support your child please let us know here.

There is an $800 fee to cover b'nai mitzvah expenses. This fee is charged half in the 6th grade year and half in the 7th grade year.

B'nai Mitzvah Fee

Section C: Release Forms

CLASS TRIPS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT RELEASE

By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the Hesed Academy at Congregation Beth Israel. In consideration of my child(ren)'s acceptance as a religious school student, I hereby waive any and all claims against Congregation Beth Israel, its agents, and its employees that may arise out of any injury, loss or damage suffered by my child(ren) during any religious school activity. I hereby authorize the Education Director, or person designated by the Education Director, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is indicated. I give my permission for my child(ren) to receive emergency medical care by any nurse, doctor, paramedic or member of a medical staff of a hospital licensed by the State of California. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.

I certify that my child(ren) is(are) in good physical health. They have my permission to participate in all activities that are part of the regular religious school program. Field trips may be arranged by Congregation Beth Israel, and transportation may include bus or vehicle driven by a classmate's parent or guardian.

* Medical Release: Enter your name below

By typing my name, I confirm I have read, understand and agree to the above.

* Date

PHOTO AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE

I hereby expressly grant to Congregation Beth Israel and its employees, permission to photograph me and my children and use them in published material, or on the internet, television, or any other media now or hereafter known, for art, advertising, trade, or any other purpose connected with the marketing efforts of the school.

* Media Release

Please Select OneI grant permission for my and my child's image to be usedI do not grant permission for my or my child’s image to be used

* Date

CLASS DIRECTORY RELEASE

We publish a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of students in each class. We distribute the list to all Hesed Academy families.

Click Here if you DO NOT want your child(ren)'s information listed.

Section D: Parent Volunteer Interest

I am interested in learning more about the following volunteer opportunities:

Room Parent (organizing classroom communications, class Shabbat dinner, and I-Help donations)Cooking Specialty Parent Volunteer (assisting our cooking specialist in the kitchen during Hesed Academy.)Helping with special events (Passover Seder, Purim Carnival, etc)Setting up / tearing down classroom tables and chairs before or after religious schoolBagel pick-up (picking up bagels from Safeway and helping slice and schmear.)Snack clean-up (washing dishes and putting away extra food)Organizing a social event for the parents/families in my child's classHesed Academy thrives because of the support and involvement of our incredible parent community. Your time and talents help create a warm, engaging, and enriching experience for our students. Whether you can lend a hand once or throughout the year, we’re so grateful for your partnership!

Do you have any special skills, talents, or areas of expertise you’d be willing to share with our students or contribute to the school community? (Examples: music, art, tech support, event planning, etc.)

Section E: Financial Aid

Do you require financial aid?

Please Select OneNoYesThere are many impediments to Jewish education but finances should never be one. We ask that every family commits to some financial contribution, however, we are very happy to discuss financial aid options for any member family that may require tuition assistance.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship applications are available HERE. Please submit no later than September 7, 2025.

Total Amount Due for This Year's Religious School

Full tuition must be paid or a payment plan scheduled by September 14, 2025.

Upcoming Sessions

1. Sunday, November 16, 2025 • 25 Cheshvan 5786

2. Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 17 Kislev 5786

3. Sunday, January 11, 2026 • 22 Tevet 5786

4. Sunday, February 22, 2026 • 5 Adar 5786

5. Sunday, March 22, 2026 • 4 Nisan 5786

6. Sunday, April 19, 2026 • 2 Iyyar 5786

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Emergency Contact and Release Form