General Studies

Learn English, Math, Social Studies, and Life Skills

Overview

Give your child rigorous, values-aligned academics without compromise. Our live General Studies classes mirror the care and structure families love at Nigri Jewish Online Schoolsmall groups, engaging lessons, and teachers who know every student.

Curriculum

We teach an accredited curriculum across core subjects, blending carefully chosen textbooks with interactive digital resources to ensure mastery:

English Language Arts: phonics/decoding (younger grades), reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and structured writing.
Mathematics: number sense, operations, fractions/decimals, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving strategies.
Social Studies: communities, U.S. and world history, civics, geography, and cultural literacy.
Life Skills: study skills, time management, digital citizenship, communication, and age-appropriate financial literacy.

Our Approach

Our teachers make learning active and relevant, think hands-on projects, discussions, and real-world applications. We differentiate for varied levels, provide clear rubrics and feedback, and use frequent check-ins so every child builds confidence and genuine skill.

Schedule

Monday‑Thursday, 2:00‑4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Placement and pacing are adjusted for major time zones.

All General Studies classes are taught live by trusted Nigri Jewish Online School teachers.

Accredited academics, small classes, regular progress updates.

What is unique about General Studies?

Religious, values-aligned teachers who model middos tovos while delivering strong academics.
Accredited curriculum in Math, English, Social Studies, and Life Skillsdesigned for Jewish day-school standards.
Balanced day: fill your childs schedule with Limudei Kodesh and Chol at a level on par with Jewish day schools across the U.S.
Small classes & progress tracking: individualized support, clear goals, and regular parent updates via the student portal.

General Studies FAQs

Who teaches General Studies?

Experienced, religious, values-aligned teachers who understand Jewish day-school expectations.

Do you accommodate different levels?

Yes. We assess placement, differentiate instruction, and provide individual support where needed.

Will my child receive homework and grades?

Yesage-appropriate assignments, rubrics, and regular progress updates are shared through the student portal.

Can we join mid-year?

Often yes. Contact admissions for placement and scheduling options.

Parent testimonial praising General Studies at Nigri Jewish Online School

Vinnie absolutely loves schoolfor the first time ever. She wakes up early to prepare, loves her teachers, and enjoys the girls. Shes learning a lot, too. This has been a difficult month for us all, and Im so appreciative that she can have such a supportive Jewish family in school and a proper Jewish education.

Laiya R, Ben Lomond, CA