• Overview of SINAI at RYNJ
• What does the curriculum include?
• How are the classes formed?
• Extra-curricular activities and social mainstreaming

Overview of SINAI at RYNJ

SINAI Elementary School at The Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey (including the Riva Blatt Judaic Studies program) is located in River Edge, NJ. It is an elementary school for students with learning and developmental disabilities. It offers supportive, self-contained classes with a focus on skill development and challenging students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Part of the beauty of SINAI Elementary School at RYNJ is how integrated many of our students become into the fabric of RYNJ and how well many of our students are received as peers by the RYNJ students.

What does the curriculum include?

Our core curriculum consists of language arts, math, science, and social studies.

In Judaic studies, areas of concentration include T'filla, Hebrew language, laws and customs, Chumash, Mishna, and Gemara.

In all subjects, teachers employ a multi-sensory approach which integrates the use of sight, sound, speech and touch. This approach reinforces meaningful learning. Skill based learning is woven into all content areas. Emphasis is also placed on building up confidence and social skills based in conversation, public speaking, games and recess.

How are the classes formed?

Classes range in size from six to nine students. Each class is divided into smaller educational grouping (with the needed teacher: student ratio). Groupings are constructed by taking into account similarities in needs and learning styles, teacher recommendations, standardized testing, informal assessment, chronological age and maturity and skill level. Balance of level of student needs is another important factor. Each student receives an individualized educational program tailored for his or her needs.

Extra-curricular activities and social mainstreaming

Our students are integrated into the fabric of our host school, RYNJ. Students participate, together with the students of RYNJ, in the many nonacademic activities offered by RYNJ, including recess, lunch, prayers, assemblies and gym.