Heritage Florida Jewish News - Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

The Jewish Academy of Orlando is opening its award-winning day school for an open house featuring family science night. On Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., the Jewish Academy of Orlando will host current and prospective families. The event is designed for families with children ages 5-13 years old. Free babysitting will be available for families with younger children.

Families can meet and mingle with the school's distinguished staff and explore the kindergarten through eighth-grade curriculum, including diverse elective courses, and extracurricular sports and arts programs. The open house will include interactive science experiments throughout the school, including demonstrations by two local scientists. The junior chorus will also perform.

Not only will the event showcase the day school's award winning use of technology and advanced academic programs, it will demonstrate why this school has continually been recognized as breeding ground for some of the top academic students in Central Florida since 1976.

Alan Rusonik, Head of School, who took the reins in July 2014, will showcase the Jewish Academy and share what is behind the strength and dedication of the teaching staff, rigorous curriculum and daily teachings of charity, kindness and gratitude to make well rounded students.

"A strong Jewish Day school is key to having a strong Orlando Jewish community," says Rusonik.

The school is now enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year. Parents are encouraged to take a tour of the school in addition to attending this interactive event. The event will be held on the Jewish Academy campus located at 851 N. Maitland Ave, Maitland. RSVP by calling 407-647-0713 or office@jewishacademyorlando.org

The Jewish Academy is Orlando's award winning and Apple Distinguished Jewish day school in Orlando. It is the only Kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish day school in Orlando and is celebrating its 37th year.