What alums say about JCHS
Wolf Wednesday and Open House
During Fall 2021, virtual Wolf Wednesdays are replacing in-person campus and class visits. All eighth graders and prospective transfer students and their parents/guardians are invited to spend time with JCHS students and teachers, meet the Admissions Team and JCHS Leadership, and learn about what makes JCHS education extraordinary. Register on Ravenna.
JCHS Virtual Open Houses will take place on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm and on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 5:00pm. JCHS Virtual Open House provides students and families a comprehensive opportunity to view highlights of our beautiful campus; learn about JCHS academics, athletics, college advising, arts, and student life; and hear from current students, alumni and faculty. Register on Ravenna.
JCHS Virtual Open Houses will take place on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm and on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 5:00pm. JCHS Virtual Open House provides students and families a comprehensive opportunity to view highlights of our beautiful campus; learn about JCHS academics, athletics, college advising, arts, and student life; and hear from current students, alumni and faculty. Register on Ravenna.
What alums say about JCHS
“What really made my JCHS experience amazing was the relationships I had with my teachers. Not only did they care about me succeeding in the classroom, but they really cared about me as a person.”
Ethan Finestone ’20
University of Michigan
“What I love at JCHS was that every student matters.”
Ellie Grintsaig ’19
UC Santa Cruz
“Not only is JCHS a place where you can be yourself, it’s a place where you can discover who you really are.”
Rabbi Joshua Buchin
Jewish Studies Teacher
“I remember going into freshman year being worried about making friends in the school… at the very first practice I met so many amazing people…coaches… people that would later become really close friends with me…”
Mo Lichaa ’22
“These four years at JCHS really helped me feel comfortable with who I am and confident in myself.”
Lilah Ferris ’20
“Whatever your dream is, whatever your idea is, we can find a way to make that happen. Be creative, be crazy, be yourself.”
Evan Wolkenstein
Director of Experiential Education
“I think something super unique about JCHS is the student teacher relationships. All the teachers at JCHS just genuinely care about us as people.”
Roie Arnold ’21
“JCHS gives students the chance to explore and get involved with a number of different opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to explore and get involved with at a larger school. They can play sports and get involved with a number of different clubs and organizations all while getting a really strong Jewish education that helps them build a great strong Jewish identity. “
Marty Cohen ’19
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
“JCHS taught me how to love a community and be a part a bigger thing than just me.”
Libby Bass ’20
New York University
“What’s most unique about JCHS is probably the community it’s so wonderful and loving and supportive.”
Karie Rubin
English Teacher
