To graduate from Maimonides School students must complete a course of study in General Studies and Judaic Studies. The following are the requirements for the Class of 2005. Graduation requirements are subject to change.

General Studies Requirements:

The required General Studies courses make up 13 of the 16 General Studies credits needed for graduation. Students may choose the remaining 3 credits from electives in math, science, foreign language, humanities and/or social studies.

Judaic Studies Requirements:

Talmud:
The study of Talmud, the core of Jewish law, examined in the original text (Aramaic language), engages the student’s legal, philosophic, and linguistic abilities through a synthesis of cooperative–partnership learning, lecture, and the Socratic method. The ancient and rich dialogue of the Rabbis is a source of the students’ understanding of Jewish law and customs. Students study Talmud each year of their Upper School career in classes that meet for a total of 7 periods each week. Some students who are in the Grade 11 and 12 honors Talmud class may opt for an additional weekly evening seminar in Talmud. Students who take this seminar receive Talmud High Honors designation on their transcripts.

Bible:
The study of the Torah and Prophets and the medieval and modern commentaries, read in the original text and analyzed philosophically and historically, is an integral part of the Judaic Studies curriculum. These courses meet a total of 5-7 periods each week.

Hebrew:
Hebrew language and literature are taught on an advanced level in the Upper School years because students usually begin studying Hebrew in the first grade.

These are the minimum requirements for graduation. Many students exceed the minimum, and approximately 60% of our seniors have studied for four or more years at least two foreign languages.