KIRS Registration 2023-2024

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KIRS Registration

Thank you for your interest in the Kehillath Israel Religious School (KIRS) for the 2023-2024 school year. We are really excited to learn with and from you in the year ahead. The first day of KIRS will be Thursday, September 14, 2023.

2023-2024 CLASS SCHEDULE

The K-1 class: Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00 pm
The 2-3 and 4-5 classes: Monday & Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00 pm
The 2-5 HYBRID classes: Thursday afternoons, 3:00-5:00 pm, and online learning on your family's schedule
The 6-7 class: Thursday afternoons from (3:00- 5:00 pm)

*Please note that we offer pick-up from Pierce Elementary*

Shabbat: A hallmark of the KIRS program is the monthly KIRS Community Shabbat services that take place on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. KIRS students are expected to join once a month either on Friday evening (5:30-7 or 6:00-7:30, depending on the time of year) or on Shabbat morning (10:30-12). More information on this program as well as dates will be coming over the summer.

NEW THIS YEAR: INNOVATIVE HYBRID MODEL
We are excited to launch a new hybrid model of Religious School this year, for our 2-5th grade students. Recognizing that family logistics and getting children from one place to the next can be challenging, we want to offer more flexibility in our program. Students who participate in this model will continue to be required to attend KIRS in person on Thursday afternoons and monthly on Shabbat but will have the option to attend the other day of Religious School on your own schedule, from your own home. Online classes will be in partnership with Online Jewish Learning, an organization run by Rabbi Dani Eskow. Please note that families who participate in this program will pay an additional tuition cost for this convenience.

NEW THIS YEAR: KIRS AFTER HOURS
This year, we will be offering a monthly evening program on Thursdays from 5-7:30 pm. (Dates to be announced.) Although this will be targeted towards 6-7 graders, it will be open to everyone in KIRS. During this time, we will bring in guest speakers on a wide range of Jewish topics, taking advantage of our diverse community. We will also serve pizza for dinner and participate in evening minyan.

Tuition Costs

Although you are not required to be a member of KI to participate in our Religious School Program, families who are participating are encouraged to join KI as members. You can check out our Sustaining Share Membership Model here. If you are interested in Belonging @ KI (membership information), please contact Shari Lecker, KI VP of Membership at lecker1@me.com
Rates are below for the 2023-2024 School Year:

Grades K-1 yearly tuition: $1,030 for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard,
- $1,550 for non-KI members;
Grades 2-3 & 4-5 yearly tuition: $1,750 for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard,
- $2,475 for non-KI members;
Grades 2-3 & 4-5 Hybrid Model yearly tuition: $2800 for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard
- $3595 for non-KI members
Grades 6-7 yearly tuition: $1,475 for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard,
- $2,080 for non-KI members

** Please note that no student will be turned away due to lack of funds. Jewish Education can be expensive, but we do not want it to be prohibitive. Scholarships are available to families in need, or we would be happy to come up with a payment plan that works for your family. To discuss payment options, please email lisa@congki.org.

Student Information

Please select the number of students

Student 1 Name

Student 1 Hebrew Name (English Transliteration or Hebrew)

Student 1 Date of Birth

Student 1 School & Grade as of Fall 2023

KI is committed to inclusion and welcomes persons with diverse abilities. If your child requires accommodations for class, services, or special events, or has an IEP, please let us know here. The more information you provide, the more equipped we will be to set your child up for success this year. If you would like to discuss further, please set up a meeting with the Director of KIRS.

Student 1 Medical Information (Allergies, medical conditions). If none, indicate "none."

Student 2 Name

Student 2 Hebrew Name (English Transliteration or Hebrew)

Student 2 Date of Birth

Student 2 School & Grade as of Fall 2023

Student 2 Medical Information (Allergies, medical conditions). If none, indicate "none."

Student 3 Name

Student 3 Hebrew Name (English Transliteration or Hebrew)

Student 3 Date of Birth

Student 3 school & grade as of Fall 2023

Student 3 Medical Information (Allergies, medical conditions). If none, indicate "none."

Family Information

Parent/Guardian 1 First Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Last Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Email

Email is our primary method of communication. We send newsletters, school announcements, weather announcements, and more via email. Please enter an email that you check frequently.

Parent/Guardian 1 Cell

Parent/Guardian 2 First Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Last Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Parent/Guardian 2 Cell

Home Address

Please include Street Address, City, State and Zip Code

I allow my child(ren) to be photographed with the understanding that images may be distributed in the weekly KIRS newsletter and/or on the KIRS website.

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KIRS Payment

A $250 deposit per child is required to register for KIRS.

The $250 deposit will be charged to your credit card. The balance will be added to your shulcloud account and may be paid by check at a later date.
If you do not have a KI ShulCloud account or if you have any issues with payment, please contact Suzanne in the KI Main Office: 617-277-9155 or suzanne@congki.org.
Kindly pay the remainder by sending a check to "Congregation Kehillath Israel" with "KIRS" written in the memo line by October 31, 2023.
Please mail checks to:

Attn: KIRS
Congregation Kehillath Israel
384 Harvard Street
Brookline MA 02446

If you would like to make a payment plan, please do not hesitate to call the main office (617-277-9155).

DISCOUNTS
Please note the following discounts:

Early Bird Discount: Register by July 1, 2023 and receive $50 off per student.
Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional student after the first.
Refer a friend! $200 discount if you refer a family who enrolls at KIRS for the coming year.

Late Fee: Please also note that registrations after August 1, 2023 will be charged a $50 late fee.

**All discounts will be assessed after deposit is received, prior to billing the remainder of tuition payment.**

Kindergarten- First Grade for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard- $1,030

Kindergarten- 1st Grade for non-members $1,550

Grades 2- 5 for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard- $1750

Grades 2-5 for non-members - $2475

Grades 2- 5 HYBRID for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard- $2800

Grades 2- 5 for HYBRID for non-members - $3595

Grades 6-7 for KI members and members of any shul @384 Harvard - $1475

Grades 6-7 for non-members-$2080

Total amount

Wed, October 4 2023
19 Tishrei 5784

Wed, October 4 2023 19 Tishrei 5784