About Us
Introduction | History | Accreditation | Philosophy/Curriculum
Introduction
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy are part of Temple Beth Sholom, a conservative synagogue. Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool is our preschool which offers classes from Baby Play through Seniors (4 year olds). Goldie Feldman Academy is a Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school.
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History
Temple Beth Sholom has had an established Preschool program since 1974 and has been in its present building since January 1988. The Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool program consists of classes for Baby Play and children up to 4 years of age. As part of Temple Beth Sholom, Preschool incorporates Jewish traditions and customs into our program. The Goldie Feldman Academy was founded in 1992. It began as an expansion of the Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool. It has continued to grow and flourish under the careful guidance of our administration, dedicated teachers, volunteer leadership, staff, and the demand for excellence from our parents. At GFA, we nurture the whole child as one who is capable of an infinite amount of possibilities. Our caring and qualified staff is committed to helping each student reach his/her full potential. The Goldie Feldman Academy at Temple Beth Sholom is the only private Jewish school in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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Accreditation
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool is proud to be accredited by both the Florida Kindergarten Council and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Goldie Feldman Academy is accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council and the Florida Council of Independent Schools. The Florida Kindergarten Council is a branch of the Florida Council of Independent Schools. FCIS was founded in 1954 by a group of independent private school leaders to establish high standards for non-public schools. FCIS is a professional educational association that evaluates and accredits independent schools throughout Florida. It is now one of the nation's largest organizations of independent schools.
FCIS is an association member of the National Association of Independent Schools and an affiliate of the Council of American Private Education. It is a founding member of the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools. The evaluation and accreditation of FCIS schools includes: evaluation of physical plant; review of all school operations; exploration of school philosophy; review of curriculum standards; review of administrative procedures; rating of library and instructional aids; and observations of teachers in the classroom.
Preschool is also accredited by the the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization. Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
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Philosophy/Curriculum
The Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool prides itself in running a developmentally appropriate program. As defined by NAEYC, a developmentally appropriate program is one that is planned and carried out based on knowledge of how children grow and what they can do - socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically - at each stage of development. Our quality program is based on not only what is appropriate for a given age group but also what is individually appropriate for each child. At Preschool, activities are planned and materials chosen carefully, based on our understanding of children and their development. We are committed to the belief that children learn by hands-ondoing, progressing at their own speed through exploration and discovery. Our belief is that learning is all about making connections. This is done by creative Projects/Thematic units, so that different aspects of the curriculum naturally coexist. Projects and/or Thematic units are in-depth studies undertaken by a small group of children of a particular topic or theme worthy of study.
Although each age group calls for its own set of goals, in general, the Preschool staff strives to encourage positive social interaction; enhance self-esteem, self sufficiency and feelings of self worth; foster creativity; stimulate cognitive development; provide a language rich environment; encourage fine and gross motor development; provide an introduction to Judaism for young children and their families; provide individual attention to children by maintaining a low teacher to student ratio; and provide a class population that is ethnically and culturally diverse.
At the Goldie Feldman Academy, we keep a low student to teacher ratio. These low ratios enhance opportunities for small group instruction and in-depth curricular studies. Our primary grades include Kindergarten and First Grade and focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, grammar, written communication, handwriting, and mathematics. The curriculum is organized and integrated through in-depth projects based on science and social studies content areas so that children acquire a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Our intermediate teams (2/3 and 4/5), offer a multi-age departmentalized approach to allow an intensive focus in each of the content areas including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Low teacher to student ratios allow continued small group instruction at students targeted level. Team project development blocks encourage meaningful integration and application of concepts.
Our middle school grades, Sixth through Eighth, flourish in a rigorous academic environment where students are encouraged to think creatively and independently. High standards, committed student advisors, responsive staff and supportive administration provide our middle school students with the tools they need to succeed in school and transition smoothly to the high school program best suited for them.
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About Us
Introduction | History | Accreditation | Philosophy/Curriculum
Introduction
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy are part of Temple Beth Sholom, a conservative synagogue. Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool is our preschool which offers classes from Baby Play through Seniors (4 year olds). Goldie Feldman Academy is a Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school.
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History
Temple Beth Sholom has had an established Preschool program since 1974 and has been in its present building since January 1988. The Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool program consists of classes for Baby Play and children up to 4 years of age. As part of Temple Beth Sholom, Preschool incorporates Jewish traditions and customs into our program. The Goldie Feldman Academy was founded in 1992. It began as an expansion of the Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool. It has continued to grow and flourish under the careful guidance of our administration, dedicated teachers, volunteer leadership, staff, and the demand for excellence from our parents. At GFA, we nurture the whole child as one who is capable of an infinite amount of possibilities. Our caring and qualified staff is committed to helping each student reach his/her full potential. The Goldie Feldman Academy at Temple Beth Sholom is the only private Jewish school in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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Accreditation
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool is proud to be accredited by both the Florida Kindergarten Council and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Goldie Feldman Academy is accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council and the Florida Council of Independent Schools. The Florida Kindergarten Council is a branch of the Florida Council of Independent Schools. FCIS was founded in 1954 by a group of independent private school leaders to establish high standards for non-public schools. FCIS is a professional educational association that evaluates and accredits independent schools throughout Florida. It is now one of the nation's largest organizations of independent schools.
FCIS is an association member of the National Association of Independent Schools and an affiliate of the Council of American Private Education. It is a founding member of the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools. The evaluation and accreditation of FCIS schools includes: evaluation of physical plant; review of all school operations; exploration of school philosophy; review of curriculum standards; review of administrative procedures; rating of library and instructional aids; and observations of teachers in the classroom.
Preschool is also accredited by the the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization. Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
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Philosophy/Curriculum
The Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool prides itself in running a developmentally appropriate program. As defined by NAEYC, a developmentally appropriate program is one that is planned and carried out based on knowledge of how children grow and what they can do - socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically - at each stage of development. Our quality program is based on not only what is appropriate for a given age group but also what is individually appropriate for each child. At Preschool, activities are planned and materials chosen carefully, based on our understanding of children and their development. We are committed to the belief that children learn by hands-ondoing, progressing at their own speed through exploration and discovery. Our belief is that learning is all about making connections. This is done by creative Projects/Thematic units, so that different aspects of the curriculum naturally coexist. Projects and/or Thematic units are in-depth studies undertaken by a small group of children of a particular topic or theme worthy of study.
Although each age group calls for its own set of goals, in general, the Preschool staff strives to encourage positive social interaction; enhance self-esteem, self sufficiency and feelings of self worth; foster creativity; stimulate cognitive development; provide a language rich environment; encourage fine and gross motor development; provide an introduction to Judaism for young children and their families; provide individual attention to children by maintaining a low teacher to student ratio; and provide a class population that is ethnically and culturally diverse.
At the Goldie Feldman Academy, we keep a low student to teacher ratio. These low ratios enhance opportunities for small group instruction and in-depth curricular studies. Our primary grades include Kindergarten and First Grade and focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, grammar, written communication, handwriting, and mathematics. The curriculum is organized and integrated through in-depth projects based on science and social studies content areas so that children acquire a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Our intermediate teams (2/3 and 4/5), offer a multi-age departmentalized approach to allow an intensive focus in each of the content areas including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Low teacher to student ratios allow continued small group instruction at students targeted level. Team project development blocks encourage meaningful integration and application of concepts.
Our middle school grades, Sixth through Eighth, flourish in a rigorous academic environment where students are encouraged to think creatively and independently. High standards, committed student advisors, responsive staff and supportive administration provide our middle school students with the tools they need to succeed in school and transition smoothly to the high school program best suited for them.
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