Where is the school located?
We are located at 148 East 74th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues.
Is the school intended exclusively for Sephardic children?
The SAM School welcomes families from a range of Jewish backgrounds. Our population includes families from both Ashkenaz and Sephardic traditions, and we aim for all children to develop pride in their Jewish heritage. We teach Sephardic customs while embracing cultural diversity within the classroom environment.
What are the age guidelines for starting school?
Children must be of age by October 15th of their year of entry.
What are the hours of school?
In the Early Childhood, all classes begin at 9 a.m. The Toddlers program (2’s class) ends at 12:30 p.m., the Nursery (3’s class) ends at 2:30 p.m. and the Pre-K (4’s class) ends at 3:00 p.m. On Fridays, school ends at 12:45 pm for Nursery and Pre-K students.
The elementary school day begins at 8:30 a.m. each day. It ends at 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Do you offer after-school activities?
Yes. After-school activities are offered Monday-Thursday for an additional fee. Parents can select from a range of classes that change each semester.
Do you provide snack and lunch?
Yes. We offer children nutritious snacks such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. We provide a child-friendly and nutritious hot lunch from Sova caterers at no additional fee. On Fridays, we serve pizza from Saba’s.
How much is tuition?
Tuition for the 2023-24 school year is as follows:
Toddlers (2’s) 2 day program: $12,975/ 3 day program: $17,725/ 5 day program: $26,900
Nursery (3’s) $32,000
Pre-K (4’s) $33,500
Elementary $34,250
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes, we strive to make the SAM educational experience accessible through a needs based financial aid process. Together with community members, we have established a financial subsidy fund. This fund is expected to provide partial financial assistance on a case-by-case basis. Applications can be submitted through FACTS and must be received by January 1. Inquiries into this program are strictly confidential. The SAM School has a need-blind admissions policy.
What grades do you serve?
We currently serve children in Early Childhood (ages 2 through 5) and Elementary School. For the 2023-2024 school year we are accepting applications for Toddlers through Fourth Grade. We are in the planning stages for our Middle School program, which will serve Grades 5 through 8 within the next two years.