Hemdat (1-8)

Hemdat
The school provides a dual curriculum of Judaic and secular studies. Most of the students are from Meitar while a few commute to the school from the Har Hevron yishuvim. The school places a strong emphasis on nature and on the environment. Students gain hands-on experience by working the land. Emphasis is also placed on Torah education both in the classroom and in the extra-curricular activities.
Area, Neighborhood		Meitar (South דרום)
Grade Levels		1 - 8
Religious Type		Mamlachti Dati/Torani ממ"ד / תורני
Gender		Coed
Special Needs		A special education teacher works with students several times a week.
Telephone Number		08-651-0328
Fax Number		08-651-2454
Address		Sderot Hameyasdim
E-mail		hemdat2006@walla.co
Website		http://hemdat.go.cet.ac.il/go/
Name of Principal		Yaakov Ahuva
Name of Vice Principal		Dorit Friedman
Name of Yoetzet/Yoetz		Ayelet Hashachar Saar
Percentage of English speakers		5%
Established in		1987
Tuition		500-1000 NIS per year, depending on grade.
Number of students in the school		283
Number of kids on average in a class		22
Special programs for Olim		There are not many Olim in the school. The staff work with the Olim one-on-one.
Updated		February, 2012

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